KCRAR Celebrates 49 Years of the Fair Housing Act
On April 11th, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson took a monumental step in granting equal protection to the American people by signing into law Section VIII of the Civil Rights Act, commonly known as the Fair Housing Act. Ever after, it was against the law to discriminate in housing based on race, national origin, gender or […]
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Kansas Supreme Court Rules to Reverse Mission Driveway Tax
A major legal victory against the Mission Driveway Tax was achieved on Friday, April 7 as the Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion ruling. The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® & the National Association of REALTORS® partnered in support of the Heartland Apartment Association in their lawsuit against the […]
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REALTORS® Support GO Bonds, Stronger Neighborhoods in Kansas City
On April 4th, Kansas City, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to invest in our neighborhoods by voting YES on Questions 1, 2 and 3, dedicating $800 Million to local infrastructure improvements. KCRAR has endorsed these ballot measures, because Realtors know that quality neighborhoods, supported by sound infrastructure, create stronger communities, stable home values and […]
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A Look Inside 2017’s KAR Capitol Conference
This past week, REALTORS® from across Kansas gathered in Topeka for the annual Capitol Conference, held by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. The Capitol Conference is a chance for state-associated REALTORS® to actively lobby for their industry and make their voices heard while advocating for private property rights. For this year’s conference, KCRAR fielded a […]
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Mayor Sly James Talks Infrastructure with Kansas City REALTORS®
Kansas City Mayor Sly James continued his infrastructure bond tour of Kansas City by visiting with KCRAR REALTOR® members last Wednesday, February 8. Speaking to a full audience in the scenic Carriage Club, Mayor James, accompanied by City Manager Troy Schulte, did not pull any punches when addressing the assembled about the overall nature and […]
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Appraisals & Home Inspections Scheduled Through CSS!
Effective October 23rd, listing brokers/agents will be able to indicate if they want CSS to schedule and confirm appointments for appraisals and home inspections. Centralized Showing Service (CSS) has teamed up with KCRAR and Heartland MLS to add more convenience for listing agents, selling agents, and sellers. Here’s how the new service will work; when […]
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Discover the Advantages of Upgrading to a Supra eKEY
Do you still subscribe to the Supra dKEY? If so, you should consider upgrading to the Supra eKEY for the extra features and convenience many KCRAR members enjoy. Travel light by carrying only your smartphone, without the fuss of extra devices, chargers, and cables. If you are like most real estate agents, you don’t go […]
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Homeownership Protected in Jefferson City and Topeka in 2016
Homeownership Protected in Jefferson City and Topeka in 2016 It was a busy year for real estate related legislation in both the Show-Me State and the Sunflower State. And, while the regular session was full of the standard legislative back-and-forth that is typical for any statehouse, Topeka saw some incredible last-minute fireworks at their end-of-session. […]
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KCRAR REALTORS® Gather for 2017 Missouri Capitol Conference
Hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state gathered in Jefferson City on January 20 for Missouri REALTORS® thirty-sixth annual Capitol Conference. This conference provided REALTORS® the opportunity to meet with their elected officials to discuss issues of importance to Missouri homeowners and the entire real estate industry. The day began with a first-time conference attendee […]
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Twenty-Eight Local REALTORS® Accepted into 2017 UMKC REALTOR® Academy Inaugural Class
The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) has partnered with the Henry W. Block School of Management at UMKC to develop the REALTOR® Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a year-long professional leadership develop program to support real estate professionals who are committed to advancing their careers through education and civic engagement. The UMKC […]
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