Posts by mel@vbr.net
A Focus on Fair Housing
A Focus on Fair Housing Realtors commit to equal access to homeownership. Our communities rely on strong fair housing laws and practices to thrive and ensure the dream of home ownership is available for all qualified buyers. Realtors® commit to fair housing practices, and every April they commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act…
Read MorePricing Your Home for A Perfect Sale
Pricing Your Home for A Perfect Sale Realtors® have the market knowledge to help get the best value for your home. It’s a big undertaking to sell your home. It was a significant investment when you purchased it, and you want to get the best value for it now that you’ve put it on the…
Read MoreVBR leadership honored at annual Installation
VBR leadership honored at annual Installation Event included awards for two VBR founding members, REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year. The Vail Board of REALTORS® installed new board members and honored past leadership at its recent annual Installation Celebration. The evening revealed the Affiliate of the Year, a tie for Laura Putnam of National Property…
Read MoreRealtors® Offer Transparency and Choice
Realtors® Offer Transparency and Choice Real Estate Practice Changes Will Empower Consumers According to recent Eagle County market data, the number of new homes for sale and the number of closed sales have both slightly increased. This is welcome news for home buyers and sellers as the housing market gains its footing. Homebuyers and sellers should…
Read MoreNAR Lawsuit Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know.
NAR Lawsuit Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know. Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial transactions most people will ever undertake. Licensed agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice who can help you navigate the real estate market – and any changes it may face.…
Read MoreRepresentation in Real Estate
Representation in Real Estate Women help direct the future of Vail Valley real estate. The Vail Board of REALTORS® (VBR) is well-represented by female real estate agents, with approximately 50 percent of its membership being women. With March being Women’s History Month and including International Women’s Day on March 8, it seems a good time…
Read MoreRealtors® volunteer to end food insecurity
Realtors® volunteer to end food insecurity Vail Board of Realtors members host food drive for the Community Market Members of the Vail Board of Realtors collected over 1,300 pounds of food during a recent food drive to benefit the Community Market (TCM). TCM helps residents deal with food insecurity by providing access to free, nutrient-rich…
Read MoreRealtors® as Champions of Attainable Housing
Realtors® as Champions of Attainable Housing Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation supports local housing initiatives. The financial benefits of purchasing and owning a home are welcome and measurable. However, there are immeasurable emotional advantages beyond value appreciation and property tax deductions. The pride of homeownership and the feeling of security are huge intangible benefits. Realtors®…
Read MoreAffiliates and Realtors: Partnering for Success
Realtors® and Affiliates work in tandem to bolster local real estate market. Working relationships are most successful when people combine their efforts. They accomplish more together than they can separately. The Realtor® and Affiliate members of the Vail Board of Realtors® (VBR) have this synergy. Both sides of this partnership support the other and benefit,…
Read MoreRealtors® Deliver Accurate and Accessible Market Data
Across the nation, broker marketplaces known as Multiple Listing Services (MLS) connect buyers and sellers of real estate through their respective agents. Locally this marketplace is the Vail Multi-List Service or VMLS. The VMLS provides real property information for most of Eagle County, including all the towns and neighborhoods along the I-70 corridor from East Vail…
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