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Your IDX Options

“I need IDX. How do I get it?”  We hear this question quite often at IRES, so let’s do a quick break down of your options, and the pros and cons of each. IDX (Internet Data Exchange) allows agents to … Continue reading

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NAR’s Talking Points for Meetings with Legislators

Next week Realtors® from across the country will converge in Washington DC for NAR’s annual Mid-Year Meetings. This is good information with which we should all be familiar, so here is a synopsis of the talking points distributed by NAR … Continue reading

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Colorado Appraisal Management Company Regulation Becomes Law July 1

As of July 1, 2013 Colorado will regulate the licensing and activities of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). This is a result of HB-1110, which was signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper in 2012. The definition of an AMC broadly covers … Continue reading

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COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Legislative Review

The General Assembly is schedule to adjourn at Midnight today (May 8th) as is required by state law. In the final analysis the session was not harmful for our industry but cynics would say that is only because the legislature … Continue reading

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Early Announcements from Incumbent Greeley Council Members

Mayor Tom Norton, Sandi Elder (at-large) and John Gates (Ward 3) have already announced their decision to run for re-election, marking an early beginning to the City Council campaign season. Incumbent Donna Sapienza (Ward 2) is also eligible but she … Continue reading

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Five Loveland Council Seats Available in November

A majority of the City Council’s nine seats will be available in the fall general election. Mayor Cecil Gutierrez is eligible to run for a third and final term. Other incumbents who are eligible to run again include Daryle Klassen … Continue reading

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Fort Collins Council Approves Mall Financing

The Fort Collins City Council acting as the Urban Renewal Authority approved several resolutions to approve the public financing mechanisms needed to renovate the Foothills Mall. The City will use a complex package of funding instruments, two of which impact … Continue reading

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Longmont Council Member Witt Will Not Run Again

Katie Witt recently announced that she will not run for a second term on City Council, eliciting surprise from her fellow Council members and others in the community. Witt did not give a reason for her decision but it is … Continue reading

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Longmont Affordable Housing Task Force Recommendations

On May 21 the Work Force Housing Task Force (Task Force) will present its recommendations to the City Council. The Task Force was convened in January 2012 to study the future of affordable housing in Longmont in light of the … Continue reading

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Trend Layers

Trend Layers can tell you a lot about a market. Instead of specific numbers they give a broad overview or trend for an activity. The visual representation of data on a map helps consumers understand market activity. Realist Public Records … Continue reading

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