Think Local: Why City and County Advocacy Matters Most
By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs How REALTORS® Shape the Future of the Kansas City Region It’s easy to get caught up in the noise of state and national politics. The headlines, the debates, the talking points—they all demand attention. But when it comes to your business, your clients and your […]
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Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® Achieves 90.5% Win Rate in Kansas General Election Races
By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) is proud to announce a strong showing in the 2025 Kansas General Election, where REALTOR®-supported candidates achieved an impressive 90.5% win rate across 21 races throughout Kansas. These victories reflect the collective strength of the REALTOR® voice […]
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President Mall: Building Business Through Professional Development
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President If you have not yet begun your business planning for 2026, now is the time. As we enter the final quarter of the year, I want to remind you to leverage the many resources you have at your disposal as a member of KCRAR to grow in your professional […]
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President Ketchum: What Rising Inventory Means for Buyers, Sellers, Agents
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President For much of the past few years, Kansas City has been defined by a strong seller’s market: low inventory, multiple offers and homes moving quickly. But we’re beginning to see a notable shift, especially in certain price points where new construction is adding supply to the market. In […]
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President Ketchum: World Cup, Royals, Chiefs… and Real Estate
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President There’s no denying that Kansas City is having a moment. With the Chiefs consistently in the Super Bowl, the Royals re-energizing a vision for downtown stadium (allegedly) and the city preparing to host the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, KC is on the global stage like never […]
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President Mall: Fostering Fair Housing
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President April is Fair Housing Month. As real estate professionals, Fair Housing remains front of mind in our work every day, but April serves as a good reminder for us to carve out some time to strengthen and maintain our working knowledge of this integral policy. As you know, Fair […]
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President Ketchum: The Importance of Accurate and Comprehensive Data at Listing Input
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President In today’s fast-moving real estate market, the strength of the MLS is built on the accuracy and completeness of the data it holds. Every property listing is more than just an entry—it’s a source of information that guides buyers, sellers and agents in making informed decisions. More than […]
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President Mall: The REALTOR® Resilience
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President “Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” — Seneca As I look back at last year and forward to the year ahead, I’m reminded of the resiliency of REALTORS®. After a tumultuous 2024, we’ve found ourselves on the other side, and I believe we’re better real estate professionals […]
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President Ketchum: A Year of Forward Thinking
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President As your new President of Heartland MLS, I am excited to share with you my vision for 2025—a vision rooted in innovation, efficiency, and steadfast commitment to the success of our participants and subscribers. As we navigate the evolving landscape of real estate, it is imperative that we […]
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President Cunningham: Year in Review
By Cindy Cunningham, 2024 KCRAR President As my year as President of KCRAR comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey it has been. At the beginning of the year, I could not imagine the changes that would take place within our industry. Serving in this role has been one […]
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