A Look Inside 2017’s KAR Capitol Conference

February 9, 2017 in Government Affairs

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®

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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

February 6, 2017 in Government Affairs

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

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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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