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REALTOR Tag

CRF Receives Generous Gift From Four Corners BOR

The Colorado REALTOR® Foundation would like to thank the Four Corners Board of REALTORS® for the generous gift of $1,426.00!   Thank you to Andrew Riddell, Barb Smith, Bev Williamson, Bill Stanley, Bob Toles, Bonnie Leighton, Brenda Bates, Brenda Hindmarsh, Carol Click, Carrie Baikie, Dawn Utrup, Ellie Courtney, Gerry Parker, Jason Witt, John Stramel, Katherine Chaffin, Katherine Dobson, Ken Williamson, Kerri White, Kevin...

The First Regular Session of the 71st General Assembly Kicks Off in 2017

The first gavel of the first session of the 71st General Assembly came down on Wednesday, January 11th, ushering in twenty new legislators, with six legislators finding themselves in a new chamber and three legislators returning to the legislature with previous legislative experience.  The session, which will be a busy one for REALTOR® interests, got off to a quick start...

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Colorado median sales prices rise 10 percent in 2016

Market playing out low inventory, high demand theme. While the median price of a Colorado home remained flat in December 2016 at $315,000, buyers and sellers experienced a 10 percent increase in the median sales price over the course of the year, according to the latest statewide housing report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). With a median sales price...

Centennial Ranks 8th in Top Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

As a first-time homebuyer, you have a lot on your mind. But, location and price are likely at the top of the list. So, where can you put down your roots without breaking the bank? Taking a look at three top categories — affordability, livability and price stability—NerdWallet ranked the best places for first-time homebuyers nationwide. Centennial, Colorado ranked 8th nationwide...

Home Sales Expected to Expand Modestly in 2017

WASHINGTON (December 14, 2016) — Existing-home sales are forecast to muster only a small gain in 2017 because of increasing mortgage rates and shrinking consumer confidence that now is a good time to buy a home, according to new consumer survey findings and a 2017 housing forecast update from the National Association of Realtors®. In NAR's fourth quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey 1,...

Demand and Low Inventory Keep Prices Flat for Single Family

Despite typical seasonal and market factors, strong demand and record low inventory keep median sales prices for single-family homes flat while condo/townhouse prices reach a new high. While temperatures across Colorado remained more summer-like than fall throughout November, traditional seasonal real estate market slowdowns were met head-on by strong consumer demand and a continued shortage of inventory, according to the latest...

Shrinking Inventory Driving Factor in Colorado Markets

Single family and townhouse/condo listings down more than 30 percent since July peak. While the median sales price for single-family homes and townhouse/condominium units between September and October 2016 remained relatively flat, $337,000 and $252,000 respectively, a shrinking inventory of active listings across the state continues to play a significant role in the overall housing market, according to the latest statewide...

Inventory Remains Key Factor in Markets Across the State

Median sales price for Colorado’s single-family homes dips for second time in three months while condominium/townhouse prices increase. The median sales price of a single-family home in Colorado has dropped for the second time in the past three months to $336,700. The one percent dip comes on the heels of a flat August and a nearly 3 percent dip reflected in...

CAR Honors Scott Matthias as REALTOR of the Year

Select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service. Scott Matthias, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Professionals in Highlands Ranch, Colo., was recognized as the Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its 96th annual convention. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within...

Mark Trenka Installed as CAR Chairman

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2016-17 Leadership. Mark Trenka, broker/owner of Century 21 Trenka Real Estate was inducted as Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®  during the 2016 CAR Conference and Expo last week.  Mark will assume his new role from Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2017. Trenka has extensive experience with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® dating back to...