<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
    <channel>
        <atom:link href="https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
        <title>Faulkner Real Estate Blog</title>
        <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/</link>
        <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>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/valuing-your-legacy-selling-mineral-rights-in-the-historic-hugoton-gas-field-of-kansas/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/valuing-your-legacy-selling-mineral-rights-in-the-historic-hugoton-gas-field-of-kansas/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Valuing Your Legacy: Selling Mineral Rights in the Historic Hugoton Gas Field of Kansas</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
As an established agricultural real estate brokerage with 40+ years in operation, we've seen a few things. We specialize in agricultural and mineral properties across Southwest Kansas. Faulkner Real Estate, Inc. understands that while you may not own land here, you often own a piece of history—and valuable mineral wealth.


The Hugoton Gas Field, stretching across seven counties in Kansas, is not just a geological formation; it's a cornerstone of the region's economy and has added a valuable resource, beyond farming, for landowners since its discovery in the 1920s. If you are considering selling your mineral rights in this area, you need a strategy that accurately values this complex, non-surface asset.


 


Understanding the Hugoton Mineral Asset



The Hugoton Gas Field is the largest natural gas field in North America and one of the largest in the world. When you sell a mineral interest here, you are selling the right to future royalties from gas production. Unlike selling a ranch or farm, you are not selling a physical plot of land; you are selling a projected stream of income- and that stream has seen some wild volatility of late. Do your homework


 


1. What Determines Value (The &quot;Four D's&quot;)



The value of your Hugoton mineral rights is primarily determined by four critical factors:






Depth (Production Zone): What specific geological zones are producing beneath your property? Is it the shallow Hugoton formation, or is the deeper Morrow or Chester formation also active? Deeper, high-rate wells often translate to higher valuations.






Decline Curve: How quickly are the existing wells depleting? An expert can analyze the production history of surrounding wells (the &quot;decline curve&quot;) to project how much gas remains and for how long.






Drilling Activity (Future Potential): Is the area still seeing new drilling, workovers, or horizontal development? High nearby activity indicates potential for future leases and increased royalties.






Division of Interest (Net Mineral Acres): This is the fraction of production revenue you receive. A clear title showing a large Net Mineral Acreage (NMA) is key to achieving a top-tier price.




Beyond these complex principles; you can use a Multiple of the annual income to determine the approximate value. This requires a good understanding of the above principles to be most accurately utilized. It also takes someone in the market working in minerals regularly to help sift through the nuance.




 


Valuing Your Rights: Beyond the Simple Multiplier



Many mineral buyers will start with a simple cash flow multiplier (e.g., 3x or 4x the last year's royalty checks). While this provides a baseline, it often undersells your true value, especially in a storied field like Hugoton.


Faulkner Real Estate goes deeper. As your broker, our process involves connecting you with mineral-specific analysts who look at:






Lease Terms: A newer lease with higher royalty percentages (e.g., 20 or 25) is significantly more valuable than an older 1/8th or 12.5 lease.






Infrastructure: Proximity to major pipelines and processing plants means lower transportation costs for the operator, making your acreage more attractive and valuable.






Commodity Pricing: We look at long-term natural gas price projections, not just today's price, to determine the maximum justified bid for your asset.






 


Why Hire a Regional Real Estate Expert?



Mineral rights are complex legal assets, often managed by landmen, but the process of selling them requires the strategic marketing and negotiation skills of an experienced real estate broker.


As the owner and managing broker of Faulkner Real Estate,Inc, I recognize that selling your mineral rights is not a simple transaction—it's a critical financial decision. We offer a dual-track approach:






Unmatched Local Knowledge: We have operated in Southwest Kansas for decades. We know the history of the Hugoton field, the names of the local operators, and how to squeeze the most value.






Client Attraction: We've been selling severed mineral rights for over 40 years in the Hugoton field. We have a list of mineral buyers that we regularly work with and sell to.






Don't let a generic out-of-state buyer undervalue your Hugoton legacy. Partner with the local experts who understand the true value beneath the surface.



Are you ready to explore the value of your Hugoton Gas Field mineral rights? As your dedicated broker, I am here to provide a confidential consultation and create a tailored strategy to maximize your return. Contact Christopher Faulkner at Faulkner Real Estate, Inc. today.
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/mcpherson-college-selling-excellent-irrigated-farmland-in-stanton-county-kansas-through-faulkner-rea/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/mcpherson-college-selling-excellent-irrigated-farmland-in-stanton-county-kansas-through-faulkner-rea/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>McPherson College Selling Excellent Irrigated Farmland in Stanton County, Kansas through Faulkner Real Estate, Inc.</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Summer 2025 in Southwest Kansas has been interestingKansas farming in the summer of 2025 has been one to remember, has it not? We've seen incredible moisture out here in the southwest corner of the state and somehow it's continued into late summer. So many times we've said, if we just had one more little rain on the milo, the corn... and this year, we've gotten them Leslie has a particularly nice farm coming up south of Big Bow, Kansas and we thought we'd use it as a way to talk a bit about the sale, sales process and market conditions. Spoiler alert: we may mention interest rates and commodity prices...





How's the land market on the High Plains of Kansas?


That's a question, as real estate Brokers specializing in land, that we get often. To be honest, land prices are a moving target. There's been few years that I've had the same answer in regards to the farmland market. I guess that's good since I've made it my life's work to be an expert in farm sales. This year, 2025, started tough with elevated interest rates and low commodities. Prices for good land remained high, but the marginal land was lagging behind. Most farmers were happy to make it through an average-ish wheat harvest and get into row crop season. Some struggled to gear up for the season because of carryover debt from a tough 2024 season. However, salvation showed up in the form of a little disaster payment from the government for some and some unprecedented rainfall for most. Seems like we spent more time in July learning to deal with the moisture, or the mud, than the lack thereof. Funny enough more farmers I know were better at handling drought than the new challenges of the rain. Delays in harvesting the last of the wheat, planting milo and corn had some Southwest Kansas farmers I know a bit frazzled. So, we bit our tongues, gave thanks for all for all of the moisture, and the moisture and the moisture and got to work. I realize this isn't much about the farmland market yet, but stay with me. What happened over the summer is that we all celebrated having a crop and worrying about what the price might be for said corn or milo. That there, is the rub. Strong commodity prices and large harvests rarely align- something about economics- but we always hope. However, this year it's been more than just the easy things to figure, commodity prices x production = income. This year we have some uncommon, for new farmers, interest rates and also a bit of geopolitical pressure influencing what happens at home on the farm. I don't need to tell you that farming isn't just a local economy anymore. So, with all that in mind, I'll tell you I'm not sure where the market is currently. That's right, I just don't know yet. It appears we're still seeing demand for land and we're still selling land. We're working a bit harder for some sales, but all-in-all there's still a market, and it appears as resilient as the farmers that create it.


What's special about this Stanton County, Kansas sale?


The 800 acres we have coming up in Stanton County, Kansas south of the little burb of Big Bow is special because it is the first large sale we've got coming up on the shoulder of two seasons, the growing season and the selling season. The sale includes everything, everyone will want to watch in the market. There's some nice irrigated farmland with good soils. There's some dryland farmland with good soils and there's even some producing natural gas and oil minerals with decent income. I'll have to follow-up with another post about the mineral market soon. We have several producing mineral sales coming up ranging from $30,000 to maybe $500,000 in total value.


 Why do you have a &quot;Private&quot; Auction?


The name Private Auction seems confusing sometimes, huh? Well, let me explain. My dad, Mark Faulkner, had great intentions when he came up with this wild idea back in 1995. 1995 30 years ago... The roots of the Private Auction are deeply rooted in my dad' life mission to help his customers get what they want, even when it's a tough ask. He developed the Private Auction for farmland and he developed it to combine two very well founded methods that he had been using in his business, Faulkner Real Estate, since 1985 (40 years this year) The Private Auction is indeed not private at all. It's the most dynamic and well-advertised auction method of any used to sell land these days, and 30 years ago. The name come from combining the benefits of a Private Treaty sale (think of how we sell homes between individuals) and a Public Auction. The other key ingredient to this land sales method is the telephone. Still connected to a wire in our office like in 1995, but now you can call from that little brick in your pocket. You can talk to a live person, ask question about the bidding, the current bid and even get answers to your questions all while the sale is happening. The biggest benefits over a live auction, online auction or any other land sales method is that you can remain anonymous until after the sale is completed, you can talk to a live person and we'll get you the answers you need to make a good decision and we slow the process down enough to give you time to collect that info and make an informed decision. The auction starts as soon as you receive information about the land, but we keep it open long enough to make sure everyone knows about the sale and gets the info then need to make the right purchase decision. You can read more about the Private Auction process/method here.


Hurry up and wait...


Should you have made it this far, thanks. I'll be following up later in the year to let you know how it all turns out. The market is primed with some great moisture and the optimism only farmers possess. The challenges of interest rates, commodity prices, tariff wars, etc. come an go every year, but our farmers and our market always find a way. I'm honored to get to work with some incredible families and I thank you for allowing me to share my stories with you.

 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/faukner-real-estate-celebrating-land-sales-at-3i-show/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/faukner-real-estate-celebrating-land-sales-at-3i-show/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Faukner Real Estate Celebrating Land Sales at 3i Show</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Dodge City, Kansas


Mark Faulkner, owner/broker of Faulkner Real Estate, Inc., and his southwest kansas real estate team are gearing up for this year's 3i Show in Dodge City, Kansas. They're excited to see some familiar faces and likely a lot of new ones.


Faulkner has a lot to be excited about. The last few years have been record farmland sales years for the Faulkner team of auctioneers utilizing their Private Auction sales system-a method Mark Faulkner invented 18 years ago. &quot;The method is something I dreamed up for a multi-parcel farmland sale with farms and ranches spread over several counties and two states. The Private Auction combines the advantages of a private treaty sale with the excitement, and unlimited price potential of a public land auction- a win, win.&quot; A trained auctioneer, Faulkner discovered that the auction method was the best for getting top prices for farmland but thought it could be adapted to an even more advantageous sales system by allowing for more time to bid- and bidding by phone. Faulkner Real Estate, Inc's results speak for themselves. Last year Faulkner and his team sold farms, land and ranches for over 50 sellers in 19 counties in Kansas, Colorado and Okalhoma.


This year marks 29 years of serving the farmers and ranchers of the High Plains region for Mark and the Faulkner team. They're proud of where they are and how far they've come. They look forward to seeing the people of the High Plains at this year's 3i Show. Be sure to stop by their booth inside and register to win a Yeti Cooler
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 17:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/valuable-real-estate-stats-be-an-informed-buyer/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/valuable-real-estate-stats-be-an-informed-buyer/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Valuable Real Estate Stats- be an informed Home Buyer or Seller.</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
If knowlege is power, reading this blog will empower you, I hope. I'm a generally inquisitive kind of guy. I like to know what is happening, and I like to analyze why it's happening. So, I've been studying our southwest Kansas, Ulysses and Hugoton home markets closely. In this blog I'll talk specifically about our small residential real estate market. I'll share some insights into why homes sell, why they don't. I'll share strategies for helping your home sell well, or to help you make a good purchase decision. I am not the all-knowing all-being REALTOR, however I've been in this industry for quite some time. Plus, I took a statistics class once in college; so surely that qualifies me.?


First let's discuss our southwest Kansas market in general. It's not large, not event average in size. Compared to the rest of the nation we're a tiny market with a very rural location. We don't have a typical Buyer or Seller, but our Buyers and Sellers are every bit as unique as those looking for a 3rd floor walk-up in New York, just different. When you start to look at raw data generated from our local southwest Kansas MLS system you can draw some disturbing conclusions if you don't understand our market. In a small real estate market, like Ulysses or Hugoton, you can have large fluctuations from month-to-month. It is not unlikely to see fluctuations of over 100 from month-to-month. This is because we average around 50 homes sold per year in Ulysses, Kansas; or about 4 per month and even fewer in surrounding communities like Johnson, Kansas or Satanta, Kansas. Sell only two homes one month and you've got one scary home inventory statistic. The point being, take the time to work with a qualified professional who understands the market and knows what to draw from all of the information that is available at the push of a button these days. So, now that you understand the size of our housing market and it's impact on home sales statistics, let's dive in.


Ulysses, Kansas Market Snapshot:Homes Sold last 12 months: 50Average Days on Market: 91Average  of List Price: 95.82Average Sales Price: $114,011Median Sales Price: $91,000 Most Popular Price Range: $80,000-$89,999Price Range Selling Fastest: $30,000-$39,999 &amp; $60,000-$69,999 (23 &amp; 49 days)Most Popular Bedroom Count: 3 bedrooms (19 sales)


From this informaiton there are some clearly standout statistics. The fact that our average days on market is 91 days is fabulous. This takes into account the real stinkers on the market, some homes that have sat for over a year. Compare this to any large market during this same time frame and we look very good. Additionally, it's nice to know that homes are selling at nearly 96 of list price. We can derive two conclusions from this. Our homes are being priced by professionals and the professionals are generally correct. When homes are selling quickly, they sell close to the list price and vice-versa.What's more difficult to determine from these sales statistics? For one, the average sales price. In the last 12 months, not a single home sold between $100,000 &amp; $120,000 according to MLS. However, some (4) did sell around the media of $91,000. What this does let you know, is that homes in our area tend to be more affordable than the national average and don't count on getting exactly the average. As you can see, there were many more homes sold around $85,000 and surprisingly serveral around $140,000-$159,999. We have a strong market and we're seeing our top end extend as well. Last year we had 18 of our homes selling above $180,000 with the highest recoreded sales between $250,00-$299,999.Not surprisingly, our two swiftest home price ranges were lower price ranges. This price range is one that investors purchase in and also first-time buyers. The competition for a limited quantity of affordable homes catapulted this market to an average marketing time of between 23 and 49 days In fact this small two bedroom home market had an average marketing time of 56 days compared to 116 days for 5+ bedroom homes. Little homes typically sell more quickly here.One should note that I'm writing this blog right at the begining of what is traditionally considered the &quot;busy&quot; season (spring of 2012). So the past 12 months included last spring's busy season. We should see an increase of sales and hopefully inventory. I am convinced that there is currently more demand in many price ranges than supply to satisfy them. People are waiting for the right home. This is further substantiated by the fact that the average marketing time is shorter than average in many price ranges and homes are selling closer to list price. One shouldn't ignore one other very important ingredient in our housing market- the lack of rental property There are very few homes available for rent at any given time in Ulysses and Hugoton. These are small markets that see large homeowner turnover. Our energy companies are constantly shuffling people in and out of the area, some for short term. The availabilty of relocation and transfer packages have enable many to buy, however many more are not willing to take that risk. So, the market for rental is hot. The cost of building a new home in southwest Kansas most typically is much higher than our average used home price. Therefore, two things happen, we have fewer new home starts for single family dwellings and we have fewer investors willing to hang their neck out, for a slim cashflow, to build rental properties like apartments, condos, townhomes or duplexes.


To be continued...


A note on Zillow and other real estate statistics websites: Zillow is a fun website that became wildly popular in the last 5 years. This site is so popular because it allows the consumer to snoop around a market and draw a conclusion on the value of a home easily. Zillow provides what they've billed as &quot;Zestimates&quot; of value for any home in America. One important fact must be pointed out about homes in Kansas. To my knowledge, Zillow is not allowed sales information for Kansas. Unlike some states, like Colrado, Kansas is not an open-record state. You can't go online or to your local court house and find out what your neighbor paid for their home. So, while Zillow is a great shopping tool and can give you a glimpse of the market, don't go to market on a guess- contact a professional.
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:02 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/southwest-kansas-irrigators-gather-improve-efficiency/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/southwest-kansas-irrigators-gather-improve-efficiency/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Southwest Kansas Irrigators Gather - Improve Efficiency</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Tuesday January 17, 2012.


Teeter Irrigation hosted their annual customer appreciation breakfast at their headquarters in Ulyssses, Kansas this morining. My father, Mark Faulkner, and I stopped by at around 8:00 for breakfast and listened to their Senniger Irrigation rep discuss nozzles and pressure regulators. The discussion continued with Owner Monty Teeter talking about how small pressure differences in at your nozzle can make big differences in the efficiency of your system and lead to overpumping. I had a short discussion with Kenneth Teeter, Monty's brother, about what they've seen in the fields this past year. Kenneth stated that farmers in southwest Kansas have been pushing their systems harder through the drought to save crops and take advantage of great grain prices. This increase has lead to more pumping of air and about 25-30 more line blowouts from trapped air. Monty Teeter introduced a new product to help eliminate line damage due to air. A new air relief valve is being offered that will only accuate when it is filled with water. It will also continue to burp out any excess air as the system is opperating. This simple new device sounds like it will offer great &quot;relief&quot; to irrigators in the southwest Kansas and surrounding states under increased pressure to maximize their irrigation systems. In addition Teeters introduced some other great new products like larger 8-ply tires, flow meters without any mechanical &quot;guts&quot; and DIY pressure regulator testing systems. They've also realeased a great parts special sheet with incredible deals on various parts through February 15th of 2012. Contact Teeter irrigation for sale details at 620-353-1111.


Teeter Irrigation will also be offering an Advanced Sprinkler Service School on February 1, 2012 from 7:30am to 12:00pm and again from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. This school is offered to anyone, but is limited to the first 160 participants. Topics discussed include; Pivot Drive Train, Valley Troubleshooting, CAMS/Select Panel Programming and Zimmatic/other Troubleshooting. This class looks to be critical for any farmer specializing in irrigated farming and will definitely help you spend less time down and more time producing great crops.


I spend about 80 of my time behind this desk at Faulkner Real Estate marketing our land and homes and managing our offices. It is a great treat to get out of the office, learn something new about our agricultural industry and see some of our customers. This morning was fun and I feel that the Team at Teeter Irrigation deserves this recognition for making the effort to gather local farmers, offer them a hot breakfast and help educate them and increase their bottom lines. Teeter Irrigation is celebrating 35 years of serving the Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma. Our hats are off to them and their staff. We're thrilled to be their Realtors of choice and to help them purchase their new headquarters here in Ulysses, Kansas.
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:43:17 -0600</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/national-exposure-for-your-southwest-kansas-home-or-land/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/national-exposure-for-your-southwest-kansas-home-or-land/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>National Exposure for Your Southwest Kansas Home or Land</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[  





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 Craig’s 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.



 



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
     




 



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.   



 



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.  



 



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.  
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:25:26 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/wind-and-solar-rights-now-tied-to-surface-in-kansas/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/wind-and-solar-rights-now-tied-to-surface-in-kansas/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Wind and Solar Rights Now Tied to Surface in Kansas</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Effective July 1, 2011, wind and solar project developers in the 
state of Kansas are subject to a number of new requirements.  These new 
requirements were proposed in Kansas Senate Bill 227,
 which was introduced by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, chaired
 by Senator Carolyn McGinn.  The Bill passed through Committee and the 
Kansas House and Senate in a mere three weeks, and was signed by Governor Brownback on April 13, 2011.

The new requirements fall into the following categorie:


Severance of Wind and Solar Rights:
 The statute states that no person other than the surface owner of a 
tract of land shall have the right to use the land for the production of
 wind or solar generated energy unless granted such right by the lawful 
owner of the surface estate by lease or easement for a definite 
period.  This new law is in-line with a national trend against severance
 of wind and solar rights, and effectively prohibits a landowner from 
selling the wind or solar rights to a project developer while retaining 
the ownership of the underlying property.

This is not a retroactive requirement. Those  agreements signed prior to July 1, 2011 are still valid. Wind and solar are increasingly becoming hot topics when discussing land and ranch sales in Kansas. Many surface owners would love to sell their surface rights, but retain wind and solar as a everlasting income potential that won't directly affect the surface owner- at least not right away. However, you and I can see the infinite danger associated with a wind or solar lease coming into play on a beautiful piece of Kansas irrigated land. Determining the damages and fees to a surface owner is hard to do fairly. Unlike oil and gas which after the initial drilling and delivery systems are in place, leave very little on the surfac; wind and solar have the potential for greatly changing the landscape and a farmers ability to farm. I'm not going to sway hard to one side or the other, but for now lets just say that the State of Kansas have taken the possible complexities of severed wind and solar rights and greatly simplified them. For better or worse. 
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:08:59 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/southwest-kansas-country-homes-for-sale-weve-got-them/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/southwest-kansas-country-homes-for-sale-weve-got-them/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Southwest Kansas Country Homes for Sale- We've got them</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4488 East Road 6, Ulysses, Kansas

This
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. 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lots
of space for your on this 4 acre home site northeast of Ulysses.
Although it was developed in 2002, there is already a very nice mature
landscape with plenty of land to expand onto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A
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
through the abundant windows and doors. 

 

 

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  



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 



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.
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:48:32 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/ulysses-bowling-center-up-for-auction/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/ulysses-bowling-center-up-for-auction/</link>
        <author>office@faulknerrealestate.com (Super Admin)</author>
        <title>Ulysses Bowling Center up for Auction</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Ulysses, Kansas - April 13, 2011 

The Harvest Bowl, 10-lane bowling center in Ulysses, Kansas will be offered up for sale to the highest bidder this next month. Faulkner Real Estate will be performing one of their &quot;Private Auctions&quot; which involves taking bids over the phone up to a specified date. The bidding for the Harvest Bowl will go through May 10th and will end after that date when one final bidder remains. 

The building is over 8,000 square feet and has a large parking area with 150 feet of Kansas Highway 25 frontage. The bowling center was recently remodeled and includes 10 Brunswick 'A' Machines as well as automatic score keepers, bumpers on every lane an extensive snack bar and many other features. The center is selling as a turn-key package and includes everything one needs to run a successful bowling center in southwest Kansas. Surprisingly enough bowling centers are on the rise with over 70 million bowlers enjoying this close-to-home family friendly recreation and 3 million participating in leagues. Additionally during tough economic times bowling centers do quite well. In 2008-2010 bowling centers across the U.S. enjoyed increased play of nearly 75. This success is the result of bowling's ability to offer reasonably price family fun. 

With a minimum opening bid below $100,000, about 12 dollars per square foot, this presents a great opportunity to anyone interested in owning a bowling center or a large commercial space along Highway 25.   

Anyone interested in the opportunity to own a nice bowling center in western Kansas should contact Jerry Stutzman of Faulkner Real Estate in Ulysses, Kansas. Jerry is a licensed Real Estate Broker serving all of the southwest Kansas region and a part of the Faulkner Team under managing Broker Mark Faulkner. 
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:31:51 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/your-roof-an-investment-that-really-pays-off/</guid>
    <link>https://www.faulknerrealestate.com/blog/your-roof-an-investment-that-really-pays-off/</link>
        <author>bhiggs@pld.com (Bobbi Higgs)</author>
        <title>Your Roof-An investment that really pays off.</title>
    <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 don’t 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 don’t 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.

·    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.·    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.     ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
    </channel>
</rss>