2025 Advocacy & Public Policy Year in Review
By Jeff Carson, KCRAR Director of Kansas REALTOR® Advocacy In 2025, KCRAR made significant strides in strengthening REALTOR® advocacy and expanding our influence at the local, state and national levels. One of our most impactful achievements was the successful merger of the Kansas and Missouri Advocacy Committees into a single, unified Public Policy Committee. This […]
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President Nichols: Looking Ahead at the Bright Future of Real Estate in Kansas City
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President I’m genuinely excited about the future of real estate in the Kansas City region. That might sound like a bold statement in a world that loves to focus on headlines, interest rates and uncertainty—but I believe it deeply. In fact, at our annual holiday party, T. David Rogers summed […]
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RPAC 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Every REALTOR® Should Care
By James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs If you’ve been in real estate for any length of time, you’ve probably been asked to contribute to RPAC more times than you can count. And if you’re honest, you may have wondered: Why should I care? Does my small contribution really make a difference? The […]
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President Mall: A Year of Growth
As I look back at 2025, I am filled with gratitude for my REALTOR® community. This year has been full of great strides forward as an industry and an Association. I’m very proud to be a REALTOR®, and as I look back at the year’s accomplishments, it’s evident why. It’s not in many other industries […]
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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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