Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Bobbi Howe
For many real estate professionals in Kansas City, Bobbi Howe may be known as the 2020 KCRAR President or the co-host of the Kansas City RealTalk real estate podcast, but nationally, she is also known as an expert speaker on the issue of mental health in the real estate profession. She will be joining the […]
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NAR Joins Coalition Calling for Clarity in Rental Assistance
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Housing groups, including the National Association of REALTORS®, are urging federal agencies to provide more information on the distribution of $25 billion in rental assistance under current COVID-19 relief legislation, which was signed into law in December. The coalition of real estate trade organizations says the funds are critical […]
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Founding KCRAR Members Share How the Association was Formed 20 Years Ago
In 2001, the Johnson County Board of REALTORS® and Metro KC Association of REALTORS® merged to form the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR). This year marks the 20-year anniversary since its formation, but the process of creating KCRAR began years ahead of its inaugural year. Representatives from each board worked together for the […]
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President Conant: That’s What’s Up
It should come as no surprise that my February message features a song that has the word “heart” in the title. After all, it is the month of Valentine’s Day, where we traditionally overindulge on chocolate and those little candy hearts and generally take time to show a little extra love to that special someone in […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Marki Lemons Rhyal
REALTOR®, managing broker, bestselling author and speaker Marki Lemons Ryhal will be joining the lineup of expert speakers at this year’s virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. Presenting an especially timely message entitled, “You Are Essential Now,” Lemons Ryhal will talk to attendees about the tools and apps they need to conduct business in any […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Darryl Davis
Certified Speaking Professional Darryl Davis will share “How to Become a Listing Machine Working in 2021” at KCRAR’s upcoming virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. His session will explore new and creative strategies to acquire listings and build and maintain listing inventory in 30 days. He will explore topics including: The best sources of listing […]
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Kansas and Missouri REALTOR® Associations Advocate for Homeowner and Real Estate Issues
Homeowners and real estate professional are not only affected by federal government policies, but also by legislative issues at the state level. The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and Missouri REALTORS® (MR) have advocacy teams monitoring the issues coming to state congress to address any that may prove to be critical to REALTORS® and homeowners. […]
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President Lofton: Football and Real Estate, Can We Relate?
Watching the first quarter of the AFC championship game I will not lie, I was concerned. Can they do this? Again? We were down 9 – not a great start. But something huge happened and quickly changed my thinking. I watched as Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes approached their teammate who had made a huge […]
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NAR Advocacy to Focus on COVID-19 Relief, Housing Affordability, Racial Equity in 2021
Political Representative for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Jack Greacen spoke to the KCRAR Advocacy Committees last week, assuring REALTORS® that NAR believes the Biden administration is favorable to housing issues. He said the main focus of the Biden administration and the 117th Congress, at the moment, is COVID-19 relief and vaccination. At the […]
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2020 Kansas City Real Estate Market Recap: Low Interest Rates, Strong Buyer Demand, Increased Home Sales
The residential housing market across the Greater Kansas City Region remained strong throughout 2020 according to year-end data from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR). Closed sales were up 6.3% for the year, indicating continued buyer demand. While there was no shortage of buyer demand in 2020, the lack of homes for sale led to a 51.3% decrease in inventory from 2019, with the year closing […]
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