Wichita Area Home Sales - April Report

Existing home sales increased 9.1% in April according to new figures released by the South Central Kansas MLS. Existing homes sales in April totaled 588, up from 539 units in March 2009. The median sales price of existing homes in April increased 7.9% on a year over year basis.

New home sales increased in April to 79 units which represents an 8.5 percent increase compared to March 2009. The April median sale price of new homes rose to $196,310 from $186,098 in March 2009.

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Source: Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® and the South Central Kansas MLS

5 Maintenance Issues Owners Shouldn't Ignore

Consumer Reports magazine advises home owners not to put off important maintenance projects, noting that waiting until the economy rebounds could end up making the repairs more costly while putting a family's health at risk.

Check out the five crucial maintenance issues.

Source: Consumer Reports, 5-4-09, via realtor.org

March Numbers Are In and Looking Good!!

The Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® and the South Central Kansas MLS releases the March 2009 Wichita-area home sales figures.

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Source: WAAR and SCKMLS

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Here is more information on tax credits available for home improves made by the homeowner between January 1 and December 31, 2009.

Summary of Tax Credits for Homeowners

Source: engergystar.gov

Wichita, KS #1 Again

More accolades for Wichita, which has been ranked the #1 Most Unique American City, beating some pretty impressive competition.

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Source: Front Cover of May Edition of Newsmax Magazine, by Peter Greenberg