The overwhelming majority of real estate licensees affiliate with their supervising brokers as independent contractors. However, brokers must properly manage these relationships to avoid legal liability by crossing the line into treating independent … [Read more...]
Brokers: Avoid Legal Liability by Properly Managing Independent Contractor Relationships
January 20, 2015 by
Why Everyone Is Talking About Mortgage Rates
January 20, 2015 by
Borrowing costs got even cheaper for home buyers and refinancers this week, as mortgage rates continued to descend. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.66 percent this week, the lowest weekly average since May 23, 2013, Freddie Mac reports … [Read more...]
Important Information About AchieveLInks
January 13, 2015 by
Thank you for participating in the AchieveLinks® program. We hope you have enjoyed your membership. We regret to inform you that the AchieveLinks® program will be winding down its operations, and will fully cease to operate onMarch 13, 2015. Kansas … [Read more...]
KAR 2014 Year in Review
January 2, 2015 by
2015 is here! We took a look back at 2014 to see what you, our members, enjoyed the most on KansasRealtor.com. Our list highlights the top 10 articles from the past year according to the Google Analytics. The following articles got the most … [Read more...]
Final Safety Tips
December 31, 2014 by
Plan Ahead with Escape Routes Upon entering an open house property for the first time, check each room and determine at least two “escape” routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked for easy access to the outside. When in Doubt, … [Read more...]
Major Changes to Kansas Mortgage Tax and Document Recording Fees Coming on January 1, 2015
December 9, 2014 by
Beginning on January 1st, the Kansas mortgage registration tax will take the first step of a five-year phase-out and document recording fees will increase slightly for all Kansans who record real estate documents. In order to help you advise your … [Read more...]
KAR’s online payment system down Dec. 12th
December 8, 2014 by
The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) is implementing new membership software. At close of business Friday, December 12, online transactions will be unavailable for one week. To enroll in a class or make a credit card payment you may call the … [Read more...]
Call For Action: Reauthorize Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
December 3, 2014 by
As a REALTOR® you understand how markets can be adversely affected by uncertainty. That is why NAR is asking you to call on your Member of Congress to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, … [Read more...]
Tell Congress to Protect Kansas Families from Hidden Tax Increases after Short Sales
November 21, 2014 by
At the end of 2013, Congress failed to extend a tax relief provision that protected homeowners from being forced to pay income taxes when mortgage debt is forgiven by a lender in a short sale. Unless Congress takes action before the end of the year, … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Online Silent Auction: View the Catalog Now
October 27, 2014 by
The National Association of REALTORS® announces the 2nd Annual Silent Auction to benefit the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. The auction will be held November 7-9 but the auction catalog is now available online at www.BiddingforGood.com/RRF. Close to … [Read more...]
