KCRAR to Host Second Annual Blood Drive with American Red Cross
KCRAR is inviting its members to give back during its second annual blood drive event. On July 25, the American Red Cross will be at the KCRAR Leawood office between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to accept blood donations. The Red Cross has been collecting blood for over 75 years, and they need to collect […]
Full StoryKansas City REALTORS® Step Up to the Plate for RPAC at 2023 Auction
The Closers and the Homerunners took Legends Field again for the annual American Dream Auction and “League of R Own” softball game, this year raising $87,770 for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Around 200 REALTORS®, Industry Partners, family and staff gathered at the home of the Kansas City Monarchs on Wednesday for this fundraising […]
Full StoryEthics in Action: The Citation Program
As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of the KCRAR Citation Program. The Citation process is more expedited than a full ethics hearing, but only applies to violations of specific articles of the Code of Ethics. To file a citation, complainant […]
Full StoryUS Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com®. The country’s persistent housing inventory crunch impacts middle-income buyers more than any other income bracket. NAR and Realtor.com®’s housing affordability and supply report examines […]
Full StoryYPN/KC Breaks Records at Battle of the Bands Fundraiser for Habitat KC
KCRAR’s Young Professionals Network (YPN/KC) held its annual fundraiser event on Wednesday, bringing in a record breaking $6,042 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Seven bands competed for the cause, each featuring REALTORS® or Industry Partners, at this Battle of the Bands event. After hearing musical stylings ranging from bluegrass to pop to classic […]
Full StorySupra eKeys Provide Access to Even More Areas for KCRAR Agents, Industry Partners
Through KCRAR’s recent mergers and reciprocal key agreements with associations outside the KCRAR jurisdiction, KCRAR has greatly increased the access, reach, security and convenience for its agents and Industry Partners. Thanks to reciprocity agreements between KCRAR and surrounding local REALTOR® associations, KCRAR member eKeys also function in Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, Dallas, Hickory, Howard, Lafayette, […]
Full StoryKansas City REALTORS® to Give Back at Upcoming Week-Long Event
KCRAR will be participating in the 2023 REALTOR® Volunteer Days June 3-11, giving local REALTORS® and Industry Partners an opportunity to showcase the time and effort they’ve dedicated to accessible and affordable housing in the Kansas City region. In partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), REALTORS® in the Kansas City region are being […]
Full StoryYPN/KC Announces Battle of the Bands for Annual Habitat Fundraiser
R you ready to rock? Seven local bands will be taking the stage at the KCRAR Young Professionals Network’s (YPN/KC) first battle of the bands event on June 7, benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. With over 13,000 REALTORS® and Industry Partners, KCRAR’s membership boasts a wide variety of talent and artistic ability, which […]
Full StoryKCRAR’s 2023 Shred Day Saves Nearly 200 Trees
KCRAR held its annual Shred Day last week, raising approximately $2,736 for this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. REALTORS® from around the region and their clients drove through the KCRAR office parking lot in Leawood, Kan. to safely dispose of their unneeded files at a small donation […]
Full Story3 Podcast Episodes to Add to Your Commute This Fair Housing Month
KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, hosts expert guests each week to discuss a wide range of real estate topics. With over 100 episodes in the archives, many fair housing and inclusion related episodes are worth revisiting for Fair Housing Month. Find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any major podcast platform. DEI Chair Gwen Goins […]
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