The housing market for Logan/Sterling county remains active and on the rise. The county showed a decrease in the third quarter median sales price for 2017 when compared to 2016. This decrease is not a sign of a slow down, but rather outside factors that are affecting the statistics for this market. Sales volumes in Logan county have also decreased from last year,...
Much like the rest of the state Westminster, Colorado has seen a jump in its real estate with the median home price increasing from $345,750 in 2016 to $350.00 currently. This boost is expected to only increase as Westminster has become an affordable option for those looking to settle in between Boulder and Denver. A consequence of this fast-growing housing...
It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Harvey tore through Texas leaving devastation and destruction in it's path. In this time of need, many organizations and individuals stepped forward to help in anyway possible. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the Colorado REALTOR® Foundation (CRF) teamed up to contribute $15,000 in relief assistance to help restore lives and communities...
Are They Illegal or Immoral? BY CAR GENERAL COUNSEL SCOTT PETERSON I am convinced that “Coming Soon” listings will forever be a source of REALTOR® frustration and confusion in the State of Colorado. Regardless of the market cycle, transaction velocity or geographic location, I hear frequently from our members about the “Coming Soon” rider occasionally (often?) seen on broker signs in a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Record low inventory and consistent sales outweigh bump in new listings across Colorado’s housing market https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/ Key findings from the February 2017 research report include: 30 percent increase in new statewide listings offset by strong sales and record low inventory Statewide inventory down nearly 40 percent from one year ago Active listings down 8 percent across the state from January to...
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...
Senate Bill 177- Construction Defects Reform PASSED the Senate SB15-177, HOA Construction Defect Lawsuit Approval Timelines, passed the Senate on 3rd reading this week with bipartisan support on a vote of 24-11. We are expecting it to be introduced in the House in the coming days. Please click here to urge your State Representatives to allow SB 177 a Fair Hearing in...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® on Tuesday named Tyrone Adams chief executive, promoting the longtime CAR employee from his role of vice president of member services. Adams will oversee all aspects of the 21,000-member real estate trade organization. Since joining CAR in 1993, the University of Northern Colorado graduate has been instrumental in development and implementation of member programs, education initiatives, communications strategies...
SPOTS FILLING UP! REALTOR® Day at the Capitol: Tuesday, February 17th We are selling out quickly, and will most likely not have any on-site registration, so please don’t delay! Don't miss the 2015 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 17 at the McNichols Civic Center Building and the State Capitol. This year, we have Special Guest Speaker U.S....
Don't miss your chance to see our state legislature in action! REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is February 17th. Pre-registration is only $55 and includes lunch and optional morning and afternoon programs. Learn more and register. Each year over 200 Colorado REALTORS® meet at the State Capitol to learn and discuss the important policy issues affecting the real estate industry. REALTOR®...