Kansas City Ranks Among 10 Top Housing Hot Spots for 2025
National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of Realtors® today announced 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets as detailed in NAR’s newest report, Housing Hot Spots for 2025: Top Markets Amid Stabilizing Rates. NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice […]
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President Cunningham: Year in Review
By Cindy Cunningham, 2024 KCRAR President As my year as President of KCRAR comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey it has been. At the beginning of the year, I could not imagine the changes that would take place within our industry. Serving in this role has been one […]
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2025 KCRAR Residential Contract Forms to Be Released Dec. 16
The 2025 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 16 on kcrar.com, formsRus and dotloop. 18 forms were changed for the upcoming year by the KCRAR Residential Forms Committee, led by 2024 Chair Jessica Thomas, including some forms that were changed in August 2024. All changes are outlined in the summary of changes document and the […]
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Three New Directors Elected to KCRAR Board for 2025-2027 Terms
KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham announced at the KCRAR annual meeting this week the election of three new directors to the KCRAR Board. They will serve three-year terms beginning January 2025. Pamela Steele, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, was elected to an At-Large Missouri Director position. Her goals include raising awareness of the Association’s work for REALTORS® […]
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President Voltz: 2024 Closing Thoughts
By Amy Voltz, 2024 Heartland MLS President Dear Colleagues and Friends, What a year it has been! As 2024 draws to a close, and as I write my final letter to you as HMLS President, I can’t help but reflect on everything we have accomplished, the challenges we’ve overcome together, and where we go from […]
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2025 Enrollment Now Open for KCRAR’s Group Health Plans
The annual enrollment period is now open for KCRAR’s insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. After negotiations with insurance providers, KCRAR is able to offer its members and their families health coverage at the lowest possible rate. The current enrollment period will offer an insurance effective date of Jan. 1, 2025. […]
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First-Time Home Buyers Shrink to Historic Low of 24% as Buyer Age Hits Record High
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The first-time homebuyer market share decreased to a historic low of 24% (down from 32% last year), while home buyers’ ages hit all-time highs of 56 years overall (49 last year), 38 years for first-time buyers (35 last year) and 61 years for repeat buyers (58 last year), according […]
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3 Ways REALTORS® Can Honor Veterans This Veterans’ Day
Attend a Class Veteran and lending professional Gwen Goins will be in the KCRAR Leawood classroom on Nov. 8 to lead a Latte & Learn on “Demystifying VA, FHA & USDA Loans.” At this class, agents can learn about the VA loan process to support veteran clients in the home buying process. Those who attend […]
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Heartland MLS Partners with Lundy Inc. for Voice Access to Listings
Heartland MLS launched this week the partnership with Lundy to bring a voice-first real estate solution, Finding Homes, to the Kansas City region. This Alexa skill allows users to search Heartland MLS listings entirely by voice. Lundy’s Finding Homes not only offers accessibility for blind or visually impaired consumers, but anyone with an Alexa device […]
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President Cunningham: REALTORS® Relief Foundation Provides Hope and Assistance in Times of Crisis
By Cindy Cunningham, 2024 KCRAR President I’m sure many of you have seen the videos posted on Facebook by Leigh Brown, a fellow REALTOR® in North Carolina. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Leigh describes the lack of media coverage as stunning. Since the hurricane hit in late September, towns have flooded, destroying roads, bridges […]
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