REALTOR®-Supported Candidates Emerge Victorious in 2026 General Election

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With the release of its final three model policies of 2026, the KCRAR Public Policy Committee concludes the inaugural year of its Local Policy Agenda with eighteen model ordinances and resolutions. Those final releases are the Development Incentives and Tax Credits Model Resolution, the Disaster Preparedness & Property Resilience Model Ordinance, and the Vacant Land […]

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Jackson County homeowners now have a new resource to estimate property tax credits related to the county’s response to the 2023 and 2024 assessment controversy. County officials recently launched an online property information portal that allows homeowners to search for their property and view an estimated tax credit amount. The credits are associated with the […]

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Real estate professionals commonly cite housing attainability as one of the most significant challenges facing communities across the Kansas City region. In response, the KCRAR Public Policy Committee has approved a new Model Rental Housing Attainability Ordinance, providing municipalities and counties with a comprehensive framework to expand housing opportunities, support workforce growth and strengthen local […]

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The KCRAR Public Policy Committee has released a new Model Infrastructure and Housing Capacity Resolution in an effort to help cities and counties better connect infrastructure planning with housing and economic growth. The resolution recognizes that housing production depends not only on zoning and available land, but also on adequate water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and […]

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The KCRAR Public Policy Committee has released a Model Green Building Incentive Ordinance aiming to reframe the conversation around sustainability and housing. At a time when communities across the region are working to expand housing opportunities while pursuing environmental goals, this model ordinance demonstrates that the two objectives can go hand in hand. Rather than […]

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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 […]