Real Estate and Appraisal Industry News

The following important Real Estate Broker Advisory was issued by the Colorado Division of Real Estate after the February 4th meeting of the Colorado Real Estate Commission:

Licensee Buy-Out Addendum to Contract to Buy & Sell Real Estate Form reinstated and effective February 5, 2019.

More information and the notice is available in this post.  

At the Colorado Real Estate Commission meeting on December 4, 2018, the Commission revised and adopted a new Commission Position on Office Policy Manuals in response to the passage of HB18-1128 (Protections for Consumer Data Privacy).

We have included the links to both the revised CP-21 and the House Bill in the aricle. Please review these new recommendations for consideration and revisions to your Office Policy Manuals.

VanEd launches the online Colorado Employing Broker Refresher Course for brokers upgrading to the Colorado employing broker license level.

Join the Division of Real Estate for this upcoming HOA forum to discuss dispute resolution in any HOA community.

The REfresh Expo features lively industry conversations, an interactive expo and unmatched opportunities to engage with other industry professionals.

Here are answers to some questions that CAM licensees may have regarding the sunset of this program in Colorado.

You asked for it; you got it! Learn more about VanEd's new live Exam Prep Crash Course and Register today!

Update is Designed to Provide More Clarity Regarding Closing Cost Increases

The Internal Revenue Service has updated the tax year 2018 annual inflation adjustments to reflect changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

On April 3rd Fannie Mae announced that it will allow lenders to contribute gifts to borrowers' closing costs, but not part of the down payment.