Buying a Home in Salina, KS

Sept. 29, 2026

Is This Still the Best Week to Buy With Mortgage Rates Above 7%?

By John Klassen, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes | September 29, 2026 | Data from Realtor.com and Freddie Mac

Quick Answer: Yes, this can still be a favorable time of year to buy despite mortgage rates above 7 percent, but that does not mean it is the …

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Sept. 17, 2026

Fed Raised Rates Again: What It Means for Salina Buyers

By John Klassen, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes | September 17, 2026 | Data from the Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, and CNBC

Quick Answer: The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75 to 4.00 percent on September 16, its first hike since …

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Sept. 15, 2026

Is Late Summer Still a Good Time to Buy in Salina?

By John Klassen, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes | September 15, 2026 | Data from the South Central Kansas MLS, prepared by the WSU Center for Real Estate

Quick Answer: Fall buying in Salina is not the slower, easier season it can be in other markets. Active …

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Aug. 27, 2026

What's the Most Popular Home Price Range in Salina?

Quick Answer: Homes priced between $300,000 and $399,999 led Saline County in July, with 15 closed sales, 22.7% of everything that sold. They also moved fast, with a median of just 4 days …
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Aug. 25, 2026

Is It Really a Buyer's Market? Not in Salina KS

Quick Answer: Nationally, yes, conditions are shifting toward buyers: existing-home sales slipped 1.7% in July, active listings have climbed for seven straight weeks, and inventory nationally sits around 4.6 months' supply. But Saline …
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Aug. 20, 2026

Is Late Summer Still a Good Time to Buy in Salina?

Quick Answer: It depends on how you shop. Saline County's inventory is genuinely tight right now, down 16.5% year-over-year with just 1.4 months' supply, and homes that are priced right are selling in …
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Aug. 18, 2026

What Does Saline County Require for Septic and Wells?

Quick Answer: If a home outside Salina city limits is connected to a septic system, lagoon, or private well, Saline County requires an inspection at the time of sale. The septic or wastewater …
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Aug. 4, 2026

Salina KS Condos, Townhomes and Multifamily Homes

By John Klassen, REALTOR, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes. Published August 4, 2026. Market data from the South Central Kansas MLS, prepared July 6, 2026 by the WSU Center for Real Estate. Courtesy of the Kansas Association of REALTORS.

Quick Answer: Salina offers condos, townhomes, and multifamily …

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July 23, 2026

New Construction Homes for Sale in Salina, KS

By John Klassen, REALTOR, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes. Published July 23, 2026. Market data from the South Central Kansas MLS, prepared July 6, 2026 by the WSU Center for Real Estate. Courtesy of the Kansas Association of REALTORS.

Quick Answer: New construction homes in Salina, Kansas …

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July 16, 2026

Homes for Sale in Bennington KS: 2026 Buyer Guide

By John Klassen, REALTOR, The Klassen Group at Salina Homes. Published July 16, 2026. Regional market data from the South Central Kansas MLS, prepared by the WSU Center for Real Estate. Courtesy of the Kansas Association of REALTORS.

Quick Answer: Bennington, Kansas is a small town of roughly …

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