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Manhattan, Kan.
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Manhattan is a town located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. As of the July 2005 census estimate, its population was 49,462, making it the eighth-largest city in Kansas. Manhattan is the county seat of Riley County. A small part of the town extends into Pottawatomie County.

Nicknamed The Little Apple in 1977 as a play on New York City's "Big Apple," it is most well-known for being the home of Kansas State University. Eight miles (13 km) west of the town is Fort Riley, a United States Army post.

Geography
Manhattan is located at 39°11.5'N 96°35.5'W, or about 50 miles (80 km) west of Topeka on the Kansas River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 38.9 sq. km. (15.0 sq. mi.), almost all land.

Geographic features
Manhattan is located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, which consists of continuous rolling hills covered in tall grasses. However, the current downtown area - the original site of Manhattan - was built on a broad, flat floodplain at the junction of the Kansas and Big Blue rivers. Tuttle Creek Reservoir is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Manhattan. The lake was formed when the Big Blue River was dammed for flood control in the 1960s, and it is now a state park that offers many recreational opportunities. South of town is the Konza Prairie, a tall-grass prairie preserve jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University.

Climate
Over the course of a year, temperatures range from an average low of almost 15°F in January to an average high of nearly 93°F in July. The maximum temperature reaches 90°F an average of 56 days per year and reaches 100°F an average of 9 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below the freezing point (32°F) an average of 118 days per year. Typically the first fall freeze occurs between the last week of September and the end of October, and the last spring freeze occurs between the first week of April and early May.

The area receives nearly 35 inches of precipitation during an average year with the largest share being received in May and June - the April-June period averages 33 days of measurable precipitation. During a typical year the total amount of precipitation may be anywhere from 24 to 46 inches.

There are on average 97 days of measurable precipitation per year. Winter snowfall averages almost 16 inches, but the median is less than 10 inches. Measurable snowfall occurs an average of 10 days per year with at least an inch of snow being received on six of those days. Snow depth of at least an inch occurs an average of 20 days per year.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 44,831 people, 16,949 households, and 8,254 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,152.4/sq. km. (2,983.9/sq. mi.). There were 17,690 housing units at an average density of 454.7/sq. km. (1,177.4/sq. mi.). The racial makeup of the city was 87.28% White, 4.86% African American, 0.48% Native American, 3.93% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% of the population.

There were 16,949 households out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.3% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution is 15.8% under the age of 18, 39.2% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males. The general age distribution is typical of a university town; the sex distribution is not uncommon in areas dominated by major land-grant universities.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,463, and the median income for a family was $48,289. Males had a median income of $31,396 versus $24,611 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,566. About 8.7% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. However, traditional poverty statistics can be misleading when applied to communities with large student populations, such as Manhattan.

Sites of interest
Visitors are drawn to Manhattan by Kansas State University sporting events, performing arts, lecture series, and the annual Country Stampede Music Festival - the largest music festival in Kansas.

The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and the Kansas State University Gardens are located on the campus of Kansas State University. Next to campus is Aggieville, one of the oldest shopping and retail centers in the United States, with enough bars to satisfy the college crowd. Aggieville is also home to the longest continuously-operating Pizza Hut in the world.

Manhattan's Sunset Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Colbert Hills Golf Course, which is annually ranked by Golf Digest among the best in the state, is home to the Earl Woods National Youth Golf Academy and a host site for the First Tee program. Manhattan is also the birthplace of Damon Runyon, the "Inventor of Broadway," and his Manhattan house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Flint Hills Job Corps Training Center west of town were once used as a nursing home and orphanage operated by the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows.

The First Capital of the Kansas Territory is preserved nearby, on Fort Riley grounds.

Education
Manhattan is home to Kansas State University, Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan Area Technical College, the American Institute of Baking and The Flint Hills Job Corps Training Center. The town is also headquarters for the International Association for Jazz Education. Manhattan has one public high school with two campuses (Manhattan High School), two junior high schools (Susan B. Anthony and Dwight D. Eisenhower), and eight elementary schools (Amanda Arnold, Frank V. Bergman, Lee, Marlatt, Northview, Ogden, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson). The town also has two private school systems: Flint Hills Christian School and the Manhattan Catholic Schools.

Transportation
Manhattan Regional Airport is located 4 miles (6 km) west of Manhattan on K-18. The airport is served by U.S. Airways Express. Manhattan has no internal mass transit system, and bus and train service to and from the town has been discontinued over the past several years.

Notable residents

• Bob Anderson - founder of Runner's World
• Louis Chaudet - film director, writer
• Del Close - comedian
• David Fairchild - botanist, explorer
• Philip Fox - astronomer
• James Harbord - military officer, businessman
• Jonathan Holden - Poet Laureate of Kansas
• Lee Killough - author
• Mitsugi Ohno - glassblower
• Cassandra Peterson - actress (Elvira)
• Deb Richard - professional golfer
• Damon Runyon - author
• Fred Andrew Seaton - politician
• Bill Snyder - football coach
• Gary Spani - football hall-of-famer
• Walter J. Stoessel - diplomat
• Samuel Wendell Williston - scientist
• Earl Woods - father of Tiger Woods

The town in popular culture

• In 1972, Glen Campbell recorded a #6 hit on the Country Music Charts with his song entitled "Manhattan, Kansas."
• The 1975 documentary Banjoman captures a legendary concert held in Manhattan on January 23, 1973, to honor Earl Scruggs. The concert included performances by Joan Baez, David Bromberg, The Byrds, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Doc and Merle Watson.
• The town features in Vernor Vinge's science-fiction novella The Ungoverned.
• The plot of the failed 1993 CBS television pilot The Elvira Show revolves around two witches, played by Elvira and Katherine Helmond, moving to Manhattan with their talking cat.
• Manhattanite Brandon Bellinger was a contestant on the television show Survivor: Guatemala in 2005.
• Manhattanite Dave Spiker was a contestant on the television show The Amazing Race 9 in 2006.
• Manhattan is a principal setting for the novel Was, by Geoff Ryman, a contemporary examination of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
• Jon Stewart once jokingly referred to it as "the Manhattan with values" on the Daily Show.
• The opening scene for the trailer to the film Friday Night Lights is Poyntz Avenue in downtown Manhattan.

auction | recommendations

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Attend an open house/preview and inspect or drive-by each property in which you are interested. Establish a range of value for the property and bid within your limits. We do not recommend that you bid on a property that you have not seen. There is not an inspection period after the auction.

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Immediately upon completion of the auction, winning bidders will be required to execute an Auction Contract. Please be prepared to close the transaction within 30 days.

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auction | buyer broker participation

For the properties located at 2802 Nelson's Landing in Manhattan, Kansas, to be auctioned on Thursday, March 29, 2007, a commission will be paid to any properly licensed real estate broker whose buyer is the successful purchaser for this property and who actually closes and pays the total contract sale price for the property. The commission shall be paid as follows:

Three percent commission will be paid on any pre-sale or written opening bid amount shown on the broker participation form, included in this document or available upon request. A one percent commission will be paid on the amount by which the successful high bid at auction, not including the buyer's premium, exceeds the bid amount indicated on the broker participation form.

If an opening bid is not written on the broker participation form, or the form is not submitted according to the terms listed thereon, then a one percent commission will be paid to the broker on the full amount of the successful high bid.

To earn the buyer broker commission, the participating broker must register his or her bidder by completing the broker participation form in full and must fax, mail, or email it to Purple Wave Auction, Inc. The form must be received no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the auction.

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The form should be sent to:
Purple Wave Auction, Inc.
mobile 701 Enoch Lane
Manhattan, KS 66502

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auction | terms

Conditions of sale
Everyone must register for a bidding number. The owner warrants to convey marketable title to the real estate through a limited warranty deed, free from all encumbrances, liens, or judgments at the time of closing.

Buyer's premium
A 10% buyer's premium will be added to the bid to establish the contract price the successful bidder must pay. For example, a bid of $100,000 will be assessed a $10,000 buyer's premium, creating a contract price of $110,000.

Restrictions
The property is sold subject to all city, county, and state laws, ordinances, and regulations as well as any and all easements, encumbrances, and restrictions applicable to the property. Seller is placing no restrictions on the property with the exception of a permanent easement in favor of seller for road right-of-way purposes.

Release
By its acceptance of the deed, buyer shall be deemed to release seller, Purple Wave Realty, and Purple Wave Auction, Inc. from any and all claims and liabilities relating to any defect, deficiency of other matter concerning the property including, without limitation, the quality, condition, quantity, or use of the property. Sellers, Purple Wave Realty and Purple Wave Auction, Inc. give no warranties of any kind either expressed or implied, with respect to the condition, merchantability, use size, configuration, design, or suitability of the property.

Legal courses of action
Bids are a binding offer to enter a contract and you are responsible for honoring them. Every legal remedy available will be used to ensure buyer's performance of this contract. Buyer accepts responsibility for and agrees for buyer and all of buyer's agents, representatives, successors and assigns to indemnify, defend and hold harmless sellers, Purple Wave Realty, Purple Wave Auction, Inc., their employees, governing body, officers, owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, fees, costs, and expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses related to, arising from, or associated with (I) the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, personal injuries or property damage incurred on the sale premises or during removal and transport of any auction item, (II) buyer's use of Purple Wave Auction, Inc.'s website and (III) a dispute with another bidder.

Arbitration
For disputes between buyer and seller, Purple Wave Realty and/or Purple Wave Auction, Inc., that are not resolved by the parties within ten days after any party gives notice to the others of its desire to arbitrate the dispute, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association in accord with its then-prevailing rules if all parties agree to arbitration. Such arbitration shall be conducted in Manhattan, Kansas. Judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall have no power to change the provisions of this agreement. The arbitrator shall consist of one arbitrator, who must be a real estate attorney actively engaged in the practice of law for at least the last five years.

Bid rejection
Purple Wave Auction, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any bidder.

Bid retraction
By placing a bid, buyer and all other bidders acknowledge all terms of the auction and agree not to retract the purchase offer. If a bidder cannot satisfy the terms of the auction, the bidder should not bid.

Assessment of condition
All bidders, including buyer, should rely solely on personal inspection and not information listed in this property information document, on the website, or otherwise provided by Purple Wave Realty, Purple Wave Auction, Inc. or seller. Any bidder's failure to inspect, or otherwise be fully informed as to the nature, quality, condition, quantity, and size of any items will not constitute grounds for any claim, adjustment, refund, termination of the Auction Contract, or refusal to close the sale.

Auction contract
Please note that the Auction Contract executed by buyer and seller immediately following the close of the auction will be written based on the manner in which buyer bids. Buyer will be closing on the tract or combination of tracts on which buyer is the successful bidder in the final manner in which buyer bids at the auction.

Real estate brokerage services disclosure
Purple Wave Realty and its auctioneer, Purple Wave Auction, Inc., represent the seller in this transaction. They do not represent the buyer in any manner and they must be completely loyal and faithful to the seller. Purple Wave Realty has an exclusive right to the listing for this transaction. All negotiations must be conducted through Purple Wave Realty. Purple Wave Realty is the exclusive agent for the sellers in this transaction. All successful bidders will be required to sign an agency disclosure form at the time of signing the Auction Contract, if applicable.

Purple Wave Realty's involvement in contract
The seller and buyer hereby agree that Purple Wave Realty is an intended third party beneficiary of the Auction Contract and shall receive compensation as stated in the agreement between it and seller.

Utilities
Neither Purple Wave Realty, Purple Wave Auction, Inc. nor the seller guarantees the availability of utilities, public or private. This exclusion consists of, but is not limited to, wells, septic tanks, access to public utilities, or any hook-up fees therewith. Confirmation of utility availability is the bidder's sole responsibility.

Terms
A 10%, non-refundable deposit based on the contract price will be due from buyer immediately after buyer is declared the winner. The balance shall be payable in cash at closing in 30 days. This transaction is not contingent on the buyer obtaining financing or upon any other event except as specifically referred to in these terms and conditions. Personal or business checks will be accepted with a bank letter guaranteeing payment of such funds.

Remedies
If buyer chooses not to close within the stated time herein and no written extension has been granted by the seller, the buyer will forfeit all the deposit and Purple Wave Realty may disperse the deposit as stated in the listing agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, seller may seek any other relief or remedy in law or equity, including suing the buyer for specific performance, which buyer expressly agrees is permitted, and/or any additional damages the seller suffers by the default of the buyer.

Escrow
All monies collected on sale day will be deposited in an escrow account, the location of which is listed below.

Capital Title Insurance Company
4805 Vue Du Lac Place
Manhattan, KS 66503

Possession
Buyer shall receive possession of property at the date of closing.

Closing cost
Buyer shall pay all closing costs associated with purchasing the property. Such costs include but are not limited to examination of title and / or title insurance, fees charged by a lender or lenders, property insurance, mortgage insurance, credit report(s), property legal survey, all recording fees, and fees charged for services by the escrow and / or closing agent. Additionally, any other fees associated with the transaction, including inspections such as termite or other pestss, whole house or lead based paint, shall be paid by the buyer. Also, buyer(s) shall pay for charges and fees by buyer's attorney. Seller shall not pay any closing costs.

Closing location and agent
The closing location and agent will be determined on or before the auction date.

Title insurance
All title insurance commitment fees and premiums will be paid by buyer.

Taxes
Real estate, personal property, and other taxes or governmental assessments against the property will be prorated to the day of closing.

Miscellaneous
All prior understandings and agreements between the parties are merged into this agreement, which constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Time is of the essence of this agreement. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Kansas. No delay or failure by seller to exercise any right hereunder, and no partial or single exercise of such right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.