NAR Wins Major Provisions for REALTORS®

March 20, 2020 in Government Affairs

Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) providing support to American workers, families, and businesses, including the expansion of paid sick leave and family medical leave. It also includes refundable tax credits for small businesses and self-employed individuals to cover the cost of the leave. NAR’s advocacy team continues to urge […]

March 13, 2020 in Government Affairs

On a cold, windy morning in late February, fourteen members of the KCRAR Missouri Advocacy Committee loaded into a transit van headed east. Waiting for them at the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) REALTOR® Party Headquarters in Jefferson City, Mo. was the MR Advocacy Staff, led by Chief Lobbyist Sam Licklider. Licklider began his day at an […]

December 18, 2019 in Government Affairs

The House on Tuesday passed a federal spending package for fiscal year 2020 that includes several high-priority items for REALTORS®: reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30; an extension of several tax provisions important to real estate markets, such as mortgage debt forgiveness; and a seven-year reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance […]

November 1, 2019 in Government Affairs

The Kansas City REALTOR® Party works to protect and promote homeownership and property investment by speaking with one voice to advance candidates that build strong communities and promote an active business environment. Working hand in hand with RPAC, the Kansas City REALTOR® Party supports pro-REALTOR® candidates who make decisions that impact REALTOR® members and their […]

August 16, 2019 in Government Affairs

On Wednesday, KCRAR REALTOR® advocates met with Missouri Congressman Sam Graves in the Northland, as they typically do during each August Congressional recess. This year however, Congressman Graves brought along Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA). Federal Political Coordinator Gary Derks welcomed the Congressmen and guests, reminding all in attendance that homeownership provides an opportunity for […]

August 5, 2019 in Government Affairs

The Kansas City REALTOR® Party works to protect and promote homeownership and property investment by speaking with one voice to advance candidates that build strong communities and promote an active business environment. Working hand in hand with RPAC, the Kansas City REALTOR® Party supports pro-REALTOR® candidates who make decisions that impact REALTOR® members and their […]

June 13, 2019 in Government Affairs

On Tuesday, June 18, Kansas City, Mo. voters will have the opportunity to elect new leadership at City Hall. All twelve City Council seats, as well as the Mayor, are on the ballot. As REALTORS®, individual success depends on the ability to promote the benefits of homeownership to buyers and sellers. But too often success […]

May 24, 2019 in Government Affairs

Over 30 KCRAR members attended the National Association of REALTORS® Mid-Year Conference and Expo last week in Washington D.C. KCRAR members took the REALTOR® message to Capitol Hill to impress upon lawmakers the value of REALTORS® and why the real estate industry is vital to the health and success of our nation’s economy. Our members […]

in Government Affairs

The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) issued a call for action on Wednesday, urging its members to reach out to their legislators in support of HB 2033. For years, Kansas homeowners have been able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes on their state tax return. But now, anyone who takes the new, larger Federal […]