Prairie Land Realtors

08/19/2026

We wanted to do a shout out to Marik Anderson of Lindsborg. Marik was awarded 1 of 11 of the Kansas REALTORS Trade School scholarships for 2026. He has started his electrical program at Salina Area Technical College. Congratulations!

08/17/2026

The National Association of REALTORS worked with both parties to ensure the passage of the recent Housing Act. Now they will be watching closely that provisions in the bill are implemented.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law and there are five key areas NAR will be watching as implementation moves forward. From building more homes to expanding access to homeownership and encouraging innovation, the legislation takes aim at America’s housing shortage. See how it will impact housing: https://www.nar.realtor/news/washington-report/on-the-21st-century-road-again

08/07/2026

Mid-Kansas Home Sales Fell in July
Total home sales in the Mid-Kansas region fell last month to 152 units, compared to 153 units in July 2025. Total sales volume was $31.3 million, down from a year earlier. The median sale price in July was $190,950, up from $189,000 a year earlier. Homes that sold in July were typically on the market for 8 days and sold for 100.0% of their list prices.
Mid-Kansas Active Listings Up at End of July The total number of active listings in the Mid-Kansas region at the end of July was 292 units, up from 273 at the same point in 2025. This represents a 2.4 months' supply of homes available for sale. The median list price of homes on the market at the end of July was $219,900.
During July, a total of 93 contracts were written down from 139 in July 2025. At the end of the month, there were 119 contracts still pending.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Marik Anderson on receiving one of the scholarships from Kansas REALTORS for trade school attendance in a housing related industry. Marik, a graduate of Smokey Valley High School in Lindsborg, will pursue electrical technologies.

08/03/2026

City of Hutchinson hosting an open house on data center regulations - Aug 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. An opportunity to learn more about data centers in general and provide input as the city considers policies around these type of developments.

City to Host Community Open House on Data Center Regulations

The City of Hutchinson will host a community open house on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to gather public input as it continues developing zoning regulations for data centers.

The open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hutchinson Fire Department Command and Training Center, 3201 E. 4th Ave.

Residents are welcome to attend at any time during the event. Information stations will allow attendees to learn about data centers, better understand the City's regulatory process, ask questions, and provide feedback on future regulations.

As data centers become more common across the country, the City is proactively evaluating how they should be addressed within Hutchinson's zoning regulations. Data centers can present land use, infrastructure, and operational considerations that differ from traditional commercial and industrial development, making it important to establish clear local standards before future projects are proposed.

The City's current effort is focused on developing the regulations and review process that would apply to future data center projects.

Community input is an important part of that process. During the Aug. 12 open house, residents will have the opportunity to share feedback on the issues and considerations they believe are most important. Information gathered during the meeting will be reviewed by City staff and used to help shape draft regulations as they continue to be developed.

No regulations will be presented for approval at the meeting. The open house is one step in the City's broader effort to gather information, evaluate potential impacts, and develop regulations that reflect the needs and priorities of the Hutchinson community.

Residents are encouraged to attend, learn more about the process, ask questions, and share their perspectives. Additional background information is available on the City's Planning for Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems webpage at hutchinsonks.gov.

Media Availability

City staff will be available for media interviews prior to the start of the open house. Members of the media interested in speaking with staff are encouraged to arrive before the public event begins at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Information

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 12
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Hutchinson Fire Department Command and Training Center, 3201 E. 4th Ave.

07/15/2026

Agents heard from Clint Nelson of Interfaith Housing about all the projects going on and opportunities they have available. From completing the new build duplex with Hutch High to downpayment assistance through their CASH program. Thank you to Guild Mortgage - Brandy Warren and Lexi Dosch for sponsoring the Lunch and Learn and providing a quick update on the lending sector currently.

07/15/2026

Check out this checklist to help seller's communicate important information to the buyer.

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07/07/2026

Mid-Kansas Home Sales Fell in June
Total home sales in the Mid-Kansas region fell last month to 146 units, compared to 156 units in June 2025. Total sales volume was $30.9 million, down from a year earlier. The median sale price in June was $191,750, up from $185,000 a year earlier. Homes that sold in June were typically on the market for 15 days and sold for 99.4% of their list prices.
Mid-Kansas Active Listings Up at End of June
The total number of active listings in the Mid-Kansas region at the end of June was 274 units, up from 260 at the same point in 2025. This represents a 2.3 months' supply of homes available for sale. The median list price of homes on the market at the end of June was $228,450. During June, a total of 129 contracts were written down from 156 in June 2025. At the end of the month, there were 160 contracts still pending.

06/08/2026

Thinking about buying or selling? Want to learn more about the local market? We have more than 200 local REALTOR members who can dive deeper into area markets. This graphic gives you a snapshot in time. Agents have access to more data about specific price ranges and more! Find a REALTOR directory at our site: https://prairielandrealtors.com/

06/02/2026

Are you going to be selling your home soon? Do you know what repairs or updates will have the rest return on the investment. This article helps you prioritize repairs before you put your home on the market.

If you’re selling a home that needs repairs, prioritize problems that point to underlying risks.