Blogs by Author - Steven Myers

Aug 12, 2026 • 6 min read

What Is a Patio Home? What Wichita Buyers Should Know Before Touring One

A patio home is not merely any house that happens to have a patio. In Wichita listings, “patio home” is usually a marketing label: useful as a clue, but too loose to answer the questions that decide whether a home works for you.Before touring, find out what you would own, which maintenance the fee actually covers, which rules run with the property, and whether the entrances and main rooms work th

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Nov 6, 2026 4 min read

Moving to Clearwater, KS: Living in Clearwater

Clearwater is a small Sedgwick County town about 25 minutes southwest of downtown Wichita. Buyers pick it for three reasons: its own school district, a quiet small-town pace, and prices that sit comfortably below many Wichita suburbs. This guide covers what you need to know before you buy here: the housing market, schools, commute, everyday life, and how to make a smart offer.Market figures are f

Oct 30, 2026 9 min read

Off-Leash Dog Parks in Wichita: Locations, Amenities and Rules

Illustration of three dogs in a grassy park setting, not a photograph of a specific Wichita dog park.The closest dog park isn't always the easiest one to use. At L.W. Clapp, the dog-park entrance is on South Bluff rather than at the larger park's Harry Street entrance. Downtown, Naftzger has one fenced enclosure, while Chapin offers separate spaces for large and small dogs. Those differences can

Oct 30, 2026 7 min read

Social Media for Real Estate Agents: What to Post

Illustration of a phone on a tripod and a notebook in a home interior, representing preparation for a real estate social media post.Updated October 30, 2026.Imagine two hypothetical posts for a Wichita buyer considering homes west of I-235. One shows a listing photo. The other answers a question that can come before a showing: “Do I need 20% down?” A photo helps someone consider a property; a cle

Oct 30, 2026 8 min read

Is Wichita a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2026?

Illustration of a residential street, not a photograph of a specific Wichita home or listing.Market figures checked October 30, 2026. Latest available full monthly report: September 2026.Wichita's housing market still leans toward sellers, but fewer homes are selling than a year ago. In September 2026, 740 homes closed across the Wichita metropolitan area, down from 798 in September 2025. Yet buy

Oct 30, 2026 11 min read

Kansas City Luxury Neighborhoods: Homes, Clubs and Costs

Illustration of an upscale home at dusk, not an actual home listing.Two Kansas City metro homes can look equally appealing in photographs yet come with very different responsibilities. A house overlooking a golf course raises questions about club membership and activity near the lot. An established home with room for an addition may require closer attention to renovation approvals and maintenance

Oct 30, 2026 8 min read

Should You Join a Real Estate Team in Wichita or Kansas City?

Illustrative scenes of Wichita and Kansas City accompany this guide to comparing real estate team and solo agent arrangements.Updated October 30, 2026.Joining a real estate team can give you training, transaction support and help managing clients. Working solo may give you more control over your schedule, expenses and business decisions. But neither arrangement is automatically better.A new agent

Oct 30, 2026 7 min read

Date Night Ideas in Wichita, KS

Illustration of an evening riverfront dinner setting, not a specific Wichita venue.Looking for date night ideas in Wichita, KS? Start with the kind of time you want to spend together. A walk by the river leaves room for conversation. Dinner gives the evening a destination. An art museum offers something to explore, while a pottery class turns one outing into a shared activity over several weeks.Y

Oct 30, 2026 17 min read

Is Buying a Home in Kansas City Worth It? Compare Renting and Owning

Illustrative Midwestern residential street with brick and siding homes, mature trees and a sidewalk in natural late-day light. The cover features the words “Rent or Buy?” and “Making the Kansas City Decision” with pink Urban Cool Homes/LPT Realty branding. The scene does not represent a specific Kansas City neighborhood or listing.Suppose you're renting when a house for sale catches your eye. The

Oct 30, 2026 11 min read

Wichita Neighborhoods, Eastborough and Andover: Compare Schools, Parks and Daily Trips

Illustration of an unnamed Kansas-style residential street with brick and Craftsman-style homes, mature autumn trees and a sidewalk. The cover features “Find Your Fit” and “Comparing Wichita Neighborhoods” alongside pink Urban Cool Homes/LPT Realty branding; no particular neighborhood or listing is depicted.Two houses can look equally promising on a weekend tour. One has the floor plan you wanted

Oct 30, 2026 15 min read

Should You Buy a Home Now in Wichita?

Illustrative sunlit home table with a calculator, open notebook, keys, mug and plant. The cover reads “Ready to Buy?” and “Wichita Homebuying Decisions,” with pink Urban Cool Homes and LPT Realty branding.If your lease is coming up for renewal, you might have started looking at houses in Wichita. A place with more storage, a usable backyard or a layout that finally works for your daily routine co