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
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
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
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?
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
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
"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
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...]
7 Ways To Take Advantage Of Facebook’s Latest Changes
Article provided by the Tech Helpline. Facebook is always changing and trying to keep up can be challenging. But the latest change Facebook made to its news feed should be good news for real estate agents. That is — if you employ Facebook’s best … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – February 2018
"Active listings fell in February," said KAR president, Kathy Minden with Crown Realty in Paola. "This is unusual for this time of year, and suggests that the market will be even tighter as the spring selling season begins." February 2018 Market … [Read more...]