Real Estate Wins in Government Spending Bills

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 […]

May 23, 2019 in Government Affairs

The U.S. House of Representatives took a step on Friday that sought to stop housing discrimination based on sexual orientation. It’s a move that several housing groups, including the National Association of REALTORS®, have long advocated. The House voted 236–173 on Friday to approve the Equality Act, H.R. 5, which would prohibit discrimination on the […]

April 25, 2019 in Government Affairs

More than 65 of Kansas City’s top-producing REALTORS® came together on April 18 at the Kansas Speedway to “Get on Track with RPAC,” experiencing the thrill of racing around the track in a NASCAR race car at over 175 miles per hour through the Richard Petty Driving Experience. This event secured over $51,000 in pledges […]

April 17, 2019 in Government Affairs

In May 2019, voters in Shawnee will be asked to vote on whether the city can borrow up to $38 million to build a new community center. Mail ballots will be sent to all registered voters in Shawnee on May 1, with a deadline to return the ballot no later than May 21. The votes […]