The Center for Real Estate (CRE) at Wichita State University is undergoing some changes this year. With the retirement of the former director, Stan Longhofer, the forecasts and management of CRE analytics and website are currently under the management of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR). We appreciate your patience as we make this transition. Questions can be directed to realestate@wichita.edu.
Laying the Foundation
The strength of a community begins with the places we call home. As Kansas continues to grow and adapt, the housing market remains a critical force shaping opportunity, mobility, and long-term prosperity. This year’s forecast provides a clear, data-driven look at where we stand and where we are headed, offering insights that inform decisions for businesses, policymakers, and residents alike.
Our goal is to empower communities with the knowledge they need to plan boldly and act decisively. By understanding the dynamics of our housing markets, we can support growth that is not only sustainable but transformative, opening up economic mobility and opportunities for generations to come.
This year, the Housing Market Forecasts are brought to you through a collaboration between the Center for Real Estate and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research. For over 50 years, CEDBR has been a trusted resource for economic forecasting and analysis for the full state of Kansas. Our center is delighted to develop and distribute this trusted resource, continuing the decades-long collaborative effort between lenders, title companies, REALTOR® organizations, real estate associations, and Wichita State University.
This year, we are please to offer our Kansas and Metro Area Housing Forecasts in an interactive dashboard. We will also be publishing the booklets (currently anticipated to be posted online on November 19 and mailed on November 24) that will be distributed via regional REALTORS boards and associations.
2026 Publications and Dashboards
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