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The Wichita housing market has seen fair and consistent price increases over the past 15 years and has avoided the unbridled exuberance seen in many coastal markets. Historically, the Wichita market has avoided national trends and has increasing become tied to local economic conditions. However, recent declines in sales activity have increased the number of homes on the market. Further sales declines should be expected due to current national market psychology, however, significant price declines are unlikely as the mortgage debt servicing cost has remained steady and extremely favorable.

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This ratio compares the monthly mortgage payment (principal & interest only, which does not include hazard insurance, property taxes or any needed private mortgage insurance) for a median priced home financed at the prevailing 30 year mortgage rate to the local median 4-person family income.