GreatLife Program Offers Discounted Fitness and Golf to KCRAR Members
KCRAR has partnered with GreatLife Golf and Fitness as a part of its healthy lifestyle initiative offering discounted membership to fitness facilities and golf clubs around the Kansas City area, starting at $7 a month. KCRAR members enrolled in the fitness membership program have unlimited access to seven fitness centers as low as $7 per […]
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KCRAR Member Christian Barnes Appointed as Chair of NAR Committee
2016 KCRAR President Christian Barnes will Chair the National Association of REALTORS’® (NAR) Commitment to Excellence Committee in 2021. The committee is tasked with maintaining and improving the Commitment to Excellence program (C2EX), which is a NAR endorsement program through which REALTORS® evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. “I am thrilled to […]
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How REALTORS® Can Stop Housing Inequity
The housing and wealth inequalities that persist between people of color and whites in the U.S. is a result of the unconstitutional federal housing policies of the 20th century. Despite the Fair Housing Act’s passage more than 50 years ago, the legacy of redlining, blockbusting, deed covenants, and steering has created persistent barriers to homeownership […]
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KCRAR to Host Donation Drop-Off Day at ReStore to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
During a time of year when many KCRAR members would ordinarily be preparing for the REALTORS® Rock the Block volunteer event with KCRAR and Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, this year looks different. Although the virus has prevented REALTORS® from physically getting together to help those in need in the area, there is still […]
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President Howe: Lessons from the Other Side
Over the last few years, I’ve become a national speaker at real estate events and conferences around the country. My favorite topic to speak on is mental health in real estate. It’s a topic that we don’t talk enough about and as I’ve discovered, it’s one of the main topics we need to be talking […]
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Updated Features Available in MLS-Touch App
MLS-Touch launched new features this week for Heartland MLS subscribers that are deeply integrated with Matrix. With this new update, client favorites, possibilities and discards will sync between the Matrix Client Portal, MLS-Touch and the branded, client-facing MLS-Touch app. Additionally, users will be able to access their Matrix Saved Searched from the app. MLS-Touch was […]
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Volunteer Opportunities Open for 2021 KCRAR Committees
KCRAR members can volunteer to serve on KCRAR committees and advisory groups to contribute to issues and initiatives that affect REALTORS® throughout the KC Metro and surrounding areas. KCRAR committees and advisory groups help shape the real estate landscape for its 11,500+ members and are open to all current KCRAR members. From Advocacy Committees to […]
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American Dream Auction Held Virtually for the First Time, Raises Over $56,000
The American Dream Auction was held virtually this year, bringing over 400 KCRAR members together to raise funds for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Bidders raised $56,000 throughout the week, after the silent auction kicked off the event on Monday, continuing until after the live auction Thursday night. Participants bid on items big and […]
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Flooding Displaces Families in St. Joseph
Over 150 homes in St. Joseph’s South End have recently seen extensive damage due to flooding in the area. The area affected is comprised predominantly low-income households, and most of the residents do not have flood insurance, according to the Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (CAPSTJOE). Many of the affected families have been […]
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How Real Estate Investors are Preparing for Environmental Changes
As the economy moves towards a low-carbon future—and homeowners become more aware of their carbon footprint—many real estate professionals are educating themselves on how to better assess and prevent physical climate risks. The Urban Land Institute’s Urban Resilience Program addresses how communities can prepare for the impacts of a shifting climate. In a recent ULI […]
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