DENVER – Nancy Todd, Senator for Aurora in Senate District 28, was awarded the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Rep. Todd 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. Nancy Todd was a...
As the housing market continues to climb so do the prices. Longmont and Boulder are witnessing this rise in the market and with it the median sales price. Kelly Moye a Colorado Spokesperson had this to say about 2017, "It was an unbelievable year,". Indeed it was. For single-family homes the median sales price increased 11% in Longmont and 1.2%...
A look at Denver's 2018 housing market Article from ColoradoBiz By Matthew Leprino, CAR Spokesperson We have reached cruising altitude. You are free to use your portable electronic devices, or … so we thought. As 2018 succeeds a year of upward evolution for Denver’s real estate market, we must be cautious before removing the fasten seat belt sign and watch for items that...
Median sales prices rise 10 percent in back-to-back years lack of inventory a consistent theme statewide ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Jan. 11, 2018 – From the Denver metro area’s urban core and suburbs, to smaller communities across the state, Colorado’s housing market experienced back-to-back years of 10 percent bumps in the median sales price of a single-family home as record low inventory...
The National Association of REALTORS strives to influence and shape the real estate industry. So it should be no surprise they put full force into the recent two public policy changes sweeping through Washington, D.C. NAR worked tirelessly on tax reform and net neutrality, two policy changes that could have powerful impacts on the real estate world. In regards to Tax...
The world of real estate can seem overwhelming and daunting to a prospective first-time home buyer. It is for this reason, that REALTORS® hold such an important role for those looking to purchase a home. Whether the client is a first-time buyer or a family looking to purchase a second home, a REALTORS® knowledge helps guide buyers down the path...
There have been a number of developments in Washington, DC to share with you. TAX REFORM: Both the House and Senate have named the members of the conference committee. The committee will begin meeting next week, its goal is to send a final bill to the President by December 15, 2017. NAR will continue to run the Call for Action until the...
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...
Highlights from Nadia Evangelou, Research Economist Sourced from The National Association of REALTORS® - Economic Updates Original Article Research has consistently shown the importance of the housing sector on the economy and the long-term social and financial benefits to individual homeowners. However, in recent years many have questioned the role of homeownership due to the housing downturn and foreclosure crisis. Thus, a related question...
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®...