Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy
Our Public Policy Committee monitors policies, ordinances, and legislation that could adversely affect private property rights and the free enterprise system. We seek to proactively engage in the public policy arena so as to not only ensure proper representation of the Association’s interests at various levels of the decision-making process, be it local, state and federal, but to also contribute to the overall quality of life of the Pikes Peak region. We the Association want to ensure that not only our members, but also the people of the Pikes Peak Region can understand the changes that could directly impact the Real Estate Marketplace. Although we are a direct representative of El Paso County, and Teller County; the information provided may very well affect all counties in the state of Colorado and even Nationally. The Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS® present Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy.
Episodes
Friday Jun 14, 2024
VA Loans Crisis Nationwide and Colorado Real Estate | Ep. 6
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
"The VA announced a temporary policy allowing VA buyers to compensate their buyer broker directly while determining when a formal rulemaking process is necessary. NAR will continue to monitor and provide updates as they occur. The VA home loan guaranty program is a vital homeownership tool that provides veterans with a centralized, affordable, and accessible method of purchasing homes as a benefit they earned for their service to our nation." Link: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-applauds-va-announcement-of-home-loan-benefit-changes ---------- A message from the PPAR Team: This podcast is our way of educating not only our REALTOR® membership, but also our local homeowners! We embrace our position to serve and protect the rights of homeowners. As an association that represents the local REALTOR® brand, we work together with local real estate agents who are REALTORS® to make sure that our voices are heard! So please share this podcast with REALTORS, Real Estate Agents, and even homeowners so we all can remain informed in the political world of real estate and how this affects homeownership. ---------- Podcast Details: Our Vice President of Public Policy, Dr. Clarissa Thomas and 2024 Chair of the Public Policy Committee, Weldon Shaver meet for episode five of the Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy. Our Public Policy Committee monitors policies, ordinances, and legislation that could adversely affect private property rights and the free enterprise system. We seek to proactively engage in the public policy arena so as to not only ensure proper representation of the Association’s interests at various levels of the decision-making process, be it local, state and federal, but to also contribute to the overall quality of life of the Pikes Peak region. We the Association want to ensure that not only our members, but also the people of the Pikes Peak Region can understand the changes that could directly impact the Real Estate Marketplace. Although we are a direct representative of El Paso County, and Teller County; the information provided may very well affect all counties in the state of Colorado and even Nationally. Enjoy!
Friday May 17, 2024
Capitol Hill Visit and Colorado Bills Update | Ep. 5
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
The National Association of REALTORS® held their annual Legislative Meeting in Washington, DC this year and both Dr. Clarissa Thomas and '24 Public Policy Chair Weldon Shaver talk about their recent experiences there.
They also add more insight on Colorado State Bills that have passed, died, and ones we should all be aware about!
This podcast is our way of educating not only our REALTOR® membership, but also our local homeowners! We embrace our position to serve and protect the rights of homeowners. As an association that represents the local REALTOR® brand, we work together with local real estate agents who are REALTORS® to make sure that our voices are heard! So please share this podcast with REALTORS, Real Estate Agents, and even homeowners so we all can remain informed in the political world of real estate and how this affects homeownership.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
NAR Proposed Settlement and Landlords in Colorado | Policy Pulse Ep. 4
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Our Vice President of Public Policy, Dr. Clarissa Thomas and 2024 Chair of the Public Policy Committee, Weldon Shaver kick start the fourth episode of the Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy. Our Public Policy Committee monitors policies, ordinances, and legislation that could adversely affect private property rights and the free enterprise system. We seek to proactively engage in the public policy arena so as to not only ensure proper representation of the Association’s interests at various levels of the decision-making process, be it local, state and federal, but to also contribute to the overall quality of life of the Pikes Peak region. We the Association want to ensure that not only our members, but also the people of the Pikes Peak Region can understand the changes that could directly impact the Real Estate Marketplace. Although we are a direct representative of El Paso County, and Teller County; the information provided may very well affect all counties in the state of Colorado and even Nationally. Enjoy!
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Right to Remedy Construction Defects, Wildfire, and Languages | Policy Pulse Ep. 3
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Links to bills being discussed in this episode: SB24-106 Right to Remedy Construction Defects https://bit.ly/3wUNHy6 SB24-094 Safe Housing for Residential Tenants https://bit.ly/3PnaZTA HB24-1300 Home Sale Wildfire Mitigation Requirements https://bit.ly/3TC7tYj
Our Vice President of Public Policy, Dr. Clarissa Thomas and 2024 Chair of the Public Policy Committee, Weldon Shaver kick start the third episode of the Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy. Our Public Policy Committee monitors policies, ordinances, and legislation that could adversely affect private property rights and the free enterprise system. We seek to proactively engage in the public policy arena so as to not only ensure proper representation of the Association’s interests at various levels of the decision-making process, be it local, state and federal, but to also contribute to the overall quality of life of the Pikes Peak region. We the Association want to ensure that not only our members, but also the people of the Pikes Peak Region can understand the changes that could directly impact the Real Estate Marketplace. Although we are a direct representative of El Paso County, and Teller County; the information provided may very well affect all counties in the state of Colorado and even Nationally. Enjoy!
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Landlords, 1031 Exchange, Legislations & More | Policy Pulse Ep. 2
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Our Vice President of Public Policy, Dr. Clarissa Thomas and 2024 Chair of the Public Policy Committee, Weldon Shaver kick start the second episode of the Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy. Our Public Policy Committee monitors policies, ordinances, and legislation that could adversely affect private property rights and the free enterprise system. We seek to proactively engage in the public policy arena so as to not only ensure proper representation of the Association’s interests at various levels of the decision-making process, be it local, state and federal, but to also contribute to the overall quality of life of the Pikes Peak region. We the Association want to ensure that not only our members, but also the people of the Pikes Peak Region can understand the changes that could directly impact the Real Estate Marketplace. Although we are a direct representative of El Paso County, and Teller County; the information provided may very well affect all counties in the state of Colorado and even Nationally. Enjoy!
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Episode 1 | State Home Insurance?
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Our Vice President of Public Policy, Dr. Clarissa Thomas and 2024 Chair of the Public Policy Committee, Weldon Shaver kick start the new Policy Pulse Podcast: Breaking Down Real Estate Advocacy. PPAR is extremely excited to share our first podcast with our members, as well as the people impacted by some of the topics discussed.