Wichita economic and real estate update:
Kansas is in the lead to get the new U.S. Bio-defense lab. It would be located in Junction City, KS-about 2 ½ hours NE of Wichita.
The $563 Million federal bio-defense lab is also wanted by Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and other states.
Should Kansas be chosen the construction of the lab would bring 1,600 temporary jobs with a pa
I am headed out of the office for the afternoon so I will post this quickly. First, here is a little humor for the weekend. (it was funnier about a month ago when all the AIG problems were happening, but it is still pretty darn funny)Subject: Investment Advice1)If you had purchased $1,000 of AIG stock one year ago, you would have$42 left.2) With Lehman, you would have $6.60 left.3) With Fannie o
Despite all the doom and gloom on the national news, Wichita is a happy place for Real Estate, and we have the numbers to prove it!According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, Wichita ranks number 4 in the Nation for home price appreciation! Not only that, but Wichita State University's Center for Real Estate reports in their 2009 forecast that Wichita has a strong market
Everyone knows that smoking and using tobacco products is harmful, not only to the health of the user, but also to those around them. Again this year, Wichita will be involved in the Great American Smokeout on November 20th.
Every year, smokers across the nation take part in the American
Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The event chal
I hope that the end of my post yesterday was enough of a
cliff-hanger that you came back today to see exactly what I was talking
about. Well, here it is!
Wichita
City planning is seeking to create a district much
like the one in Kansas City.
One reason why this is controversial is because it involves
Wichita, Economic and city update
The United Way of the Plains has raised its highest total of funds via pledges in the history of the Charity. Over $16,000,000 has been pledged to the United Way Campaign. This is another indication of the strength of the Wichita and Central Kansas economy.
Wichita teacher, Vanessa Martinez was one of 80 educators across the United States
The "Old Town" entertainment district in Downtown Wichita was just voted one of the "top ten neighborhoods" for revitalizing and cleaning up polluted areas in America's cities.
The Wichita City council has approved $25 million in industrial revenue bonds to be used to purchase the Broadview hotel in down town Wichita and completely renovate the property down to its studs. The Hotel wa
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Okay, so its not officially winter yet, but because it is rainy and cold today, I thought I'd post some excellent information on the best, energy-efficient ways to insulate your home. I have found some great online references for this one, enjoy!First, insulation. Insulation is found inside walls of homes and in the attic space. New home-builders are required to install a minimum R-value ins
Wichita, KS metro Area
Real estate report, September, 2008
Existing home sales fell 15.6% from the same period in 2007. New home sales were down 15.1%. Total existing sales dropped from 831 to 701 units. Median # of days on the market increased slightly from 27 to 39 days. Average price remained stable at $105,000. New and existing home inventories remain
As mentioned here, the former Pumpjack diner was recently sold. Agilitynut has an external picture of the Pumpjack Diner here. The Times Record News reports the diner will open on November 17, 2008 as the Pioneer of Texas Diner.
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The Better Business Bureau in Wichita, Kansas has released the following consumer fraud warning:The company operating under the name Brockwood Lending Group is engaged in criminal activity, particularly the scam known as the ADVANCED FEE LOAN SCAM. It is against Federal Law to require any payment in advance for the purpose of granting a loan.The company is not located at the address given and is n
Wichita's 9th birthday is right around the corner - 13 days to be exact. He is getting excited and I am just having a hard time swallowing the fact that it has really been 9 whole years - that is half-way to 18. Kind of scary for mom! We are having a kid's retreat/sleepover at the church that weekend so that will suffice for a party. Now I just need a cake and gift. The cake will have to be someth
Because I am heading out of town for the rest of the week, I figured now would be a good time to post the events that are happening this weekend in and around Wichita. There are many! I will continue to write when I have time, and will continue my explanation of how to become a Real Estate Agent when I return.Enjoy!~EvinHoliday Galleria Premier PartyThursday, Oct. 27pm - 10pmCentury II Expo Ha
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I thought I'd post a quick note on the current real estate market conditions in Wichita, KS. Overall, we're doing quite well! A post that featured data from First American Corelogic, listed Wichita as being in the top 10 Lowest Risk Markets for Foreclosures. Why is this? Wichita didn't experience the same price inflation the rest of the country endured. While markets like Arizona, Florid
I thought I'd post a quick note on the current real estate market conditions in Wichita, KS. Overall, we're doing quite well! A post that featured data from First American Corelogic, listed Wichita as being in the top 10 Lowest Risk Markets for Foreclosures. Why is this? Wichita didn't experience the same price inflation the rest of the country endured. While markets like Arizona, Florid
As promised, here are a couple of events happening in Wichita this weekend:Annually, Wichitans grab their mugs and head to Century II for an afternoon of beer tasting at the Midwest Beerfest. This year should be a great success as there are over 400 different varieties to try. The website highlights the schedule, participating breweries, and most importantly, how to enjoy the day safely with d
As promised, here are a couple of events happening in Wichita this weekend:Annually, Wichitans grab their mugs and head to Century II for an afternoon of beer tasting at the Midwest Beerfest. This year should be a great success as there are over 400 different varieties to try. The website highlights the schedule, participating breweries, and most importantly, how to enjoy the day safely with d
Wichita's real estate market is not near as bad as other cities and states but the slowdown has difinitely reached the "Air Capital".
August closings compared to August, 2007 were down 16.5% for existing homes but volume of sales was up 5.2%. New home sales were down 27.9% according to Wichita MLS data just released. YTD sales for new homes were down 11.9%.
The median sal
More Good Economic News for
Wichita, Kansas, September, 2008
The Milken Institute, A think Tank from California ranked Wichita, KS the 3rd fastest improving city in the country on it's list of "Best Performing" cities in the country. Wichita's rank overall improved from 114th to 45th of the top 200 large city markets. The Milken report looks at cities and ran
More Good Economic News for
Wichita, Kansas, September, 2008
The Milken Institute, A think Tank from California ranked Wichita, KS the 3rd fastest improving city in the country on it's list of "Best Performing" cities in the country. Wichita's rank overall improved from 114th to 45th of the top 200 large city markets. The Milken report looks at cities and ran
Welcome to Wichita, Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in the state and was founded as a cattle town in the late 1800's. In the early 1900's Wichita evolved into the "Air Capital" of the World building more general aviation aircraft than any other city.
Today Wichita is still builds more airplanes than any other city but is also a major agricultural center, Oil and g
January through July, 2008
Wichita MLS Statistics.
July closings were down from the same period in 2007 but not as bad as May and June. YTD stats showed a 14.2% decrease in the number of residential closings. July showed a 11.3% decrease from last year to 986 units. New residential listings were down 12.4% YTD which has continued to keep the market balanced and July'
January through July, 2008
Wichita MLS Statistics.
July closings were down from the same period in 2007 but not as bad as May and June. YTD stats showed a 14.2% decrease in the number of residential closings. July showed a 11.3% decrease from last year to 986 units. New residential listings were down 12.4% YTD which has continued to keep the market balanced and July'
Inicio >> Bandas >> Miss WichitaA mediados de 2002 Federico Lima y José López, ambos ex integrantes de Loop Lascano, prosiguen el camino de experimentación de nuevos sonidos. En un comienzo las nuevas canciones fueron creadas con guitarra y batería, y ocasionalmente se grababan otros instrumentos tocados por ellos mismos.Finalizando 2003 la dupla Fede - José ya tenía creadas 14 composicione
Yeah, I know! The bag's name sounds funny but the Wichita is one serious man bag which comes in luxe Utah leather that's discreetly stamped with LV initials and has a rugged and rustic feel that's truly very masculine. Wichita is comfort and authenticity combined, it features an adjustable strap for carrying on the shoulder or across the body.I just found out about this bag just yesterday and it's
Dan Donegan of Disturbed took time out of their busy schedule to say hello from Wichita, Kansas on April 27th in a video clip just posted at the band's YouTube channel. Donegan talked about starting the tour off in Little Rock, Arkansas the prior day
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WICHITA FALLS (TimesRecordNews) – Arlington-based Southwest Realty will be bringing more affordable housing to the city early next year.
Green Brier Village, a 76-unit apartment complex geared toward low-income tenants will be ready for occupancy around March 1.
Green Brier Village will have 24 one-bedroom apartments ranging from $366 to $458 per month, 28 two-bedroom units ranging from $424 to $535, and 24 three-bedroom apartments ranging from $496 to $624.
The project is being built on six acres at Airport Drive and Burkburnett Road, and a planned second phase could bring 36 to 48 more apartments.
The development is being administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. UAH Management in Dallas will manage the property.
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I debated about posting this. But, I've been monitoring the television news stations out of Wichita reporting on the supposed Strange Sight Over Kansas that occurred last Tuesday morning.In the local news broadcasts I watched, they always seemed to have the hapless weatherman explain the multiple photographs and video away as something called a "hole punch cloud."Well, something about this, and similar stories rang a bell with me. And sure enough, I did a little research and found a correlation between Tuesday's event over Wichita and the now famous UFO incident last fall at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.As you may recall, United Airlines pilots, flight crew, and mechanics reported a disc shaped object hovering over O'Hare's tarmac-- before the thing took off at tremendous speed and ripped a round hole in the gray clouds, briefly exposing blue sky behind the dark overcast.A quick Internet search on your part would show that this is by no means limited to Wichita and Chic
