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        <description>Current real estate market information for Ulysses, Kansas and the surrounding southwest, Kansas area. Information about homes, land, minerals and commercial property in Ulysses, Hugoton, Johnson, Elkhart, and Rolla, Kansas including the Kansas count</description>
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            <title>National Exposure for Your Southwest Kansas Home or Land</title>
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Have you ever stepped back and thought
about all of the available avenues for marketing real estate in western Kansas?
Your mind can spin out of control and so can your bottom line. Do you place an
ad in the paper, what about the local cable channel? Should I write a blog?
Post it on Craigs list and hope I don't get scammed? Advertising can be
complicated and expensive. Luckily we've got a solution. Have a seat, pause
your mind and leave it to us.



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Our Marketing Mix:




Professional print publications

Newspaper advertising

Local cable advertising

Social media through Face book- ads, updates...

Online presence on Faulkner
     Real Estate and syndication through MLS, LandWatch.com, LandsofAmerica.com and their nearly 150 partner websites like Field and Stream, The High Plains Journal's Land Journal online...

Over 25 years of personal
     experience putting these tools to work to produce Results- The Reason Why!
     




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Faulkner Real Estate has over 25 years
of experience getting information about homes, land and ranches in front of
Buyers who are ready to make a purchase of real estate. We target local,
national and even international real estate markets to sell homes and land
quickly and for top-dollar. We use traditional methods like print and direct-mailing
of real estate brochures, as well as cutting-edge real estate marketing methods
like social media (face book) and organic search SEO (search engine
optimization). Sound like Greek? That's okay, it's why we sell more homes and
land in western Kansas than anyone else. We're happy to dig into the mundane
details of SEO, constantly revising and updating our information online, and in
print, to give our real estate listings the best exposure. It's tempting to use
some national company to market your real estate, but when it comes down to it,
we're all just people. We're either well trained &amp; knowledgeable or not. I
can tell you confidently, after working for a large company (Coldwell Banker)
we are better qualified and more knowledgeable of the Western Kansas real
estate market than any corporate office out of Kansas City or other metropolis.
We're on the ground here in Southwest Kansas selling the ground and everything
attached to it.&nbsp;&nbsp; 



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So when it comes time to sell your
western Kansas land, home, ranch, business or a little mix of each, call on the
real estate marketing experts. We love real estate and spend all of our time
involved in our career.&nbsp; 



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Chris Faulkner is a licensed REALTOR working for Faulkner Real
Estate out of Ulysses, Kansas. He specializes in the marketing of
Land and Ranches in western Kansas.&nbsp; 



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            <title>Southwest Kansas Country Homes for Sale- We've got them!</title>
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The rain has finally fallen, the weather is heating up and school will be out before we know it. All of these things lead to increased activity in the real estate market. Faulkner Real Estate currently is seeing new homes coming on and going off the market weekly as this real estate market comes to life, much like the native buffalo grass of the prairie in spring. In addition we currently have a large selection of country homes in any direction you need from Ulysses, Kansas. From a large family home on approximately 7 acres northeast of Ulysses, to a large home with an incredible shop on a few acres east of town. Looking for something close to the city limits, but in the country. We have two homes within three miles of town. One larger home to the south of Ulysses and another to the northwest.

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4488 East Road 6, Ulysses, Kansas

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large family home located northeast of Ulysses, Kansas was constructed
in 2002 and boasts over 4 acres of land for those who like to spread
out. The main floor is a gracious 1,512 square feet with a full,
finished basement. There is plenty of room for your family including 5
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms an additional family room and a double attached
garage. This home was recently reduced in price to just $170,000. Call Sue Wieland today for more details. 



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Although it was developed in 2002, there is already a very nice mature
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large open kitchen offers great work space and provides for a easy flow
in and out of both its inhabitants and then natural light streaming
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276 N Road W, Ulysses, Kansas

This large family home offers many updates over the last five years including; new efficient heat and air, new roof, septic system with 400' of dome-style laterals, flooring, windows and paint. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The large laundry room has a 3/4 bathroom to create a convenient mud room just off the attached garage.



This country home on 2 acres also includes an incredible 84' x 54' Morton shop half finished with concrete floors, floor drain, hydronic floor heat ready, large loft area, work shop and insulated wood shop. The unfinished side has a large sliding door and enough space for all your toy or important farm equipment.



This Country home east of Ulysses, Kansas also features an amazing and historic horse barn with great character and a huge hay loft with tung and groove flooring and laminated beams. This southwest Kansas country property is a great find and won't last long. Call Chris Faulkner of Faulkner Real Estate today!&nbsp; 



4510 E Road 5, Ulysses, Kansas

This fine country home for sale is located northeast of Ulysses, Kansas along paved roads. The home is on 7 acres and boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 baths a full basement and a tripple-attached garage!&nbsp;



This country home also includes a 80' x 50' round-top buliding for great storage.



This great coutry property also includes an older 1,800 square foot 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a partial basemetn and a small shop. This would make a great income property or additional home for your extended family. For more details on this great home for sale northeast of Ulysses, Kansas call Jerry Stutzman of Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas.
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            <description> <![CDATA[ Your Roof-An investment that really pays off.Those of us that reside in Southwest Kansas can be sure of one thing, extreme weather changes! If you dont like the weather just wait a day, it will change. As we are cozy inside our homes our roof is over our head like a protective umbrella to our house. It is taking the hot sun, strong winds and when we are lucky some moisture! It is one of the largest expenses involved in home ownership and easy for us to ignore or put off. 1994 was the year when many homes in our area were replaced due to a large and damaging hail storm. Time goes faster than we think and many of those homes are well overdue for roof replacement or repair. Insurance companies and appraisers are requiring roof inspections for new purchases. Take a minute and a close look at your own roof and dont hesitate to call a qualified roof inspector or roofing company to do an assessment of your roof. Your roof may already require maintenance or repair. 

Sun: Heat and ultraviolet rays cause roofing materials to deteriorate over time. Deterioration can occur faster on the sides facing west or south.

Rain: When water gets underneath shingles, shakes or other roofing materials, it can work its way to the roof deck and cause the roof structure to rot. Extra moisture encourages mildew and rot elsewhere in a house, including walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems.

Wind: High winds can lift shingles' edges (or other roofing materials) and force water and debris underneath them. Extremely high winds can cause extensive damage.

&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Missing or torn shingles: The key to a roof system's effectiveness is complete protection. When shingles are missing or torn off, a roof structure and home or building interior are vulnerable to water damage and rot. The problem is likely to spread-nearby shingles also are ripped easily or blown away. Missing or torn shingles should be replaced as soon as possible.&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shingle deterioration: When shingles are old and worn out, they curl, split and lose their waterproofing effectiveness. Weakened shingles easily are blown off, torn or lifted by wind gusts. The end result is structural rot and interior damage. A deteriorated roof system only gets worse with time-it should be replaced as soon as possible.Bobbi Higgs is a licensed Kansas realtor working for Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas. She specializes in residential property. Call 620-353-8218 or email Bobbi with any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Should I Buy or Rent a Home ?</title>
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One point to consider is that you will&nbsp;be making a house payment, whether you are buying or renting. You are either paying your own mortgage payment or you are paying your landlords payment. Though it depends upon your own individual financial and personal living requirements, buying a home has many advantages over renting.

BUILDING VALUE AND CREATING WEALTH: By making payments on your home, you build equity(the difference between property value and mortgage loan payoff amount) and your net worth should gain. Your home should gain in value&nbsp;by appreciation (due to inflation, rising building costs, etc).&nbsp; This plan of gaining equity and property appreciation is a WIN/WIN situation that has been proven time and again. 

TAX BREAKS: The U.S. Tax Code allows home owners tax deductions for the interest paid on your mortgage. It also allows tax deductions for paid property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. 

STABILITY: Your payments will remain the same every month(for principal and interest payments)with a fixed rate mortgage. Your monthly rent payments could rise due to a change of landlords, rise in inflation, or&nbsp;a landlords decision to raise rent. &nbsp;

PRIVACY--FREEDOM--PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP: Your&nbsp;privacy rights increase since your landlord does have certain rights to enter his own property. You will gain the freedom to paint, decorate,to have pets or whatever you wish with&nbsp;owning your own home. &nbsp;You will be able to enjoy the feeling of&nbsp;&quot;Pride of Ownership&quot; just knowing that you are paying for your own home. 

Whether you are ready now, or would like to prepare for the future, please feel free to call or Email me anytime. I am here to help you. 

REALTOR&nbsp; Jerry Stutzman&nbsp; 620-353-9411&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or Email&nbsp; jbsranch@pld.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have Listed and/or Sold Homes for Sale in the Ulysses, Satanta,Sublette, Lakin, Big Bow and Johnson, Kansas Area. 

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            <title>how high will Western Kansas land prices go?</title>
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The topic on everyone's mind in agriculture around the rich crop producing lands of Western Kansas is how high will land prices go and will the market continue it's climb upward. Land prices in Kansas continue to increase and have enjoyed appreciation of nearly seven percent according to a recent article in The Progressive Farmer by Victoria G. Myers.

Perhaps the perfect introduction to this topic is also taken from this same article. Victoria states, 

&quot;The federal deficit is ballooning, the housing market is teetering on another trip to the basement, unemployment lines keep getting longer, taxes are poised to climb, and the stock market seems a little schizophrenic. In the midst of all this frenetic noise, the agriculturalland market keeps quietly moving ahead.&quot; 

It's incredible and totally believable that the good consevative values of the people of Western Kansas are also keeping their land values strong. While some have played in stocks, some in homes the farmers of Kansas are steadily increasing their land holdings improving their asset bases and raising the crops to feed our nation. This is nothing new to the heartland, and neither is the ever-increasing value of land. What's been surprising is how well values have grown while everything else seems a bit, desperate. In 2010 alone Faulkner Real Estate has contracted over 20,000 acres of land in Western Kansas, Eastern Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle and experienced increasing values all along the way. 

My father Mark Faulkner and I have talked often in recent years about the increased number of acres of CRP coming back into production, and up for sale, and how this will effect land values. Included more recently in this discussion is not so much how it will affect values, values are staying strong, but more about how long will the market continue to climb. Also, how long before we have too much land avaliable and reach the market saturation point. In the last few months of 2010 we have completed record setting after record setting sale of CRP ground, dryland farm ground and especially good irrigated farm land. We've also experience record numbers of acres for sale. As noted in Victoria's article land seems to be one of the only sure things for investors right now. Surprisingly, investors are not the ones buying most of the land. However, they are helping keep values strong. Keith Carlson, president of United Farm and Ranch Management out of Lincoln, Nebraska confirms this in the areticle stating:

&quot;...the big interest in cropland is being driven by the fact that land continues to be the only place where investors can always seem to count on a gain. Land just looks safe, especially compared to the stock market.&nbsp;

Carlson goes on to say that while most sales are going to adjoining farmers, investors are helping run up prices. This phenomenon, if you will, is playing out weekly in Western Kansas and we have experienced this in several of our recent sales. Last week a half section (320 acres) of CRP grass with one more year on the contract sold for over nine hundred dollars per acre! This is by far the highest price seen per acre of CRP in that area of Stanton County, Kansas.

So how high will land values go? I'm not quite sure. What I do know is that history paints a nice picture for land values in the long run. I'll leave you with one final thought from Victoria's artice from Stephen Stephens a senior vice president of appraisal with Farm Credit of Southwest Kansas. Stephens says this is a &quot;period of great volatility for grain prices. No one knows for sure what is going to happen in the next twelve months. The world is just moving too fast to try to guess.&quot; 

Please feel free to contact myself Chris Faulkner or my father Mark should you have questions about land in Western Kansas. Also, you can find out about all Western Kansas land and minerals for sale at our website. 

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Chris Faulkner is a REALTOR working Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas. He specialized in the marketing of agricultuarl property all over Western Kansas, Eastern Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Faulkner Real Estate specializes in land sales using their very own Private Auction sales method. 
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            <title>Four Homes Open this Thursday in Ulysses, Kansas</title>
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Once again Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas will be hosting open houses for four homeowners. This Thursday September 30, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm these four homeowners will open their home for the public to view. Please stop by, view each home and meet our team of Ulysses REALTORS.

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1248 E Ohio, Ulysses, Kansas - 3 Bedroom, 1-1/2 Bath, 1,402 SF up with partial basement. 

Just what so many are looking for! 3 bedrooms, double-attached garage, extra family room, large open living, dining, kitchen; partial basement, porch, patio and an oversized shop with half bath all near the golf course. Additional features include Pella casement windows with retractable screens, steel siding, laminate floors in living area, and extra family room. Take a look today!&nbsp; 

910 Wichitah Drive, Ulysses, Kansas - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,008 SF with Single attached garageCheck out this immaculate 2 bedroom brick home with garage and extra large lot.&nbsp; Newer central air and all new Anderson windows.&nbsp;

311 S McCall Street, Ulysses, Kansas  -3 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 Bathrooms, 1,140 SF

Great 3 bedroom home to start your family!&nbsp; Enjoy the appealing tile in both bathrooms and all of the updates!&nbsp;

717 N Durham, Ulysses, Kansas  -4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1,014 SF up and down! 

This 4 bedroom home has the cozy feel for your family.&nbsp; Included nice stainless steel appliances and almost new heat and air.&nbsp; Make this your home today!&nbsp;
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            <title>Why should I use a REALTOR?</title>
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Real Estate transactions are the biggest financial investment most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 Income Tax problem, would you decide to deal with that without the help of a CPA?&nbsp; If you had a $100,000 legal issue, would you want to handle that without the help of an attorney? Considering the small cost and large risk involved, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR.

If you are a BUYER, your agent may be able to locate property that is not actively advertised and will take some investigation to find all available properties. Your real estate agent can help you in understanding your&nbsp;different financing options, also. 

If you are a SELLER, your REALTOR will know when, where and how to best advertise your property. Your REALTOR will help you with the pricing of your home. They will have sound advice on how to best get your home ready to sell. 

Whether you are buying or selling, your REALTOR can guide you through the entire process of buying or selling a home. The normal procedures involve negotiations, inspections and&nbsp;appraisals, Some problems that could arise are unexpected repairs and clouds on the title. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers.&nbsp;This is just a few of the reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR.

Give us a call and let us assist you! Jerry &amp; Burla Stutzman&nbsp; 620-353-9411

Jerry Stutzman is a REALTOR working with Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas specializing in homes and land in southwest Kansas.

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            <title>Open House on now Six (Sold one) Homes for Sale in Ulysses, Kansas!</title>
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Sometimes everything falls into place and you get more than you bargained for. This is just the case at Faulkner Real Estate. We are pleased to announce the OPEN HOUSE of all open houses of fine homes for sale in Ulysses, Kansas.

Thursday July 29th, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00PM the owners of these fine homes will welcome the public in to view their wonderful homes:


817 N Wilson Street- NEW LISTING- Great 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with basement and great location! 

1418 E Michigan- Nearly 2,400 square feet on one level makes for easy living in this sprawling ranch by the golf course.

800 S Cedar- Newer 5 bedroom, 3 bath brick home with finished basement near the golfcourse. 

407 S Ridgewood UNDER CONTRACT!- Open house on this home is cancelled. 

204 S Wilson- Nice 3 bedroom brick home on the west side of town.

906 W Wheat- Great split level design, great price, great neighborhood. This home is ready for you! 

921 N Hickok- Over 5,600 square feet of living space in this newer brick home! 


As you can see this is quite the opportunity to view many wonderful homes in Ulysses. Take advantage of this opportunity to see several homes all over town in a relaxed and low-pressure environmnet. Our agents will be available at each home to answer your questions and share the fine features of each home with you. This is also a great opportunity to get to know each of our real estate agents working in the Ulysses, Kansas market. So, grab some friends, print out a flyer and we'll see you Thursday July 29th! 
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            <title>New HouseLogic Website Provides Helpful Information for Homeowners!</title>
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&nbsp;Ready to take your homeownership to a new level. Have questions about tax credits, energy star ratings, weighing the cost of improvements vs the benefits? Take a look at HouseLogic today. HouseLogic is a helpful website developed by the Nationa Association of REALTORS to assist homeowners with home ownership. Read more about HouseLogic below and then visit the HouseLogic website to get on your way to carefree home ownership. 

The HouseLogic Story


What is HouseLogic.com?HouseLogic is a free 
source of information and tools&mdash;from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
REALTORS&mdash;that can help you make smart and timely decisions about your 
home. &nbsp;


What can HouseLogic do for me?With content 
covering home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finance, insurance, and 
even ways you can get involved in and enrich your community, HouseLogic 
can help you increase and protect the value of your home by helping you 
make confident decisions.


Why did NAR create HouseLogic?NAR has been a
 champion of homeownership rights and opportunities for more than a 
century. Helping consumers become more informed, responsible homeowners 
is important to the stability and value of the housing market  and your
 overall enjoyment of your home.


From time to time, NAR may ask you to partner on issues or 
legislation that may impact you as a homeowner.&nbsp; Its up to you whether 
to participate in these causes.


Will my information be shared? I can't stand junk mail, 
spam, and dinnertime phone calls.We're with you. Well 
NEVER share or sell your email address or other personal information you
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            <title>Tips for preparing your home to sell quickly</title>
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In this article I'll share my insights into how to prepare your home to sell quickly and for top dollar.

&nbsp;From experience, REALTORS know that a &quot;well-polished&quot; house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is maintained, what they can't see has probably also been maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider: 


Clean, clean, clean! Remove clutter &amp; personal items. 

Removing the less frequently used, even daily used items from kitchen counters, closets, and attics, making these areas much more inviting. 

If necessary, repainting dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade of paint. 

Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles. 

Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings, and other woodwork. 

Sprucing up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by investing in new cabinet knobs, new curtains, or a coat of neutral paint. 

Remove any chipping or peeling paint and repaint those surfaces. (This is more important than you can imagine)! 


For advice on your specific home&nbsp; send me, Bobbi Higgs an email&nbsp; or call 620-353-8218

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