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2017 CAR Fall Conference – Don’t Miss These All-Star Speakers

Posted on August 15, 2017

General, Meetings & Events, REALTOR® News

Learn From Top-Notch Speakers In addition to several national speakers, the Fall Conference will feature Keynote Speaker Lee Cockerell (former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort) speaking on “You Can Create Disney Magic Too!” Other education topics will include: Negotiation Success in a Challenging Market Coaching your agents with The 7 Success Styles Double your Income &...

Call for Action Coming Soon!

Posted on August 15, 2017

General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

Ask your Representatives to pass H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” NAR is launching a Call for Action (CFA) on Tuesday, August 22nd! This CFA will be sent to all REALTOR® members and will be asking the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” Click here for more information regarding the National Flood...

Homes in Denver Metro Area Surpass $410,000 Median Sales Price

Posted on July 13, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Across all of Colorado, there are 30 percent fewer homes for sale across state than one year ago. Active and new listings rise but strong sales, low inventory continue to shape seller’s market. Key findings from the June 2017 research report include: Peak summer housing market sees median sales prices for single family homes in the metro region, as well as statewide,...

REALTORS® Choose Bob Goldberg as Next CEO

Posted on July 11, 2017

General, NAR, REALTOR® News

Bob Goldberg has been named CEO of the National Association of REALTORS®, officially taking over the largest trade association August 1, 2017. He currently serves as NAR senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Strategic Investments, Professional Development and Conventions. He's also senior vice president of administration for REALTOR® University and president and CEO of the REALTORS®...

CAR’s Top 5 Legislative Successes at the Capitol in 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

TOP 5 LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES AT THE CAPITOL 1) Construction Litigation Reform CAR, along with the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, championed compromise legislation that is the first step in the right direction to building more attainable housing for all Coloradans while also protecting homeowners and giving them a voice in whether or not to pursue litigation. After more than four years of negotiations on...

Wildfire Event in Crested Butte

Posted on June 30, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Meetings & Events, REALTOR® News

Wildfire Event in Crested Butte June 29, 2017 On June 29, 2017, the Gunnison Country Association of REALTORS® hosted a Wildfire Awareness Event in partnership with Colorado Project Wildfire, The West Region Wildfire Council, Crested Butte Fire Protection District, Markit! Forestry Management, and the Colorado State Forest Service. This event, held in Crested Butte, featured several speakers and a tour of current mitigation...

A wildfire burns in a fir and aspen forest.

The Beginnings and Mission of the Disaster Relief Program

Posted on June 16, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News

The Beginnings and Mission of the Disaster Relief Program Colorado is a wonderful state to live in. Between experiencing all four seasons, to the mountains and the forests, we are surrounded by beauty here. But no matter how great our state is, natural disasters don’t play favorites in deciding where they occur. Fortunately, REALTORS® have a program that is ready to...

Homes statewide in short supply heading into peak selling season

Posted on June 13, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Across Colorado, there were 20,100 active residential listings available on the market at the end of May, according to a report Monday from the Colorado Association of REALTORS. That represents a 32 percent drop in the active inventory of homes for sale versus a year ago, with about 10,500 fewer single-family homes and 2,100 fewer condos available for sale. Sellers showed...

2017 – 2018 CAR Election Results

Posted on June 8, 2017

General, REALTOR® News, Uncategorized

Justin Knoll will be the Chair-elect for the 2017-2018 leadership year after a close election with fellow candidate Darrell Wass. To ensure the voting results were accurate, calculated in a fair manner, and followed BOD approved CAR Bylaws, two member volunteers (Okie Arnot and David Barber); Mark Trenka, CAR Chairman; Tyrone Adams, CAR CEO; Jonathan Griggs, Director of Technology; and Janna Burton,...

Beautiful blue home in neighborhood in the spring

Median sales price of Colorado homes up 10 percent over last year while available listings dip 37 percent statewide

Posted on May 10, 2017

General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Key findings from the April 2017 research report include: Following a dramatic increase in new listings in March 2017, April saw a small decline in the number of new listings for single-family and townhome/condos across the state. Median sales price for a single-family home in the Denver metro area hit another record high, $404,900. Statewide, the median sales price for...