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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Latest Data

11-20-2024: Wichita Single-Family Building Permits Rise 17.0% in October
11-20-2024: City of Manhattan Single-Family Building Permits Rise 233.3% in October
11-19-2024: October Unemployment Rates for Kansas Metropolitan Areas
  • Kansas City: Unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%
  • Lawrence: Unemployment rate rose to 3.3%
  • Manhattan: Unemployment rate rose to 3.1%
  • Topeka: Unemployment rate remained steady at 3.4%
  • Wichita: Unemployment rate rose to 3.7%
11-18-2024: Manhattan MSA Home Sales Statistics for October
  • Total home sales: 117 units
  • Median sale price: $248,000
  • Inventory: 2.5 months
11-15-2024: Heartland MLS (Kansas City) Home Sales Statistics for October
  • Total home sales: 3,119 units
  • Median sale price: $292,250
  • Inventory: 2.5 months

Latest Presentations

Kansas Legislature Special Committee on Available and Affordable Housing Presentation

Kansas Legislature Special Committee on Available and Affordable Housing Presentation

“Housing Supply and Affordability in Kansas” – November 19, 2024
2024 Dodge City Economic Outlook Conference Presentation

2024 Dodge City Economic Outlook Conference Presentation

“2025 Dodge City Housing Outlook” – October 25, 2024