HB23-1115 Passed the House and is Now in the Senate - Take Action Again Today! 0 Comments Posted

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HB23-1115 has been amended to exempt buildings 15 years or newer, exempt nonprofit housing regulated by federal or state programs, allows local governments to apply rent control ordinances to mobile home parks, and creates a formula that limits the amount a housing provider can increase the rent. This bill, as amended, will make it harder for housing providers to rent out their properties in a time of housing supply need. Please send a pre-written message to your State Senator, urging them to OPPOSE HB 1115. https://www.votervoice.net/CORealtors/Campaigns/102273/Respond

View Comments | Add Comment Monday, March 20, 2023  11:59:56 AM
MMAR REALTOR®️ and Affiliate members: Are you ready for summer?! 0 Comments Posted

Come join us for some golf⛳️ and a whole lot of fun!

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, March 14, 2023  3:52:57 PM
Tell Your Senator to OPPOSE HB-1115 and Save Affordable Housing 0 Comments Posted

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Because of your hard work, our association sent thousands of emails to their state representatives and made their voices heard in opposing the repeal of prohibiting local governments to enact rent control.  As a result, a legislator stated on the record that they received hundreds of emails in opposition of HB-1115.  Unfortunately, the Colorado House of Representatives passed HB-1115 and it is now headed to the Senate.  We need your help again. Click here to take action:

Please send a pre-written message to your state Senator, urging them to OPPOSE HB1115 and save affordable housing.

HB1115 would repeal the prohibition on local governments to enact rent control. This would create not only a patch work of ordinances throughout the state, but adverse outcomes by capping the ability for housing providers to set rent. This repeal would decrease development on new housing and reduce residential mobility, leaving sectors of Coloradans out of potential housing. 

The main driver of housing affordability challenges is a lack of supply. Rent control is a harmful policy that will create housing distress in our communities across the state in multiple ways. Today’s tenants would gain all the advantages of controlled pricing, but families and workers who are looking for a place to live and call home will find themselves locked out of housing opportunities because current tenants will be incentivized to stay in place. Limiting rent helps a select few at the expense of future generations. It’s effectively a policy void of equity across timeTAKE ACTION

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, March 10, 2023  6:12:59 PM
New NAR Ad Spots Show REALTORS® Are ‘Here for it All’ 0 Comments Posted

February 24, 2023

Watch: New NAR Ad Spots Show REALTORS® Are ‘Here for it All’

Check out NAR's award-winning “That’s Who We R” campaign, which rolls out brand-new television and radio ads this week. No matter how challenging a transaction gets, REALTORS® are “here for it all,” proclaims the 2023 iteration of the “That’s Who We R” campaign. This ad campaign shows the REALTOR® difference—distinguishing REALTORS® from generic real estate agents—as well as their value and professionalism throughout the buying journey.

What it’s about: A furniture maker is ready to invest in a showroom. His commercial agent uses neighborhood expertise and local contacts to find a storefront that sets the business up for success. The spot also highlights how REALTORS® are passionate community members and volunteers. https://youtu.be/oVbQYMj_oCM 

What it’s about: Empty nesters are ready to say goodbye to their single-family homes in the suburbs. They turn to their trusted agent to bring them closer to their grown daughter and her family in the city. https://youtu.be/AtsydMv2uyw

What it’s about: A city-dwelling couple adopts a four-legged family member, and they quickly realize they need an agent to help them find a home with plenty of room for their growing pup to roam. https://youtu.be/97445l368eI

What it’s about: A food truck owner who dreams of owning a brick-and-mortar bakery learns that one of her customers is a commercial agent. Suddenly, her dreams are within reach. This spot also highlights how REALTORS® are active advocates for housing rights and neighborhood issues. https://youtu.be/CLIg23m-sQs

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, February 24, 2023  1:22:44 PM
Here's MMAR's Infographic for September 2022 Market Stats! 0 Comments Posted

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Come join us at the Little Bear for a wonderful cause for our entire foothills community! 0 Comments Posted

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June 2022 Statistics 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, July 11, 2022  3:56:05 PM
Market Stats for June 2022 0 Comments Posted

June 2022 Market Statistics for Foothills Communities

Please click on each link below for a detailed report on each Foothills community:

Bailey, Colorado

 

Conifer, Colorado

 

Evergreen, Colorado

 

Fairplay, Colorado

 

Golden, Colorado

Idaho Springs, Colorado

 

Morrison, Colorado

 

Clear Creek County



Jefferson County

 

Park County

If you have an additional area that you would like covered in future reports,

please email the MMAR office at mmarinfo@mountainmetro.com.

 

Thank you to Samantha Glenn

Land Title Guarantee Company

Colorado License # 562257

Office: 720-544-5230

Cell: 303-588-9938

 

View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, July 10, 2022  5:49:52 PM
NEW DORA Licensing Requirements for Radon Professionals - Testing and Mitigation 0 Comments Posted
Attention Home Inspectors and Real Estate Professionals:
From DORA: Radon Professionals for both measurement (testing) and mitigation now must be licensed in Colorado as of July 1, 2022:
The Radon Professional Program is responsible for enforcing statutes, rules and policies as implemented by the Radon Professionals Practice Act. Program staff oversee education, licensing, and enforcement of Radon Measurement Professionals and Radon Mitigation Professionals. This program has begun regulating Radon Professionals as of July 1, 2022. Click here for details for Consumers and Radon Professional Applicants: https://drive.google.com/.../1E9rBIz.../view. Click here for House Bill 21-1195: https://leg.colorado.gov/.../files/2021a_1195_signed.pdf. For applications, click here: https://dpo.colorado.gov/RadonProfessionals/Applications .
For contact information, go to:
Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-7693 | Email: dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us
View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, July 10, 2022  5:47:26 PM
That Who We R - REALTORS® Do the Right Thing 0 Comments Posted

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May 2022 Market Stats for the Foothills 0 Comments Posted

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April 2022 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR March 2022 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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February 2022 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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January 2022 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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Get Ready for Spring - Banish Mud! 0 Comments Posted

February is great time to get ready for spring! Share with your sphere!

Click here for great information from HouseLogichouselogic

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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, February 3, 2022  6:54:26 PM
Five Ways to Plan for a Successful New Year 0 Comments Posted
Five Ways to Prepare for a Successful New Year
The year is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your business should slow down. This is the perfect time to ramp up for the coming year. Use the next week to look back on 2021, learn from mistakes and successes, and put together a plan for 2022. Keeping what works and getting rid of what doesn't will ensure that you are even more successful in the year to come. Analyze and get rid of excess; Set your goals; Look into new marketing methods; Ramp up your social media postings; and, Plan a client outreach program. For the full article, click here.
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View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, December 26, 2021  3:28:24 PM
2021 Goldilocks & The Little Bear Fundraiser Tonight! 0 Comments Posted
Tonight! October 28th - Goldilocks & The Little Bear: 5:30-9:30pm
Mexican Buffet Dinner, Live Music, Silent Auction, and Wine Pull!
Join us for this wonderful annual event benefitting our local public libraries!
Tickets $20 in advance, or $25 at the door at the Little Bear Saloon
on Main Street in Evergreen.
Call MMAR at (303) 674-7020 for easy ticket purchase until 5 pm. Or, tickets can be purchased
until 5 pm at mountainmetro.com or at navicamls.net.
Donate $25 in Navica. Or, click here for the PayPal link for your donation in any amount! 
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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, October 28, 2021  5:37:07 PM
Goldilocks and The Little Bear is Back! 0 Comments Posted

Goldilocks & The Little Bear is Back!

Join us for our annual fundraiser for the benefit of our local public libraries, October 28, 2021,

at the Little Bear Saloon in Evergreen!

For Donations, please go to https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJMKDGM9FM58E

To Volunteer the night of the event, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49afa729abfc1-goldilocks

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View Comments | Add Comment Saturday, October 16, 2021  4:01:06 PM
Your July 2021 Market Stats for the Mountain Metro Association Area 0 Comments Posted

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September is REALTOR® Safety Month! 0 Comments Posted

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Your June 2021 Market Stats for the Mountain Metro Association Area 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, July 19, 2021  3:46:14 PM
Sign Up for Elevation Celebration! 0 Comments Posted
WE NEED YOU! Please Volunteer at MMAR's Booth at Conifer's Elevation Celebration - July 24th & 25th!! Conifer’s signature summer festival focuses on celebrating the mountain lifestyle! We are looking for volunteers for 2-hour shifts at the MMAR booth on both days. Contact Cathie Nicholson at cathie@bhhselevated.com or at (303) 946-2332 for more information. Click here to sign up and grow your business: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49afa729abfc1-elevation
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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, July 19, 2021  3:43:02 PM
Are we in a housing bubble? The experts say NO! 0 Comments Posted

The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based on experience and expertise.

Here are four expert opinions from professionals and organizations that have devoted their careers to giving great advice to the housing industry.

The Joint Center for Housing Studies in their The State of the Nation’s Housing 2021 report:

“… conditions today are quite different than in the early 2000s, particularly in terms of credit availability. The current climb in house prices instead reflects strong demand amid tight supply, helped along by record-low interest rates.”

Nathaniel Karp, Chief U.S. Economist at BBVA:

“The housing market is in line with fundamentals as interest rates are attractive and incomes are high due to fiscal stimulus, making debt servicing relatively affordable and allowing buyers to qualify for larger mortgages. Underwriting standards are still strong, so there is little risk of a bubble developing.”

Bill McBride of Calculated Risk:

“It’s not clear at all to me that things are going to slow down significantly in the near future. In 2005, I had a strong sense that the hot market would turn and that, when it turned, things would get very ugly. Today, I don’t have that sense at all, because all of the fundamentals are there. Demand will be high for a while, because Millennials need houses. Prices will keep rising for a while, because inventory is so low.”

Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American:

Looking back at the bubble years, house prices exceeded house-buying power in 2006 nationally, but today house-buying power is nearly twice as high as the median sale price nationally…

Many find it hard to believe, but housing is actually undervalued in most markets and the gap between house-buying power and sale prices indicates there’s room for further house price growth in the months to come.”

Bottom Line

All four strongly believe that we’re not in a bubble and won’t see crashing home values as we did in 2008. And they’re not alone – Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch share the same opinion.

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, July 6, 2021  4:31:03 PM
Mountain Metro Area - May 2021 Housing Market Update 0 Comments Posted

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Market Trends for April 2021 - Mountain Metro Area 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, May 18, 2021  6:00:55 PM
A Guide to Choosing White Paint & Decorating with Shades of White 0 Comments Posted

A generous dose of white give a fresh quality to a room, helping to boost light and enhance a sense of space. Elegant and timeless, white is the cornerstone of most decorating schemes. Here's how to use this palest shade – and its many tones...

Fresh, smart and light enhancing, white makes spaces feel stylish and uplifting – not to mention bigger. But it would be a mistake to think that choosing white paint is an easy option. Between the dazzlingly brilliant and softly pastel, there is a whole spectrum of variations to choose from, and getting it right can be just as tricky as opting for more flamboyant shades.  If you lean towards a restrained palette, white is likely to take center stage in your decorating scheme. But even if you're working with a colorful palette, it will probably stand out, perhaps on the ceiling or woodwork, or used to balance bright or bold colors or patterns. Learn more about style tips, choosing the right white, and much more by clicking here

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, May 10, 2021  12:34:59 PM
HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT LISTING PRESENTATION 0 Comments Posted

Trust is earned. And with increased competition and nonstop marketing noise, agents need an ace up their sleeve to stand out. That ace is a perfect listing presentation.

The real estate world has changed dramatically in the past few years. While clients used to work with the biggest and most well-known companies based on their brand and advertising campaigns alone, today’s consumers want much more than a compelling commercial. They want to buy into something they can trust.

But trust is earned. And with increased competition and nonstop marketing noise, agents need an ace up their sleeve to standout. That ace is a perfect listing presentation. Learn the four things you must do for a Seller to trust you, why trust is important, and four big reasons clients must trust you.  Click here for details.

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, May 4, 2021  12:36:35 PM
May is Wildfire Awareness Month 0 Comments Posted

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and we’re here to help you better prepare your home and family in the event we face a wildfire in our community! Come to our Community Wildfire Preparedness Day tomorrow, May 1, at Elk Creek Fire Department  from 8:30-11:30 or at Evergreen Fire/Rescue  from 1:30-4:30. We’ll have brochures on Home Hardening, Defensible Space, Emergency Go Bags, What To Wear, Evacuation Preparations, Emergency Notifications and more. See you then!

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Coloradans Urged to Reduce Wildfire Risk During Wildfire Awareness Month. To learn more, please go to https://csfs.colostate.edu/2021/04/29/coloradans-urged-to-reduce-wildfire-risk-during-wildfire-awareness-month/?fbclid=IwAR22LFKl0Nw3Uw5Ghj7Dh0leL5EsE5dxnCgVjCoubTXNyumwB0igqdUuiHs

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, April 30, 2021  6:42:20 PM
The Fairhaven Challenge is On! 0 Comments Posted
The Fairhaven Challenge is on! Which MMAR brokerage will have the highest percentage of participants completing Fairhaven? Win the Fairhaven challenge and your office will have a table of honor at the Hiwan Holiday Party in December, with free sponsorship and other surprises! Fairhaven uses storytelling to help you identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. There’s no cost for REALTORS®. And, It's easy, fast, and fun! Click here to register for Fairhaven. Deadline is April 30. 2021.
Call the MMAR office with any questions - we've done it and it's great!
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View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, April 21, 2021  4:07:31 PM
MMAR Market Statistics for March 2021 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, April 8, 2021  7:26:29 PM
FROM LIKES TO LISTINGS: INSTAGRAM TIPS FROM AGENT INFLUENCERS 0 Comments Posted

It’s the goal that every real estate agent should strive for.  A thumb-stopping Instagram that is both personal and professional, entertaining and educational. And, according to NAR, it’s also the most important when it comes to finding new clients. In a recent survey, social media was cited as the best source for generating high-quality leads among agents, followed by multiple listing service (MLS) websites. So, how do you build out a perfectly curated feed that not only looks great but sends the right message? You look for a little inspiration from some of the biggest and best real estate Instagram influencers. Here are three of our favorite social-savvy agents to help inspire you. Click here.

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, April 6, 2021  12:28:24 PM
NAR Video - Window to the Law: Creating a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy 0 Comments Posted

Implementing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program not only makes good business sense, it can also further compliance with existing laws and promote a culture that welcomes everyone. This video provides tips and ideas to craft a DEI policy that reflects your organization’s commitment to these ideals.

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View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, March 31, 2021  7:27:23 PM
Check out what's happening at NAR! 0 Comments Posted
2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo Registration is Now Open! See video. For details, click here. And, click here to register. Questions about the event or registration? Contact Maritz at NARLegislative@maritz.com or (864) 208-2605.
 
Window to the Law: NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan. Click here for video.
 
NAR Announces Innovative Simulation Training to Tackle Discrimination in Real Estate Fairhaven is an immersive simulation where agents work against the clock to close four deals, confronting various scenarios where discriminations enters into the transaction. Your objective: fairness, equal opportunity, and professional integrity. Fairhaven uses storytelling to help you identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. Try it! There’s no cost for REALTORS®. Please participate, and stay tuned for MMAR's Fairhaven challenge!
 
Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America lays emphasis on the urgent need for fairness and equality in real estate. This New NAR Study Underscores Commitment to Racial Equity
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View Comments | Add Comment Friday, March 12, 2021  4:59:33 PM
2020 MMAR Award Winners to be Announced! 0 Comments Posted

Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1 pm - Join us for the first 15 minutes of Orientation to cheer on the winners of the 2020 MAR awards, including REALTOR® of the Year, Community Service Award, and Affiliate of the Year. Please register at navicamls.net, to be sent the zoom link. You won't want to miss this! Call the MMAR office at (303) 674-7020 for more info. 

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View Comments | Add Comment Friday, March 12, 2021  3:57:49 PM
Window to the Law: NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan 0 Comments Posted

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Window to the Law: NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan. Common scenarios like providing a buyer with school information or taking a pocket listing can open up real estate professionals to potential discrimination issues. Find out how NAR is addressing these scenarios and more with its ACT! Initiative. Click here for video: https://www.nar.realtor/.../nars-fair-housing-action-plan

View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, March 11, 2021  5:15:39 PM
Monthly Statistics for Mountain Metro Area - Feb 2021 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, March 10, 2021  5:57:44 PM
January Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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December 2020 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, January 19, 2021  10:16:38 PM
Goldilocks Stays Home 0 Comments Posted

Our annual Goldilocks fundraiser looked a little different this last year. “Goldilocks Stays Home” fundraised $7,150 for our local libraries. Pictured here is the check for the Friends of Bailey Library in the amount of $3037.50. Thank you to all our incredible sponsors and those who made donations.

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, January 19, 2021  10:15:57 PM
Create Your Own Handouts for Customers! 0 Comments Posted

Create Your Own Handouts for Customers:

Reinforce your value and illustrate your real estate expertise by educating your buyers and sellers. Download all buyer or seller handouts to customize them with your branding. You can also download individual handouts by clicking on the headlines below. There's even a video on how to customize handouts for customers! https://magazine.realtor/sales-and.../handouts-for-customers

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, January 18, 2021  4:03:54 PM
Proud MMAR Affiliate 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, December 14, 2020  5:36:33 PM
MMAR Affiliate of the Week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR Affiliate of the Week! 0 Comments Posted

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November Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, December 14, 2020  5:34:14 PM
Please welcome MMAR’s newest affiliate member. $25.00 off a home inspection. Welcome Nick King! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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Affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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Affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, October 13, 2020  11:50:44 PM
September Housing Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, October 8, 2020  5:18:35 PM
MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, October 8, 2020  1:05:57 PM
Risk Management and Fair Housing with Scott Peterson - Tuesday, October 14th 0 Comments Posted

2020

Scott Peterson and a panel of real estate attorneys will discuss Fair Housing and what common Fair Housing violations REALTORS® encounter in their daily transactions.The panelists will also focus on Fair Housing violations that REALTORS® may unknowingly be violating. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CARFallForum2020

View Comments | Add Comment Monday, October 5, 2020  2:30:11 PM
Millenials Underestimate Down Payment Needs 0 Comments Posted

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The pandemic is motivating more millennials to feel like they’re finally ready to buy a home. But do they have the savings to do it? Seventy-four percent of millennials—ages 25 to 40—recently surveyed by Point2Homes say they are interested in purchasing a home in the next 12 months. However, 88% say they have significantly less savings than the average national down payment amount, which is $62,600, according to the study. Fourteen percent of millennials surveyed admit they have nothing saved up for a home. Certainly, down payment programs exist for those in need of help. But whether these programs will be sufficient for home shoppers whose savings are so tight is doubtful, financial experts say. Down payments of 0% and 5% are possible with a home purchase, but they tend to come at higher costs.  For more information, go to: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/10/01/millennials-underestimate-down-payment-needs?fbclid=IwAR2qOdhtaoWAOKaMTcSuKowsB4vNjuzI1WpsFk2KzUuLi4dFe4Oh5UuenjQ

View Comments | Add Comment Monday, October 5, 2020  2:25:54 PM
MMAR's weekly affiliate 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's weekly affiliate 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, September 28, 2020  10:09:35 PM
Don't miss this excellent class taught by Mickey Sanders! 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, September 21, 2020  1:48:13 PM
MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Saturday, September 19, 2020  1:29:14 PM
MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR AFFILIATE OF THE WEEK 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Saturday, September 19, 2020  1:28:04 PM
Welcome to Our 2020-2021 MMAR Board of Directors! 0 Comments Posted

Welcome to the NEW

Mountain Metro Association of REALTORS®

Board of Directors for 2020-2021!

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From left: John Putt, Alicia Sexton, Liz Dinkel, Carmen Elam, Josette Montgomery - Past Chair, Cathie Nicholson, Julia Purrington - Chair, Kevin Wilson, Brian O'Reilly, Marie Lynch - Chair Elect, Kathleen Stump, and Kim Herfurt

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, September 18, 2020  4:34:41 PM
Welcome to MMAR Where We Value You as an Individual! 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Friday, September 18, 2020  4:24:55 PM
Why the Census Counts 0 Comments Posted

With this video and this blog post from RPR, you can see the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census. Please share this with your associates and your sphere!

You Count, Colorado Realtors -- Respond Today!

It is reported that $1.5 trillion federal dollars are allocated annually to states and localities for various purposes and programs, including federal funding for housing, libraries, schools, hospitals, roads, and other federal programs and services as a direct result of Census participation. Not to mention, Census data determine's our state's congressional representation. Let's not miss out, Colorado!
 
Results are especially important for REALTORS®. This data allows us to analyze demographic information, make industry growth projections, and evaluate generational housing population demands. NAR research teams can use the results to analyze migration trends – identifying potential customers and markets – and to better understand the population of homeowners who have been affected by natural disasters.
 
Time is running out! Take 10 minutes to make sure you and your clients are counted! Respond to the 2020 Census today! Visit www.2020Census.gov to learn more.
 
Deadline to respond is September 30, 2020.
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View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, September 16, 2020  4:32:36 PM
FREE NAR Safety Webinar 9.23.20 0 Comments Posted
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day. Being aware of potential dangers and taking precautions will help you avoid risky situations that can happen to any agent—including you! Learn the risks agents and brokers face on the job, how to be aware of situational dangers, be prepared to keep yourself safe, and avoid risky situations. Also hear about best habits, tips, and tools all real estate professionals should include in their safety practices.
Click here to register for this FREE webinar: https://realtors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KJ8tP61HRoWkbb1YyT6Cog

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View Comments | Add Comment Monday, September 14, 2020  6:11:26 PM
NEW AFFILIATE - Welcome Carrie Levy 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Thursday, August 13, 2020  3:30:16 PM
July Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, August 12, 2020  11:12:53 AM
NEW AFFILIATE 0 Comments Posted

Please welcome Robyn Frye - US Bank!robye

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MMAR's Affiliate of the Week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's Affiliate of the Week! 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR's affiliate of the week! Thank you, Douglas Vogel. 0 Comments Posted

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, July 17, 2020  2:09:40 AM
MMAR's Affiliate of the week! Thank you, Kate Higgins. 0 Comments Posted

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, July 17, 2020  2:08:22 AM
Celebrating another year of Independence in this great nation! 0 Comments Posted

View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, July 5, 2020  11:53:06 AM
Fireworks Ban in Jeffco and Clear Creek 0 Comments Posted

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Proud MMAR Affiliate - Brett Lotspeich, we thank you! 0 Comments Posted

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Proud MMAR Affiliate - Richie Frangosia, we thank you!! 0 Comments Posted

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Proud MMAR Affiliate - Michael Louk, we thank you! 0 Comments Posted

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Proud MMAR Affiliate - Susie Hartness, we thank you! 0 Comments Posted

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CDPHE COVID UPDATE June 10th, 2020 0 Comments Posted

JEFFCO APPROVED VARIANCE

Please click on the link below for the newest Covid approved variance to the Public Health Order. 

https://www.facebook.com/163121918190/posts/10157715085328191/?d=n

View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, June 10, 2020  1:55:35 PM
Urgent! Tell Legislators Not to Increase Taxes on Small Businesses! 0 Comments Posted

ACTION CENTER

 

Tell Legislators Not to Increase Taxes on Small Businesses
In the 2017 federal tax-reform bill, small-business owners who operate S Corps or LLCs, meaning that they file their tax returns as individuals and incorporate business income into their overall income, received a 20% deduction on their first $315,000 on joint income. That break, represented savings of tens of thousands of dollars for many businesses.

De-coupling such a break from federal law would mean that the state, which typically allows businesses and individuals to pay state taxes based on the income they reported to the federal government, would have to add that 20% pass-through back onto the income for which they are taxed by Colorado. That in turn would produce higher tax revenues for the state by requiring higher payments from business owners.

Many of the smallest businesses in Colorado have been hammered hardest by restrictions under which they were closed for the better part of two months or forced to operate with limitations. Restaurants, for example, had to close their dining rooms and could only serve food to-go from March 17 until May 27.

If this legislation is passed small businesses, including REALTORS®, would pay higher taxes for the next 6 years.

Please use this link to send a prepared message to Colorado Policymakers.
https://www.votervoice.net/CORealtors/Campaigns/74991/Respond
View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, June 9, 2020  7:04:18 PM
Get Your SLASH Ready 0 Comments Posted

If you clear woody vegetation from around your home and stack it in a slash pile, EFR will chip it for you! Learn more pile guidelines and completed the online sign up form at: https://bit.ly/2TVK9Ft

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May Market Stats 2020 0 Comments Posted

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Are you WILDFIRE READY? 0 Comments Posted

Will you be prepared for the next wildfire? Visit https://www.rotarywildfireready.com/ for more information. 

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REcolorado APP AVAILABLE TODAY! 0 Comments Posted

Get weekly market stats and real time information from REcolorado! Download the app today. 

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April Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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Chatterbox - April 23rd, 11am - 12 pm 0 Comments Posted

The MMAR Chatterbox. Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. An opportunity to chat with your colleagues via Zoom about what the heck is happening in real estate during Covid 19. MMAR leadership will be available along with MMAR members to share info, stories, brainstorm ideas, commiserate and spread some humor and support. Sign up through Navica (www.navicamls.net)  in advance to receive a Zoom invite.

View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, April 19, 2020  5:54:48 PM
March Market Stats and Weekly Stats 0 Comments Posted

During the pandemic, REcolorado is also posting weekly market stats to provide timely, relevant information to help brokers navigate uncertain times. These can be found on  page.

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MARCH MARKET STATS 0 Comments Posted

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Classes Are Now Virtual! 0 Comments Posted

Please check our calendar for a list of CMAS, CE and Lunch & Learn classes. We are consistently adding more and hope to see you in one of our excellent Zoom classes. 

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, April 10, 2020  1:51:27 PM
15% Off Online CE Classes 0 Comments Posted

MMAR is offering these online CE classes through CAR to serve you: CAR.CRESchool.com - 15% Discount on classes w/promo code STAYHOME. Go to https://car.creschool.com/ for details. Please be sure to mention MMAR when you enroll!

View Comments | Add Comment Sunday, April 5, 2020  9:53:24 PM
NOW AVAILABLE! CE Classes Online 0 Comments Posted

MMAR is offering online CE classes through CAR to serve you. Go to https://car.creschool.com/ for details. Please be sure to mention MMAR when you enroll!

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, March 27, 2020  6:14:26 PM
New from NAR: Sellers Adopt Showing Procedures to Minimize Coronavirus Spread 0 Comments Posted

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Realtors® Announce Partnership with Census Bureau in Promotion of 2020 Census 0 Comments Posted

Results of the 2020 Census directly affect our community in how much federal funds are distributed to our cities, counties and schools. Results also determine federal, state and local legislative districts that impact decision making at all levels of our government. Doing your civic duty by participating in the census helps us ensure a complete count of everyone in our community which helps us get the funding we need and helps with data-driven decisions that grow our economy. More than $675 billion in federal funding flows back to states and governments each year based on census data. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your entire home in one of three ways: online, by phone or by mail. The Census Bureau will begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the Census in May to make sure everyone is counted. The best way to avoid a follow-up visit from a census taker is to fill out the 2020 Census questionnaire online, by phone or mail as soon as you receive your invitation to participate. 

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MMAR's February 2020 Market Stats 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR Member's Happy Hour 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR January Market Statistics 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - December 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Happy New Year! 0 Comments Posted

happy new year 2020

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2019 Hiwan Holiday Party - December 10th from 9-11 am! 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - October 2019 Stats are in! 0 Comments Posted

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Jeffco Voting Info 0 Comments Posted

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Voting Information for Park County 0 Comments Posted

 

Election Day: November 5, 2019 - Park County Voter Service and Polling Centers:
Fairplay
Clerk and Recorder
856 Castello Avenue
Fairplay, CO 80440
Phone: 719-836-4333
Bailey
Bailey Motor Vehicle Branch Office
59865 Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
153 Dellwood Drive
Bailey, CO 80421
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day Only
 
24-hour secure Drop-Box at all locations
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RPAC - Why I Invest Short Term 0 Comments Posted

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RPAC - Why I Invest Longterm 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - September 2019 0 Comments Posted

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MMAR is hiring! 0 Comments Posted
MMAR is now hiring!
 
Come and join a fun and fast paced environment! We are looking for a Part-time Assistant who will assist the CEO with her/his functions as needed. Click below for a full job description, and contact MMARhiring@gmail.com to apply!
 
View Comments | Add Comment Friday, October 4, 2019  1:34:02 PM
2019 CAR Fall Forum 0 Comments Posted

💥 2019 CAR Fall Forum Information / Registration 💥

~Event is Oct. 14-16~

The 2019 CAR Fall Forum is geared towards REALTORS® who want to become more involved at CAR or in the REALTOR® association. Don’t miss out on new ideas, new products, networking and fun this October 14-16, 2019 in Beaver Creek. Engage with other REALTOR® leaders and explore new ideas and networking at our yearly Fall Forum this October 14-16 in beautiful Beaver Creek Colorado.

 

Visit https://www.coloradorealtors.com/car-fall-forum/?fbclid=IwAR179_gK7AZ982Me7ZDsxJweyNaQ2dQVoQlPzNjclUvRTATiX5-3peUwBRo for more info.

 

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Goldilocks & The Little Bear 0 Comments Posted

💥 SAVE THE DATE 💥

Join us at the Sixth Annual Goldilocks & The Little Bear,
Thursday, October 24th, 5:30 to 9:30 pm - Benefiting our local libraries!

Tickets are $20 online at www.mountainmetro.com or $25 at the door.

Put on your favorite costume and join us! Ticket price includes live music by Adam Lopez Tú, buffet dinner, silent and live auctions. Please consider one of the following additional ways to help: purchase tickets & give to clients, donate a bottle of wine ($20 min) for our wine pull, donate an auction item, or make a monetary donation to help our libraries!

Contact Marie Lynch at (303) 250-3133 for more info.

 

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, October 4, 2019  11:26:00 AM
Fireplace Safety Reminder 0 Comments Posted

🔥 Woodstove and Fireplace Safety Reminder From Jeffco Building Safety 🔥

Fall is approaching and that means lighting up the fireplace. Please take a moment to sweep the chimney, clean the blower if you have one, and check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors.

Chimney fires are preventable, and these three things can help keep your family and neighbors safe this season!

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, October 4, 2019  11:24:40 AM
Welcome to our new members! 0 Comments Posted

Welcome to our new MMAR members!

Congratulations to Bradley Townsend, Julie Eatmon, Ree Bradley, Tammy Drozda, Salesa Hancock, Jenna McMenaman, Christina Skirpan, Amy Costello, Kellie Fox, Randy Propeck, Abby Carrington, Jim Westman, Nicole Reyes, Blake Alexander, and Helene Desmarais!

 

 

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, October 4, 2019  11:22:50 AM
Tech Helpline 0 Comments Posted

Have you discovered Tech Helpline yet?

No matter how large or small your question is, they're here for YOU! The support they provide is excellent, and it's FREE to MMAR members. And, your question doesn't need to be related to your business!

This FREE tech support service is already yours as a MMAR member and is available Mon-Fri 7 am to 6 pm, and Sat 7 am to 3 pm, Mountain Time (866-829-1435) or via live chat.

Tech Helpline's analysts can connect remotely to your computer and fix it for you!

 

View Comments | Add Comment Friday, October 4, 2019  11:19:40 AM
Alpine Association Benefits 0 Comments Posted

 

Alpine Association Benefits
A Comprehensive Healthcare Solution for Colorado REALTORS®:
MONTHLY ENROLLMENT is now available. You may enroll in this plan any month of year. If you’d like to enroll for the 1st of any given month, you must enroll online before the 20th of the previous month. If you’d like to know more or to enroll in the plan, you can find the resources you need at www.1Enrollment.com/ColoradoREALTORS.
This effective solution for managing healthcare costs is exclusive to CAR members! Receive excellent benefits at a fraction of the cost when compared to shopping for traditional insurance through other channels. Email: info@alpineassociationbenefits.com or call 720-523-5524, or Click Here for more info.
View Comments | Add Comment Monday, September 23, 2019  5:18:30 PM
Monthly Market Update - August 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - July 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - June 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Supreme Court Ruling Stands to Strengthen Private Property Rights 0 Comments Posted

 

 


June 25, 2019


On Friday, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Knick v. Township of Scott, a decision which NAR believes will lead state and local governments to be more thoughtful and deliberate when developing laws or regulations that could infringe on Americans’ private property rights.
 
Specifically, Knick v. Township of Scott declared that plaintiffs who have accused local governments of violating the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution may proceed directly in federal court rather than first litigating in local circuits, overturning a 34-year old precedent set by a 1985 Supreme Court ruling.
 
“A property owner has an actionable Fifth Amendment takings claim when the government takes his property without paying for it,” the Court’s opinion reads. “The Fifth Amendment right to full compensation arises at the time of the taking, regardless of post-taking remedies that may be available to the property owner. In sum, because a taking without compensation violates the self-executing Fifth Amendment at the time of the taking, the property owner can bring a federal suit at that time.”
 
As many Realtors® are aware, property owners had previously been required to exhaust all remedies to receive just compensation for private property seizure in state court before they could escalate the case to federal court. 
 
Going forward, property owners will have both state and federal court available to redress their property rights. NAR expects this new development to prompt state and local governments to be more strategic regarding takings, especially in the areas of land use planning and environmental regulations, in order to avoid the uncertainty of litigation in federal court. Considerations surrounding compensation should intensify and increase, as well.

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May, 2019: RAAD - Realtors and Affiliates After Dark 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - April 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Sign Up for Emergency Alerts In Your Neighborhood 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - March 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Meth and Marijuana Class Coming Soon! 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - February 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Monthly Market Update - January 2019 0 Comments Posted

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Heads Up! RTD Making Changes? 0 Comments Posted
RTD is proposing to ELIMINATE the Federal Center stop on the commuter route from Evergreen/Conifer. They are holding a public meeting Wed. June 6 at 7pm at Evergreen Fire on Bergen Parkway to see what we think. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. This impacts locals attending Red Rocks Community College, working at the Federal Center and more. Here are the details on changes: http://www.rtd-denver.com/servicechanges-august2018.shtml

 

View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, December 19, 2018  12:01:31 AM
CMAS Designation On The Road! 0 Comments Posted

By Jeff Girod, MMAR Past Chair

The Certified Mountain Area Specialist (CMAS) designation was designed years ago by MMAR to help our agents understand more about mountain area intricacies that make our market unique.  This certification is NAR recognized and MMAR owned.  The original intent of designers of CMAS was to offer it to other associations who could also benefit from the knowledge and it has always been open to Realtors from other associations who wanted to come to Evergreen to attend the classes.  However, a number of issues caused MMAR to delay offering the CMAS to a broader audience until now.

In 2017 the MMAR Board of Directors approved a new designation the CMAS-Affiliate.  This allows all current MMAR Affiliates to also obtain the designation.  Also in 2017, the Chairman’s Advisory Group, comprised of Employing Brokers from the MMAR service area recommended that CMAS finally fulfill it’s original intent and be offered to other Realtor Associations who conduct business in the foothills and mountain areas.  The idea was that Realtors are already doing business in those areas and it is better to work with someone who understands the mountain area issues than one who does not.

In March, 2018, 27 Realtors from the Estes Parker Board of Realtors became the first group to receive what is being called CMAS Zipped when we offered a two-day, eight class certification in Estes Park.  The MMAR task force has been charged with locating other associations in Colorado who would also like to participate in this program.

MMAR members benefit greatly by offering these classes.  Not only do we earn 100% of the income from the classes, we also earn residual income from the annual requirement classes to keep the certification.  With this extra money, the board plans to buy needed equipment for MMAR training, hire a second part-time employee, and place extra funds in reserve in case of a down market.  This will increase service levels to our Realtor and Affiliate members as well as continue to keep us financially strong.

One of the core tenants of MMAR is to help our members better serve the public through education.  CMAS will continue to help our members and our Realtor/Affiliate colleagues to do the same now and in the future.

View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, December 19, 2018  12:01:08 AM
Monthly Market Update - April 2018 0 Comments Posted

The stats are in!  Check out what happened in April in the Foothills. The market area statistics for April are here from the Colorado Association of Realtors. Check out the many reports they produce for Mountain Metro Association members as a resource to you. Linked below you will find four area breakdowns to share with your clients and friends.  Check back here for monthly updates!

Clear Creek County

Evergreen-Conifer

Jefferson County

Park County

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Monthly Market Update - March 2018 0 Comments Posted

Hey there! March Stats from CAR are here and the market is moving and shaking. Check out the latest right here every month! Check out the many reports they produce for Mountain Metro Association members as a resource to you. Linked below you will find four area breakdowns to share with your clients and friends.  Check back here for monthly updates!

Clear Creek County

Evergreen Conifer

Jefferson County

Park County

View Comments | Add Comment Wednesday, December 19, 2018  12:00:03 AM
REColorado Announces Remine 0 Comments Posted

REColorado has announced its partnership with a new technology company available now called Remine. This product can be accessed through your current REColorado login and connect dashboard.  Below are details and information about the product.

  • Here is a video that explains the product as well: https://remine.wistia.com/medias/vk3ulkwm39
  • Remine is a new and innovative tool that puts agents in the center of the transaction, providing them with more content, data, and actionable intelligence than anywhere else. It is a property intelligence platform that brings property data and consumer data together to reveal opportunity and motivation.
  • REcolorado subscribers will be able to use Remine to search, track, and filter properties. REcolorado subscribers will receive the following Remine services as part of their REcolorado subscription:
    • Access to Remine, which includes public data and property index on specific properties, and the ability to search, filter, and track capabilities for 150 properties.
    • The ability to download reports, as well as display information with visual heatmaps
    • The ability to upload our own contacts into Remine.

If you are interested in learning more about how to use this insightful tool, MMAR Realtors can follow the link below to register for the upcoming class. Space is limited!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmar-remine-learning-session-remax-alliance-tickets-44386646655

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:59:29 PM
Monthly Market Update - February 2018 0 Comments Posted

The market area statistics for February are here from the Colorado Association of Realtors. Check out the many reports they produce for Mountain Metro Association members as a resource to you. Linked below you will find four area breakdowns to share with your clients and friends.  Check back here for monthly updates!

Clear Creek County 

Evergreen-Conifer

Jefferson County

Park County

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:58:51 PM
Monthly Market Update - January 2018 0 Comments Posted

The market area statistics for January are here from the Colorado Association of Realtors. Check out the many reports they produce for Mountain Metro Association members as a resource to you. Check back here for monthly updates.

Evergreen-Conifer

Clear Creek County

Jefferson County

Park County

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:57:41 PM
MMAR at the Capitol 0 Comments Posted

More than 250 Realtors including many of Mountain Metro Association’s board members listened to economic overviews, Gubernatorial candidates panel and much more on Wednesday and Thursday last week as part of Colorado Association of Realtors’ Economic Summit and Realtor Day at the Capitol.

It was a packed two-day schedule really highlighting where this market has come and the challenges that face us in the next year. Anti-growth ballot Initiative No. 66 was a big topic of conversation among Realtors and candidates alike. All the potential Governors on the panel agreed that it would certainly not alleviate the affordable housing issues in Colorado and would oppose the measure.

More on that initiative and the Realtor Reaction can be found in the Denver Post article here.

Other key topics included infrastructure, transportation and affordable housing. Each candidate for governor offered their personal take on the situation and hopes for possible solutions.

Tracey Wilson with IPX1031 Exchange offered a thorough breakdown of the tax reform changes, some of NAR and RPAC’s big wins on the tax reform bill and his outlook for the coming year. He expects the inventory shortage will remain constant this year as we see several FED rate increases.

MMAR strives to keep its members informed and invites participation on a state and national level. The Realtor Political Action Committee plays a huge roll in determining the outcome of decisions for homeowners and our industry. Find out more about RPAC here

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:56:31 PM
Vole Patrol 0 Comments Posted

By Chris Besler

If you live in the Colorado foothills, chances are you’ve encountered the pesky voles and pocket gophers, or at least the mounds and trails of devastation they leave behind in yards, fields and pastures. Once established in an area, they are difficult to exterminate, and cannot be easily convinced to take up residence somewhere else. It’s not impossible, but eradication typically requires a multi-prong attack and lots of persistence. Many have waged this battle with a variety of weapons – traps, sonic devices and rodent baits – with limited effectiveness. Despite this, consumers continue to use toxic pesticides that contaminate the water supply and pose a health hazard, particularly to children and pets.

Don’t despair! It’s time to call on the Vole Patrol! Neighborhood barn owls can decrease the need for toxic remedies by acting as a natural and safe control for rodent pests. Realtors and Affiliates at the Mountain Metro Association of Realtors (MMAR) have joined forces with our local barn owls to help homeowners eradicate the troublesome rodents by building and selling barn owl nesting boxes, providing habitat for this native raptor species. 

Voles and pocket gophers are common throughout our foothills community, wreaking havoc with networks of tunnels and a ravenous appetite for plants, especially flowers, shrubs, bulbs and our vegetable gardens. Vole damage in lawns and gardens can be identified by their extensive runways, small holes, damaged plant roots and yellow wilted plants. Pocket gopher damage can be identified by their fan-shaped mounds.

Voles resemble a mouse, with a round, stout body; gray or brown fur; short legs and tail; a blunt nose, tiny eyes and fur-covered ears. They are 4 – 7 inches long, including the tail, and are also known as field mice, or meadow mice. Pocket gophers are larger, growing to 5 – 13 inches, with long bodies; tan to almost black fur; external cheek pouches; a short hairless tail and large whiskers; clawed front paws and two yellowish colored incisor teeth. Although pocket gophers have a typical life span of less than three years, and voles only 2 – 6 months, they are prolific breeders, with pocket gophers producing multiple litters of 3 – 4 individuals, and voles producing 5 – 10 litters per year with 3 – 6 young per litter!

The good news is that barn owls are also abundant in the Colorado foothills, and they specialize in hunting small ground mammals. The barn owl is one of the most wide-spread of all land birds, standing about 12-15” tall, weighing 15-20 oz. and having a wingspan up to 42”. Their feathers are a beautiful blend of browns, white and grays, and they are most easily identified by their heart-shaped white facial disk.

Many different habitats are home to the barn owl, but they are most common in open grasslands and sparse woodlands. They usually roost by day in tree hollows, cavities in rock outcrops, barns and old buildings, and a variety of man-made houses. Despite their large numbers, they are rarely seen since they are generally nocturnal, hunting silently at night, and can best be spotted when they emerge at dusk, or in the early dawn on their way back to the nest to roost.

With its extraordinarily sensitive hearing and eyesight, the barn owl is a specialist in hunting small ground mammals. Voles, pocket gophers, mice and rats make up the majority of its diet. Over a whole year a pair of barn owls and their family will eat several thousand of the pesky rodents! Their roosts are also home to the nests, where they lay their eggs and hatch 3 – 6 fledglings once a year in late spring and summer.

Now is the ideal time of year to put up a nesting box, to attract the barn owls and hopefully get some help controlling the voles and pocket gophers. Boxes can be placed in trees and a variety of structures such as barns and silos, or mounted on a free-standing wood post or metal pole. It may take a year or more, and one or two nesting cycles for the owls to move in, but once they’ve discovered a box, it will often be used year after year. The boxes can be purchased through any Realtor or Affiliate member of MMAR, and help is available for choosing a good location and mounting the boxes. Net proceeds from all box sales will be used to place boxes on public lands and open spaces, and donated to local charities. Happy hunting!

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:56:00 PM
The Difference of Working with a REALTOR® 0 Comments Posted

Hot tub does not equal Jacuzzi®. Cowboy does not equal Stetson®. Tissue does not equal Kleenex®. Slow cooker does not equal Crockpot®. Lip balm does not equal Chapstick®. Reusable container does not equal Tupperware®. The first item in all of these statements as compared to the second branded item is not only a generic name, but most often it represents the difference between poor to average quality, and superior and proven quality.

Then there is this: Real Estate Agent/Licensee does not Equal REALTOR®. The same theory applies in this analogy. Many people in the public arena do not have any idea that there is a difference between a Realtor® and a Real Estate Agent or Licensee. There are many very important differences, all of which typically seriously impact the Public when entering into a real estate transaction. Whether you are Buying or Selling within the Continental U.S., if you choose to work with a Realtor® (as opposed to a Real Estate Agent or Licensee), the end results and satisfaction levels to your transaction will often have very different outcomes for you, the Consumer.

So, what is the difference between a REALTOR® and a Real Estate Agent/Licensee? There are many significant differences. However, at the top of the list of the most valuable and important differences, are the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.

So, what’s the big deal about these? All Realtors® have voluntarily agreed to abide by this Code of Ethics and Professional Standards based on professionalism and protection of the Public. It is a detailed document that spells out the professional responsibilities of every Realtor®. The NAR is the governing body that all members of the Association must ultimately answer to in any transgressions they have conducted, including harming the Public and their fellow Realtors®. In fact, members are subject to disciplinary action and sanctions if they violate the duties imposed by the Code of Ethics.

Real Estate Agents/Licensees do not subscribe to and are not subject to The Code of Ethics or Professional Standards, as a direct result of choosing to not be a member of the governing association.

Don’t Realtors® ever ‘transgress’ against the public or each other? Indeed they do, whether intentionally or unintentionally. The NAR governing body has set up a method of self-policing, via a formal complaint process, which is then presented to the Ethics and Arbitration committees at the local and state association levels. The complaints are analyzed, and if they prove to have solid merit, formal hearings are conducted in front of a panel of working Realtors®, completely unrelated to the transaction. Depending on the severity of the complaint and the Hearing Panel’s decision, the end results are any combination of both fines and updated classes to the offending party.

As a long standing member of the Colorado Association of Realtors® Professional Standards Committee, I have personally been a part of many ethics hearings over the years, and have seen this process be extremely effective and efficient in policing Realtors®. A very experienced real estate attorney representing one side of an argument in a hearing said he commended the process and, “ “wished that attorney’s had the same outlet for bad behavior (in their industry).”

So what should I look for when searching for when Buying or Selling real estate? Do not hesitate to ask the people you are interviewing if they are a Realtor® and ask that they provide you with The Code of Ethics, including the Standard of Practices. These Standards lay out the very specific conduct we as Realtors® subscribe to and are held to by the NAR. It is the core of what makes the difference between Realtors® and Real Estate Agents/Licensees.

My 22 years as a Realtor® (all here in these Mountain Communities), have included many years of service to the Local, State and National Associations that help keep Realtors® in line with the Code of Ethics.  I am so proud to be a part of the Realtor® community, and all that it represents. Particularly, our local Mountain Metro Association of Realtors® membership is dynamic, educated, professional, ethical, and very community oriented.

Don’t forget to ask “Are you a REALTOR®?” in your next real estate transaction!

 

Article written by:

Machiele Marks, GRI, CRS, CMAS

RE/MAX Alliance Evergreen

View Comments | Add Comment Tuesday, December 18, 2018  11:54:50 PM