July 2016 - Foley Publications, Inc.
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July 2016 - Foley Publications, Inc.
July 2016 Education and License Renewal Made Easy A Letter From Your KCRAR President KCRAR offers a wide variety of continuing education classes, which are complimentary as a member benefit. While many educational opportunities at KCRAR are designed to meet license renewal requirements, other nonCE classes are also available to members as a way to keep members upto-date on current industry issues/news, skills and tools important to their livelihood. By Christian Zarif, 2016 KCRAR President Kipp Cooper CEO, Publisher Kyla Barcus Director of Communications Micah Gutweiler Communications Manager Graphic Designer Scott Arnold Foley Publications Inc. Contributing Writers The no-cost CE class option is a tremendous value to our members, and one that is continually championed by our Board of Directors. As the methods for learning have evolved, KCRAR has kept the pace along with them by offering complimentary access to online classes that members can take from the comfort of their home or office. And it’s not just KCRAR that offers educational opportunities; whether it is a local, state or national class, you can always be certain that you’ll come away with something new that will help you and your business. As a KCRAR member, you have access to these educational opportunities year-round, but that’s not all. You also have the vast wealth of information from NAR at your fingertips, up to and including certification trainings and the option to obtain your Masters of Real Estate Degree. And, while these options may not be free, the time and effort you invest in these opportunities will come back to you many-fold. We all know that continuing education is required for you to keep doing business. Both Kansas and Missouri require 12 hours of CE every two years, which includes one mandatory/core class and three elective classes. These are more than just stodgy requirements that one must mechanically meet. Each one of these classes is a pathway to self-improvement and professional development that will help you stand out. After all, If, say, only one REALTOR® in ten knows how to effectively deal in historical properties, or is an expert on processing cash flow analysis data for rental properties, wouldn’t you want to be that one? If you’d like more information about the classes being offered by KCRAR, then please visit www.kcrar.com/education-calendar for the dates and times of specific classes. Micah Gutweiler Jan Pringle Christian Zarif Janice Lindberg Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® 11150 Overbrook Road Leawood, KS 66211 | 913-661-1600 About the KCRAR Please contact us with any suggestions or questions. You’ll find rosters and contact information for both the KCRAR Board of Directors and the KCRAR Staff online at www.kcrar.com under the “About KCRAR” tab. We’re here to serve you! In January 2001, the Metropolitan Kansas City Board of REALTORS® in Missouri and the Johnson County Board of REALTORS® in Kansas merged to become the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. Today, the Association is one of the largest and most respected real estate trade organizations in the country. It is the mission of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® to be the advocate for REALTOR® members; to advance the professionalism, integrity and competency of members, and to promote private property rights. To learn more, visit www.kcrar.com. 2 CONNECT | JULY 2016 A Letter From Your HMLS President There’s no doubt that continuing education can benefit REALTORS® in many ways, whether it helps you pick up better sales and marketing tips, or money management skills that help you build your business. Continuing education doesn’t just benefit the individual REALTOR®, however. When real estate associations encourage their members to engage in continuing education (beyond that which is required, that is to say), the brokers and the public at large all benefit from a well-trained and well-educated collection of real estate professionals. Here at KCRAR and Heartland MLS, the best way for us to encourage our members and subscribers to continue their education is to offer it at no charge. By Janice Lindberg 2016 Heartland MLS Board President It’s been proven that individual involvement through education can lead to greater engagement and can encourage individuals to take on leadership roles within their workforce. With regard to REALTORS®, this can lead to self-actualization and possibly advance their careers, either within their brokerages, within the association, or just simply as an individual real estate professional. KCRAR and Heartland MLS are proud to continue to offer no-cost CE courses for members and subscribers, either to expand understanding on new developments in the real estate sphere, or as in-depth trainings for systems crucial to your day-to-day business. If you haven’t been taking advantage of these free educational opportunities, then take a moment to stop by KCRAR.com and view the events calendar for the full list of KCRAR and Heartland classes that are available! Heartland Multiple Listing Service 11150 Overbrook Road Leawood, KS 66211 | 913-661-1600 Please contact us with any suggestions or questions. You’ll find rosters and contact information for both the HMLS Board of Directors and the HMLS Staff online at http://matrix.heartlandmls.com – see “Heartland Forms & Documents” under the “External Links” section. About Heartland MLS Since its inception in 1993, Heartland Multiple Listing Service has strategically pursued the goal of providing the most complete and accurate source of real estate information in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. The customers of Heartland MLS, primarily real estate industry professionals, regularly use Heartland MLS products and services to efficiently disseminate information to potential property buyers or sellers. Supplying an access and software interface to a listing database, managing and educating users on database features, providing marketing services and evaluating the future of real estate technology are among the current methods of achieving organizational goals and serving informational needs. Heartland MLS is held by the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. To learn more, visit www.heartlandmls.com. JULY 2016 | 3 What you should know about KCRAR Classes and License Renewal Requirements KCRAR is committed to helping members in the goal of obtaining a successful career by building a strong foundation through education and high ethical standards. Whether you’re a new member, or a seasoned pro, KCRAR’s goal is to give you every opportunity to stay on top of your license requirements, and keep you informed on just about everything you’d need to stay educated on what’s important in real estate. After all, a REALTOR® who is better educated is one who can better meet the needs of their clients and forge better success. But staying on top of your licensing requirements can sometimes be a little nebulous, especially when you have two different states to wrangle. What follows are some of the more frequent questions we get regarding KCRAR and Heartland MLS classes, license renewal requirements, and what to expect when faced with the lineup of classes available. What Are my Requirements? It’s pretty straightforward: both Kansas and Missouri require 12 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. Both states require one mandatory/core class and three elective classes. Each class is three hours long. That’s it! A good place to start is at KCRAR.com. You can check out our lineup of classes offered, which is updated monthly. From there, it’s a simple matter of logging in and registering for a class, which we’ll cover later. 4 CONNECT | JULY 2016 When do I renew? Missouri REALTORS® If you’re licensed in Missouri, then you’re up for renewal this year. All Missouri REALTORS®, regardless of license issue date, renew in even-numbered years, which 2016 happens to be one of. Licensees must have 12 hours of CE completed after 10/1/2016 in order to renew. For the next renewal in 2018, your required CE credit hours must be dated after 10/1/2016. Missouri REALTORS® renew in September of this year. Missouri brokers operate on a more expedited schedule, as their CE hours must be dated after 7/1/2014 for this year’s renewal, with June 2016 having served as their renewal deadline. However, both brokers and REALTORS® need to have completed the required three-hour Missouri required course “Missouri Core Curriculum: Agency and Brokerage Relationships.” This is a class offered for free right here at KCRAR (though, we just call it the “Core Class”). Kansas REALTORS® If you’re licensed in Kansas, the rules are more involved, but, with a little explanation, are really simple to understand. Like Missouri, it’s also a two-year renewal schedule, but the renewal time depends on your last initial. To find out when yours is, take a peek at the chart to the right. CE requirements are similar to those for Missouri. All Kansas REALTORS® and brokers are required to take the “Core Class,” which is still free at KCRAR for our Kansas members. After that, REALTORS® would need nine additional hours of elective classes. First Letter of Renewal/Education Last Name Due Date N–O–P 01/31/EVEN Q–R 03/31/EVEN S 05/31/EVEN T–U–V 07/31/EVEN W–X–Y–Z–A 09/30/EVEN B 11/30/EVEN C 01/31/ODD D–E 03/31/ODD F–G 05/31/ODD H 07/31/ODD I–J–K–L 09/30/ODD M 11/30/ODD License Expiration Date 02/28/EVEN 04/30/EVEN 06/30/EVEN 08/31/EVEN 10/31/EVEN 12/31/EVEN 02/28/ODD 04/30/ODD 06/30/ODD 08/31/ODD 10/31/ODD 12/31/ODD For brokers, the Core Class is still a requirement, but they must also take the “Kansas Broker Required” class, offered here at KCRAR, again, at no cost. However, instead of nine additional hours of electives, brokers only require six hours. CE course completion and license renewal are all due by the last day of the month immediately preceding the license expiration date. if your license expires in September of 2016, you must renew your license no later than August 31st, 2016. If you renew during your expiration month, you’ll be assessed a $50 fee by the real estate commission. JULY 2016 | CONNECT 5 How do I register for a class? Easy. Just head over to KCRAR.com and log in to your account. There, under “Education and Event Registration” you can register for a KCRAR live class, an HMLS Matrix Training class (more on those later), or select from a wide range of online classes. Do I need to take an ethics class? KCRAR CE and non-CE classes are held at our main offices at 11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100, nestled right in Leawood, KS. Our classroom is a dedicated learning space that’s outfitted with plenty of seats, sound system, coffee, vending and, most importantly, access to KCRAR staff. KCRAR offers a regular class that covers, in great detail, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. While this class isn’t required for your license renewal, you do need to complete this class in order to remain a member of the Association. Since your license is governed by the real estate commission, they don’t have a say in your ethics training. NAR, on the other hand, is the entity that oversees this requirement. A four-year period during which members were required to complete their Code of Ethics training ended on December 31, 2012. The current 4-year period, 2013 - 2016, will end on December 31, 2016. That means, if you haven’t taken your training for this cycle, you’re facing a deadline at the end of the year! Be sure to check your records and see if you still need to complete this valuable course. You Mentioned Online Classes. Do I get access to those? Do the classes count for both states? Absolutely. KCRAR has partnered with CECheap.com, a product of Career Education Systems and a leader in offering online CE to REALTORS®. Normally, online CE would carry a cost. Fortunately for you, KCRAR is continuing to offer its members no-cost online CE through the rest of 2016, making this convenience much more accessible. In short: yes they do! KCRAR’s CE classes have been certified to meet requirements for both Kansas and Missouri, so you’ll receive CE credit for each appropriate state, provided you’ve given KCRAR your license numbers. Both Real Estate Commissions post on their websites the classes you’ve attended, too. Just give them about five business days for these classes to appear. For a calendar listing of everything available, take a look at the calendar widget on KCRAR’s home page. Clicking on “View Full Calendar” will bring you to our monthly view of everything that’s happening with KCRAR and Heartland MLS’s, classes and events. Just be advised that both these options are updated monthly, and are subject to change. All the online CE classes offered through this avenue count for toward both Missouri and Kansas CE credit, and includes the Core Classes alongside a variety of engaging elective courses. Best of all, you can print your own certificates once you’re done, and the appropriate Real Estate Commissions will be notified of your course completion automatically. Please note that this can sometimes take up to five business days. If you complete an online CE course, you may not see it listed in your records at KCRAR.com. This does not mean you didn’t get credit… KCRAR’s records simply keep track of classes you’ve taken in person here in our offices. We will cover more on the next page. 6 CONNECT | JULY 2016 How do I Find if I have been given credit for a class? How can I ensure that I receive course credit? If you have access to the Internet, you can check your current standings. Keeping your license up to date is extremely important, and KCRAR is committed to keeping accurate records of your class attendance. We’ll be sure to record each class you take here at our offices, but we also need you to ensure your information is as up-to-date as possible. This includes your license number(s), as well as your home address, contact information and more. Each and every CE class you complete, regardless of the class or where you took it, is updated on the website for each state’s Real Estate Commission. This is a tremendous convenience, especially since KCRAR’s records will only display the classes you’ve taken at our offices—online classes may not show up. Due to this, it’s always best to check your state Real Estate Commission’s website for the most up-to-date information. Despite this, however, it’s always a good idea to hang on to your completion certificates. Want to know where to go to check this information? For Kansas, visit www.krec.ks.gov, and sign in with your license number and last four digits of your SSN. For Missouri, visit www.pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp. From there, click on MREC Licensee Search to find yourself. Their home page shows a whole section on instructions on how to look up your records, and some troubleshooting tips in case you can’t find what you’re looking for. Who can I speak with regarding questions about registering for a KCRAR class? You can contact KCRAR’s Education Registrar Sherry Young any time during normal business hours at 913266-5930, or at [email protected]. The good news is that you can update your information online. Just log in to your account at KCRAR.com and click on “Personal Information” under the Membership Record heading. Bear in mind that if you have two licenses, we need both of those numbers in order to give credit and report to the appropriate Real Estate Commissions. Have you heard about our Heartland MLS Classes? Chances are you’ve already taken the Matrix Orientation course that Heartland MLS provides, but did you know that there are so many more classes that they offer? If you’re not satisfied with just the basics for using Matrix, then check out the Advanced Matrix and the Hands-On Matrix courses. Get to know RPR a little more in the Basic RPR course. Learn some new tricks to get a leg up in your business with the Technology Basics course. You can benefit from these courses and more for absolutely free. Registering for an HMLS Training Course is as easy as registering for KCRAR Classes. Just log in to your account at KCRAR.com and click the “HMLS Matrix Training Registration” link under the Education and Event Registration heading. You can find a list of available classes on our online calendar, or on the back cover of this issue. JULY 2016 | CONNECT 7 New Offsite CE Opportunities! It’s only natural to want to get up and explore the city during the summer months, so KCRAR Education is going to take you on a good old-fashioned field trip this year. If you still need to take some classes for your Missouri renewal, then come join us in August for our regularly scheduled classes that just happen to be held nowhere near our regularly scheduled classroom. We’ll be visiting locations to the north and south of the KC Metro area to lessen drive time and get the neurons firing with the way only fresh locations can induce. August 3: KCMO Police Academy at I-435 and NE Pleasant Valley Road Core Class: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Selling HUD Foreclosures: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. August 18: Unity Village Conference Center at I-470 and Colbern Road Core Class: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Understand Appraisers: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more details and registration, visit KCRAR.com, or contact Sherry Young at [email protected] BRINGING CONFIDENCE BACK TO HOME BUYING. Your clients know buying a home is one of the most important investments of their lives. Help them make it with confidence. 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Requesting training for your office is simple. Just contact our Member Outreach Manager, Patti Dauer at 913-266-5938, or at [email protected] any time during normal business hours to schedule your session. Patti will help you determine your office’s specific needs and work with you to tailor an effective training package. These sessions can be informal presentations held during your normal staff meetings, or a “Lunch and Learn,” for a more indepth approach, and can cover subject matter ranging from in-depth training on vital systems, or quick information on ancillary programs like Cloud CMA and Lifeline Response Enterprise. If you know of any areas of opportunity your office faces, reach out and call KCRAR. We’ll help you stay up to speed. For a comprehensive list of Certified Home Inspectors The registered non-profit Kansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors, provides this free site as a public service. KAREI.ORG Nearly all previously State of Kansas Registered Home Inspectors can now be found using our convenient “Find an Inspector” with Zip Code search function. Certification and credentials are listed for each inspector. 10 CONNECT | JULY 2016 Are Your Ready To Rock The Block? On Wednesday, September 21st, KCRAR is partnering with Habitat for Humanity KC to “Rock the Block”. This one day event will be the largest of its kind in Kansas City and will provide our REALTOR® members from across the metro the opportunity to make significant contributions of time, money, and talent to benefit Habitat for Humanity KC and revitalize our city one neighborhood at a time. To make this goal a reality, we need your help! Habitat for Humanity KC “Rock the Block” program provides families in need of home repair such as exterior painting, accessibility assistance, landscaping or other minor exterior repairs. “Rock the Block” helps homeowners impacted by age, disability and family issues that may keep them from being able to properly maintain or repair their homes. Homeowners are interviewed and chosen based on income, need and willingness to participate. Each home will need about 30 team members to assist that day. All members of KCRAR are welcome to participate, and smaller offices or individuals can certainly combine with others to adopt a home. But the day won’t be all work and no play. The event will also feature great food, music, games and contests, and lots of media coverage and recognition for your team! This is a great opportunity for us as REALTORS® to help protect the American Dream of Homeownership. Please consider adopting a home and help us “Rock the Block” on September 21st. About Habitat for Humanity Kansas City: Habitat for Humanity Kansas City is the seventh oldest affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry working to fulfill the dream of home ownership for low-income families in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. For more information about Habitat for Humanity Kansas City, visit www.habitatkc.org. MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE Affordable, Flexible Home Equity Lines of Credit. RATES AS LOW AS Shawnee Branch 10610 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Shawnee, KS 66203 913.248.3300 4.00 • Remodel your home • Purchase a new vehicle • Further your education • Pay off high-rate debt • Or make some other dream come true Variable % APR* A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) puts funds at your fingertips whenever you need them. 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Pending Sales increased 14.5 percent for existing homes but decreased 1.4 percent for new homes. Inventory decreased 34.0 percent for existing homes and 3.7 percent for new homes.The Median Sales Price was up 3.6 percent to $176,000 for existing homes and 8.3 percent to $330,162 for new homes. Days on Market decreased 16.4 percent for existing homes and 6.1 percent for new homes. Supply decreased 37.5 percent for existing homes and 12.3 percent for new homes.Although inventory is still being stretched May 2016 thin in many areas, low mortgage rates coupled with higher wages have built a relatively sturdy housing marketplace. How long that can continue without fresh supply remains an important question, but conditions are seemingly good enough for serious buyers. With the current slow state of new construction for non-rental households, the road ahead could be tricky if demand remains high. e are in the thick of an exciting period of home buying and selling, often with Check out the address below to review the entire Market Statistics www.kcrar.com/statistics Monthly Indicators uick multiple offers that are near, at or even above asking price, depending n the factors of the home and submarket in question. It was widely predicted at we would see healthy sales activity during the second quarter of 2016, d the market has not disappointed. osed Sales increased 0.7 percent for existing homes but decreased 5.8 ercent for new homes. Pending Sales increased 14.5 percent for existing omes but decreased 1.4 percent for new homes. Inventory decreased 34.0 ercent for existing homes and 3.7 percent for new homes. Quick Facts Quick Facts + 0.1% + 5.2% - 35.7% Change in Combined Closed Sales Change in Combined Avg. Sales Price Change in Combined Supply Residental real estate activity in Atchison KS, Bates MO, Buchanan MO, Cass MO, Clay MO, Clinton MO, Douglas KS, Franklin KS, Jackson MO, Jefferson KS, Johnson KS, Johnson MO, Lafayette MO, Leavenworth KS, Linn KS, Miami KS, Platte MO, Ray MO and Wyandotte KS counties. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures. Existing Homes Market Overview New Homes Market Overview New the andfirst Existing he MedianKey Sales Price was 3.6 percent $176,000 for existing (YTD) homes starting from metrics by up report monthtoand for year-to-date of theHomes year. Combined Activity Overview Key metrics by report month and for year-to-date (YTD) starting from the first of the year. Closed Sales d 8.3 percent to $330,162 for new homes. Days on Market decreased 16.4 ercent for existing homes and 6.1 percent for new homes. Supply decreased Average Sales Price .5 percent Key for Metrics existing homes and 12.3 percent forSparkbars new homes. Historical 5-2015 5-2016 Percent Change YTD 2015 YTD 2016 Percent Change Median Sales Price Days on Market Until Sale though inventory is still being stretched thin in many areas, low mortgage 12,341 3,473 0.7% 3,498 Sales wages have built a relatively sturdy housing tes coupledClosed with higher Percentage of +Original List Price 12,943 Received+ 4.9% arketplace. How long that can continue without fresh supply remains an Pending Sales portant question, but conditions are seemingly good enough for serious Inventory $193,681 $203,583 + 5.1% $180,156 $188,690 + 4.7% Sales Price uyers. With Average the current slow state of new construction for non-rental Supply ouseholds, the road ahead could be tricky if demand remains high. Existing Home Market Overview Existing Homes Market Overview 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 Median Sales Price Days on Market $169,900 $176,000 + 3.6% $155,000 $162,380 + 4.8% 61 51 - 16.4% 75 64 - 14.7% 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Current as of June 7, 2016. Report Provided by the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Listing Service. Report © 2016 ShowingTime. 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 Pct. of Orig. Price Received 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 Pending Sales Inventory Supply 12 CONNECT | JULY 2016 95.6% 97.1% + 1.6% 94.2% 95.6% + 1.5% 3,348 3,832 + 14.5% 15,106 16,492 + 9.2% 10,349 6,834 - 34.0% -- -- -- 4.0 2.5 - 37.5% -- -- -- Current as of June 7, 2016. Report Provided by the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Listing Service. Report © 2016 ShowingTime. | 2 NewHomes Homes Market Market Overview New Overview Key metrics by report month and for year-to-date (YTD) starting from the first of the year. Key metrics by report month and for year-to-date (YTD) starting from the first of the year. Key Metrics Historical Sparkbars 5-2015 5-2016 Percent Change 359 338 - 5.8% 1,257 1,357 + 8.0% $337,638 $366,209 + 8.5% $356,460 $362,593 + 1.7% $304,850 $330,162 + 8.3% $323,900 $333,282 + 2.9% 164 154 - 6.1% 155 140 - 9.7% 101.3% 101.5% + 0.2% 100.9% 101.4% + 0.5% 359 354 - 1.4% 1,693 1,884 + 11.3% 1,429 1,376 - 3.7% -- -- -- 5.7 5.0 - 12.3% -- -- -- Closed Sales 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Days on Market Pct. of Orig. Price Received Pending Sales 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 5-2013 5-2014 5-2015 5-2016 Inventory Supply Closed Sales YTD 2015 YTD 2016 Percent Change Closed Sales Closed A countSales of the actual sales that closed in a given month. Current as of June 7, 2016. Report Provided by the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Listing Service. Report © 2016 ShowingTime. | 3 A count of the actual sales that closed in a given month. A count of the actual sales that closed in a given month. May May Year 3,498 3,473 Year to Date 3,160 to Date12,943 12,341 11,042 12,341 3,498 3,473 3,160 Closed Sales Existing Homes Year-Over-Year Change New Homes Year-Over-Year Change Jun-2015 3,696 +12.5% 330 +19.6% 3,612Homes Existing +16.4% Change 328Homes New +16.7% Change 3,072 3,696 2,930 3,612 +8.1% +12.5% +17.5% +16.4% 294 330 245 328 2,690 3,072 1,977 2,930 +3.4% +8.1% -0.3% +17.5% 280 294 197 245 +9.7% +19.6% +14.0% +16.7% +8.5% +9.7% 2,420 2,690 1,721 1,977 +12.3% +3.4% +7.2% -0.3% 276 280 190 197 -3.9% +14.0% +10.8% +8.5% +30.1% -3.9% Mar-2016 Jan-2016 1,818 2,420 2,804 1,721 +2.5% +12.3% +8.5% +7.2% 211 276 282 190 +22.0% +10.8% +1.4% +30.1% Apr-2016 Feb-2016 3,102 1,818 +6.8% +2.5% 336 211 +11.6% +22.0% May-2016 Mar-2016 3,498 2,804 2,778 3,102 +0.7% +8.5% +8.2% +6.8% 338 282 276 336 -5.8% +1.4% +9.9% +11.6% May-2016 3,498 +0.7% 338 -5.8% 12-Month Avg 2,778 +8.2% 276 +9.9% Jul-2015 Closed Sales Aug-2015 Jun-2015 12,943 Sep-2015 Jul-2015 11,042 Oct-2015 Aug-2015 Nov-2015 Sep-2015 Dec-2015 Oct-2015 Jan-2016 Nov-2015 Feb-2016 Dec-2015 277 2014 2015 2016 2014 + 0.6% + 9.9% + 0.7% - 2.1% Existing Homes 2014 2015 2016 277 359 338 2015 359 2016 338 + 29.6% - 5.8% New Homes 2014 2015 + 9.9% + 0.7% - 2.1% + 29.6% 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 1.5% + 11.8% + 4.9% - 1.7% Existing Homes 1,012 1,357 2015 1,357 1,257 2016 + 24.2% + 8.0% New Homes 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 - 5.8% - 1.5% + 11.8% + 4.9% - 1.7% + 24.2% + 8.0% Historical Closed Sales by Month Existing Homes New Homes + 0.6% 1,257 1,012 Existing Homes 12-Month Avg Apr-2016 New Homes Year-Over-Year Existing Homes Year-Over-Year New Homes 4,000 Historical Closed Sales by Month Existing Homes FastStats Report New Homes 4,000 3,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 0 1-2004 0 1-2004 1-2005 1-2005 1-2006 1-2006 1-2007 1-2007 1-2008 1-2009 1-2010 1-2011 1-2012 1-2013 1-2014 1-2015 1-2016 Current as of June 7, 2016. Report Provided by the Kansas City Regional REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Report © 2016 ShowingTime. | 5 1-2008 1-2009 1-2010 1-2011Association of1-2012 1-2013 1-2014Listing Service. 1-2015 1-2016 Current as of June 7, 2016. Report Provided by the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Listing Service. Report © 2016 ShowingTime. | 5 JULY 2016 | CONNECT 13 KCRAR R EALTOR ® STORE JULY BLING BONANZA Ahh!-larm Personal Alarm $22.00 Nobody says personal safety can’t be fabulous. This deceptive little number will charm passersby with its besparkled, heart-shaped cuteness, but, make no mistake—this decoration is no pushover. If you’re in a jam, just push the red panic button on the side and unleash the full fury of a 120-decibel siren that will alarm and disorient anyone foolhardy enough to come incorrect. 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