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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Tenant Rights and the Pandemic
COVID-19 has altered the rulebook for property managers and investment property owners for the foreseeable future. Balancing the pressures faced by tenants struggling to pay rent due to job loss with your need to keep up with expenses and safety measures presents distinct challenges. Two of the biggest concerns affecting rental properties are the patchwork […]
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‘Tax Reduction Strategies’ Online Seminar Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing in nationally acclaimed instructor, Maine Shafer for a free virtual tax seminar on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. The seminar will cover the new 2020 tax deductions and what self-employed professionals need to know about the new tax law, including: How to navigate the new 20% 199A deduction designed for self-employed professionals […]
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Fostering Equality in the Real Estate Industry
The global conversation surrounding race and discrimination has reached a new level, and it’s important for industries across the board to take this opportunity to learn and grow. This is not a simple issue. There are many challenges that both individuals and businesses will face as they move forward to eradicate discriminatory systems. In the […]
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Veterans Community Project ‘Battle Home’ Installation Opens at Union Station
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the Veterans Community Project (VCP) opened an art installation called “The Battle Home” Monday at Union Station. REALTOR® and VCP co-founder Mark Solomon was honored last year with NAR’s Good Neighbor Award, and this art installation is a part of NAR’s recognition for the work Solomon and VCP […]
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Vote Kansas City REALTOR® Party on Aug. 4
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, voters will go to the polls to cast ballots in the 2020 Primary Election. As REALTORS®, our success depends on the ability to promote the benefits of homeownership to buyers and sellers. But too often success as an industry depends on defending those same benefits against government intervention. The Kansas City […]
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