KAR-Supported Bill Protecting REALTOR®-Paid Fees Now Kansas Law

June 8, 2017 in Government Affairs

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

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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Homeownership Protected in Jefferson City and Topeka in 2016

February 6, 2017 in Government Affairs

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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KCRAR REALTORS® Gather for 2017 Missouri Capitol Conference

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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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