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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 also know that even…

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. The most recent news to affect the real estate market…

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 Act and recommit to advancing…

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 to spotlight a few…

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 food with markets throughout Eagle County.…

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® advocate for homeownership for all on…

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 educational institution of higher learning. Qualifications are based…

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…

Taking small mitigation measures now can make a big difference later. Any time is a good time to be prepared for wildfire. Colorado’s wildfire season traditionally has been the summer months. However, the definition of “wildfire season” is changing.  Wildfire seasons are growing longer, with fire alerts often issued even as snow still falls. The…

A focus on Fair Housing Every April, Realtors® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act and recommit to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership. Throughout the month, there is an emphasis on shining a light on housing discrimination and segregation.  Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing because, according…

Eagle County’s down payment assistance boosted by the Vail Board of Realtors When she moved to Eagle County approximately ten years ago, Whitney Young knew she wanted to call the Vail area home.  Young desired to contribute back to the community and had ties to the valley through her wife, Karrisa, who is originally from…