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Candidate Training Academy Coming to KCRAR Aug. 3

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The Candidate Training Academy gives REALTORS®, Industry Partners and any potential REALTOR® Party Champion candidates an introduction to and expectation of how to run for public office. It is a valuable head start in their political journey…

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Real Estate Industry to Host Candidate Forum for KCMO City Council June 5

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By Derek Ramsay, KCRAR Sr. VP of REALTOR® Advocacy In this challenging housing market, government regulations have an even greater impact on the development, affordability and growth of our communities. Whether that impact is positive or negative depends on the people we elect to make those regulations. On Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m., join […]

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NAR Applauds White House Task Force for Changes to Address Appraisal Bias

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National Association of REALTORS® National Association of Realtors® President Kenny Parcell issued the following statement today after the White House’s Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Task Force announced significant regulatory actions and changes to address appraisal bias: “Realtors® are dedicated to upholding fair housing laws in all aspects of real estate, including appraisals,” said […]

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Johnson County Commission Chairman Meets with Kansas City REALTORS® to Address Initiatives, Challenges

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Mike Kelly, Chairman of the Johnson County Commission, visited the KCRAR classroom last week for the first “Eggs and Issues,” a series in which the KCRAR Advocacy Department brings elected officials to KCRAR to talk with members about issues of importance to the community and the real estate industry. Kelly assumed his role as commissioner […]

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NAR President Testifies About New Mortgage Fees Before Congressional Panel

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National Association of REALTORS® National Association of Realtors® President Kenny Parcell testified before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance this week about the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) new loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) fee increase on borrowers with fair to good credit profiles.  Parcell, a Realtor® for 27 years from Spanish Fork, Utah, said the fees were […]

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Five KCRAR Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame at 2023 NAR Spring Conference

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Five KCRAR members were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week in Washington, D.C. Larry Apple, Linda Cone, Andrew Mall and Brent Sledd were all newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, indicating a lifetime contribution of $25,000 to RPAC. Additionally, T. David Rogers, who was originally inducted in […]

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Real Estate Trade Groups Unite in Support of Federal Fair Housing Rule

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The rule improves upon HUD’s 2015 AFFH rule, providing for more robust community engagement, streamlining processes for funding recipients, and providing greater transparency. The proposed rule also places a new emphasis on expanding homeownership opportunities.

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Kansas City REALTORS® Advocate for Property Rights in Topeka

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Dozens of Kansas REALTORS® traveled to Topeka this week to advocate for private property rights at the annual Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Capitol Conference, led by 2023 KAR President Thomas Howe. At the conference, KCRAR Past President Jeff Hill was elected by the KAR Board of Directors as the 2024 KAR First Vice President. […]

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NAR Responds to White House Affordability Plan

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The association has committed to educate members and consumers about rental assistance but urges policy around the root cause of affordability issues.

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NAR Applauds White House Roadmap to Reduce Homelessness and Increase Housing Supply

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National Association of REALTORS® National Association of Realtors® President Kenny Parcell issued the following statement in response in December to the White House’s plan to reduce homelessness and increase housing supply over the next two years: “We are grateful the President outlined this plan and put a spotlight on the diminished inventory and homelessness crisis […]

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