Addressing Kansas City’s 64,000-Unit Housing Gap
By James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs It’s no secret that housing affordability is one of the most significant challenges facing our community. REALTORS® advocate for more housing opportunities, greater housing supply and policies that help more people achieve housing stability. Yet those conversations often lead to the same question: Where do we […]
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The REALTOR® Elections Center Is Live: Get Ready for the Aug. 4 Primary
Column by James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs The Aug. 4 Primary Election will help shape the future of housing, property rights, and economic growth across the Kansas City region. That’s why it’s so important for REALTORS®, property owners and advocates for homeownership to be informed before heading to the polls. To help […]
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: Together We Can Save Lives
Guest column from the Homebuilders Association of Greater Kansas City The construction industry has long faced one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. Recent data from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) shows encouraging declines in both suicide and drug-related death rates among construction workers. This progress is meaningful. It represents […]
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Homeownership on the Ballot: Why Missouri Voters Should Reject Amendments 4 and 5
Column by James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Every homeowner remembers the moment they received the keys to their first home. For some, it represented years of hard work and sacrifice. For others, it meant stability for their family, an opportunity to build wealth or the chance to invest in a community and […]
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President Nichols: The Responsibility We Inherit
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President The fireworks have faded. The cookouts are over. The flags have been folded and put away for another year. As our nation continues celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, I’ve found myself reflecting on something that extends well beyond Independence Day. Responsibility. When our nation’s founders declared independence, they weren’t simply […]
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President Nichols: Leadership Doesn’t Start With a Title
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President When you think about Washington, D.C., you probably think about politics. I think about people. REALTORS® like you and me who take time away from their businesses, who step away from their families, who volunteer on committees and boards and who care enough about this profession to invest their […]
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President Nichols: The Fundamentals Still Matter
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President As the spring market moves into full swing, many REALTORS® across our region are busier than they’ve been in quite some time. Contracts are flowing. Buyers are competing. Sellers are making decisions. And REALTORS® are working hard every day to help keep transactions moving toward the closing table. In […]
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New RPAC Monthly Contribution Program Available to KCRAR Members
By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs KCRAR is enhancing our advocacy efforts with the introduction of a new RPAC monthly subscription option, offering members a modern and flexible way to support the work that protects their business and strengthens the real estate industry. This new approach allows REALTORS® to contribute at […]
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What SPCs and FPCs Do—and Why It Matters for Your Business
By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Advocacy is one of the greatest strengths of the REALTOR® organization, and that strength comes from members who step forward to lead it. Two roles in particular—the State Political Coordinator (SPC) and the Federal Political Coordinator (FPC)—give REALTORS® in Kansas and Missouri a powerful voice […]
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President Nichols: The Standard We Carry is Greater Than Average
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President April is Fair Housing Month. If you’ve been in this business for any length of time, you’ve heard the message before: Know the laws. Follow the rules. Treat everyone equally. All of that matters. But Fair Housing isn’t just about compliance, it’s about the standard we choose to carry […]
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