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The Small Town In Kansas Where You Can Live Comfortably On A $600 Monthly Rent

Abilene, Kansas feels like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting where your bank account suddenly has superpowers and your rental budget stretches like an Olympic gymnast. This isn’t just small-town America—it’s small-town America with an economic twist that makes big-city dwellers do a double-take at their rent statements.

Abilene, KS · 01-29
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The Underrated City In Kansas Where You Can Live Comfortably On A $600 Monthly Rent

Sandwiched between rolling wheat fields and big sky country, Salina, Kansas might just be the most delicious secret in the Midwest that nobody’s talking about. This modest city of roughly 47,000 souls sits at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135, making it perfectly positioned for travelers to zoom right past without a second glance – and boy, what a mistake that is.

Salina, KS · 01-27
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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 · 01-26
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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 · 01-26
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OPINION – New property tax assessed valuation limit legislation saves money

GUEST COLUMN, Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy Institute. New legislation to limit increases in taxable assessed valuation addresses two concerns opponents raised last year, with two major improvements. Some people last year feared that limiting appraised values would distort the property’s market value. This year’s legislation, SCR 1616, doesn’t affect appraisals...

Kansas · 01-24

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Vacant Buildings Sought For Housing Redevelopment

The Kansas Department of Commerce is launching an initiative to identify vacant, abandoned or underutilized buildings suitable for redevelopment into housing units. According to the agency, local leaders, community organizations and property owners can assist in this effort by submitting information about buildings in their area that could be considered for conversion.

Kansas · 01-17

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Kansas cattle producer, Wichita restaurant weigh in on thinning cattle supply

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cattle supplies are being strained across the country, including here in Kansas. “There’s no doubt that we have lower inventory, especially in our region coming off the back end of drought and numerous economic factors that have reduced the herd,” says Steve Stratford, the assistant manager at Pratt Livestock and a cattle producer at Stratford Angus.

Wichita, KS · 01-18

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Thin cattle supplies cause price spike

Kansas · 01-19

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Kansas Republicans’ home assessed value cap may — or may not — reduce property taxes

TOPEKA — A group of GOP senators want to amend the Kansas Constitution to establish an annual cap on a home’s taxable assessed value, but opinions are split on whether it will provide real relief. The proposal, called the Cap Assessed Valuation Protection amendment, confines a county appraiser’s...

Kansas · 01-16

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Kansas farmland continues to attract buyers

The last quarter of 2025 saw the pace of Kansas land auctions pick up. From submitted reports, buyers seemed to be looking for parcels that offered good water access or improvements. An auction in Finney County with promising water rights had one parcel topping $4,600 per acre. Across the state...

Kansas · 01-14

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Kansas Association of Realtors (KAR) representative responds to Sentinel story about assessment limits

Last year, the Kansas Association of Realtors (KAR) lobbied against an assessment limit — a constitutional amendment to cap assessed value increases. As the Sentinel recently reported, many individual realtors supported the amendment — and noted they’d never been asked their opinion. KAR Vice President of Governmental Affairs Mark Tomb did not comment for that story, but he contacted us to explain his position.

Kansas · 01-13

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Kansas asks residents to help solve housing crisis by identifying vacant buildings

Kansas is asking residents to help solve the state’s housing shortage by identifying vacant buildings that could become homes.

Kansas · 01-13

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Kansas asks residents to help solve housing crisis by identifying vacant buildings

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas is asking residents to help solve the state’s housing shortage by identifying vacant buildings that could become homes. Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced the initiative on Monday, Jan. 12. The state wants local leaders, community organizations and property owners to submit information about empty or underutilized buildings suitable for conversion into housing.

Kansas · 01-12

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2026 Session Countdown: Rep. Brandon Woodard, KS House Democratic Leader

Kansas · 01-05

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10 Slow-Paced Towns In Kansas Where Life Is Wonderfully Affordable And Simple

Want to find slow-paced towns in Kansas where life feels simpler and more affordable?. These 10 peaceful communities offer relaxed living and down-to-earth charm that’s hard to find elsewhere!. 1. Harlan. Harlan invites you to slow down and enjoy life at a gentler pace. The tree-lined streets create a...

Kansas · 01-02

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The 7 most competitive housing markets in Kansas

Across much of the U.S., people are struggling to buy and sell homes. Homebuyers are scared off by high prices and economic uncertainty, while home sellers are staying put until they can earn more profit from the sale. Student loan debt is adding even more pressure on younger buyers. As such, houses are selling at a historically slow rate, especially in the Sun Belt-even as mortgage rates fall.

Kansas · 12-29

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This Kansas house being built with hemp is designed to keep down electricity bills

Kansas State University and Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills are working on an affordable house in Ogden, Kansas, that will use hemp insulation to keep its residents warm in winter and cool in summer. This is one feature that will help minimize the energy needs of the...

Ogden, KS · 01-08

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Realtors say they support assessment limit, don’t understand why their association is opposed

Last year, the Kansas Association of Realtors lobbied against an assessment limit—a constitutional amendment to cap assessed value increases. However, many individual realtors tell the Sentinel they support it and don’t understand why their association lobbied against it. The House and Senate each passed an amendment to limit...

Kansas · 01-08