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KCRAR’s annual Shred Day offers members the opportunity to safely dispose of files while benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. This year, the event will be taking place on Sept. 18 in the upper parking lot of the KCRAR Leawood office. Members can drive up any time between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that […]

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Three distinguished KCRAR REALTORS® recently reached the milestone Emeritus membership status, which recognizes 40 years of REALTOR® membership. Paula Hartman, Charlene MacCallum and Wally Melte have been REALTORS® since 1979 and were inducted into the Emeritus program in March. “KCRAR is so grateful to have such dedicated members who care for our industry the way […]

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KCRAR has partnered with GreatLife Golf and Fitness as a part of its healthy lifestyle initiative offering discounted membership to fitness facilities and golf clubs around the Kansas City area, starting at $7 a month. KCRAR members enrolled in the fitness membership program have unlimited access to seven fitness centers as low as $7 per […]

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2016 KCRAR President Christian Barnes will Chair the National Association of REALTORS’® (NAR) Commitment to Excellence Committee in 2021. The committee is tasked with maintaining and improving the Commitment to Excellence program (C2EX), which is a NAR endorsement program through which REALTORS® evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. “I am thrilled to […]

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The housing and wealth inequalities that persist between people of color and whites in the U.S. is a result of the unconstitutional federal housing policies of the 20th century. Despite the Fair Housing Act’s passage more than 50 years ago, the legacy of redlining, blockbusting, deed covenants, and steering has created persistent barriers to homeownership […]

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During a time of year when many KCRAR members would ordinarily be preparing for the REALTORS® Rock the Block volunteer event with KCRAR and Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, this year looks different. Although the virus has prevented REALTORS® from physically getting together to help those in need in the area, there is still […]

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KCRAR members can volunteer to serve on KCRAR committees and advisory groups to contribute to issues and initiatives that affect REALTORS® throughout the KC Metro and surrounding areas. KCRAR committees and advisory groups help shape the real estate landscape for its 11,500+ members and are open to all current KCRAR members. From Advocacy Committees to […]

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As the economy moves towards a low-carbon future—and homeowners become more aware of their carbon footprint—many real estate professionals are educating themselves on how to better assess and prevent physical climate risks. The Urban Land Institute’s Urban Resilience Program addresses how communities can prepare for the impacts of a shifting climate. In a recent ULI […]

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COVID-19 has altered the rulebook for property managers and investment property owners for the foreseeable future. Balancing the pressures faced by tenants struggling to pay rent due to job loss with your need to keep up with expenses and safety measures presents distinct challenges. Two of the biggest concerns affecting rental properties are the patchwork […]