Blogs by Author - Steven Myers

Jan 4, 2026 • 7 min read

15 Things To Know BEFORE Moving to Kansas City (2026 Guide)

Kansas City is one of the most underrated moves in the Midwest. You get big-league sports energy, a strong food scene, real culture, and a housing mix that ranges from downtown loft living to spacious suburban options. The key is understanding one thing upfront. KC is a two-state metro (Missouri and Kansas), and your day-to-day experience can change a lot based on commute routes, county lines, an

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Aug 20, 2021 1 min read

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

Aug 20, 2021 1 min read

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

Aug 17, 2021 2 min read

Know Your Lender Before Looking for a Home

Connecting with a mortgage lender is the first step Most people miss the first step before looking at homes and talking to a real estate agent. They fail to realize they need to connect with a mortgage lender beforehand to make the process streamlined as possible. Here are five things to consider before connecting with an agent. 1. Setting realistic expectations Looking for homes that are out of

Aug 13, 2021 1 min read

Sweet House

Fnu Erico, owner of Sweet House says he wanted to try something new. Sweet House is a dessert shop located next to the Union Station in Downtown Wichita. The shop sells Bubble Waffle, a common Japanese dessert among various other treats. Erico says they have been operating for a little over a month now, and that the support is unparalled. Erico also says a bigger storefront is possible in the fut

Aug 13, 2021 2 min read

OnPoint Nutrition

Sharing a healthy lifestyle with the communityFor Blaine Agpoon, being active and maintaining that lifestyle has always been a part of his life. He has done so throughout high school.“I hit the gym a lot. I just love the aspect of just being active. I’ve always been active my whole life,” Agpoon says. Agpoon says he wanted to share his lifestyle with other people. This sparked the idea of On Poin

Aug 10, 2021 3 min read

Do's and Don'ts of Planning a Yard Sale

Yard sales are simple. The goal is to get rid of items you no longer want or need while getting money out of them.But they can also be stressful if not planned and organized. Don't worry. We'll provide you with these do's and don'ts of yard sales to ensure a smooth operation.Yard Sale Do's Yard sales don't organize themselves. They require time and investment. Having a checklist will help leading

Jul 27, 2021 3 min read

7 tips to keep your Home Cool in the Summer

When the temperature outside hits high digits, it can be tempting to simply close the windows and and crank up the AC to get your home to a comfortable 65 degrees. Unfortunately, air conditioning comes with high electricity costs, so finding ways to keep your home cool without depending on energy-intensive HVAC systems will be a central tenet of a sustainable home. 1. Manage the light entering yo

Jul 26, 2021 1 min read

Monday Motivation, July 26th 2021

For Urban Cool Homes team lead, Steven Myers, the client comes first. This is done through making sure that we are in a position to best service them. Whether it is matching them with an agent, lender or insurance company. “Our goal is to make sure that we can accomodate to that, and to make sure we can hit those milestones because this is the biggest purchase that most people will ever make.”Vie

Jul 23, 2021 2 min read

Local Flavor Grill and Tapworks

Jeremy Snyder always knew he had a lot more to offer. His first establishment, Broadway Burgers, has been running for nine years now. Having strong connections with the local breweries and being in industry for so long meant he had an opportunity to expand.“Obviously with Broadway burgers we always knew we could do burgers and barbecue well, but once again, we always knew we could expand on what

Jun 11, 2021 2 min read

7 Tips to Sell a Good House in a Challenging Location

When the house you're about to sell is in a location that's not entirely ideal - meaning it's placed near main roads with heavy traffic or it's susceptible to pollution due to proximity to factories or airports - it could negatively affect your market value. Not all hope is lost, however - here are 7 ways to help you sell your property. A good, experienced real estate agent can give you sou