President Moyer: The Inverted Yield Curve and Media Chatter
Last month we were fortunate to have Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research, speak at our Residential and Commercial Real Estate Forecast. Dr. Yun always provides great information and has the ability to put data into perspective. Putting things into perspective is not always easy, but critical as we […]
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President Moyer: We do far more than help people buy and sell houses
The fourth quarter is a great time to connect with friends, family and the people in our sphere of influence. We will be at countless gatherings and parties between now and New Year’s Day. Given today’s political climate, it is critical we remain neutral. Like RPAC, we need to focus on the issues, rather than […]
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President Moyer: Can We Learn Anything from the Travel Industry?
The 2019 UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy class meet at UMKC for their first session earlier this week. KCRAR partnered with the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management to offer this exclusive, seven-month program. Through classroom activity, participants explore critical individual and organizational leadership topics through three core-themes: Industry Context, Regional Leadership and Practice Management. […]
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President Moyer: Cooperation and Compromise Are Not Dead
Cooperation and a code of ethics separate us from all other industries as well as the crazy world in which we live. As the country heads into another election cycle and we experience increased division, I am proud to be a REALTOR®. We are truly unique. We compete with one another for a finite number […]
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President Moyer: How Are We Doing So Far?
We’ve reached the halfway point in the year. So how are we doing so far? Earlier this year, KCRAR announced the launch of a group health insurance program through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The program offers three plan options to suit the differing needs of KCRAR members and their families. We are […]
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President Nichols: The Real Value of the MLS
I was recently having a conversation with a group of agents about the power of the MLS system and what an amazing value we all get for only $25 a month. What can $25 get you these days? A decent meal with drinks? A new shirt? A week of Taco Bell? A fancy bottle of […]
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REALTOR® Volunteers and Staff Represent and Advocate
I was fortunate to represent you in Washington D.C. at the NAR Legislative Meetings and Expo last month. It is a busy and long week of committee meetings, general sessions, trade expo and Hill visits. The Hill visits give REALTORS® the opportunity to talk to congress about housing issues. When visiting our legislators, we are […]
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An Author, A Musician And A REALTOR® Walk Into A Bar
Well maybe not a bar, but a television studio green room. The three begin pleasantries and ask why each are at the studio. The author explains she has written a New York Times best seller. The REALTOR® asked about the book and she articulately explained the plot and how she picked the subject. She then […]
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President Moyer: Are you zealous in maintaining and improving the standards of your calling?
Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. Realtors® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require […]
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President Moyer: You Asked; We Answered
If you made it to Recharge, you were fortunate enough to hear two great speakers: Stefan Swanepoel and Jimmy Mackin. Stefan provided industry insight and put change into perspective, while Jimmy provided some great marketing tips and ideas. The event was well attended, and we look forward to your feedback as we plan the next […]
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