KCRAR and HMLS Leadership Represent Kansas City at National Real Estate Conference
Over a dozen members of KCRAR and Heartland MLS leadership joined REALTORS® from across the country and around the world in San Diego last week for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) annual conference. KCRAR members were joined by participants from all 50 states, several U.S. territories and 45 countries to interact with 250 exhibitors […]
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Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Draws National Media
National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® released its 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers this week, garnering coverage in a wide range of national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com®, and MarketWatch. The annual report covers demographics, preferences, and experiences of buyers and sellers across the United States. 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the […]
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KCRAR Builds on ‘Which Role’ Campaign in Consumer-Targeted Instagram Strategy
To reach even more consumers with messaging promoting the value of using a REALTOR®, KCRAR launched a new Instagram strategy earlier this year. KCRAR’s “Which Role” campaign launched in 2017 with six keywords demonstrating the many roles a REALTOR® carries, from negotiator to concierge to firefighter. To give REALTORS® a platform on which to show […]
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Home Prices Spiked by Double-Digits in 78% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2021
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The median sales price of single-family existing homes rose in 99% of 183 measured market areas in the third quarter, with double-digit price gains in 78% of the markets. From one year ago, the median sales price of single-family existing homes rose 16% to $363,700 (22.9% in the prior […]
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2022 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, 2022. […]
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KCRAR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Collecting Donations for Veterans Community Project
KCRAR’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) is hosting a cold weather drive to benefit Veterans Community Project (VCP). KCRAR is collecting items now through Dec. 15 at the Leawood, Warrensburg and Northland office locations, or members can team up to compete for a prize. Veterans Community Project was co-founded by REALTOR® Mark Solomon, who […]
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KCRAR Releases Kansas Election Voter Guide
Local elections will be taking place in Kansas on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®’ advocacy volunteers have selected REALTOR® Party aligning candidates and released their KCRAR Voter Guide. Candidates are selected based on research and interviews conducted by Kansas City REALTOR® volunteers. Those candidates that support REALTOR® and homeowner […]
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Pending Home Sales Dip 2.3% in September
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights Contract signings fell 2.3% in September from August. Contract signings were 8% lower than this time last year. In all regions, signings decreased from the prior month and from one year ago. WASHINGTON (October 28, 2021) – Pending home sales dipped in September, nationally, retreating slightly following a previous […]
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Dr. Ted C. Jones Reinvents, Recharges and Reignites at 2022 KCRAR Commercial Forecast
Dr. Ted C. Jones and Jill McCarthy took the screen on Thursday at KCRAR Commercial’s annual Forecast event. Jones’ presentation focused on the “three R’s” of real estate and the economy: reinvent, recharge and reignite. Although the pandemic brought Kansas City to its highest unemployment levels in years, Jones noted that 91% of jobs lost […]
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Kansas City REALTOR® Brent Gieseke Wins National Good Neighbor Award, Web Choice Award
Kansas City REALTOR® Brent Gieseke has dedicated much of his time, energy and money to serving the needs of refugee families through his work with nonprofit Agape Pamoja. This week, he was recognized for that work by the National Association of REALTORS® with a Good Neighbor Award, earning him a $10,000 grant for Agape Pamoja. […]
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