Lower Mortgage Rates Drive Sales Turnaround
Existing-home sales showed improvement in July, a welcome sign for what has been a mostly sluggish summer real estate market. Reversing course last month, sales climbed 2.5% over June, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday. The Northeast was the only major region of the U.S. to see sales decline in July. The bulk of […]
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REALTOR® Advocates Meet with Congressman Graves, Republican Whip Scalise
On Wednesday, KCRAR REALTOR® advocates met with Missouri Congressman Sam Graves in the Northland, as they typically do during each August Congressional recess. This year however, Congressman Graves brought along Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA). Federal Political Coordinator Gary Derks welcomed the Congressmen and guests, reminding all in attendance that homeownership provides an opportunity for […]
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FHA Issues New Condominium Approval Rule
WASHINGTON – In an effort to promote affordable and sustainable homeownership, especially among credit-worthy first-time buyers, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week published a long-awaited final regulation, and policy implementation guidance, which establish a new condominium approval process. Designed to be flexible and responsive to market conditions, FHA’s new condo rule and the new […]
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Registration underway for August 29 Fair Housing and Equality Summit
National and local housing experts are meeting in Kansas City on Aug. 29 for the Fair Housing and Equality Summit. The summit will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center lobby, 301 W. 13th St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and includes parking and lunch, but attendees must preregister […]
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President Moyer: Cooperation and Compromise Are Not Dead
Cooperation and a code of ethics separate us from all other industries as well as the crazy world in which we live. As the country heads into another election cycle and we experience increased division, I am proud to be a REALTOR®. We are truly unique. We compete with one another for a finite number […]
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Applications Open for Two KCRAR Director Positions
KCRAR is now accepting applications for director candidates to serve three-year terms on the KCRAR Board of Directors. The KCRAR Credentials-Election Committee encourages members who are actively involved in the Association to apply for one of the available positions on the Board by Sept. 5. Available positions include: Sunflower Region Director – elected by […]
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Latte and Learn Coming on Finances and Self-Directed IRAs
KCRAR is bringing another Latte and Learn session to the KCRAR classroom on Aug. 16. “Understanding Money and the Use of Self-Directed IRAs” will be taught by the president of Quest Trust Company, Nathan Long. The session will give lessons on the different uses of money that pertain to real estate investing as well as […]
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Kansas City REALTOR® Party Supports Candidates for Local Kansas Primary Elections
The Kansas City REALTOR® Party works to protect and promote homeownership and property investment by speaking with one voice to advance candidates that build strong communities and promote an active business environment. Working hand in hand with RPAC, the Kansas City REALTOR® Party supports pro-REALTOR® candidates who make decisions that impact REALTOR® members and their […]
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Heartland MLS Warns Against Misrepresentation of Properties on MLS
Heartland MLS is urging its subscribers to protect themselves from complications stemming from misrepresentation of properties on the MLS. HMLS has noticed instances of agents representing a property as having the potential to be used for a purpose other than its zoned purpose or altering the images in a way that misrepresents the property. This […]
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St. Joseph Chapter Gives Back at Volunteer Event
Fourteen St. Joseph Chapter members gathered at Crossing Men’s Transition Center in June for two days of volunteer work toward the “Bunk Bed Project” in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Earlier that month, at the Chapter’s Spring Social, members raised $425 for the organization as well as donations of pillows and bedding. The volunteers for […]
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