President Mall: A Year of Growth
As I look back at 2025, I am filled with gratitude for my REALTOR® community. This year has been full of great strides forward as an industry and an Association. I’m very proud to be a REALTOR®, and as I look back at the year’s accomplishments, it’s evident why. It’s not in many other industries […]
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REALTORS® Build New Affordable Homes at 2025 Rock the Block
Dozens of REALTORS® gathered in the new Pathway at Heritage Park development on Wednesday to build new affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. While this was the ninth REALTORS® Rock the Block since the event’s creation in 2016, this year marked the first year that REALTORS® worked on constructing new homes for […]
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President Cunningham: Year in Review
By Cindy Cunningham, 2024 KCRAR President As my year as President of KCRAR comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey it has been. At the beginning of the year, I could not imagine the changes that would take place within our industry. Serving in this role has been one […]
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3 Ways REALTORS® Can Honor Veterans This Veterans’ Day
Attend a Class Veteran and lending professional Gwen Goins will be in the KCRAR Leawood classroom on Nov. 8 to lead a Latte & Learn on “Demystifying VA, FHA & USDA Loans.” At this class, agents can learn about the VA loan process to support veteran clients in the home buying process. Those who attend […]
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REALTORS® Serve Marlborough Homeowners at 2024 ‘Rock the Block’
Eight homeowners in the Marlborough neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri received repairs and exterior beautification to their homes earlier this week from the efforts of REALTOR® volunteers at the annual Rock the Block event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. “Through the Rock the Block event, local REALTORS® strive for a substantial community impact, […]
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Award Winners Announced, 2024 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party
Around 400 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the installation of 2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham and Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz, as well as the announcement of the 2023 KCRAR award winners. The 2023 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was presented to Barbara Walk, RE/MAX […]
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President West: Strive to Serve
By 2023 KCRAR President Sydney West Happy Fall! As the days cool down and the leaves start to fall, it is the perfect time to begin making plans for 2024. Not just business plans, but ways to enrich our lives and our communities. Last week, I had the privilege to join KCRAR’s eighth annual REALTORS® […]
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2023 ‘REALTORS® Rock the Block’ Serves Homeowners of Oak Park Neighborhood
Nearly 100 REALTORS® gathered in the Oak Park neighborhood in Kansas City, Mo. this week for REALTORS® Rock the Block, an annual event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City and the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) which aims to revitalize a neighborhood through home beautification projects. REALTOR® volunteers spent the day painting, […]
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Local REALTORS® Give Back Through Lead to Read Program
When kids go back to school, so will volunteers from KCRAR. REALTORS® from across the Kansas City region are taking one lunch hour a week to read with Kansas City elementary students to build literacy skills and help enable their success in school and in life. These volunteers, called “reading mentors,” read one-on-one in the […]
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KCRAR Midwest Missouri Chapter Launches Fundraiser to Help Address Housing Needs in Community
The Midwest Missouri Chapter of KCRAR is kicking of a months-long fundraising campaign benefitting the Fuller Center for Housing of Johnson County, Missouri, a not-for-profit working to provide adequate shelter for people in need. Between now and Nov. 30, the Midwest Missouri Chapter is encouraging its members to donate to the Fuller Center for a […]
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