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June 18, 2020 in Guest Columns

With COVID-19 keeping people in their homes more than they might in a typical summer, air condition system run times may be increasing in the coming months. The Old Farmers Almanac projects that our region will experience slightly warmer temperatures and more rain than normal through July, with above-normal temperatures in September and October. Here […]

June 11, 2020 in Community

The Home Builders’ Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) will be moving forward with its Spring Parade of Homes event after postponing for seven weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will run from June 13 through June 28 with several added safety measures. Typically held twice a year by KCHBA, the Parade of […]

May 15, 2020 in Government Affairs

On May 14, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) unveiled a new repayment option for homeowners struggling financially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the proposal, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer borrowers currently in forbearance the ability to repay missed principle and interest when their home is sold, refinanced or at […]

May 14, 2020 in Education

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated social distancing regulations, agents can still easily further their professional development from the comfort and safety of their homes through KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). KCRAR has moved its classes to live online webinars for the month of May and June, many of which are approved […]

in Government Affairs

After waiting for the state to open unemployment applications for the self-employed, independent contractors like real estate agents may now apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in the state of Kansas, according to the Kansas Department of Labor. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), recently approved by Congress, provides financial relief to […]

May 8, 2020 in Heartland MLS

With continued concerns about social distancing amid COVID-19, identifying alternatives to in person open houses has become increasingly important to Heartland MLS. To meet this need, HMLS has implemented a new live stream open house option within the Matrix system. Agents have long relied on social events like open houses and showings to generate leads […]

May 6, 2020 in Guest Columns

During this pandemic, our industry is clearly looking a bit different than it usually does. Since we’re limiting our transactions to only essential ones, you might find yourself with more time in your workday. Here are a few suggestions for ways you can use this extra time and the many resources available to REALTOR® members […]

April 29, 2020 in KCRAR

KCRAR and Heartland MLS Broker Outreach Manager, Patti Dauer, is ordinarily available to make office visits during sales meetings, but with stay-at-home orders in place, KCRAR has made the move to virtual office visits. In her office visits, Dauer gives updates and answers questions related to KCRAR Heartland MLS, Matrix and other products and services. […]

April 24, 2020 in Government Affairs

The CARES Act legislation offers financial assistance to many affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including small business owners, self-employed workers and independents contractors. However, many additional provisions exist that affect not only real estate professionals, but their clients as well. Housing and mortgage. The economic relief package offers mortgage forbearance of up to 360 days […]