WSU Center for Real Estate
Laying a Foundation for Real Estate in Kansas
About the Center
Wichita State University has one of the oldest academic real estate programs in the country, with graduates working across the country in nearly every field that touches the real estate industry. The Center for Real Estate was founded in 2000 to deepen WSU’s connection with professionals in the region.
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What’s New
Latest Data
2-26-2026: Lawrence MSA Home Sales Statistics for January- Total home sales: 50 units
- Median sale price: $362,450
- Inventory: 1.6 months
2-26-2026: Average Mortgage Rates for the Week Ending February 19- 30-year FRM: 6.01 percent
- 15-year FRM: 5.35 percent
2-13-2026: Kansas Statewide Home Sales Statistics for January- Total home sales: 2,024 units
- Median sale price: $260,000
- Inventory: 2.0 months
2-13-2026: South Central Kansas MLS (Wichita) Home Sales Statistics for January- Total home sales: 662 units
- Median sale price: $224,950
- Inventory: 2.2 months
2-13-2026: Topeka Area Home Sales Statistics for January- Total home sales: 133 units
- Median sale price: $200,000
- Inventory: 1.2 months
Latest Presentations
2026 Kansas City Housing Market Forecast Presentation
“Laying the Foundation” – KCRAR – October 28, 2025
2026 Lawrence Housing Market Forecast Presentation
“Laying the Foundation” – Lawrence Board of REALTORS – October 23, 2025