Don’t miss out on the CALL FOR ACTION: Construction Litigation Reform Ask your state senator to support SB 156, which fixes problems in current state law that have essentially brought the construction of new owner-occupied, multi-family housing such as condos to a halt. SB 156 would fix problems in the current law by providing a common sense and balanced solution that protects...
CALL FOR ACTION: Construction Litigation Reform Click here to take action. Ask your state senator to support SB 156, which fixes problems in current state law that have essentially brought the construction of new owner-occupied, multi-family housing such as condos to a halt. SB 156 would fix problems in the current law by providing a common sense and balanced solution that protects...
House Bill 17-1159: Remedies For Forcible Entry And Detainer CAR initiated HB 17-1159, Remedies For Forcible Entry And Detainer, sponsored by Senator John Cooke (R-Greeley) and Representative Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) was introduced last week and today the LPC took an official support position. This bill proposes real solutions to reduce the problem of squatters unlawfully possessing property. It will...
The Second Regular Session of the 70th General Assembly Kicks Off in 2016! The first gavel of the second session of the 70th General Assembly came down on Wednesday, January 13th, ushering in two new legislators, with a third legislator finding himself in a new chamber. Throughout the coming weeks, we will introduce you to each new legislator in our Capitol...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it would be “sensitive” to companies that make a good-faith effort to comply with the new Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulation that goes into effect on August 1, 2015. This is a welcome development that can be compared to the effective CFPB implementation of...
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®...
Tomorrow, REALTORS® have the opportunity to exercise one of our greatest constitutional rights – the right to vote. In elections at the local, state and national levels, REALTORS® have the opportunity to make a difference in determining the future direction of our great country. Electing candidates who understand the importance of homeownership, real estate investment and property rights will help ensure...
Supporters of four ballot questions pertaining to oil and gas policy in Colorado have announced that they will be dropping their initiatives. Congressman Jared Polis made the announcement on Monday, making clear that he will be withdrawing financial support for measures #88 and #89 as a part of a deal with Governor John Hickenlooper. The two ballot measures would have...
Registration for REALTOR® Day Still Open! Please view a video invitation from Jeffrey Martin, 2014 Government Affairs Division Vice President, with information about key events at REALTOR® Day. Don't miss the 2014 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 26th at the McNichols Building and the State Capitol. Based on feedback received from local leadership, we have revamped this event...