FHFA Creates ‘Payment Deferral Option’ for Borrowers, Delivering Certainty to Homeowners
On May 14, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) unveiled a new repayment option for homeowners struggling financially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the proposal, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer borrowers currently in forbearance the ability to repay missed principle and interest when their home is sold, refinanced or at […]
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Kansas City Real Estate Market Exceeds Expectations In April Amid COVID-19 Stay At Home Orders
The local market has fared well above expectations, with positive increases in some areas…
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Kansas Department of Labor Begins Accepting Applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for REALTORS®
After waiting for the state to open unemployment applications for the self-employed, independent contractors like real estate agents may now apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in the state of Kansas, according to the Kansas Department of Labor. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), recently approved by Congress, provides financial relief to […]
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Virtual Education Resources to Share with Agents
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated social distancing regulations, agents can still easily further their professional development from the comfort and safety of their homes through KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). KCRAR has moved its classes to live online webinars for the month of May and June, many of which are approved […]
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Heartland MLS Now Offering Live Stream Open Houses in Matrix
With continued concerns about social distancing amid COVID-19, identifying alternatives to in person open houses has become increasingly important to Heartland MLS. To meet this need, HMLS has implemented a new live stream open house option within the Matrix system. Agents have long relied on social events like open houses and showings to generate leads […]
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KCRAR Charitable Foundation Donates $10,000 Toward The Veterans Community Project’s COVID-19 Response Efforts
VCP is a local non-profit organization that works to eliminate veteran homelessness…
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President Howe: Ways to Use this Time to Set Yourself Up for Success
During this pandemic, our industry is clearly looking a bit different than it usually does. Since we’re limiting our transactions to only essential ones, you might find yourself with more time in your workday. Here are a few suggestions for ways you can use this extra time and the many resources available to REALTOR® members […]
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KCRAR Member Health Insurance Enrollment To Re-Open May 1
The enrollment period will run through May 15 for a June 1, 2020 effective date…
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NAR Calls Housing Market Slump Temporary as Pending Home Sales Fall in March
Pending home sales fell in March, seeing expected declines as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Each of the four major regions saw drops in month-over-month contract activity and year-over-year pending home sales transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI),* www.nar.realtor/pending-home-sales, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, […]
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KCRAR Broker Outreach Manager Available for Virtual Brokerage Meetings
KCRAR and Heartland MLS Broker Outreach Manager, Patti Dauer, is ordinarily available to make office visits during sales meetings, but with stay-at-home orders in place, KCRAR has made the move to virtual office visits. In her office visits, Dauer gives updates and answers questions related to KCRAR Heartland MLS, Matrix and other products and services. […]
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