Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Elizabeth Mendenhall
2018 President of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Elizabeth Mendenhall will be speaking at KCRAR’s upcoming virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. In her session, entitled “Own Your Mind – Maximizing your mindset for premier selling,” Mendenhall will share tips on how to learn to move forward from past mistakes, being flexible in the […]
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5 Home Security Tips for New Homeowners
By Aimee Adams As a new homeowner, home security is essential. Many areas in Kansas City have low-crime rates, but regardless of where your home is located, crime can happen. Fortunately, you can take appropriate steps to deter burglars from targeting your home. Here are five ways to help protect your house, belongings and most […]
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NAR Finds Black Home Buyers More Than Twice as Likely to Have Student Loan Debt, Be Rejected for Mortgage Loans Than White Home Buyers
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The U.S. homeownership rate was 64.2% in 2019. At 69.8%, the rate for non-Hispanic white Americans exceeds the national rate. However, the Black homeownership rate – 42% – represents a Black-white homeownership gap of almost 30%. The homeownership rates for Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans are 60.7% and 48.1%, […]
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RPR to Launch Redesigned and Rebuilt Platform for REALTORS®
RPR will launch a new, simplified and reorganized version of its platform on Feb. 24. This new design will focus on new and productive ways for agents to “wow” their clients and close more deals. The updated look and feel, including a new homepage design will include features and tools that take REALTORS® step-by-step through their most […]
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Clarification on Use of KCRAR Coronavirus Forms
By Perry Crume, KCRAR Chief Operating Officer Last March when KCRAR was working tirelessly to ensure real estate activities were deemed as “essential services” by local municipalities, everyone was quickly navigating the new landscape. At that time, KCRAR released two optional Coronavirus forms to assist with the unknown. Recently, there has been some confusion or […]
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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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