Veterans Affairs Removes Compensation Hurdle for Military Buyers
REALTOR® Magazine The Department of Veterans Affairs officially announced Tuesday a temporary policy allowing VA home buyers to compensate their real estate agent directly. The department says it will determine whether a formal rulemaking process is necessary. The move brings relief to VA home buyers, whom the National Association of REALTORS® has been working feverishly to support […]
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YPN/KC Raises Over $5k for Habitat KC at REALTOR® Battle of the Bands
The KCRAR Young Professionals Network (YPN/KC) held its second annual REALTOR® Battle of the Bands on Wednesday at Tin Roof, bringing in $5,145 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Five bands competed for the cause, each featuring REALTORS® or Industry Partners, and the audience voted for their favorite bands via dollars donated to the […]
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Johnson County Museum Launches Digital Version of Award-Winning ‘REDLINED’ Exhibit
via Johnson County Museum Overland Park, Kan. — The Johnson County Museum proudly announces the launch of its newest digital exhibition, “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation.” Set to debut at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center’s Juneteenth celebration on June 8, this innovative online exhibition delves into the complex history of redlining and its […]
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President Voltz: Navigating Market Fluctuations — Strategies for Success
By Amy Voltz, 2024 Heartland MLS President As REALTORS®, we know that the real estate market is a rollercoaster. The ups and downs can be challenging, but they also present opportunities for growth and success. Here are some strategies to help you navigate market fluctuations and come out ahead. Stay Informed and Adaptable First and […]
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KCRAR’s 2024 Shred Day Raises Over $2,600 for Habitat KC
KCRAR held its annual Shred Day last week, raising approximately $2,628 for this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. REALTORS® from around the region and their clients drove through the KCRAR office parking lot in Leawood, Kan. to safely dispose of their unneeded files at a small donation […]
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Veterans Affairs Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer Agent Payment Ban
Official says the department will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent.
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Home Buyers See Slight Reprieve in Mortgage Rates
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Mortgage rates dipped to a 7.02% average this week, the second consecutive week for declines, Freddie Mac reports. “The decrease in rates, albeit small, may provide a bit more wiggle room in the budgets of prospective home buyers,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Rates above 7% have […]
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Five KCRAR Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame at 2024 NAR Spring Conference
Five KCRAR members were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week in Washington, D.C. T. David Rogers, who was originally inducted in 2009, this year was inducted into a new Hall of Fame level for a lifetime contribution of $100,000. John Brocker, Jennifer Langston-Justus and Dan O’Neill were also […]
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Supra Launches Single Access Codes
KCRAR Supra eKEY® holders may now grant a single access key to licensed real estate agents from outside KCRAR jurisdictional territory or who are not members of KCRAR. This single assess key also may also provide access for industry partners such as home inspectors, photographers or contractors, if approved by the property owner. Authorization must […]
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New and Returning Commercial Real Estate Classes Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is not only bringing back a popular two-day CE class for new commercial agents or residential agents looking to expand their practice into the commercial market, but it is also introducing two new CE classes for higher level commercial practitioners. The Commercial Experience will be held in the KCRAR Leawood classroom and virtually on May […]
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