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Use of instant-buyer market increases among homeowners

Fresh off a record-setting Q2 2021, the number of homes bought and then sold by iBuyers set new highs last quarter, according to a Zillow analysis. As home prices rose across the country, the homes iBuyers purchased were more expensive,… more

South KC property to become mixed-use development

Plans to turn land at 63rd and Prospect into mixed-use property are getting closer to fruition. While it awaits plan approval from city council, developer Urban America wants to turn 25 acres of vacant land into housing, retail, and more.… more

Q&A with Steve Levy, McCownGordon Construction

Q: The labor shortage we’re hearing about, especially in construction, isn’t a universal problem for everyone, is it? A: It would be disingenuous if I were to say we’re experiencing a lot of labor issues—we’re not. But we’re different in… more

Q&A with Richard Linton, KSU President

Q: What made the K-State opportunity the right fit for you at this point in your career? A: I’ve been strategically thinking about my career for long time. Fifteen years ago, when I was a part of the Food Systems… more

New President announced for Kansas State University

Following current Kansas State University President Richard Myers' announcement that he would retire at the end of 2021, the Kansas Board of Regents has named the new president of the university. Dr. Richard Linton, who is currently the dean of… more

Kansas total tax collections extend $18.9M past estimate

On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that November's total tax collections rose 3.1 percent more than the estimate. Paired against last November, this is 12.6 percent more. Data was reviewed by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group under… more

Kansas City economic activity displayed moderately paced expansion in November

Released on Dec. 1, The Beige Book – a report from the Federal Reserve summarizing economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District – shows the Kansas City district performed decently over the course of October and November. According to the… more

In a Nutshell: The Current Administration’s Inflation Is No Aberration

Capital Markets are still reeling from the shock of the recent 0.94% CPI increase. This jump was shocking! The last time CPI rose more was in June 2008, when oil spiked to $145 a barrel. Assuming this October inflation increase… more

Q&A with Bob Regnier, Bank of Blue Valley

Q: What elements came together that told you this was the time to pull the trigger on transition? A: A number of things. Sold the bank, technology was bypassing me, COVID-19 reflection, a tougher and more competitive banking environment, and… more

Missouri effort tests for new virus variants in wastewater

The onset of a new COVID-19 variant dubbed Omicron has local and state researchers continuing in their mission to detect any trace of the variant (and any potential others) in the area through wastewater samples. Omicron was first identified by… more