Economy & Housing Articles

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.

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.

December 31, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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ADUs provide more housing options and improve access to attainable housing for residents.

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.

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

October 28, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Housing supply is a major factor driving the deepening affordability crisis in the region. Supply issues include construction not keeping up with demand, significant market changes exacerbating housing scarcity such as bulk home purchases by institutional investors and the rise in short-term rentals (STRs).

October 2, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Public comments accepted until Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Climbing rents increase housing cost burdens to record heights

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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