Prairie Land Realtors

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.

06/01/2026

Another reminder that scams continue to rise. Buyers, sellers, tenants all need to be vigilant. The losses in just wire fraud scams are in the hundreds of millions. Don't be a victim.

Real estate scams are on the rise, with $275M lost to fraud last year. Learn how to protect yourself and your clients from evolving cyber threats. https://bit.ly/3OHuWYr

05/14/2026

We have several appointment time still open for the blood drive at our office on May 20. Please consider signing up to give blood. Share this information. Anyone can make an appointment. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PLR

05/12/2026

Mid-Kansas Home Sales Fell in April
Total home sales in the Mid-Kansas region fell last month to 118 units, compared to 148 units in April 2025. Total sales volume was $19.8 million, down from a year earlier.
The median sale price in April was $155,000, down from $160,275 a year earlier. Homes that sold in April were typically on the market for 18 days and sold for 99.8% of their list prices.
Mid-Kansas Active Listings Down at End of April
The total number of active listings in the Mid-Kansas region at the end of April was 239 units, down from 249 at the same point in 2025. This represents a 2.0 months' supply of homes available for sale. The median list price of homes on the market at the end of April was $205,000.
During April, a total of 131 contracts were written down from 132 in April 2025. At the end of the month, there were 184 contracts still pending.

05/06/2026

Fraud in real estate is rampant. Every buyer and seller needs to understand the process, talk to title company, trust and verify. Emails and texts can be scams. Its your biggest transaction of your life. Treat as such. Don't get scammed!

04/30/2026

The National Association of REALTORS has a lot of data. Check out this graphic and info about the economic impact real estate has across the country. It's a ripple effect.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ChPUiET6q/

Real estate fuels local economies. Each home sale sparks about two jobs and over $130,000 in activity, and in some states the sector tops 20% of GDP. Where does your state stand?
https://www.nar.realtor/reports/state-by-state-economic-impact-of-real-estate-activity

04/08/2026

Mid-Kansas Home Sales Rose in March
Total home sales in the Mid-Kansas region rose by 7.5% last month to 114 units, compared to 106 units in March 2025. Total sales volume was $22.1 million, up 13.7% from a year earlier.
The median sale price in March was $164,950, up from $145,000 a year earlier. Homes that sold in March were typically on the market for 19 days and sold for 100.0% of their list prices.
Mid-Kansas Active Listings Down at End of
March
The total number of active listings in the Mid-Kansas region at the end of March was 225 units, down from 261 at the same point in 2025. This represents a 1.8 months' supply of homes available for sale. The median list price of homes on the market at the end of March was $205,000. During March, a total of 140 contracts were written down from 149 in March 2025. At the end of the month, there were 169 contracts still pending.

03/31/2026

Kansas Students Invited to Apply for $1,000 Trade School Scholarships
Kansas REALTORS® are leading efforts to address Kansas’ housing supply challenge by advancing advocacy, strengthening partnerships, and educating members. This scholarship invests in breaking down barriers to increasing the supply of homes for future Kansans.
KR is now accepting applications for the Kansas REALTORS® Trade School Scholarship Program, which provides $1,000 scholarships to support students pursuing skilled trades in home building.
The scholarship program is designed to reduce financial barriers and encourage more Kansans to enter high-demand fields such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. A total of 11 scholarships will be awarded statewide this academic year, representing our 10 Local Associations and one for students applying not in Local Association territories.
“Kansas needs more skilled workers to help build and sustain our communities,” said Mark Tomb, Kansas REALTORS® Vice President of Governmental Affairs. “This scholarship is one way the REALTOR® family is investing in students who want to build a career in the trades, and, in doing so, build a stronger Kansas.”
Eligible applicants include Kansas high school seniors (or GED/home school equivalent graduates) as well as current students enrolled in an accredited trade or technical program in Kansas or a neighboring state. Applications will be reviewed by Kansas REALTORS® and awarded later this year.
The application deadline is June 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be announced July 1, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit kansasrealtor.com/trade-school-scholarship or call (785) 267-3610.

03/11/2026

Mid-Kansas Home Sales Rose in February
Total home sales in the Mid-Kansas region rose by 11.7% last month to 86 units, compared to 77 units in February 2025. Total sales volume was $16.5 million, up 27.2% from a year earlier.
The median sale price in February was $167,250, up from $136,000 a year earlier. Homes that sold in February were typically on the market for 28 days and sold for 99.0% of their list prices.
Mid-Kansas Active Listings Down at End of February
The total number of active listings in the Mid-Kansas region at the end of February was 235 units, down from 261 at the same point in 2025. This represents a 1.9 months' supply of homes available for sale. The median list price of homes on the market at the end of February was $199,000.
During February, a total of 108 contracts were written down from 116 in February 2025. At the end of the month, there were 147 contracts still pending.

03/02/2026

Tomorrow is election day in Hutchinson. Polling location change - be sure to show up to Memorial Hall (and not the Kansas State Fair) on Tuesday. City of Hutchinson will be voting on a sales tax increase. Be sure to do your own research and show up to the polls!

McPherson will also be voting on a school bond issue.

Important issues for both communities!

📢 Important Polling Location Change – March 3 Special Election

Voters who normally cast their ballot at the Kansas State Fairgrounds will vote at Memorial Hall (Avenue A & Walnut) for the March 3, 2026, City of Hutchinson - Government special election on the proposed ¾-cent local sales tax.
🗺️ We’ve included a parking map around Memorial Hall to help guide you on Election Day. Parking spots are marked in yellow.

✅ The ONLY polling locations that remain unchanged:
• Precinct #28 & #28 EX – Dillon Nature Center
• Precinct #34 & #34 EX – Bethany Nazarene Church

If you usually vote at the Fairgrounds, please plan to vote at Memorial Hall instead. You can preview your Sample Ballot, Voter Registration and your Voting Location information at www.renocountyks.gov/Elections