DMAR Digest | Week of December 19
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Excellence Awards Applications Now Open!
Applying is easy. Winning is worth it.
We’re gearing up to host our 45th annual Excellence Awards. This event honors top producers who are raising the bar, putting in the work and redefining the definition of excellence in real estate. Plus, we'll be awarding our special recognition awards including Oliver Frascona Lifetime Achievement Award, Broker/Manager of the Year and Realtor® of the Year.
Deadline to apply: Friday, January 27th at 5:00 PM MST
- Individual
- Partnership (consists of 2 members)
- Team (consists of 3 or more members)
- Office
- Project
- Realtor® of the Year
- Broker/Manager of the Year
- Industry Partner of the Year
- Support Person of the Year
- Community Service Award
- Pathways Award - NEW THIS YEAR
- Rookie of the Year
- Rising Stars
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DMAR Wrapped 2022 | Our Year in Review
2022 was another exciting year for DMAR. Check out some of the most notable highlights and accomplishments in our annual year in review. Read More
City and County Market Trends Reports | DEC. '22
Quick look at City and County Market Trends Reports featuring November data. These 48 downloadable reports are comprehensive and a fantastic member benefit. Download all the reports with one click below. Read More
2023 Real Estate Forecast: Market to Regain Normalcy
While 2022 may be remembered as a year of housing volatility, 2023 likely will become a year of long-lost normalcy returning to the market, economists predicted Tuesday during the National Association of Realtors®’ annual Real Estate Forecast Summit. Next year, mortgage rates are expected to stabilize while home sales and prices moderate after recent highs, according to NAR’s forecast. However, the details could be different from region to region. Read More
Will lower mortgage rates be enough to prop up housing activity?
The Federal Reserve’s decision to slow the pace of interest rate hikes this week pushed mortgage rates lower — and it happened in spite of the central bank reiterating that it would continue to tighten its grip on the economy next year. These lower rates are encouraging news for the industry, which saw rates climb past 7% in October, but whether that will be enough to prop up home sales is a question that has not yet been answered. Read More
Program that helps West Denver homeowners build ADUs could get more money
Additional funding may be available to a West Denver program that helps residents build accessory dwelling units, if it gets City Council approval. On Wednesday, Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee approved a proposed amendment to a funding agreement between the city and the West Denver Single Family Plus ADU Pilot Program. The amendment would provide an additional funding increase of $630,000 and extend the funding term to December 2024. Read More
Resources & services
December 2022 Holiday Social Graphics [Downloadable]
In search of content for your social media feed this holiday season? We've got you! Download your FREE graphics for all the big holidays in December and January so you can keep your content fresh but skip the hassle - and save yourself some time - making them yourself. Read More
2023 Economic Summit: Early Bird Tickets on Sale
Given our current state of economic uncertainty and the recent shift we've experienced in our housing market, there are a lot of looming questions... Will home prices fall? Will rates drop? Will there be a recession? Join us and find out! This is your chance to learn what the road ahead looks like for the real estate market and U.S. economy in 2023. Our experts will update us on the health of the housing market, real estate trends, interest rates, housing inventory, employment trends, local and national economic forecasts and more. This is truly a must-attend event for all agents. Attendees will receive 2 hours of CE credit as well as a recording of the program and decks from the speakers. Read More
Excellence Awards Application Webinar
Are you ready to apply for the 2023 Excellence Awards? The guidelines have been updated this year and we want to make sure you and your office are in the know. Watch this one-hour webinar that goes over all the do's and dont's of applying so you can make sure your application is accurate and won't end up in the disqualified pile. We review the guidelines and 2023 updates, the rules for submitting an application and the best ways to submit your production reports. Watch Here
DMAR Real Estate Market Trends Report | DEC. '22
The Denver Metro housing market is changing. The question on everyone’s mind is how long this change will last and what to expect next year. Most of the answers are tied directly to when we will see relief from increasing mortgage rates that have more than doubled since January. Ultimately, the spring market will be the best indicator of what the New Year will have in store for us, but the Denver market continues to exhibit stability as showcased in the data this month. Read More
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Three Tier Benefits | Placester
As a member of DMAR, you also gain access to member-only benefits and services from the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
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