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Elevating Real Estate Education in Colorado

Part of learning in real estate is staying informed on current issues.
Still a few hours left to get your CE done for the year, and it's also the right time to say Thank You!
It's the Last Day of the Year, so it's Time to Say Thank You!
Before we wish everyone a Happy New Years, there is still time to complete your mandatory continuing education. Also, Happy New Years!
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December 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization
The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization
U.S. housing inventory rose 16.4% in 2025, flattening prices and extending days on market as balance returned.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
MLO Board Offers Christmas Gift, Ending Tangible Net Benefit
MLO Board Offers Christmas Gift, Ending Tangible Net Benefit
The Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators gave us a couple stocking stuffers, and on Christmas day the Register published the proposed Rulemaking Scheduled for January 21st will make sensible…
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December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
At NAR NXT, the Counselors of Real Estate shares its annual look at the top-of-mind issues pressing on commercial real estate in the year ahead.

The Top 10 Issues to Watch in Commercial Real Estate in 2026
The Top 10 Issues to Watch in Commercial Real Estate in 2026
At NAR NXT, the Counselors of Real Estate shares its annual look at the top-of-mind issues pressing on commercial real estate in the year ahead.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
There's still time to finish your Colorado CE courses.

See our recommendations here -
There's Still Time to Finish Your Colorado Real Estate CE
Time may be running out before the end of the year, but you don't have to stress yet! There's still time to get it done!
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December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Final Reminder:
License Renewal Due
The Division of Real Estate license renewal period is open until December 31, 2025.

For additional information, visit the link below:
2025 License Renewal Reminder for Colorado Real Estate Brokers
The Colorado Division of Real Estate license renewal period opened November 1, 2025 and continues through December 31, 2025. We want to review the requirements for those whose license expires this…
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December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Holidays!

We're available by text at 720-927-7774 for a little while longer yet!

(Say hi! We're just over here having cookies!)
December 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Final bills are always a compromise, and this will be no exception.

The difference between protecting property rights (i.e. neighbors) and creating infill projects may vary widely depending on the city/county/region of the state.

Real Estate is Fun!
December 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Comparing 2025 Colorado Annual Commission Update Courses?
Sure, we can help with that!
Comparing 2025 Colorado Annual Commission Update Courses?
Why Apex Is the Best Value for ACU courses in the state?
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December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Track Your Continuing Education Credit Hours with Apex
Track Your Continuing Education Credit Hours with Apex
Apex has added credit tracking for all CE students inside your student account. Let's look at where you can find it in this post.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Good article for brokers who don't have this set up yet -

7 Reasons to Create an Email Marketing Strategy www.houzz.com/magazine/7-r...
7 Reasons to Create an Email Marketing Strategy
Find out how to use email newsletters to strengthen and grow your business
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December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
CREC Policy Matters for December buff.ly/j2jeIt1

When the Commission went into the actual meeting agenda. It went fine. Everything's fine.
CREC Policy Matters for December
After a pesky rulemaking hearing the Commission went into the actual meeting agenda. It went fine. Everything's fine.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join the HOA Information Officer to learn more about association meetings on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 1pm - 2pm MT

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You'll learn the types of meetings that associations may hold, when they are required to hold them, and how to conduct those meetings.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: HOA Forum: Association Meetings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The HOA Information & Resource Center is regularly asked questions about the types of meetings that associations may hold, when they are required to hold them, and how to conduct those meetings. The…
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December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“Don’t wait. Progress beats perfection."
Great comment from Adam Sartin, vice president of franchise growth and development at Motto Mortgage

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Beyond the sale: Adam Sartin on building end-to-end real estate ecosystems - HousingWire
Motto Mortgage’s Adam Sartin shares why ancillary services, compliance frameworks, and an end-to-end customer experience are essential for brokers to stay competitive.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Understanding the Fair Housing Requirement for REALTORS®
Understanding the Fair Housing Requirement for REALTORS®
Changes all the way back in 2023 begin impacting REALTORS® during the current training cycle that runs from 2025-2027. Let's take a look at that requirement in more detail.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🎄 A little holiday gift thread for those still on your list! 🎅

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And if you have littles, don't worry! We've got you covered!

▶️ Industrialize Jr.: The Kids Guide to Industrial Real Estate buff.ly/H5Wev1V by @ChadGriffiths
Industrialize Jr.: The Kids Guide to Industrial Real Estate
In this picture book, your child will:
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December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Reposted by Apex Real Estate School
Why Open Houses Are Still Effective in 2026

Why Open Houses Are Still Effective in 2026 With so much digital marketing dominating real estate today, many agents wonder: Are open houses still worth the effort? The answer is simple: Yes — when done with intention, strategy, and follow-up. In 2026,…
Why Open Houses Are Still Effective in 2026
Why Open Houses Are Still Effective in 2026 With so much digital marketing dominating real estate today, many agents wonder: Are open houses still worth the effort? The answer is simple: Yes — when done with intention, strategy, and follow-up. In 2026, buyers rely heavily on virtual tours, AI-powered search tools, and listing alerts — but nothing replaces walking through a home, feeling the space, and connecting face-to-face with a local professional.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Colorado says $420 million from feds will provide high-speed internet for nearly 100,000 residents buff.ly/N2tIXW8
Colorado says $420 million from feds will provide high-speed internet for nearly 100,000 residents
The federal government is set to award Colorado $420 million to bolster high-speed internet access in the state — enough to connect nearly 100,000 Colorado locations to broadband.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just posted:

CREC Meeting and Rulemaking Hearing Notes
CREC Metting and Rulemaking Hearing Notes
The duty to supervise associate brokers and consumer informed consent to share confidential information came to a crossroads, and changes to continuing education and licensure requirements were also…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How do you Reactivate or Reinstate an Expired Colorado Real Estate License?

We've got you covered in our recent post -
Reactivate or Reinstate an Expired Colorado Real Estate License
For Brokers in Colorado who would like to reactivate their expired or inactive Colorado Real Estate license, there are a couple of questions that need to be answered in order to make sure a licensee…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
2025 License Renewal Reminder for Colorado Real Estate Brokers
2025 License Renewal Reminder for Colorado Real Estate Brokers
The Colorado Division of Real Estate license renewal period opened November 1, 2025 and continues through December 31, 2025. We want to review the requirements for those whose license expires this…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It's that time of year when Colorado brokers finish the most important CE
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM