Kansas RealEstateRama

Topeka, KS - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement regarding Friday's school finance ruling by the Shawnee County District Court.

July 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This year’s Home Show Stage, sponsored by Spaces Magazine, will feature HGTV Star, Vern Yip who will share his eclectic design tips and meet and greet show patrons on Saturday and Sunday. The Home Show-Fall Edition...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has been recognized for its outstanding website, www.kchba.org, with an Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the Nationa...

TOPEKA, KS - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is pleased to release its annual report for Fiscal Year 2011. The report, which covers the Corporation's achievements from July 1st, 2010 to June 30th, 201...

September 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Single family building permit activity posted its third consecutive month of improvement over 2010, but July edged downward compared to June, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. ...

Northbrook, IL - July 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a ground leased Logan’s Roadhouse property located at 3050 Riffel Drive in Salina, KS for $1,446,000

WICHITA, KS - October 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In celebration of National Weatherization Day, the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) will host two free weatherization workshops to help Kansas homeowners learn cost-effective ways to curb energy use. Sponsored by SCKEDD, Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores, Westar Energy and Comfort Products, the clinics will offer tips on taking a whole-home approach to energy efficiency, how to adapt lifestyles to reduce utility costs and how to distinguish “do-it yourself” projects from those that may require professional services.

EUGENE, OR - August 31, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hayden Outdoors, an interstate real estate brokerage firm, has uploaded the dynamic IDX Broker software to its website. Dax Hayden has proven his dedication to serving his clients time and time again, but his adoption of a customized IDX solution only reinforces his commitment to the real estate market and pleasing home seekers. Hayden and his Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) partnership, makes thousands of homes available to those utilizing his search page. Searching for and buying home online have become simpler and easier for Idaho home seekers, thanks to IDX Broker and Hayden.

EUGENE, OR - August 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Doug Stephens has teamed up with IDX, Inc. to create an easy-to-use and effective real estate search page. The real estate website of Stephens now boasts the revolutionary IDX Broker software, syncing his listings with the Lawrence MLS, to deliver home seekers around Lawrence, Kansas with the most comprehensive property search process available online. The addition of the custom IDX solution only reinforces his dedication to quickly matching potential buyers with homes and serving them in the best ways possible as a real estate broker and agent

WICHITA, KS - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shane Pluimer, 31, is charged with two counts of bank robbery. The indictment alleges that July 9, 2010, he robbed the Conway Bank at 11122 E. Central in Wichita, and July 10, 2010, he robbed the Emprise Bank at 2323 S. Hydraulic in Wichita

Sacramento, CA - July 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Kansas residents and business owners affected by the severe storms with torrential rain that caused flash flooding on June 16, 2010 in Riley County, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills said today. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to the state’s request we received on June 29, 2010

June 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Mark Parkinson has announced that Deputy Bank Commissioner Judi Stork will serve as the Acting Bank Commissioner of Kansas following the resignation of Tom Thull.

EUGENE, OR - June 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas City real estate professional, Gail Dicus, has joined with IDX, Inc. to revolutionize her realty website by adding IDX Broker software. As a member of Heartland MLS (HMLS), Dicus has long had access to thousands of listings around Leawood, Kansas. But now, thanks to the integration available with IDX Broker, Dicus' clients can also view and search in the HMLS database of property listings, all from the convenience of Dicus' website. This tool helps to simplify the home search process for both real estate agents and brokers and potential buyers by giving Realtors more control and giving buyers more freedom.

May 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Monthly permit numbers declined slightly in April while year over year permit numbers continued a modest increase for the fourth consecutive month according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA). A seasonally adjusted total of 194 single-family homes were permitted in April, down from a revised total of 207 homes in March

March 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Single-family building units continued to rise in the Kansas City metro last month, marking a continued growth over 2009 building permit activity to-date. A seasonally adjusted 181 single-family units were permitted in February, up from the seasonally adjusted 153 in February 2009, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA).

February 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Local residential construction started off the New Year with a 9 percent jump in new-home permits in January, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA). The organization tracked a seasonally adjusted total of 220 single-family homes permitted last month, up from a revised 198 units for December.

January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing units in the Greater Kansas City area dropped more than one quarter last year, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA). The metro region finished 2009 with 3,651 total housing units permitted, down from 5,062 total units the year before

December 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro Kansas City single-family construction permits rose 8 percent in November to their highest level since November 2008, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA). The organization tracked a seasonally adjusted total of 214 single-family homes permitted in November, up from a revised total of 199 units started in October

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry Moran introduced legislation this week to help more disabled veterans modify their homes to achieve independent living following injuries sustained during military service. The Specially Adapted Housing Assistance Enhancement Act would improve an important Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program that assists veterans with disabilities construct or modify homes to meet their mobility needs

November 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The extension and expansion of the first-time buyer tax credit will come as good news for local home builders and consumers. After posting the best monthly performance in nearly a year in September, new-home construction in metro Kansas City dipped 8 percent according to statistics compiled [...]

WASHINGTON, DC - October 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Dennis Moore (Third District – Kansas) announced today the passage of H.R. 3590, The Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, which amends the federal tax code to ensure military personnel can take full advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit that was created as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The measure passed the House by a unanimous vote of 416-0. Moore is a co-sponsor of the legislation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry Moran today announced Atwood Housing Authority received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to address the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. Recently, HUD awarded competitive grants to public housing authorities throughout the country to allow necessary improvements

WASHINGTON, DC - September 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced a $288,000 grant to the city of Liberal for housing. The funds will be used to provide grants to public or private non-profit organizations and Indian Tribes to provide assistance in recruitment, screening, loan packaging and related activities for prospective Self-Help housing applicants. This project will provide for the coordination and supervision of the construction of 18 homes. This program brings new, modest homes to the community and allows families who otherwise might not be able to afford a home to do so through the contribution of sweat equity.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced a $250,000 grant to SAFEHOME in Overland Park for housing needs. The Transitional Housing Grant will be used for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing.

September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Metro Kansas City new-home permits rebounded 7 percent from July’s activity but home builders say they are yet to see any major signs of a housing market recovery. According to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA) a seasonally adjusted total [...]

WASHINGTON, DC - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today announced that the city of Hutchinson is to be awarded $1.78 million in stimulus funding. The money, from the Economic Development Administration, will be used to build a rail spur into the Salt City Business Park.