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Pueblo Colorado Listed in the Top 8 Communities for Retirement in the Nation

Pueblo Colorado, a hidden gem where those wishing to retire are flocking to live.  There are many factors to consider when planning your retirement.  The two most important include low-cost and desirability.  Pueblo Colorado has both of these qualities with the beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop and it's ability to stretch your dollar farther than the major bustling cities can.   Dave Anderson, a real...

Colorado Leads the List in Top States for Investment Properties

Colorado has many wonderful features that drive people to our state.  The views are breathtaking with the states varying terrain, residents are able to experience all four seasons, and of course the adventures that are offered with our great outdoors.  Colorado has a lot going for it.  But did you ever think investment property was one of them?  According to Markets Insider, Colorado...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2017-18 Leadership; Ann Hayes Installed as Chairman

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) installed its 2017-2018 Leadership Council during the organization’s 97th annual State Conference in Broomfield, Colo. last week. Ann Hayes, Broker Associate at Keller Williams Colorado West Realty in Grand Junction, Colo. was inducted as Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, a role she will assume from Nov. 1, 2017 through Oct....

Denver Housing Market: A Tale of Two Cities

By CAR Spokesperson Matthew Leprino. Read the entire article on Colorado Biz Magazine.   Like Charles Dickens’ fabled tale, Denver’s housing market remains conflicted in its ‘Tale of Two Cities,’ a lopsided story of condos and single-family homes. It would seem that with every dollar the single-family home’s median price rises, the demand for the condo market – tantamount to “entry-level” ­– rises...

Amazon in Denver? A Look at Housing Implications

CAR spokesperson Kelly Moye spoke with Next on 9News to discuss housing implications of Amazon building a second headquarters in the metro area. See the full story on 9News.com.   DENVER - Gridlocked roads, high housing prices, crowded restaurants, disappearing beautiful scenery.   It sounds like Denver, but it’s a description of Seattle, Amazon’s current headquarters.   After Amazon announced it’s looking to build a second headquarters outside of Seattle...

More Than a Seasonal Slowdown?

Buyer interest remains however, low inventory, steady housing prices continue to dictate state’s housing market.   ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Sept. 13, 2017 – While the number of potential buyers in Colorado’s housing market remains strong, traditional seasonal cooling, coupled with low inventory and steady median housing prices across the state, are defining the fall market according to the monthly statewide housing report...

Pueblo West Home Sales Nearing Pre-Recession Levels

The rise in Pueblo West real estate is a combination of several factors, said Dave Anderson, a broker associate at Remax of Pueblo West who is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Pueblo Association of REALTORS® as well as the Southeast housing spokeperson for Colorado Association of REALTORS®   "There is a lack of inventory," Anderson said, "as well...

Landscapes offer big benefits to Colorado proprieties, CSU study says

Colorado State University’s study The Hidden Value of Landscapes: Implications for Drought Planning is the first study of its kind to quantify how landscapes boost real estate values and decrease urban crime in Colorado. In addition, this new research explores how these open spaces also offer tangible community, health and environmental benefits. Many of these advantages have already been known...

Coming Soon Listings

Are They Illegal or Immoral? BY CAR GENERAL COUNSEL SCOTT PETERSON   I am convinced that “Coming Soon” listings will forever be a source of REALTOR® frustration and confusion in the State of Colorado.  Regardless of the market cycle, transaction velocity or geographic location, I hear frequently from our members about the “Coming Soon” rider occasionally (often?) seen on broker signs in a...

Seasonal slowdown or changing market?

July housing data delivers mixed bag across Colorado   ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Aug. 10, 2017 – While Colorado’s housing market remains extremely hot, seasonal factors contributed to create a mixed bag of results in Colorado’s housing market activity in July, according to the monthly statewide housing report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR).   Despite decreases in new (-14 percent), active (-3.5) and...