KCRAR Introduces Model Green Building Incentive Ordinance

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Four KCRAR members were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame last week in Washington, D.C. Jennifer Langston-Justus, who was originally inducted in 2021, this year was inducted into a new Hall of Fame level for a lifetime contribution of $75,000. Cindy Cunningham, Thomas Shaw and Andrea Sheridan were newly inducted […]

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REALTOR® Bill Baird hopes to bring a focus on comprehensive strategic planning to Jackson County if elected as County Executive. He is bringing decades of experience in real estate, business and public service to his campaign, as well as relationships with many of the mayors in the county from his eight years of service as […]

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Dozens of KCRAR members traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, where they met with Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, Congressman Derek Schmidt, and Congressional staff from the offices of Sam Graves, Emmanuel Cleaver, Mark Alford and Sharice Davids to advocate for policies that increase housing supply, build stronger communities and […]

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Short-term rental (STR) activity in the Kansas City region generated an estimated $624 million in total economic output, supported approximately 4,000 jobs and produced $157 million in labor income in 2025, according to a new study commissioned by KCRAR and conducted by RRC Associates. The study spanned six counties and multiple municipalities with varying regulatory […]

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The KCRAR Public Policy Committee has introduced a Model Insurance Mitigation Ordinance designed to help communities tackle the growing challenge of rising homeowners’ insurance costs and policy nonrenewals. In recent years, many homeowners have experienced significant premium increases or difficulty maintaining coverage due to aging housing stock, severe weather and higher repair costs. The proposed […]

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KCRAR has released a new Model Property Tax Relief Ordinance, developed by the Association’s Public Policy Committee to help cities and counties respond to rapidly rising property taxes. Across the Kansas City region, many homeowners are feeling the strain of sharp assessment increases and inconsistent tax practices. Local governments are also grappling with how to […]

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The April 7 Missouri General Municipal Election brought several victories for candidates supported by the KCRAR REALTOR® Party. With official results now posted by local election authorities, the following KCRAR backed candidates earned seats across the region: “These wins reflect the strong engagement of KCRAR members and the organization’s commitment to supporting candidates who prioritize […]

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Jackie Dorman has served the Independence, Missouri community for the last 22 years through her career as a real estate agent. Now, she is running for Independence Council At‑Large in the April 7 municipal election. Her experience helping community members find homes has influenced her perspective on local government. “My passion is—if we can get […]

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For Kenton Randolph, a desire to see economic and population growth in St. Joseph, Missouri is a motivation for his run for re-election to the St. Joseph City Council, on which he has served the last four years as Councilmember At-Large. Randolph is a REALTOR®, broker, business owner and lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Through […]