Finney County Real Estate Sees Rising Prices and Longer List Time
Finney County's residential market climbs from a slight dip with rising home prices and more sales. January saw 26 homes sold, averaging 139 days on market and $143,207 sale price, as buyers favor 140000 to 180000 ranges. Cash purchases lead, with conventional loans second.
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February jobs surge lowers U S unemployment to four year low
The February labor market added 236000 new jobs and pushed the U S unemployment rate to 7 7 percent the lowest in over four years. Analysts say steady gains in housing auto sales manufacturing and profits point to renewed momentum despite budget cuts and tax increases.
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USD 457 Officials Vote on 2013 14 Calendar
USD 457 officials recommended the 2013 14 calendar be similar to this year’s after 68 percent of staff favored a traditional schedule. The calendar committee proposed two traditional calendars and could develop an alternative that would dismiss students an hour early each Wednesday for teacher work time, though it must meet state standards. The Board may finalize the calendar at the April 15 meeting.
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Steve Karlin
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Karlin
Board of Education
Lawmakers eye college savings plan for poor Kansans
A House committee weighs eliminating the Kansas 529 college savings program that offers up to 600 dollars yearly state matches for eligible low income families. The program, run by the state treasurer, has cost 2.1 million since 2007 and aids about 998 households this year. Supporters say the goal is to encourage saving for education despite concerns of misuse.
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Craig McPherson
Overland Park
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