Blogs by Author - Steven Myers

America's Housing Shortage Is Going Down The Rabbit Hole

 Too many households, not enough homesHomeownership is a challenge in 2021. Analysts say the rate at which American households are being formed, home construction cannot keep up to meet the housing demand.over 12 million households were formed in the last decade, but a mere 7 million new-single family homes were built in the same period. Housing experts say single-family home construction is runn

New IRS Reporting Proposal Raises Privacy Concerns

What is it? When the Biden administration announced the American Families Plan, it was aimed to "grow the middle class and expand benefits of economic growth to all Americans."According to the administration, this will be done by increasing IRS enforcement in the form of reporting obligations for financial institutions (i.e banks, credit unions, etc.)Tax laws and budgets are not the easiest docum

Writing Love Letters to Sellers, Advantage or Discrimination?

 Advantage or discrimination?With the housing market being extremely competitive right now, desperate home buyers are turning to "love letters" to try and entice sellers. This practice seems to be working with some sellers admitting that they accepted an offer based on what a potential buyer wrote in a letter.A "love letter" in the simplest terms is when potential home buyers write a letter with

Nine Labor Day Weekend Getaways in Kansas

 Hoisington This citywide weekend festival begins with a community barbecue and beer garden, followed by events for kids that include turtle races, face painting, and a golf tournament. Looking for something a little more relaxed? you can take in the sights along the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scientific Byway as well. Salina Say goodbye to summer while enjoying the artistic culture of Salina

Safest Property on the Planet is for Sale

 The Safest Property on the Planet Looking for a property that can withstand an earth-shattering event? Well, you're in luck -- the North Star Missile Silo is currently on the market and located in our very own Kansas. An interesting history The North Star Missile Silo was built in the late 1950s at the height of the Cold War. The Silo was an intercontinental ballistic missile site (ICBM) near Sc

3 Must Do's to Jump Start your Real Estate Business

Dockum speakeasy

 For this Foodie Friday, we visited Dockum speakeasy. Located in the basement of the Ambassador hotel, Dockum prides itself on exclusivity and description. Their combination of refined, handcrafted cocktails and warm, inviting setting makes for an unforgettable experience.Dockum supervisor, Kourtnie Roberston, says Dockum is like no other bar in the Wichita area. She says having the option to eat

7 Tips to get your Home Ready for Fall

 Prepping your home for the fall weatherWe've compiled some tips on things you should do now to help make your home more comfortable during the colder months ahead. 1. Clean your eavestroughs and downspouts Water is your homes worst enemy. As leaves begin to fall, they will potentially eavestroughs and downspouts. This results in blockage of water from making it off your roof and away from your h

Nancy's A-Maize-N Sandwiches

 Nancy Parish has been in the food industry for a majority of her life. She started out as waitress at a popular bar near Downtown Wichita, The Artichoke, and was there for nearly 15 years. She eventually bought in and was a co-owner for a duration of her time there. She eventually left and opened her current restaurant, Nancy's A-Maize-N Sandwiches in Maize, KS. For all your sandwich needs, go v

McCoy's Consign & Design

 Jake McCoy, owner of McCoy's Consign & Design says he loves helping people dress up their home to their liking. Since childhood, he has always had a passion for things that look nice. His business focuses on unique and quality consigned furniture and home decor to spice up any area in your home. McCoy's Consign & Design is located at: 1719 N Rock Rd STE 117, Wichita, KS 67206View embedded video