Increased lending, loan modifications key to recovery
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A white paper released by the Federal Reserve Board echoes NAR's recommendations to help revitalize the housing industry and economy, such as increased lending and more loan modifications, mortgage refinancings, and short sales.
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Meet and Greet hosted by YPN-KC
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Start your new year off with a bang by rubbing elbows with members of the KCRAR & HMLS Boards of Directors and YPN-KC Committee. This "meet and greet" is sponsored by YPN-KC and there is no cost to attend.
The networking event is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Lakeside Tavern in Mission Farms (10551 Mission Road).
Questions? Contact Kelly Muehlberger at kellym@kcrar.com.
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The 2012 KCRAR Standard Contracts and Disclosure Forms were released Dec. 15. The forms have undergone significant changes this year, so please be sure to check out this page for all of the updates and resources, including training videos courtesy of the Forms Committee.
A final overview session covering all major Forms changes will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 in the KCRAR classroom. The session is open to all KCRAR REALTORŪ Members.
There is no charge for this training session; however, registration is required here. Handouts will not be provided, but you can download and print the following document to bring with you:
Questions about the session? Contact Juli Everly at 913-266-5914.
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Residential Financial Analysis
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8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26
Kansas CE credit 7 hours elective
Missouri CE credit 6 hours elective
One-time only:
This course provides investment analysis skills to residential practitioners and an opportunity for new commercial agents to enhance their basic financial analysis skills.
Through interactive use of custom Excel spreadsheets, the hands-on workshop walks you through time value of money (TVM) concepts and the measures of investment performance regularly used to analyze investment properties. The course also displays the impact of leverage on an investment and concludes with a case study involving a couple looking to purchase a single-family home as a rental property.
Catch this brand-new course by Walt Clements, CCIM, MRCM, director of the Lewis White Real Estate Center in the Bloch School of Business at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He is also a broker and developer with Grubb & Ellis | The Winbury Group in Kansas City, Missouri.
Course Fee: $95
As part of a special promotion, this course is being offered for a substantially reduced cost courtesy of your instructor. The price will never be this low again.
See this flier for more information or register today here.
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Social Media Predictions for 2012
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Read experts' picks for tools and trends that will have the biggest impact on real estate.
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Fingerprinting Sessions for Missouri License Renewal
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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. We have arranged for the statewide vendor, L-1 Enrollment Services, to be on site at the KCRAR offices (11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211) for three dates in February and March.
If you haven't already gotten your fingerprints on file with the Missouri Real Estate Commission, take advantage of a convenient location and satisfy your renewal requirement in just 10 minutes!
Fingerprinting appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6; Monday, Feb. 27; and Monday, March 12. All appointments will take place in the KCRAR conference room. Please note that you must sign up online directly with L-1 in order to make your appointment - you will not be able to register with KCRAR. Go here for more information (including step-by-step enrollment instructions) and here to sign up for your appointment.
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