Article provided by the Tech Helpline. When Yahoo! reported that someone hacked one billion of its accounts, it was a stunning revelation. Then it disclosed last fall that the names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords and security … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – April 2018
May 30, 2018 by
"The April increase in sales is due, in part, to a weak April last year," said KAR president, Kathy Minden with Crown Realty in Paola. "Eight percent fewer contracts were written in April compared with 2017. This suggests that sales may slow somewhat … [Read more...]
Top Questions from the Legal Hotline – May 2018
May 22, 2018 by
Legal Hotline Attorney, Vern Jarboe, answers this quarter’s most asked legal questions. Access live legal help and get answers to your transaction questions through the Legal Hotline. Visit Rebr.com and subscribe today! Contract Implications of a … [Read more...]
Top Questions from the Legal Hotline – April 2018
May 22, 2018 by
Legal Hotline Attorney, Vern Jarboe, answers this quarter’s most asked legal questions. Access live legal help and get answers to your transaction questions through the Legal Hotline. Visit Rebr.com and subscribe today! Agency Release of an Agency … [Read more...]
Tax Package Narrowly Fails On House Floor On Last Day Of 2018 Session
May 8, 2018 by
The Kansas Legislature has adjourned for the 2018 legislative session after narrowly failing to pass a large tax package on the House floor. Senate Substitute for HB 2228 failed 59-59 (needed 63 votes) on the House floor on Friday, May 4th, after … [Read more...]
Want To Voice Your Thoughts About CFPB Regulations? | REAL Trends
May 7, 2018 by
Now is your opportunity to be heard, thanks to two recent invitations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau). By Sue Johnson, strategic alliance consultant In March, Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney published two … [Read more...]
Tech Advice: What Do You Do If You Do The Wrong Thing?
May 1, 2018 by
Article provided by the Tech Helpline. It happens. One moment, your laptop or desktop computer is working fine. The next moment: Trouble, with a capital “T.” It looks like you have a problem. A big problem. Unexpectedly, your browser’s home … [Read more...]
Background Briefing on Kansas Itemized Deductions
April 30, 2018 by
The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) strongly supports legislation which would allow Kansas income tax filers to take advantage of Kansas itemized deductions regardless of whether they itemize or take the standard deduction on their federal … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – March 2018
April 23, 2018 by
"Demand is strong, but the lack of inventory is constraining the market," said KAR president, Kathy Minden with Crown Realty in Paola. "Prices are rising sharply as buyers compete for the limited number of homes available for sale." March 2018 … [Read more...]
Itemized Tax Deductions Pass the Senate
April 11, 2018 by
In March 2018, KAR conveyed the potential issue around preserving Itemized Tax Deductions in Kansas. This update, as of April 7, confirms that the Senate passed a bill that includes itemized deductions starting in tax year 2018 and thereafter. Under … [Read more...]
