KCRAR Donates $10,000 for TX Flood Relief & Encourages Members to Respond to Flood Insurance Call for Action
Amid the tragedy of the devastating flooding in Texas, REALTORS® around the country, including those here in Kansas City, have been stepping in to offer support. This week, the Trustees of KCRAR’s Charitable Fund approved a $10,000 contribution to help Texas flood victims. KCRAR members who wish to make a contribution are encouraged to do […]
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Missouri 2017 Legislative Session Recap
With a historic majority of Republicans in both chambers of the General Assembly and a newly elected Republican Governor, many thought that the 2017 legislative session in Jefferson City could be likewise historically productive. And while a few Republican priorities were approved, consensus proved challenging as the session wore on. The legislature adjourned Friday, May […]
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Kansas 2017 Legislative Session Recap
After a marathon 113-day-long legislative session—just one day shy of tying 2015’s record-breaking haul—Kansas legislators drew their 2017 session to a close with a number of changes tallied at the final bell. Given the state’s financial climate, the main points of discussion for this year’s session were, unsurprisingly, taxes and school funding, and there were […]
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KAR-Supported Bill Protecting REALTOR®-Paid Fees Now Kansas Law
According to a report issued by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, the Kansas State Legislature passed a REALTOR®-backed bill to Governor Sam Brownback during their marathon legislative session, who signed it into law on Tuesday, May 16th. The bill, House Bill 2153, requires that funds paid to state agencies “shall be used for the purposes […]
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A Look Inside 2017’s KAR Capitol Conference
This past week, REALTORS® from across Kansas gathered in Topeka for the annual Capitol Conference, held by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. The Capitol Conference is a chance for state-associated REALTORS® to actively lobby for their industry and make their voices heard while advocating for private property rights. For this year’s conference, KCRAR fielded a […]
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Mayor Sly James Talks Infrastructure with Kansas City REALTORS®
Kansas City Mayor Sly James continued his infrastructure bond tour of Kansas City by visiting with KCRAR REALTOR® members last Wednesday, February 8. Speaking to a full audience in the scenic Carriage Club, Mayor James, accompanied by City Manager Troy Schulte, did not pull any punches when addressing the assembled about the overall nature and […]
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KCRAR REALTORS® Gather for 2017 Missouri Capitol Conference
Hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state gathered in Jefferson City on January 20 for Missouri REALTORS® thirty-sixth annual Capitol Conference. This conference provided REALTORS® the opportunity to meet with their elected officials to discuss issues of importance to Missouri homeowners and the entire real estate industry. The day began with a first-time conference attendee […]
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Homeownership Protected in Jefferson City and Topeka in 2016
Homeownership Protected in Jefferson City and Topeka in 2016 It was a busy year for real estate related legislation in both the Show-Me State and the Sunflower State. And, while the regular session was full of the standard legislative back-and-forth that is typical for any statehouse, Topeka saw some incredible last-minute fireworks at their end-of-session. […]
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