Posts by mel@vbr.net

Realtors® offer support 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,…

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…

Wildfire Preparedness for Property Owners 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…

Realtors® commit to equal access for homeownership 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…

Providing Housing Solutions for Local Workforce 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…