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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Landmark Housing Legislation Passes in Senate
By Ross Hettervig, REALTOR® Magazine A landmark piece of housing legislation is on the move through Congress. The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, also known as the ROAD to Housing Act, passed the full Senate on Thursday, Oct. 9, as part of its version of the National Defense Authorization […]
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Local Mayors Discuss Affordable Housing at Panel Event
Affordable housing was front of mind on Thursday, when four mayors from across the greater Kansas City region spoke at a panel event to an audience of over 100 real estate professionals in the KCRAR classroom. During the event, hosted by Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR), each panelist spoke to the growth of their own […]
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Local Mayors to Address Real Estate Issues at Upcoming Panel Event
KCRAR and the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) are partnering for a Board of Mayors event featuring four local mayors. Happening at 10 a.m. on Aug. 21 in the KCRAR Leawood classroom, the panel will include: The mayors will speak to housing and real estate issues that affect REALTORS® and homeowners. Caiharr, who is also […]
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KCRAR Unites Advocacy Efforts to Strengthen REALTOR® Voice Across the Region
By Jeff Carson, KCRAR Director of Advocacy KCRAR is proud to announce a major expansion and restructuring of our political advocacy division. This is an exciting step forward that will empower REALTORS® to have a stronger, more unified voice in local housing and infrastructure policy across the Kansas City region. REALTOR® advocacy is one of […]
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KCRAR Members Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership in Washington, D.C.
During the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, several members of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that will increase the housing supply and improve access to homeownership. Members and staff of KCRAR met with Senators Jerry Moran and Eric Schmitt […]
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President Mall: An Update from D.C.
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President REALTORS® from across the nation gathered this week in Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of our clients, the public and our profession. I’m proud that KCRAR members represented our region at these critical meetings on Capitol Hill with federal lawmakers including Senators Jerry Moran and Eric Schmitt and […]
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2025 American Dream Auction Raises Nearly $60,000 for RPAC
More than 100 real estate professionals gathered on May 8 to support the American dream of homeownership at the annual KCRAR American Dream Party & Auction, benefitting the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). The silent auction, which began on May 5, and the live auction event raised nearly $60,000 for RPAC. This year’s “Flashback with […]
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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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Kansas City REALTOR® Party Displays 2024 Supported Candidates in New Map Resource for Voters
With the launch of the Kansas City REALTOR® Party’s annual voter guide came a new visual resource for voters. An interactive map is now featured on the voter guide for voters to find the candidates running in their voting jurisdiction at a glance. The map features REALTOR® Party supported candidates running for Kansas House of […]
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