For 100+ years, the National Association of REALTORS® has been a champion for homeownership & private property rights in America. With allies across the political spectrum, NAR is dedicated to non-partisan advocacy work hyper-focused on issues … [Read more...]

A recent survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® found 65% of people who attended an open house within the last year would do so now without hesitation. With buyers eager to find their new homes, strong home sale prices in Kansas … [Read more...]

Earlier this month we shared the story of how 2020 KAR President Marsha McConnell became involved with the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR). She sees involvement and leadership as a way to learn more about the industry. This week we’re sharing … [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again, the flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) committee applications are open! By serving on a KAR committee, you can make a difference and shape the future of KAR. … [Read more...]

Images from the Institute for American Values http://www.americanvalues.org For many years, homeownership has been a piece of the American dream. In fact, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of “Own Your Own Home Day,” which was part of Thrift Week … [Read more...]

Your new ad looks beautiful, eye catching, and will definitely attract a lot of attention…but is it compliant with the Kansas Real Estate Commission’s (KREC) new advertising regulations? Here are a few things you should keep in mind before publishing … [Read more...]

The smell of cookies wafts through the air and bottled water is waiting for the guests. It’s going to be a perfect open house! However, left on the bathroom sink, hidden behind the medicine cabinet door, or neatly tucked away in a closet may be a … [Read more...]

Celebration Park sits on an active corner in the city of Independence. Centrally located, it’s the center spot for all parades, near a major highway, and across from Memorial Hall where several community events are held. Once a vacant convenience … [Read more...]

The kitchen is considered the hearth and heart of a home; it is the hub where family and friends gather to share each other’s company over a meal. For many Kansans, however, the kitchen is also a source of stress. Stress about not having enough food … [Read more...]

The recent governor’s veto raised taxes on middle-class Kansans. Federal tax reform in 2017 doubled the standard deduction, however, the State of Kansas did not. Filers who take the higher standard deduction on their federal taxes, must accept the … [Read more...]