Natalie Davis Coming to KCRAR to Share Business Best Practices with Agents, Brokers
What does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mean for you and your business? Where do you start? Are you missing opportunities because DEI is missing as a major pillar in your business? These are questions national speaker Natalie Davis will answer in the KCRAR Leawood classroom on Sept. 26 at the “Transforming Your Business with […]
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Johnson County Museum Launches Digital Version of Award-Winning ‘REDLINED’ Exhibit
via Johnson County Museum Overland Park, Kan. — The Johnson County Museum proudly announces the launch of its newest digital exhibition, “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation.” Set to debut at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center’s Juneteenth celebration on June 8, this innovative online exhibition delves into the complex history of redlining and its […]
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Column: Commit to Fair Housing
By Jennifer Cox, 2024 KCRAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As real estate professionals, we have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Navigating fair housing laws is […]
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Racial Minority Groups Increased Their Homeownership Rates While Still Facing Significant Homebuying Challenges
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights Homeownership rates for racial minorities increased in 2022, with Asian and Hispanic Americans achieving historic peaks.2 Despite these advancements, disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups, notably with Black homeownership lagging. People of color continue to endure significant buying challenges throughout and after their home purchases, according to a report […]
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Brenda Kasuva to Teach Upcoming ‘At Home With Diversity®’ Class at KCRAR
KCRAR is once again bringing back the At Home with Diversity® Certification course at a discounted rate for its members, and this year, the course will be held virtually via Zoom on Feb. 1, providing an additional level of convenience and the opportunity to accommodate a higher number of students. The course will be taught […]
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KCNAREB to Host Golf Event Fundraiser for Scholarship Program
Guest column by Jabari Mack, Kansas City REALTOR®, Chair of KCNAREB Education Committee Did you know that according to the NAR 2023 member profile, only 5% of its members are Black/African American? This is a dilemma the Greater Kansas City Association of Real Estate Brokers (KCNAREB) is determined to fix, and you can help make […]
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KCRAR Sponsors Development of Digital Redlined Exhibit
The Johnson County Museum designated KCRAR as the “Presenting Sponsor” of its digital exhibit exploring the history of redlining in the Kansas City region. The digital exhibit is still in the works but will be an expansion of its in-person exhibit entitled, “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs and Segregation,” which displayed in the museum from Jan. 2022 […]
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3 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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4 Fair Housing Educational Resources for REALTORS®
Fair Housing Focus Fair Housing Focus is a brand new, self-paced online course available to KCRAR members at no cost. Made up of 7 modules, this course covers topics including historical context, protected classes, embracing diversity and inclusion, and more. The course is approved for three hours of Kansas elective CE credit and three hours […]
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Column: We are Better Together
I want to do something to bridge the gap between the people I know who have shown me kindness and those I do not know who would do me and other Asian people harm. It is an exercise in “East meets West” and “West meets East” to promote understanding and decrease misinformation.
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