House Hacking Latte and Learn Coming to KCRAR
A new Latte and Learn session is coming to the KCRAR classroom on January 10. The session is titled “House Hacking: the Next Big Thing in Home Ownership,” and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. after a half hour of coffee and networking, where attendees can order complimentary specialty coffees made on […]
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President Nichols: Thank You All For a Great Year
I feel so honored that I was able to represent you all this year as Heartland MLS President. 2019 brought with it a number of challenges and changes for Heartland MLS. Your HMLS Board of Directors has done a tremendous job keeping the best interest of the subscribers at the forefront of the decision making […]
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Local REALTORS® Give Back for the Holiday Season
With the holidays just around the corner, YPN/KC, Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) and the St. Joseph Chapter of KCRAR have all made efforts to give back to the community. After the KCRAR Holiday Party in early December, YPN/KC hosted an after-party from which all admission charges went toward Operation Breakthrough, a local non-profit that […]
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Real Estate Wins in Government Spending Bills
The House on Tuesday passed a federal spending package for fiscal year 2020 that includes several high-priority items for REALTORS®: reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30; an extension of several tax provisions important to real estate markets, such as mortgage debt forgiveness; and a seven-year reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance […]
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UMKC to Offer Discount to KCRAR Members for 2020 Seminars
The UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management will once again be offering a $100 discount to KCRAR members interested in enrolling in its seminars. The 2020 seminar options cover a variety of business topics designed to equip students with skills and knowledge in areas including innovation, financial management, leadership and more. Some of this […]
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Affordability a Top Concern as Economists Deliver 2020 Outlook
At its first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, the National Association of REALTORS® released a consensus forecast from 14 leading economists in the housing and finance industries, projecting continued but slowing growth in 2020. Housing analysts at the summit discussed policy challenges in the years ahead, including the need for zoning reform, and economists […]
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Updated KCRAR Forms to Be Available to Members
The updated KCRAR Residential forms and contracts for 2020 will be available Monday, Dec. 16 for member use. The KCRAR Forms Committee, chaired by Susan Bowers, reviewed a number of member suggestions for changes and revised 19 residential contract forms. While some of the changes made to were very minor, there were a few significant […]
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President Moyer: My Final Message as KCRAR President
In my first letter I asked two things of you. First, to get involved in your association. The Board of Directors and KCRAR’s staff depend upon your hard work to execute our strategic plan and to offer the input necessary to provide the support and services you need to operate your business. The second was […]
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KCRAR Announces 2019 ‘Of the Year’ Award Winners
KCRAR presented its 2019 awards on Wednesday during the KCRAR Annual Holiday Party, Awards and Installation event held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Plaza. Each of the award recipients have helped build and maintain a strong real estate community throughout the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas. The 2019 Community Service Award was given […]
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KCRAR and Heartland MLS Presidents Installed at Holiday Party
KCRAR installed its 2020 president, Bobbi Howe, during the KCRAR Annual Holiday Party, Awards & Installation event held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Plaza. About 400 KCRAR REALTOR® members, Industry Partners and guests attended the event. 2019 KCRAR President Steve Moyer, was recognized during the event by Missouri REALTORS® President Brenda Oliver with the […]
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