Posts by mel@vbr.net

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…

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…

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.…

A Commitment to Fair Housing Equal access to homeownership a priority for Realtors® 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…

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…

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…

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®…

Vail Board of Realtors Foundation awards academic scholarships Twenty-five students receive awards in the VBRF scholarship’s final year. The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation (VBRF) has awarded a total of $50,000 in scholarship funds to 25 dedicated and striving students. VBRF’s Academic Scholarship was created for qualifying students to attend a college, university, or accredited…

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…