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View recent stories highlighting the Vail Board of REALTORS® and the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation.

Realtors® Offer Transparency and Choice

By mel@vbr.net | September 20, 2024

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…

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NAR Lawsuit Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know.

By mel@vbr.net | August 8, 2024

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…

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A Commitment to Fair Housing

By mel@vbr.net | April 3, 2024

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…

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Representation in Real Estate

By mel@vbr.net | March 8, 2024

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…

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Realtors® volunteer to end food insecurity

By mel@vbr.net | September 2, 2023

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.…

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Realtors® as Champions of Attainable Housing

By mel@vbr.net | August 28, 2023

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…

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Vail Board of Realtors Foundation awards academic scholarships

By mel@vbr.net | August 20, 2023

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…

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Affiliates and Realtors: Partnering for Success

By mel@vbr.net | July 25, 2023

Realtors® and Affiliates work in tandem to bolster local real estate market. Working relationships are most successful when people combine their efforts. They accomplish more together than they can separately. The Realtor® and Affiliate members of the Vail Board of Realtors® (VBR) have this synergy. Both sides of this partnership support the other and benefit,…

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Realtors® Deliver Accurate and Accessible Market Data

By mel@vbr.net | June 22, 2023

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…

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Wildfire Preparedness for Property Owners

By mel@vbr.net | May 2, 2023

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…

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Realtors® commit to equal access for homeownership

By mel@vbr.net | March 29, 2023

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…

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Providing Housing Solutions for Local Workforce

By mel@vbr.net | March 15, 2023

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…

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Realtors Making a Difference

By mel@vbr.net | December 16, 2022

Now in its fifth year, the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation scholarship provides opportunities for students in higher education. Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation scholarship provides opportunities. In the words of Malcolm X, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” To foster the next generation,…

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The Power of Advocacy

By mel@vbr.net | November 9, 2022

Realtors advocating for our community Having a place to live and call home is one of the most essential needs for society. To that end, Realtors® are hard at work every day to protect the dream of homeownership and the rights of property owners at the national, state, and local levels. The real estate industry…

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Homeownership Month – Creating equal opportunities for future buyers

By mel@vbr.net | June 17, 2022

June is National Homeownership Month, when REALTORS® promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners. REALTORS® commit to creating opportunities for future homeowners The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation (VBRF) graciously donated over $8,000 to the Volcanic View Cooperative (Co-op) in Dotsero to support the mobile home residents’ desire to…

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Market Analysis 

The Vail Board of Realtors® is a leader in providing professional and reliable real estate information. Members of the media can contact the Vail Board of Realtors® at 970-766-1028 for more information.

The VBR has monthly market reports, compiled from the accurate data in the Vail Multi-List Service that provide an in-depth analysis of the local real estate market. Complete versions of VBR's Monthly Indicators area reports are available from any local Realtor®.

Please contact a Realtor® for information on monthly indicators and market reports. Realtors® are local experts who can help guide you through the data and provide more insight into your specific needs.