Economy & Housing Articles

Regional Housing Partnership expands coalition working to address housing affordability and instability issues
October 8, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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New initiatives announced to help change the housing narrative and inspire more stakeholders to champion housing solutions

Registration open for KC Economic Outlook Conference
August 4, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Gain timely insights and understanding of current economic conditions, namely those impacting regional and industry growth, at this half-day conference on Thursday, Nov. 6.

The price of a place: How income shapes where we live
June 5, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Affordable housing located near jobs remains scarce for low-income families.  

 

Regional insights on short-term rental regulations
May 28, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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MARC has compiled a list of local cities' short-term rental regulations (STR).

KCHousingLocator.com helps connect more people to safe, accessible and affordable housing
February 19, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Website feature strengthens partnership between property owners and social service providers serving clients with special needs.

Kansas City employment surges in December
February 10, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The region’s job count reaches a new high of 1,152,600 ranking us fifth among 11 benchmark metro areas.

2024 updates to the housing data hub
January 22, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Kansas City Region Housing Data Hub was updated at the end of 2024.

Accessory dwelling units continue to be an important housing solution for Kansas City area communities
December 31, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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ADUs provide more housing options and improve access to attainable housing for residents.

Kansas City economy cools down from red-hot pace
November 25, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Looking at a full year’s job growth, the Kansas City region gained 14,500 jobs over the past 12 months, ranking fourth among 11 peer metros.

Regional response to short-term rentals
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Short-term rentals (STRs) are a growing topic in the housing policy space.