By: Tyrone Adams ### Can you believe 2018 is almost gone? As we approach 2019, now is a great time for you to start thinking about becoming an active member and not just “paying dues” to the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR)! I am going to take a few liberties before I go into why and how you can get involved. ### Thank you...
Colorado ranks 8th in the nation among states with the most down payment programs, according to Q2 data released by Down Payment Resource. With 68 programs available, Colorado programs offer closing cost assistance grants, mortgage credit certificates, first mortgage loans, and other programs such as employer assisted housing programs. Down Payment Resource has increased to include three percent more programs; 87%...
More than 68 million single-family and condo households, about 87 percent, would qualify for down payment assistance available in the county where they are located. That's why CAR, in partnership with Down Payment Resource, has made available a portal through which both members and prospective homeowners can research their eligibility for various down payment assistance program based on property information, household...
When disasters strikes, unfortunately so do scam artists! Coloradoans should beware of possible charity scams in the wake of the floods affecting many parts of Colorado. Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler offers some guidance to help citizens raise funds legally or donate wisely to help survivors, their families, and affected communities recover from this disaster. Raising Funds Under Colorado law, most...
It’s that time of the year and with our dry conditions it seems each passing day a new wildfire is springing up in Colorado. Colorado wildfire victims need our help! Donate today to CRF and help provide temporary housing assistance for moderate to low income families in need. Also, let us know if there are other ways you are assisting...