Rally for Homeownership During the 2019 KAR Capitol Conference

January 24, 2019 in Government Affairs

The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) has launched a consumer-focused public awareness campaign to help urge the Kansas Legislature to pass legislation to stop a $30 million hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If this effort is not successful, thousands of Kansas homeowners will be forced to pay higher state income taxes, since […]

January 16, 2019 in Government Affairs

In 2019, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and KCRAR are working together to stop a hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If the Kansas Legislature does not pass legislation during the 2019 Legislative Session to stop this hidden income tax increase, Kansas homeowners will pay $30 million more in state income taxes. […]

January 2, 2019 in National Advocacy

In a critical win for home sales while the partial shutdown of the federal government is ongoing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will issue and renew flood insurance policies, reversing an unexpected and controversial ruling the agency released earlier this week. “FEMA and the Administration deserve credit for hearing our concerns and acting swiftly to […]

December 14, 2018 in Government Affairs

Last week, over 60 Kansas City REALTORS® and members of the Kansas Legislature gathered at the annual Kansas City REALTORS® Legislative Breakfast to discuss the most pressing issues facing REALTORS® and the Kansas City region during the upcoming 2019 Kansas Legislative Session. By attending this complimentary program, REALTORS® were armed with the latest information on […]

November 29, 2018 in Government Affairs

All Kansas City REALTORS® are invited to attend a free breakfast program at the Mission Hills Country Club in Mission Hills from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. During this complimentary program, Kansas City REALTORS® will get a preview of the 2018 Kansas Legislative Session from the KCRAR state and local advocacy team […]

November 9, 2018 in Government Affairs

Earlier this month, the Missouri REALTORS® hosted longtime political pundit Charlie Cook to speak to REALTOR® advocates about the upcoming election. Cook told the crowd the midterm elections would be “a blue wave crashing into a red sea wall”. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the red sea wall in Missouri held fast against the blue wave, […]

November 8, 2018 in Government Affairs

The smoke has cleared from the 2018 Election, and Kansas residents have elected a new Kansas Governor, two political newcomers in the Kansas Congressional delegation and minor changes in the Kansas Legislature. Democrats Retake the Kansas Governor’s Mansion and End Eight Years of Total Republican Control Most headlines across the state of Kansas this week […]

October 23, 2018 in Government Affairs

REALTORS® don’t just sell homes. We help businesses and families invest in our communities, which requires quality public schools, a growing economy, a healthy real estate market, strong protection for private property rights and a vibrant business environment. That’s why it’s so important to build relationships with elected officials who understand the key contribution that […]

September 24, 2018 in Guest Columns

In order to increase REALTOR® participation and influence in the political process, the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) has partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to launch a REALTOR® voter registration drive. “While nearly 90 percent of KCRAR members are registered to vote, we can do better,” KCRAR President Andrea Sheridan […]