GreatLife Program Offers Discounted Fitness and Golf to KCRAR Members
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 […]
Full StoryKCRAR Member Christian Barnes Appointed as Chair of NAR Committee
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 […]
Full StoryHow REALTORS® Can Stop Housing Inequity
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 […]
Full StoryKCRAR to Host Donation Drop-Off Day at ReStore to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
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 […]
Full StoryVolunteer Opportunities Open for 2021 KCRAR Committees
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 […]
Full StoryHow Real Estate Investors are Preparing for Environmental Changes
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 […]
Full StoryTenant Rights and the Pandemic
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 […]
Full StoryFostering Equality in the Real Estate Industry
The global conversation surrounding race and discrimination has reached a new level, and it’s important for industries across the board to take this opportunity to learn and grow. This is not a simple issue. There are many challenges that both individuals and businesses will face as they move forward to eradicate discriminatory systems. In the […]
Full StoryNAR: Don’t Change Disparate Impact Rule
The National Association of REALTORS® has taken numerous concrete steps to position itself as a leader in the national conversation against racial inequity…
Full StoryKansas Real Estate Commission Extends License Renewal Deadline
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently signed an executive order granting the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) the power to extend…
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