Efforts to simplify the nation’s tax code sounds like a simple enough idea. It sounds like good news until you read through Michigan Congressman Dave Camp’s Tax Plan and see that the proposed ideas will hit homeowners the hardest. The proposals behind the Tax Reform Act of 2014 promises to provide a big financial blow to first-time home buyers, homeowners who have seen large gains in...
Most areas of Colorado saw an increase in housing inventory (properties available for purchase) during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter (Q4 2013). New listings increased 35 percent statewide from Q4 2013 to Q1 2014 and 5 percent compared to Q1 2013. At the same time, overall sales slowed down 19 percent in Q1 2014 compared...
HB 1136 Signed by the Governor CAR initiated HB 14-1136, which effectively provides a state licensing agency, such as the Real Estate Commission, the authority to approve education programs from providers of CE toward its licensees without an additional layer of approval from the Department of Higher Education. The legislation also removes the restriction of membership among trade associations offering education...
Seller Financing The Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (the “Board”) and the Colorado Real Estate Commission (the “Commission”) are issuing this bulletin to clarify some of the issues that have been circulating about seller-financed residential real estate transactions. The Commission has heard concerns from the real estate broker community that there is a lack of clarity as to whether seller-financed...
The Colorado Association REALTORS® 2014 Spring Business meetings took place earlier this month. There were lively discussions about data syndication and third party aggregators and member volunteers discussing how to best advance your state REALTOR® association. Your Board of Directors voted on many issues this meeting ranging from governance structure to policies and procedures to a 2015 dues increase. Third Party Aggregators and Data Syndication Members had the opportunity to share their feelings...
Just announced! All attendees who register for the 2014 CAR Convention will receive 3 additional tickets for the keynote event to be given to friends and family. When registering for the 2014 CAR Convention (registration opened for attendees on April 8th), you will have the opportunity to enter 3 names as RSVP'd guests to hear Marcus Luttrell speak. This RSVP process...
Construction Defects Legislation The LPC met Wednesday and thoroughly discussed construction defects draft legislation before deciding to SUPPORT the draft. CAR will also join the coalition Homeownership Opportunity Alliance (HOA), a consortium of affordable housing, business, real estate and local government representatives; formed to help meet the demands of home buyers, increasing the supply of affordable housing, promoting the repair of...
HB 1254 Regarding HOA Fees, Including Transfer Fees, Passes Its Final Vote CAR supported HB14-1254, Concerning a requirement to disclose fees charged to a unit owners’ association by a community association manager, passed its final hurdle as the House concurred with the Senate’s amendments and voted to repass HB-1254. The bill requires a licensed community association manager who provides services for...
Community Association Manager Licensing Proposed Rules for Review and Comment As prescribed by the new HOA Manager Licensing Bill, HB13-1277, the Colorado Division of Real Estate has developed proposed rules for the licensing of community association managers. Currently, the Division of Real Estate is collecting comments from the public and industry groups on the proposed rules. To provide comment on the proposed community association...
San Francisco, CA (April 1, 2014) – NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted a study to find the best places for homeownership in Colorado. Firestone topped the list while other Denver-area cities, like Dakota Ridge and Castle Rock, also made the top ten. As renting becomes less affordable, NerdWallet wanted to give potential homebuyers a look at the current housing...