This past Friday, CAR presented Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer with an RPAC check and our endorsement in the Congressional District 4 Republican Primary. Commissioner Kirkmeyer aligns with REALTORS® on key legislative issues, including safeguarding the Mortgage Interest Deduction, streamlining the short sale process, prudently reforming the secondary mortgage markets, and preserving FHA to help American families obtain affordable mortgage financing. Keeping...
Legislative Webcast Update
You can’t afford to miss this update! CAR’s Legislative Team provides a comprehensive review of legislative activity this year. Topics include: Tax credits for natural disasters and wildfire mitigation, mineral estates, foreclosures, home inspector licensing, contractor retainage, affordable housing, construction defects and more! Click here to view this webcast.
REALTOR® Party Convention and Trade Expo
Thank you so much to those of...
HB 1373 Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
LPC voted to SUPPORT HB 14-1373, Concerning individuals who may claim the property tax exemption for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans. This bill modifies the state's Homestead Exemption to extend its benefits to certain individuals who are not eligible under current law. Specifically, the bill permits the following owners of residential property...
HB 1136 Passes the Senate on Third Reading
CAR sponsored HB14-1136, Concerning exempting a continuing professional education program that is approved by a state professional licensing board from regulation by the division of private occupational schools in the department of higher education, passed third reading in the Senate and is waiting for the Governor’s signature. CAR is running this piece of...
Colorado Budget Forecast
The quarterly economic forecast was released Tuesday. CAR is tracking 11 bills that have been stalled in Appropriations waiting for the release of this forecast. While this report is showing some growth, not every tax incentive bill that has been introduced in the Legislature will have funding. It is still unclear how the Legislature will prioritize these bills;...
