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Despite recent layoff announcements, Wichita is still predicting overall job growth in 2009

by Lynette Chapman November 25, 2008

Wichita State University revised its 2009 jobs forecast downward, but it is still calling for job gains despite the national recession. The Wichita area will add 1,650 jobs next year, according to the prediction released Monday by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at WSU. The forecast calls for job growth across most [...]

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Home Maintenance Tip – Avoid Halloween Mishaps

by Lynette Chapman October 15, 2008

Many homeowners get into the spirit of Halloween by turning their homes into haunted houses, carving pumpkins, and handing out treats to costumed kids who come to their door. If you’re a homeowner planning on getting involved in the holiday, following a few precautions can help keep the night from turning scary in an unwanted [...]

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Report: Wichita housing starts down in June – Wichita Business Journal:

by Lynette Chapman October 2, 2008

New Wichita housing starts were down 32 percent year-over-year in June, according to the June TREM report, which was issued by First American Title this week. The number of building permits issued in June in Derby, Maize and Haysville were up over last year. They were down in Andover and Valley Center. Through the first [...]

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Wichita’s foreclosure rate on the rise, data says

by Lynette Chapman September 22, 2008

Wichita foreclosure rates in July increased slightly in over the previous year, according to First American CoreLogic, a collector of local residential real estate data. The foreclosure rate in Wichita among outstanding mortgages was 0.74 percent during July, up from 0.69 percent from a year earlier. That was lower than the national foreclosure rate of [...]

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Top 10 home features desired by buyers

by Lynette Chapman May 7, 2008

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®‘ 2007 Survey of Homebuyers, here are the Top 10 home features desired by home buyers. It’s an interesting list to consider when you are selling a house or considering which home to purchase. Central air conditioning Garage (2 or more spaces) Walk-in closet in master bedroom Backyard/play area [...]

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