NAR, DOJ Agree on MLS Policy
Posted on May 28, 2008
NAR has reached a favorable settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, resolving the litigation between them over the display of listings from the MLS on brokers' virtual…
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REALTORS® Launch New Commercial Web Site
Posted on May 28, 2008
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has launched a new Web site focused on commercial real estate, which includes a commercial property listing database that offers…
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Should Auctions Be Listed In The MLS?
Posted on May 28, 2008
Housing markets with staggering inventory could quickly even themselves out if auctions were included in the MLS. That comes from Ben Anderson, chair of NAR’s Auction…
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Legal Hotline FAQs - May 2008
Posted on May 28, 2008
Legal Hotline Attorney Vern Jarboe answers frequently asked questions from Kansas REALTORS® about their transactions. REBR Legal Hotline is now available in the REBR IMS…
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Registered Offender Language Now Required In Contracts
Posted on May 22, 2008
During the 2006 Legislative Session, the Kansas Legislature passed legislation that requires new disclosure language in all residential real estate contracts on the possible…
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Declining Market Reversal To Help Stressed Areas
Posted on May 22, 2008
Fannie Mae will no longer require borrowers to put up an extra 5 percent down payment when purchasing homes in areas deemed "declining markets," the country's…
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Home Equity Protection Disclosure Recommended
Posted on May 22, 2008
KAR has prepared a new Home Equity Protection Disclosure Addendum that is now available on the Contracts and Forms section of the KAR website. It is strongly recommended…
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Kansas REALTORS® Practice Leadership Skills
Posted on May 8, 2008
Kansas communities look to REALTORS® to be leaders in business, politics and volunteer organizations. A program by the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is helping to…
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Kansas Speedway Tour Just for REALTORS®
Posted on May 8, 2008
If you're coming to the KAR Mid-Year Meetings, you'll have a chance to experience life in the fast lane! Get the behind-the-scenes tour of the Kansas Speedway, with a group…
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REALTORS® Contribute $198,000 to Greensburg Relief
Posted on May 8, 2008
It was just less than one year ago that an F5 tornado swept through the City of Greensburg, Kansas, devastating the town and leaving hundreds of families homeless. Within days…
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Top 10 Buyer Wants
Posted on May 8, 2008
According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS' 2007 Survey of Homebuyers, here are the Top 10 home features desired by all home buyers. It's an interesting list to…
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KAR Leaders Invite You To Volunteer
Posted on May 8, 2008
KAR President Jeff Carson and President-Elect Ann Christian invite you to get involved in your Kansas Association of REALTORS® by volunteering for a KAR Committee, Task…
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