Regional News

Study Shows Change In Real Estate Market, More Pay For Agents

A study shows 96 percent of total commission gross earned by agents working under United Real Estate goes straight into the agent's pocket, thats the most out of any other national brokerage. The analysis from real estate strategist Mike DelPrete… more

High Unemployment Insurance Claims Remain Unchanged

In the week ending June 10, the advanced figures for seasonally adjusted initial claims were 262,000, the previous week's level was up by 1,000 from 261,000 to 262,000. The 4 week moving average was 246,750, an increase of 9,250 from… more

Q&A with Peter Mallouk

Q: How long was Creative Planning looking to buy BerganKDV and what made them stand out? A: We have been talking for over a year. What we are looking for in this acquisition is to broaden our talent base and… more

New Center Aiding Marginalized Groups Launches From KUMC 

In an endeavor to further outreach among marginalized groups, the University of Kansas Medical Center established the Center for African American Health. “This group posed the question, ‘how can we leverage our resources, advocacy and relationships to improve the lives… more

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Expected to Take Years

A report from S&P Global shows sectors of the economy are in danger of refinancing risks, especially in office spaces. Foreclosure on a CRE property is not often “the best course of action” when loan lenders look at restructuring debt,… more

Last Year’s Higher Ed Funding Highest Year Since 2008

State funding for public higher education rose to nearly 5 percent in the fiscal year 2022, according to the State Higher Education Finance (SHEF). A report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) showed the most recent spike… more

Glimpse Into How Gen Z Will Shake Up The Workforce

Since the pandemic, the national workforce has taken a significant hit with many workers deciding to leave their jobs and now the next generation of the labor force is ready to fill those positions. Private employers added 278,000 jobs in… more

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Reach Record High Since 2021

Figures for seasonally adjusted initial claims reached the highest level since October 2021, according to a news release from the Department of Labor. For the week ending June 3, advanced figures for seasonally adjusted claims was 261,000, up from last… more

Data Show Plunge in Business Borrowing

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank show a steep decline in business demand for commercial and industrial loans since interest rates began their sharp rise to combat inflation in the second quarter of 2022. The Fed’s survey of lending… more

Former KC Fed President Speaks on Longevity of Inflation Crisis

The former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Esther George appeared on the American Century Investments webinar to address her thoughts on inflation trends plaguing the economy. On Wednesday, George made her first public speaking… more