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Kansas Reflector

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Kansas homeowners carry bigger tax burden than commercial property owners

GREAT BEND — A yawning gap between surging home values and stagnant commercial assessments has fueled a significant shift in the Kansas property tax burden, forcing homeowners to shoulder a larger share of government needs, state and local officials say. Driven by an overheated residential market and decades of commercial exemptions, a flip in the […]

Kansas · 02-25

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Homeowners insurance rates rising. How to protect your home

Missouri · 02-26

KSNT News

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Home sales fall in January across northeast Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Counties in northeast Kansas saw home sales fall in January due to winter sales trends and affordability. Home sales have seen drops in counties like Shawnee and Riley County, according to multiple listing service numbers (MLS) of statistics that were reported this month. This also comes after average mortgage rates have steadied, […]

Kansas · 02-24

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Don’t Chase the “Perfect” Rate: Millwood Realty’s Beth Mancino on Winning the Next Wave

Salina housing market: rates may be easing, but the real story is what you do next. A headline making the rounds from Realtor.com News says mortgage rates have dipped to about 6.01% as inflation cools and jobs data stays strong. That number will move around (because everything does), but the bigger point is simple: when rates soften, buyers who’ve been waiting tend to jump back in.

Salina, KS · 02-21
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FHLBank Topeka celebrates Affordable Housing Grant of nearly $34 million

Topeka, KS · 02-24

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6 Cities In Kansas Where $1,300 A Month Covers Rent, Groceries, And Utilities

Looking for affordable cities in Kansas where your monthly budget goes the distance?. These 6 wonderful cities offer complete living for just $1,300 a month!. Now here’s a city that really knows how to stretch your dollar!. Hutchinson might not be on everyone’s radar, but it should be.

Kansas · 02-14

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3 Major Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Kansas: March 2026

From the busy streets of Wichita to the retail corridors of Topeka, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Kansas this March 2026. In a move that hits close to home, Wichita-born Pizza Hut is in the middle of its most significant U.S. downsizing in years. As part of parent company Yum! Brands’ "Hut Forward" initiative, approximately 250 locations are being shuttered nationwide in the first half of 2026, with a heavy wave of those closures hitting Kansas this March.

Kansas · 02-14

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The Peaceful Town In Kansas Where You Can Retire Comfortably On $1,600 A Month

Here’s a number that might sound impossible in today’s economy: $1,600 a month. That’s roughly what many people receive from Social Security, and in most of America, it’s barely enough to cover rent, let alone actually live. But in Concordia, Kansas, that amount can support a...

Concordia, KS · 02-14

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Kansas land values appear to stabilize in early 2026

Megan Hughes, land and crop market specialist for K-State Research and Extension, said the state’s agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026. After several years of rapid appreciation, the land market is showing more measured movement, influenced by profitability pressures, interest rates and the increasingly diverse ways land generates income, according to a K-State Extension report.

Kansas · 02-11

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A promising new strategy for affordable housing in Kansas

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is building entire neighborhoods of affordable housing in Kansas. The nonprofit is using a real estate tool known as a community land trust to ensure the homes remain affordable forever. Plus: The USDA's "Climate Hubs" have helped farmers adapt to a changing climate, but their funding may be in jeopardy.

Kansas City, KS · 02-11

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Kansas land values reflect stability

Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas State University Extension experts. After several years of rapid appreciation, the land market is showing more measured movement, influenced by profitability pressures, interest rates and the increasingly diverse ways land generates income. K-State Extension land...

Kansas · 02-10

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The Salary You Need to Be Considered 'Middle Class' in Kansas (2026)

While the elimination of the grocery tax has provided relief, rising housing costs in the major metros and a stagnant minimum wage have created a "squeeze" for the working class. The definition of "Middle Class" in Kansas is no longer just about having a job; it’s about where that job is located.

Kansas · 02-06

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Rose Realty Expands Across Four States, Creating New Opportunities for Local Real Estate Professionals

Rose Realty LLC, a locally owned real estate brokerage based in SW Missouri, is continuing its regional growth while creating new opportunities for real estate professionals throughout the Four-State area. Founded and operated by Broker/Owner Tandy Brock, Rose Realty is now licensed in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The brokerage serves both clients and independent agents with a streamlined, compliance first approach designed to make transactions efficient, ethical, and transparent. As the company grows, Rose Realty is welcoming experienced agents who want more flexibility, lower overhead, and a business model that allows them to keep more of what they earn. The brokerage operates on a simple 90/10 commission split with a low annual cap, giving agents the ability to build sustainable, independent businesses while still receiving broker support and guidance. ?Our goal is to support professionals who want to run their business their way without unnecessary fees or corporate layers,? Brock said. ?We believe agents should feel empowered, not constrained.? In addition to serving clients, Tandy Brock remains actively involved in REALTOR® associations, ethics committees, and local community service initiatives, reflecting the company?s commitment to professionalism and responsible growth. Local agents or business partners interested in learning more about Rose Realty?s approach are encouraged to connect. For more information, visit RoseRealtyBrokerage.com or contact Rose Realty LLC directly.

Missouri · 02-09

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10 Peaceful Towns In Kansas Where Affordable Homes Under $100,000 Still Exist

Searching for peaceful Kansas towns where you can buy a home without emptying your bank account?. These 10 charming communities offer houses under $100,000 and welcoming neighborhoods!. 1. Chanute. Chanute charms visitors with its beautiful historic downtown featuring brick buildings and vintage architecture. The town’s centerpiece is the Martin and...

Kansas · 02-05

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10 Towns In Kansas Where You Can Live Comfortably On Nothing But Social Security

Wondering where in Kansas you can stretch your Social Security dollars the furthest?. These 10 welcoming towns offer affordable living without sacrificing comfort or community!. 1. Parsons. Parsons greets visitors with an impressive entrance arch spanning the main road into town. This friendly southeastern Kansas community combines small-town charm with...

Kansas · 02-04

The KLC Journal

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A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years

OLATHE, Kansas — As dozens of local officials and advocates recently took a peak at Maura Heft’s new three-bedroom home, she proudly showed off her spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets and joyfully explained that the home came with a finished basement.

Olathe, KS · 02-03

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KS bill gives code inspectors power to enter rentals without tenant permission

A new Kansas bill aims to give local code inspectors more power to examine rental properties, a direct response to last year's Aspen Place condemnation in Gardner that displaced dozens of residents.

Gardner, KS · 02-02

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Antitrust suit filed against Union Pacific and K&O Railroad

Several farmers in Kansas and Colorado, along with Weskan Grain and Colorado Pacific Railroad (CXR) – two subsidiaries of Soloviev Group – filed an antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas last week against the short-line Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad LLC (K&O) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP), the largest railroad based on market capitalization, according to a news release.

Kiowa County, CO · 02-02

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Bill would allow early payoff penalties for Kansas real estate investment loans

TOPEKA — Real estate investors buying residential buildings in Kansas could be charged a penalty for paying off their mortgages early under proposed changes to the Kansas Contracts and Promises statute. The statute currently bars lenders from charging prepayment penalties on “any home loan” paid off after six months...

Kansas · 02-01