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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:12:26 AM EDT
I was reading that article on cnn.com about free land giveaways in Kansas and severeal other states.
 The only catch is you have to build a new house on the property of at least 1,000 SQFT within a year.  They even give tax rebates and other perks.How much is an acre of land worth in Kansas? How much to build a new 1,000 SQFT house with quality materials? |
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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:13:46 AM EDT
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Wow. That's pretty cool.
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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:15:56 AM EDT
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http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/22/real_estate/buying_selling/thursday_freeland/
Here's the entire article link for those who are interested. Although it's more of a pipe dream for me (entire family in CA), I must say I got quite a few hours of fantasy about it while parked in good ole LA traffic jams... 
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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:48:45 AM EDT
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have you ever driven across kansas? There is a reason it is free....most likely because there is NOTHING there. Although I did stop to see the worlds largest prarie dog, and it wasnt there. 200 miles of billboards hypeing it, and no varmint...what a dissapointment
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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:51:49 AM EDT
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I recall reading somewhere that scientists have proven that Kansas actually is flatter than a pancake! 
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Posted: 1/8/2005 11:54:45 AM EDT
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I'd examine the gun laws in kansas before I moved there.
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Posted: 1/8/2005 12:16:56 PM EDT
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Well we're 1 of the 4 states that dont have any CCW.  Other than that not too bad where i live.
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Posted: 1/8/2005 12:27:45 PM EDT
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gun laws in kansas are ok, have been hunting there for years and years
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Posted: 1/8/2005 7:03:42 PM EDT
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How much does an acre of land cost in Kansas?
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Posted: 1/8/2005 7:16:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/8/2005 8:07:04 PM EDT
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The 'largest prarie dog' is actually the big statue that advertises it. I can't believe you actually stopped. Now, the world's largest ball of twine. That's a different story altogether...
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:15:14 PM EDT
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If you have a career that you can conduct well removed from most civilization that doesn't involve cattle, wheat, corn, or oil, then this would be great. Several of the places that are offering free land are near I-70, and therefore you have a slightly better link to civilization.
Most people who comment on the Kansas/Flat thing have spent most of their time driving the I-70 route or in Western KS. The East and Southeast are more geographically interesting. Jim |
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:22:06 PM EDT
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True. I spent the night in Colby while travelling to Colorado. Kansas is "Oh-my-god" boring. "Oh look! ..a tree." |
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:24:07 PM EDT
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Would you need a CCW in Kansas?
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:26:52 PM EDT
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I thought that it wasn't about need... |
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:27:30 PM EDT
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How many acres per freebie?
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:31:50 PM EDT
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My dad almost did the same thing in the Cali desert....if you drive between L.A. and Vegas you will see one room shacks here and there, abandoned now....it was the same idea in the 70's for Cali.
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:36:15 PM EDT
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KS gun laws are pretty crappy. No CCW, no NFA goodies, no open carry. I've driven through the state a couple of times and it's awful - absolutely nothing to see, just like driving through Nebraska.
My brother lives in Overland Park and I've thought of moving out there, but if I did I'd probably live in MO close to the border. |
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Posted: 1/8/2005 10:42:36 PM EDT
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Actually there is open carry on your property, and I think throughout the State depending on local ordances but dont qoute me on that. Otherwise yes, live in MO on the state line. MO offers CCW and offers FA weapons, although no silencers. Forgot to add, bring your money with you cause you aint gonna make any in the assend of Kansas. |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 5:44:31 AM EDT
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On the plus side kansas doesn't have any BS "get a pistol permit from the Sheriff" crap just to buy a handgun. There might be local BS but nothing statewide (IIRC). Private handgun sales/no paper are ok, unlike MO.
No helmet law if you ride a motorcycle (many times I've ditched the skidlid after crossing the MO/KS border just because I could). No BS yearly "safety" inspections just to get tags for your car (though now that MO has gone to a every other year inspection it's less of a goatscrew). The alcohol laws are kinda screwy, but what can you expect? The state was settled by east coast Puritan religious types. Not as bad as it used to be but IIRC 3.2% beer??????  .If I was to live in KS it would have to be in the southeast or east (just not in the Overland Park/JO or WY county area  ) The Flint Hills area is pretty (but not as nice as the Ozarks...).
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Posted: 1/9/2005 5:52:42 AM EDT
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You realize Overland Park is nicer then ANY area of KC, Mo right? (Maybe, MAYBE barring the Plaza....) |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 8:29:07 AM EDT
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If you are going to move that far out into Kansas just go on across the Colorado line. Pay the $500/acre (or less). If you can afford to build a 1000 sqft house $500 shouldn't be a big deal. It is a little stark, but there are natural backstops everywhere. I think I could live out there. I like quiet. Easy access to the mountains (2-3 hour drive). The winters would be a bitch, though and my family would kill me. Other than that, I think I could do it.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 9:16:36 AM EDT
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In a creepy Stepford Wives/pod people way, yes. I've been through OP before, don't care for it. Having to be in KS is bad enuff, OP more so. Been thru the area plenty of times, couldn't pay me enuff to live there. |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 12:28:58 PM EDT
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I guess it would depend where you are in KS. Eastern KS has a lot of crime. |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 12:39:32 PM EDT
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My grandparents lived in Cimarron, which is between Dodge City and Garden City. Nothing out there but crops, prairie and feed lots. I lived in Olathe and worked in Overland Park after I graduated from college and decided really quickly there's too much concrete and too many people. I'd rather live in Western Kansas than the KC metro. Course, I'd rather live in Oklahoma than either place.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 2:48:57 PM EDT
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Thats one flat state.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:24:02 PM EDT
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Ok, the article also says places in Montana too. Is Montana just as "bleak"?
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:32:55 PM EDT
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Much of eastern Montana is pretty flat and DAMN WINDY!!!!!
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:33:57 PM EDT
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Actually, CCW is all about need. Everyone needs to be able to defend themselves at all times. GBT |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:39:20 PM EDT
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I could get into it.
Dangit, I LIKED living in Nebraska! Seems like as good a place to build guitars as any. And I don't drink. CJ |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:58:05 PM EDT
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Kansas is NOT flat. It just seems that way. I've driven across it probably close to 30 times. In Kansas City you are less than a 1000 ft in altitude. By the time you hit Colorado you're at around 5000ft. It's just a REALLY long (I think 448 miles) hill. I usually get 1-2 miles per gallon better mileage going east vs. west.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 7:59:08 PM EDT
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What kind of guitars do you build? |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 8:23:48 PM EDT
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Not anywhere in that article did I see mention of Montana. Kansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota are all I see. Where is Montana mentioned?
I wonder if Idaho has such a deal going.... |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 8:59:33 PM EDT
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Land values vary greatly in Kansas. It is hard to say for one acre is worth.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 9:03:38 PM EDT
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Open carry is legal in almost the whole state of Kansas. Also cancelled carry is LEGAL as long as your are driving to go hunting or hunting. As far as carrying weapon in your car Kansas laws in most all the state allow it.
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Posted: 1/9/2005 9:05:47 PM EDT
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tallest peak in Kansas is roughly 2600feet or so. there are a lot of misconceptions about KS.....lol..... there is open carry, but I'm sure all cities have ordinances against it. 3.2% beer is only available at gas stations/convenience stores, you can get full strength beer at liquor stores. KS is not all that flat, in fact, most of it is really hilly. It just isn't rapidly changing elevation. Where I live, just south of I70 meets I135, it is 1300feet above sea level. Yes, they are giving the land away, however, the property taxes are fairly big and thats how they are able to give it away "free". Also I believe, there are stipulations, like you have to have a family or something.......etc.... |
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Posted: 1/9/2005 9:19:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/10/2005 7:41:16 PM EDT
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How can the tallest peak (unless they only count hill summits) be 2600 when Kanorado (right on the border with Colorado is at almost 4000 feet?
Kanorado, Kansas Founded: 1888 Population: 276 Elevation: 3908 feet Latitude: 39° 19' 59" N Longitude: 102° 2' 15" W ZIP code: 67741 Area Code: 785 |
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Posted: 1/10/2005 7:54:55 PM EDT
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you are right, i was mistaken.....it is 4,039feet. I coulda sworn it was only 2600feet.... Mt. Sunflower......
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