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Realtors® in the Community
View recent stories highlighting the Vail Board of REALTORS® and the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation.
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, nutrient-rich food with markets throughout Eagle County.…
Read MoreRealtors® 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® advocate for homeownership for all on…
Read MoreVail 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 educational institution of higher learning. Qualifications are based…
Read MoreAffiliates and Realtors: Partnering for Success
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,…
Read MoreRealtors® Deliver Accurate and Accessible Market Data
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…
Read MoreWildfire 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 as snow still falls. The…
Read MoreRealtors® 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 expanding equal access to housing because, according…
Read MoreProviding 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 wife, Karrisa, who is originally from…
Read MoreRealtors Making a Difference
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,…
Read MoreThe Power of Advocacy
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…
Read MoreHomeownership Month – Creating equal opportunities for future buyers
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…
Read MoreWildfire preparedness benefits property owners
Taking small mitigation measures now can make a big difference later Any time is a good time to be prepared for wildfire. While Colorado’s wildfire season traditionally has been the summer months, the definition of “wildfire season” is rapidly changing. Enduring drought conditions and changes in monsoon patterns are extending the season, as demonstrated by…
Read MoreA Focus on Fair Housing in Eagle County
April is Fair Housing Month for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Throughout the month, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education shining a light on housing discrimination and segregation. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing because, according to NAR, real…
Read MoreVail Board of Realtors boosts Eagle County down payment fund for attainable housing
Housing Solutions for our Local Workforce. The Vail Board of REALTORS®️ and the Vail Multi-List Service are contributing back to the community by donating $50,000 and $25,000 respectively to the Eagle County Loan Fund (ECLF). ECLF is a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program supporting our local workforce in purchasing homes in a challenging residential real…
Read MoreRealtors Make a Difference in the Community
Vail Board of Realtors Foundation supports the Eagle County community Realtors® are more than real estate professionals who help home buyers and sellers. They are neighbors and community members who support local causes by donating money, resources and volunteer time. Community involvement is a core tenet of the Vail Board of Realtors®, a professional organization…
Read MoreMarket 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.