Blue Valley Schools Launches Redesigned Website with Updated Resources for New Residents

April 19, 2019 in Community

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 […]

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Home Show and Bus Tour Coming to Kansas City Urban Core

April 12, 2019 in Community

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 […]

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Grace period ending for rental property owners

March 13, 2019 in Community

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 […]

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Local Businesses to Speak at the South Kansas City Alliance Economic Development Summit

November 30, 2018 in Community

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” […]

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Habitat for Humanity ReStores Work to Support Homeownership, Help Community

August 8, 2018 in 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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Our top 6 Mayor James Amazon reviews

November 15, 2017 in Community

If you hadn’t yet heard, Kansas City is in the running to be the home of the new Amazon headquarters. As you can imagine, that would be a huge deal, because it would provide so many jobs to the people of Kansas City. Mayor Sly James is so determined to make that happen that he […]

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Vote YES for A Better KCI

November 2, 2017 in Community

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, residents of Kansas City, Mo. will have the opportunity to cast their votes to build a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport.   Much of Kansas City’s business community, including KCRAR, stand behind this project for many reasons:   The new terminal will offer a better experience with more […]

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