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50-state research aims to identify nation’s most innovative housing solutions

Posted on January 29, 2019

Capitol Connection, Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, Market Trends, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has completed a 50-state research analysis designed to identify the most innovative and successful programs being implemented to address the full spectrum of housing issues facing communities across the United States. From affordability and product type to inventory needs, CAR’s research set out to help identify what state and local governments, public and private businesses,...

October is RPAC Month!

Posted on October 16, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

37% of Colorado REALTORS® invested in RPAC last year to protect your business and the real estate industry. Don't let the 37% carry the burden this year. What business risks does RPAC help you mitigate? PRESERVING INCENTIVES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP Tax deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes are in the cross-hairs. Congress proposes tax reform financed by modifying or removing the Mortgage Interest...

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

Posted on August 24, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) needs your help to drive messages to Members of Congress urging them to support H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act." H.R. 2874 reauthorizes the NFIP and makes a number of critical improvements to the NFIP including increased funds for mitigation activities, caps on overall premium increases, improved claim and mapping processes, as well...

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...

Capitol Connection – March 10, 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Senate Bill 17-156: Homeowner’s Association Construction Defect Lawsuit Approval Timeline. This week the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance initiated SB17-156, Homeowner’s Association Construction Defect Lawsuit Approval Timelines sponsored by Senator Owen Hill (R-Colorado Springs) and Representative Cole Wist (R-Centennial), and Representative Lori Saine (R-Firestone) received bipartisan approval as it passed the Senate. The bill will next go to the House for their consideration. Thank you to all...

Another REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is in the Books!

Posted on February 14, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Thank you so much to everyone who attended REALTOR® Day at the Capitol! We had over 200 attendees from across the state, and had a very successful day speaking with our legislators. We would like to thank Henry Sobanet, Director of the Office of State Planning and Budget for Governor John Hickenlooper for providing the audience an interesting and insightful...

Update: Commission and Division of Real Estate Sunset

Posted on February 6, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Last week, CAR General Counsel, Scott Peterson testified at the first pre-hearing on the Division of Real Estate Sunset before the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. This pre-hearing was an opportunity for the committee to hear from the Department of Regulatory Agencies Policy Analyst and stakeholders on the DORA Sunset Report. Peterson shared CAR’s comments on the report, explaining...

Commission and Division of Real Estate Sunset Update

Posted on January 30, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

On Wednesday January 25th, CAR General Counsel, Scott Peterson testified at the pre-hearing on the Division of Real Estate Sunset before the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. This pre-hearing was an opportunity for the committee to hear from the Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Policy Analyst and stakeholders on the DORA Sunset Report. Peterson shared CAR’s comments on the report,...

Welcome to the second week of the legislative session…

Posted on January 23, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Regulation of Home Inspectors is calendared for January 31st. CAR initiated Senate Bill 17-038, Concerning Regulation of Home Inspectors by Senator Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) was introduced last week and will now be heard in the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee on January 31st. Today, the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) officially voted to support the bill and CAR will prepare...

2016 Election Recap

Posted on November 11, 2016

General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

What the 2016 election results mean for Colorado REALTORS®. “Pundits Befuddled!” is how news headlines could have described the 2016 elections. Pundits, and the world, were stunned by Donald Trump’s inconceivable victory. Perhaps even more unexpected than the Presidential race, was the fact that Republicans retained their U.S. Senate majority. As of Friday, November 10th, a few Colorado counties were still...

Political Tag

50-state research aims to identify nation’s most innovative housing solutions

October is RPAC Month!

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

Call for Action Coming Soon!

Capitol Connection – March 10, 2017

Another REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is in the Books!

Update: Commission and Division of Real Estate Sunset

Commission and Division of Real Estate Sunset Update

Welcome to the second week of the legislative session…

2016 Election Recap

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