2025 Advocacy & Public Policy Year in Review

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By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President I’m genuinely excited about the future of real estate in the Kansas City region. That might sound like a bold statement in a world that loves to focus on headlines, interest rates and uncertainty—but I believe it deeply. In fact, at our annual holiday party, T. David Rogers summed […]

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By James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs If you’ve been in real estate for any length of time, you’ve probably been asked to contribute to RPAC more times than you can count. And if you’re honest, you may have wondered: Why should I care? Does my small contribution really make a difference? The […]

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By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs How REALTORS® Shape the Future of the Kansas City Region It’s easy to get caught up in the noise of state and national politics. The headlines, the debates, the talking points—they all demand attention. But when it comes to your business, your clients and your […]

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By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) is proud to announce a strong showing in the 2025 Kansas General Election, where REALTOR®-supported candidates achieved an impressive 90.5% win rate across 21 races throughout Kansas. These victories reflect the collective strength of the REALTOR® voice […]

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By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President If you have not yet begun your business planning for 2026, now is the time. As we enter the final quarter of the year, I want to remind you to leverage the many resources you have at your disposal as a member of KCRAR to grow in your professional […]

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By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President For much of the past few years, Kansas City has been defined by a strong seller’s market: low inventory, multiple offers and homes moving quickly. But we’re beginning to see a notable shift, especially in certain price points where new construction is adding supply to the market. In […]

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By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President If you’re feeling overwhelmed in this busy summer market, you are not alone. In this competitive industry, it’s easy to find ourselves with jam-packed schedules and plenty of reasons to keep them that way. It’s true that it requires a lot of time and energy to support our clients—that’s […]

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By Jeff Carson, KCRAR Director of Advocacy KCRAR is proud to announce a major expansion and restructuring of our political advocacy division. This is an exciting step forward that will empower REALTORS® to have a stronger, more unified voice in local housing and infrastructure policy across the Kansas City region. REALTOR® advocacy is one of […]

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By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President There’s no denying that Kansas City is having a moment. With the Chiefs consistently in the Super Bowl, the Royals re-energizing a vision for downtown stadium (allegedly) and the city preparing to host the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, KC is on the global stage like never […]