--- title: GKAR News | Event News description: Event News | gkar_news --- [![GKARLogo](https://www.gkar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/GKAR_Logos/GKARLogo.png?width=2550&height=1325&name=GKARLogo.png "GKARLogo")](https://www.gkar.com) - Join - REALTOR Membership - [Business Membership](https://www.gkar.com/business_partner_membership) - [Get Your Real Estate License](https://www.gkar.com/pre-licensing) - [Calendar](https://www.gkar.com/calendar) - [Member Central](https://www.gkar.com/member_central) - Contact - [Staff](https://www.gkar.com/staff) - [Member Offices](https://www.gkar.com/offices) - [Business Partners](https://www.gkar.com/partners) - [Code of Ethics Complaints](https://www.gkar.com/ethics_complaints) - [About](https://www.gkar.com/about) - [Why Hire a REALTOR](https://www.gkar.com/hire-a-realtor) - [Board of Directors](https://www.gkar.com/board) - [Committees](https://www.gkar.com/committees) - [Business Partner Sponsors](https://www.gkar.com/sponsors) - Awards & Recognitions - [Fair Housing](https://www.gkar.com/fair_housing) - [RPAC](https://www.gkar.com/rpac) - [Veteran Programs](https://www.gkar.com/veteran_programs) # News [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/walk_to_end_homelessness_GKAR_2018.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/walk2018) ## [GKAR Members Walk to End Homelessness](https://www.gkar.com/news/walk2018) ** Apr 10, 2018 1:48:48 PM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/walk2018#comments-listing) More than 100 GKAR Members attended the 2018 Walk to End Homelessness, an annual fundraiser put on by Kalamazoo's [Housing Resources, Inc. ](http://www.housingresourcesinc.org/) [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/walk2018) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Social_Media/Fair-Housing-Act.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-fha) ## [Kalamazoo REALTORS Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-fha) ** Apr 3, 2018 3:26:26 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-fha#comments-listing) This year, REALTORS® from Kalamazoo will join REALTORS® across the country to embark on a yearlong commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act to raise awareness for fair housing issues. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-fha) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/28061189_10155673690298736_1015159899130642669_o%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-bfks) ## [Kalamazoo REALTORS Bowl for Kids' Sake](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-bfks) ** Mar 9, 2018 8:52:57 AM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-bfks#comments-listing) “The REALTOR® Community loves to participate in Bowl for Kids’ Sake as it is such a great event, a fun time to hang out with friends, and we are helping children in our community by supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters,” says Angie Forward, GKAR Business Partner and Co-Chair for GKAR's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-bfks) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/Full%20Group-780866-edited.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-community-projects) ## [Kalamazoo REALTORS Announce 2018 Community Projects](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-community-projects) ** Jan 10, 2018 1:48:21 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-community-projects#comments-listing) “The GKAR REALTOR® Family is dedicated to serving not only the real estate industry, but also the greater Kalamazoo community,” said Robin Pompey, Chief Executive Officer of GKAR. “Each year our Association selects 4-6 community organizations to partner with and our Community Relations Committee coordinates our efforts." [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2018-community-projects) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/Blog_2017/2017%20GKAR%20Committee%20Members%20and%20Leaders.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-real-estate-leadership) ## [Kalamazoo Real Estate Leaders Recognized for Their Service](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-real-estate-leadership) ** Dec 7, 2017 2:15:15 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-real-estate-leadership#comments-listing) The [Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR)](https://www.gkar.com/about) hosted their annual Installation & State of the Association holiday luncheon on Friday, December 1st, 2017, to honor and recognize their leaders in the greater Kalamazoo real estate community, and to thank their membership for their support and involvement throughout the year.  [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-real-estate-leadership) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Day_of_Service_for_Veterans/Day_of_Service_for_Veterans_2017/FB%20Days%20of%20Service%20(1).png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans-2017) ## [REALTORS Serve Veterans This Fall](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans-2017) ** Oct 18, 2017 4:48:53 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans-2017#comments-listing) The [Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR)](https://www.gkar.com/about)[®](https://www.gkar.com/about) is hosting their third annual [Day of Service for Veterans on Saturday, October 21st, 2017](http://go.gkar.com/service-for-veterans-2017) to honor our local service members. GKAR appreciates the service our veterans provide to our country and we want to show our appreciation with a little home maintenance. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans-2017) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/REALTOR_Open_House_Day/ROHM_350px.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/realtor-open-house-month-continues) ## [REALTOR® Open House Month Continues - See what greater Kalamazoo has to offer!](https://www.gkar.com/news/realtor-open-house-month-continues) ** Apr 24, 2017 1:06:55 PM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/realtor-open-house-month-continues#comments-listing) Despite the availability of Internet listings and virtual tours, a whopping 92% of buyers still find open houses to be a useful part of their search. Since REALTOR® Open House Month kicked off on April 1st, more than 60 homes have been featured by REALTORS® in greater Kalamazoo as part of the month-long event. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/realtor-open-house-month-continues) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/REALTOR_Open_House_Day/ROHM_350px.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/april-realtor-open-house-event) ## [April is REALTOR® Open House Month](https://www.gkar.com/news/april-realtor-open-house-event) ** Apr 5, 2017 1:13:50 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/april-realtor-open-house-event#comments-listing) Forty-four percent of recent buyers used open houses as a way to find their dream home. Buyers in the greater Kalamazoo area will have the opportunity to do just that as REALTORS® participate in GKAR's April REALTOR® Open House Month event. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/april-realtor-open-house-event) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/Blog_2016/401_networking_photo.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/8-clever-conversation-starters-for-networking-events) ## [8 Clever Conversation Starters for Networking Events](https://www.gkar.com/news/8-clever-conversation-starters-for-networking-events) ** Oct 7, 2016 10:00:30 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/8-clever-conversation-starters-for-networking-events#comments-listing) Business is so much easier when you know the parties involved and [GKAR networking events](https://www.gkar.com/calendar) like the Fall 4:01 and Spring 4:01 are great ways to meet other real estate professionals. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned socializer or if the term "networking" makes you squirm, these [**8 Clever Conversation Starters**](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news/page/1#8) are helpful anytime you feel like you just need to break the ice. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/8-clever-conversation-starters-for-networking-events) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Day_of_Service_for_Veterans/Day_of_Service_for_Veterans_2016/Day_of_Service_20163.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans) ## [REALTORS Serve Veterans](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans) ** May 31, 2016 5:09:51 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Event News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/event-news), [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/kalamazoo-realtors-serve-veterans#comments-listing) The [Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR)](https://www.gkar.com/about)[®](https://www.gkar.com/about), in partnership with [Lowe’s Heroes](http://www.lowes.com/cd_Lowes+Heroes+Improving+the+places+where+we+work+and_516489492_), is hosting a [Day of Service for Veterans on Saturday, October 22nd, ](http://go.gkar.com/day-of-service-for-veterans-2016)[2016](http://go.gkar.com/day-of-service-for-veterans-2016) to assist with home maintenance repairs and needs. GKAR appreciates the service our veterans provide to our country and want to make their houses into homes. 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