In case you haven’t heard, Centralized Showing Service is now part of ShowingTime. The two companies bring together a combined 43 years of experience, and will be providing you with all the best features on a single platform. Cutover On October 29th: The current CSS Appointment Center users will be updated to the ShowingTime Appointment Center on Tuesday October… Continue reading ShowingTime and CSS News
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Government Affairs: Nation
Sebtember 27, 2019 EPA To Repeal WOTUS Chair Kathy McQuilkin represented NAR members and the real estate industry at a recent EPA-sponsored WOTUS repeal event. She outlined REALTOR® support of the White House's move to an audience at the National Association of Manufacturers' offices in Washington, DC. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and… Continue reading Government Affairs: Nation
Government Affairs: State
September 27, 2019 What is Proposition CC? Colorado voters will decide if the State should be allowed to keep future surplus revenue that otherwise would be refunded to taxpayers because of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). This question was referred to the voters by the legislature, via HB19-1279, which passed during the 2019 legislative… Continue reading Government Affairs: State
Government Affairs: Region
September 27, 2019 More Funding for I-25 On September 10th transportation advocates were pleased to learn that nearly $7 million in federal grant money was awarded to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s I-25 North Project to fund work around the I-25/Colo. 56 interchange in Berthoud. The Berthoud improvements include rebuilding the interchange so the interstate passes… Continue reading Government Affairs: Region
Government Affairs: Fort Collins
September 27, 2019 Council Debates Metro District Project The Fort Collins City Council voted 4-3 against a resolution approving the service plan for the Northfield Metro District(s) on September 17. Councilmembers Cunniff, Pignataro, Gorgol and Gutowski voted to reject the service plan, while Mayor Troxell, Mayor pro tem Stephens and Ken Summers voted to approve… Continue reading Government Affairs: Fort Collins
Government Affairs: Longmont
September 27, 2019 Council Discusses Inclusionary Loophole On September 24 the consideration of a proposal to meet inclusionary housing requirements with an alternative agreement led to a motion to revise the City’s Inclusionary Housing (IH) ordinance. A developer had asked for the voluntary agreement to move forward with a project at 708-710 Martin Street. All… Continue reading Government Affairs: Longmont
Government Affairs: Greeley
September 27, 2019 City Revises Raw Water Policy On September 24 the Greeley City Council unanimously approved an ordinance revising its raw water requirements for commercial and multi-family developments. Sean Chambers, the City’s Water and Sewer Director explained that the last time the City revised its raw water requirement was 30 years ago. Chambers said… Continue reading Government Affairs: Greeley
Government Affairs: Boulder County
September 27, 2019 Planning Board Approves Revised Alpine-Balsam Plan This week the Boulder Planning Board voted unanimously to forward a limited redevelopment plan to the City Council for the Alpine-Balsam area. The site includes the old Boulder Community Hospital, which was purchased by the City for $40 million four years ago. Residents from the area… Continue reading Government Affairs: Boulder County
Other Services: All the Tools in the Toolbox
Do you know everything that comes in your IRES MLS Toolbox? Well, it’s time to crack it open and see what’s included with your subscription at no extra cost to you! We’re more than just a listing database. You can find out more about these services, as well as access more information on the premium… Continue reading Other Services: All the Tools in the Toolbox
Government Affairs: Nation
September 13, 2019 NAR’S Talking Points on the Administration's GSE Proposal The Trump Administration has released a blueprint for getting the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, out of conservatorship and for modernizing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The plan involves potential administrative, regulatory, and legislative changes-and it's the start of a process… Continue reading Government Affairs: Nation
