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November 9, 2011

Cast your vote today

Voting is under way now for the Board of Directors election. Email ballots were sent on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to all members with an email address on file. (Members without an email address should have received a paper ballot in the mail.) If you did not receive your email ballot, please check your junk or deleted file folder and look for an email dated Nov. 1 from the address vote@kcrar.com.

Additionally, reminder email ballots will be sent two days before the election ends to any member who has not already voted.

To learn more about the election, including viewing candidate statements and videos, go here.

Downtown Homes Tour on Nov. 20

Since the opening of the Power & Light District, Spring Center, and most recently the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, demand for downtown housing has doubled. Every demographic from young, single professionals to baby boomers are interested in the eclectic, vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle that the urban core has to offer.

The Downtown Homes Tour on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will showcase distinctive floor plans with unique character, design and style, ranging in price from $86,000 to $2.2 million. This is a self-guided tour to see and experience what downtown and urban living is all about. In addition, be sure to pick up a tour button, available at each location, to enjoy special discounts at several local restaurants.

For more information, including a list of properties on the tour, go here.

2012 Residential Real Estate Forecast

Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Harrah's North Kansas City for an in-depth look at the changing real estate market. The program will be presented by Dan Whitney, president of LANDMARKETING. Dan will help you navigate through forecasted market trends and conditions so you can chart your map to success!

Here are the details.

C'mon, get your hands dirty

If you are licensed in Missouri, please note that prior to the next renewal you'll need to have your fingerprints on file with the Missouri Real Estate Commission. This is NOT a requirement just for new licensees, so even if you've been licensed for years, you'll need to get your prints on file before your next renewal. In order to avoid delays, it is recommended that you be fingerprinted by March 1, 2012.

For more info, including how to arrange for on-site fingerprinting, go to the MREC site at http://pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp and see the New Fingerprinting Q&A section.

Free for Facebook: Home Upkeep Info

Every time you lend clients a hand, you're closer to creating repeat business and referrals. Start with regular Facebook posts of free articles addressing homeowners' everyday questions - including one story on cures for common home-maintenance problems - from NAR's REALTOR® Content Resource.