Rental Assistance Still Available in Kansas City Metro

November 5, 2020 in KCRAR

Dr. Ted Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with Stewart Title, introduced his keynote address at the Commercial Forecast virtual event with a Back to the Future meme: “Whatever you do Marty, NEVER set it to 2020!” While commercial real estate has felt the impact of the shutdown and economic drop-off, there is hope […]

October 1, 2020 in Education

On Sept. 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered a nationwide eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2020. This unprecedented use of CDC authority was equaled by the unparalleled fines and penalties in place for violating the moratorium, including criminal penalties to individuals of up to $100,000 to $500,000 per event and one […]

August 27, 2020 in Community

WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the third extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2020, for homeowners with FHA-insured single family mortgages covered under the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This extension provides an additional four months of housing security to homeowners, as they will not […]

August 6, 2020 in KCRAR

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 […]

May 21, 2020 in Community

COVID-19, eviction moratoriums, Healthy Homes, Tenant Bill of Rights… the rental market landscape is changing in Kansas City. With the KCMO Tenant Bill of Rights going into effect June 1, last weekend the Kansas City Regional Housing Alliance (KCRHA) hosted a webinar to help landlords navigate and comply with the new regulations. Renowned local landlord/tenant […]

April 10, 2020 in Government Affairs

The IRS issued guidance Thursday evening to grant deadline relief for both 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity zone investments that are already underway. Both of these programs are designed to promote economic growth in communities, and NAR made the case that investors in these programs should not be harmed due to the effects of COVID-19. […]

January 10, 2020 in Education

KCRAR is launching a new class on commercial real estate specifically for newer, less experienced commercial agents or residential agents looking to expand their practice into the commercial market. “The Commercial Experience” is a two-day course that will cover technical knowledge, skills and strategies. Marty Rueter, Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers […]

October 25, 2019 in KCRAR

KCRAR Commercial is hosting its first sporting clays tournament at Powder Creek Shooting Park on Nov. 15. Both seasoned shooters and beginners are welcome at this scramble-style shooting event. The event will be held in stations, where each team will shoot clay targets before moving on to the next station. Members can register in teams […]

October 4, 2019 in KCRAR

KCRAR is bringing back another Residential Forecast Event on Oct. 30, to be immediately followed by the annual Commercial Forecast Event. Both sessions will feature a keynote from the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Lawrence Yun. Dr Yun will dive into the current forces impacting […]