Kansas City REALTOR® Party Supports Candidates for Local Kansas Primary Elections

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 […]

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Governor Kelly Vetoes Bill, KAR Issues Call For Action

May 24, 2019 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 […]

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Blue Valley Schools Launches Redesigned Website with Updated Resources for New Residents

April 19, 2019 in Community

The Blue Valley School District has launched a redesigned website, which includes a New to Blue Valley page where homebuyers and REALTORS® can access more information on Blue Valley Schools. This information includes quick links to boundary maps, school registration, transfer forms, transportation information and more. Over the past year, KCRAR has partnered with Blue […]

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Shawnee Residents to Vote on Proposed $38 Million Community Center

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 […]

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Call for Action Alert: Tell the Kansas Legislature to Stop Hidden Tax Increases on Kansas Homeowners

March 29, 2019 in Government Affairs

The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) has launched a Call for Action email campaign to urge members of the Kansas Legislature to stop a $30 million hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If this effort is not successful, thousands of Kansas homeowners will be forced to pay higher state income taxes this year, […]

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Kansas City REALTORS® Rally at the Kansas Capitol to Protect Our Communities and Property Ownership

February 8, 2019 in Government Affairs

This past week, hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state of Kansas attended a rally at the Kansas Capitol to lobby members of the Kansas Legislature on important legislative issues affecting communities, the real estate industry and property ownership. This annual event is an opportunity for REALTORS® to learn about the legislative issues impacting the […]

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Rally for Homeownership During the 2019 KAR Capitol Conference

January 25, 2019 in Government Affairs

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, hundreds of Kansas REALTORS® will gather in the Kansas Capitol in Topeka to rally for property ownership and urge the Kansas Legislature to stop a $30 million hidden state income tax increase on middle class Kansas homeowners. This annual event will be an opportunity to connect with other REALTORS® across the […]

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Kansas REALTORS® Launch Campaign to Stop Hidden State Income Tax Increases on Kansas Homeowners

January 24, 2019 in Government Affairs

The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) has launched a consumer-focused public awareness campaign to help urge the Kansas Legislature to pass legislation to stop a $30 million hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If this effort is not successful, thousands of Kansas homeowners will be forced to pay higher state income taxes, since […]

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Kansas REALTORS® Working to Stop a $30 Million Hidden State Income Tax Increase on Kansas Homeowners

January 16, 2019 in Government Affairs

In 2019, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and KCRAR are working together to stop a hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If the Kansas Legislature does not pass legislation during the 2019 Legislative Session to stop this hidden income tax increase, Kansas homeowners will pay $30 million more in state income taxes. […]

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Kansas City REALTORS® Meet with Kansas Legislators to Discuss 2019 Legislative Priorities

December 14, 2018 in Government Affairs

Last week, over 60 Kansas City REALTORS® and members of the Kansas Legislature gathered at the annual Kansas City REALTORS® Legislative Breakfast to discuss the most pressing issues facing REALTORS® and the Kansas City region during the upcoming 2019 Kansas Legislative Session. By attending this complimentary program, REALTORS® were armed with the latest information on […]

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