DMAR Digest | Week of July 9
Check out the featured content, get the scoop with top news stories from the blog, mark your calendar for upcoming events & classes, and catch up with the most buzz-worthy social posts from your Association.
FEATURED
► Real Trends July Newsletter | compliments of DMAR
The monthly REAL Trends newsletter features commentary from Steve Murray on the state of real estate and forward-thinking articles from guest contributors such as Larry Kendall of Ninja Selling and Sue Johnson, former CEO of RESPRO. These articles originally appeared in the July 2018 issue of the REAL Trends Newsletter and are reprinted with permission of REAL Trends, Inc. Copyright 2018. Read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
► 07/11/18 | YPN Connect: Divorce & Real Estate
Divorcing couples experience one of the most stressful times in their lives. Most own a home, which is usually their largest financial asset and is also a lightning rod for their emotions. This process is very personal and there are options when deciding what to do with the home. Register
► 07/13/18 | Member Appreciation BBQ Hosted by Douglas Elbert District
Who is ready to grill 'n chill? It's BBQ time! RSVP
► 07/18/18 | District Dialogue: Tax Code Changes Hosted by the South/East District
The recent "Tax Cut and Jobs Act 2017" is the most broadly sweeping tax code change since 1986. The changes are extensive and across the board for almost every aspect of income tax regulations, with specific changes in the areas of home ownership affecting the deductibility of home mortgage interest and property taxes. Be sure to attend our July 18th meeting to find out how this new law will affect your clients and their decisions to purchase or not purchase a new home or rental property. Read More
► 07/25/18 | District Dialogue: New Construction Panel
For the same price, 2 in 5 Americans prefer a newly-built home over an existing one. While shiny and new sounds nice in theory, what’s actually behind the allure of new properties? Now’s your chance to get some wisdom from the experts. Register
► 07/27/18 | 2018 Helping Hands Outreach Project Hosted by the Douglas Elbert District
Helping Hands is a community outreach program of the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Douglas Elbert District. Our mission is to help those in need within our community with home improvement projects to better the family's quality of life. Our recipient this year is Kathleen Masters. Read More
FROM THE BLOG
► Millennials Take Extreme Measures to Afford a Home
Young adults express such a strong desire to own a home that they are willing to take on extra work or make another major sacrifice in order to afford one. Thirty-six percent of millennial home... Read more
► Recap: 2018 Condo Insider Project
Did the presentations at our Condo Insider Project feel like a bit of information overload? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a recap of each development to help bring it all back together... Read more
►Monthly Roundup June: DMAR in the News
Our Association caught the attention of several major media outlets this month including The Denver Post , Denver7, Littleton Independent and Biznow. Read more
► Existing-Home Sales Backpedal, Decrease 0.4 Percent in May
Existing-home sales fell back for the second straight month in May, as only the Northeast region saw an uptick in activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Read more
SOCIAL BUZZ
