Torrance, CA – January 4, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate providers, announced that real estate investment expert Jon England has joined the offices of Lee & Associates Kansas City as a principal. more »

EUGENE, OR – October 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Dave Neal of Dave Neal and Associates has adopted his own customized IDX solution for his professional real estate website. As a Wichita, Kansas Realtor, Neal now hosts a website that reflects his dedication to customer service and matching clients with properties. South Central Kansas MLS (SCKMLS) listings are now displayed effortlessly on Neal’s website, thanks to the IDX solution he has enabled. more »

-Free Clinic to Help Homeowners Reduce Energy Costs, Improve Health, Comfort and Safety-

WICHITA, KS – October 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In celebration of National Weatherization Day, the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) will host a free weatherization workshop to help Kansas homeowners learn cost-effective ways to curb energy use.  Sponsored by SCKEDD, Menards, Westar Energy and TempStar, the clinic 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. more »

Kansas Housing Awards Funds to 11 Communities to Renovate and Weatherize Unsafe Housing

TOPEKA, KS – October 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded approximately $1.9 million in Homeowner Rehabilitation (HR) grants to eleven communities to facilitate the renovation, accessibility and weatherization of unsafe housing. The grants, funded by the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program, help low-income residents make home improvements, bring houses up to code and eliminate other health and safety hazards. more »

EUGENE, OR – October 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Leawood, Kansas home seekers can now experience an online property search like never before, on the joint venture between IDX, Inc. and real estate broker Sheldon Oots. Now, Oots hosts his own customized IDX solution, giving his website a unique and specialized search capability. Thousands of Heartland MLS (HMLS) listings are now synced to his website, allowing potential buyers to search through a complete database of local Leawood properties. With all of the unique capabilities Oots hosts on his website, his search page is the best place for Kansas home seekers to begin their property search process. more »

–$5.8 Million Restoration Creates 51 Affordable Rental Units in North Central Kansas–

Clay Center, KS – October 5, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Officials from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the Clay Center Housing Authority and Clay Center Chamber of Commerce Saturday celebrated the grand re-opening of Apollo Towers. The newly renovated eight-story apartment building offers 24 two-bedroom and 27 one-bedroom units to low and moderate-income families, as well as transitional housing for persons experiencing homelessness. more »

–Genesis Homes to Offer 16 Units of Accessible, Attractive and Affordable Housing–

McPherson, KS – September 23, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Officials from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the State of Kansas, City of McPherson, McPherson Chamber of Commerce and Multi-Community Diversified Services (MCDS) celebrated the grand opening of 16 permanent, supportive housing units for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. The newly-constructed Genesis Homes is located in the 900 block of Clubhouse Drive in McPherson. more »

–Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards Rental Assistance Grants to Ten Agencies–

Topeka, KS – September 8, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Ten non-profits and public housing authorities statewide will receive approximately $1.1 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to help Kansas families obtain safe, affordable housing of their choice. Funded through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), TBRA helps income-eligible households afford rental subsidies, utility deposits and security deposits. more »

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.  July’s decline marked the fifth year in seven years that July fell short compared to June. more »

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. more »

–Redesigned Site Offers Fresh Design, Improved Navigation and New Search Capabilities–

TOPEKA, KS – July 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.kshousingcorp.org. The revamped site offers a fresh, clean design, streamlined navigation, new search capabilities, a training and event calendar and expanded links to affordable housing and community development resources. more »

–Deadline Fast Approaching! Submissions Due Friday, July 8th!–

July 1, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Time is running out to submit your nominations for the 2011 Ad Astra Awards for Excellence in Housing and Community Development. The Ad Astra Awards recognize housing and community development trail blazers who consistently make a positive impact on their communities and honor the best practices of affordable housing developers, public housing authorities, non-profits, community service organizations and others. more »

–First-Time Homebuyer Program Helps Wilson Family Achieve the American Dream–

WILSON, KS – June 30, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In honor of National Homeownership Month, officials from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the City of Wilson, Smoky Hill Development Corporation and Citizens State Bank celebrated First-Time Homebuyers Darcy Hubka and Dustin Vopat’s entry into the homeownership market. During a ceremony this week in Wilson, officials presented the young parents with a proclamation signed by Governor Sam Brownback. more »

WICHITA, KS – June 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The 2011 Kansas Housing Conference is pleased to offer up to 20 scholarships to attend this year’s event in Wichita. Presented by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and NeighborWorks America, the conference takes place August 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency located at 400 West Waterman. Over 500 city planners, community development leaders, government officials, business professionals, property managers, service providers and housing advocates are expected to attend. more »

–Local, Federal and Private Partnership Creates 49 New Quality, Affordable Housing Units–

TOPEKA, KS – June 20, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Sam Brownback joined officials from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Midwest Housing Equity Group and the Pioneer Group to celebrate the grand opening of Pioneer Adams II, a new affordable housing community in southeast Topeka. Pioneer Adams II, an extension of the existing Pioneer Adams Towne Homes development, offers 29 newly built one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus 20 more three-bedroom townhomes. Construction of the development created an estimated 37 jobs. more »