Denver, Colorado has seen a rental price increase as the housing market has sky rocketed for that area. Matthew Leprino, a CAR spokesperson spoke with Denver 7 to offer his advice for those looking for affordable rentals near Denver. Rental prices are reliant on the median home price for the area of the rental property, "Adams County is one of the more...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Alec Garnett, House Assistant Majority Leader for District 2, was awarded the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® on Monday. Rep. Garnett is one of the first recipients of the award, given to a Colorado legislator who has put considerable effort into legislative efforts that support the American dream of homeownership. Alec...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Nov. 10, 2017 – From the continued roar of Denver’s urban core, Boulder and Broomfield County to the seasonal leveling off of markets across the state, Colorado REALTORS® continue to closely monitor market conditions detailed in the October 2017 statewide housing report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Key findings from the October 2017 research data Denver metro...
Pueblo Colorado, a hidden gem where those wishing to retire are flocking to live. There are many factors to consider when planning your retirement. The two most important include low-cost and desirability. Pueblo Colorado has both of these qualities with the beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop and it's ability to stretch your dollar farther than the major bustling cities can. Dave Anderson, a real...
Kelly Moye, a CAR spokesperson and a real estate broker at RE/MAX Alliance in Bloomfield, Colo. spoke with National Mortgage News about her views on the impact of the legalization of marijuana on the real estate market. According to Kelly Moye, "we can see that it has absolutely affected our market". Data shows that the legalization of marijuana initially affected the...
Cybercriminals are targeting home buyers and sellers nationwide. DORA offers tips on how to protect yourself. DENVER --- The Colorado Division of Real Estate at the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) warns Colorado consumers to beware of a national cyber-scam currently taking place that steals money directly from home buyers and sellers. The Division continues to receive information about this cyber scam in which cybercriminals hack...
Online licensing management system cuts time and red tape for Colorado’s real estate industry professionals; database provides consumer information on licensees. This information was distributed by the Colorado Division of Real Estate, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). If you have any information on the article below, please contact the Division of Real Estate at 303-894-2424 or by visiting their...
As the requirements of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act continue to be implemented throughout the country, most Colorado REALTORS® have a basic familiarity with the new federally mandated mortgage loan disclosures that will be required be-ginning August 1st of this year. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent federal agency with oversight of the US financial industry, was created by the...
It has been almost one year since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) initiated Core Standards for local and state associations. The Core Standards were put in place as an effort to align all three levels of the REALTOR® organization and provide the highest level of quality service to members. The vision for Core Standards is to strengthen and unity...
HB 1343 HOA Manager Licensing Reform HB15-1343, Streamline HOA Manager Licensing Requirements, by Representative Angela Williams (D-Denver) and Senator Nancy Todd (D-Aurora), was SUPPORTED today by the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC). The primary motivation for REALTORS® desiring to amend the HOA manager licensing law is to exclude from licensure any CEOs, managing brokers or other brokerage executives that do not perform...