Upcoming Latte and Learn to Discuss Challenges to the Real Estate Industry
Another Latte and Learn session is coming to KCRAR on June 21, and it will be diving into the threats and opportunities that stem from various challenges that face the real estate industry. Five UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy graduates will be leading the session, based on research they did during their time in the Academy. […]
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Hundreds of Kansas City REALTORS® and Families Find Affordable Health Care Through KCRAR
Last Saturday marked the first day KCRAR members were officially covered under the group-rate health insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The KCRAR Board of Directors worked to find a solution to the affordable health care problem many REALTORS® face. After partnering with Bukaty Companies, KCRAR opened enrollment to this program […]
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REALTOR® Volunteers and Staff Represent and Advocate
I was fortunate to represent you in Washington D.C. at the NAR Legislative Meetings and Expo last month. It is a busy and long week of committee meetings, general sessions, trade expo and Hill visits. The Hill visits give REALTORS® the opportunity to talk to congress about housing issues. When visiting our legislators, we are […]
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KCRAR and State Associations Offer Incentives for Completion of NAR’s C2EX Program
NAR Launched its Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program this year to encourage its members to make professionalism a priority. The program consists of 10 competencies personalized to the user based on a self-assessment. In order to highlight the importance of professionalism among its members, KCRAR, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and Missouri REALTORS® (MR) […]
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YPN to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity at Upcoming ‘HamBINGO’ Event
YPN/KC will be hosting a bingo event at Hamburger Mary’s in Kansas City, Mo. on June 26. All the funds raised at the event will go to Habitat for Humanity toward this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event. KCRAR members are encouraged to come out to the event to eat, drink, network and play bingo. […]
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Yun’s Economic Outlook: Who Could Ask for More?
Presenting a mostly optimistic view of the economy for 2019 and 2020, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, told audiences on May 16 at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., that a near-term recession is unlikely. But a few factors—particularly tariffs and the escalation of U.S. trade […]
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Governor Kelly Vetoes Bill, KAR Issues Call For Action
The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) issued a call for action on Wednesday, urging its members to reach out to their legislators in support of HB 2033. For years, Kansas homeowners have been able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes on their state tax return. But now, anyone who takes the new, larger Federal […]
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KCRAR Members Meet with Lawmakers in DC
Over 30 KCRAR members attended the National Association of REALTORS® Mid-Year Conference and Expo last week in Washington D.C. KCRAR members took the REALTOR® message to Capitol Hill to impress upon lawmakers the value of REALTORS® and why the real estate industry is vital to the health and success of our nation’s economy. Our members […]
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Heartland MLS Moves Waiver Submissions to Online Format
While Heartland MLS is not encouraging the use of Temporary or Permanent Property Waivers, it does understand the need to simplify the process for the rare occasion when they may be necessary for a client. That is why Heartland MLS will be launching an online submission for Temporary and Permanent Property Waivers on June 3. […]
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U.S. House Approves Equality Act to Extend LGBT Protections
The U.S. House of Representatives took a step on Friday that sought to stop housing discrimination based on sexual orientation. It’s a move that several housing groups, including the National Association of REALTORS®, have long advocated. The House voted 236–173 on Friday to approve the Equality Act, H.R. 5, which would prohibit discrimination on the […]
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