Kansas City Real Estate Market Seeing Signs of a Spring Warm Up Following Chilly First Quarter
Much like Kansas City’s weather, the local real estate market has taken slightly longer to warm up this year. Closed sales and new listings have both been trending well below average so far this year, leaving both buyers and sellers ready for the typical spring uptick to arrive. According to First Quarter data from the […]
Full StoryBlue Valley Schools Launches Redesigned Website with Updated Resources for New Residents
The Blue Valley School District has launched a redesigned website, which includes a New to Blue Valley page where homebuyers and REALTORS® can access more information on Blue Valley Schools. This information includes quick links to boundary maps, school registration, transfer forms, transportation information and more. Over the past year, KCRAR has partnered with Blue […]
Full StoryHome Show and Bus Tour Coming to Kansas City Urban Core
KCRAR is among a group of local organizations sponsoring the upcoming Kansas City Urban Core Home Show and Bus Tour April 27-28. The event will include a free home show via bus and seminars on various home-buying topics. Members of the KCRAR Diversity Committee will be speaking at the event on neighborhood pride and involvement […]
Full StoryGrace period ending for rental property owners
Rental property owners in Kansas City who have not received a permit under the new Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program will begin facing penalties after March 31. In August 2018, Kansas City joined a number of other cities around the country in adopting a rental inspection program through an initiative petition. The petition was approved […]
Full StoryFHA Announces 2019 Loan Limits
On Dec. 14, 2018, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its 2019 Loan Limits, effective January 1, 2019. FHA’s loan limits are tied to the loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency for conventional mortgages. In high-cost areas the FHA national loan limit “ceiling” will increase to $726,525 from $679,650. FHA will also […]
Full StoryKansas City REALTORS® Receive Special Update on Blue Valley Schools
Over 120 Kansas City REALTORS® received a special update on current programs and trends in the Blue Valley School District from the Blue Valley School District’s leadership team on Thursday, Nov. 29. KCRAR was happy to partner with Blue Valley Schools on this complimentary Lunch and Learn program with the goal of providing relevant, up-to-date […]
Full StoryKansas City REALTORS® Receive Special Update on Blue Valley Schools
Over 120 Kansas City REALTORS® received a special update on current programs and trends in the Blue Valley School District from the Blue Valley School District’s leadership team on Thursday, Nov. 29. KCRAR was happy to partner with Blue Valley Schools on this complimentary Lunch and Learn program with the goal of providing relevant, up-to-date […]
Full StoryLocal Businesses to Speak at the South Kansas City Alliance Economic Development Summit
The fifth Annual South Kansas City Alliance Economic Development Summit will take place this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Avila University. This free event highlights the latest news about major developments in South Kansas City and the success stories of new smaller South Kansas City businesses. During the “Breaking News” […]
Full StoryCoreLogic Report: Mortgage Fraud is on the Increase
CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Mortgage Fraud Report. The report shows a 12.4 percent year-over-year increase in fraud risk at the end of the second quarter, as measured by the CoreLogic Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index. The analysis found that during the second quarter […]
Full StoryHabitat for Humanity ReStores Work to Support Homeownership, Help Community
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is always accepting donations to supply their ReStore home improvement stores, which offer new and gently used appliances, furniture, home accessories and building materials for discounted prices. The sales of these items then go on to help contribute funds to Habitat for Humanity’s mission. “100% of sales go toward […]
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