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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May 14, 2021 3 min read

Wichita Weekend Welcome (May 15-16, 2021)

It's Friday! Hoorah! We hope you have all had an amazing week. Still looking to something to do in Wichita this weekend? Here are some ideas! Cars and Coffee at The AlleyLook at cars while enjoying free coffee and donuts while supplies last! Bring your kids and pets and come see all of the amazing cars that will be in attendance at this fun family event. Time: 8-11 a.m.Location: 11413 E 13th St

May 14, 2021 4 min read

10 Important Things To Know Before Listing Your House For Sale

Selling your home takes work, but at Urban Cool Homes, we want to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Below, you will find 10 tips to help you getting started on your home selling journey. Doing your homework and researching the price range of properties in your area can save you from over or underpricing your home. Look into houses within your area that are similar to yours in terms of lo

May 13, 2021 3 min read

The Three Most Important Questions To Ask A Listing Agent At An Open House

Open houses are a great opportunity for you to meet with the seller and their listing agent. Make sure you take advantage of this and get all of your questions answered about the home. Asking the right questions can help you quickly decide if you would like to make an offer or look elsewhere. Here are three questions you should definitely ask as a prospective buyer:First, you should start out by

May 12, 2021 5 min read

Why Wichita - Riverfront Stadium & The Wind Surge

After a year-long postponement due to COVID, Wichita's new Riverfront Stadium is open for business! The $75 million state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue near downtown Wichita welcomed almost 8,000 people last night (May 11, 2021) for Opening Day. The Stadium sits on the former site of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on the west bank of the Arkansas River near downtown Wichita. While the Stadium is most w

May 11, 2021 2 min read

Meet the Team - Rachel Reed

This week we are shining the spotlight on our Operations Manager - AKA, the person who keeps everything running smoothly - Rachel Reed! She enjoys working in real estate because it's always changing - no two houses or transactions are the same. She also loves getting to meet so many new people.We are so thankful to have Rachel in our office. She is a problem solver and always adds the perfect amo

May 10, 2021 5 min read

Ten Historic 1800's Wichita Homes You Can Still See Today

In the late 1880's, America was booming. Thanks to the efforts of Col. Marsh Murdock, the founding editor and publisher of The Wichita Eagle, people were moving to Kansas and Wichita in record numbers. From 1881-1897, more than 200,000 people settled in Kansas. All of this meant a huge real estate boom for the Wichita area as money from investors poured in. A city hall and courthouse were built,

May 7, 2021 3 min read

Wichita Weekend Welcome (May 8-9, 2021)

Happy Friday! We hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far. As we head into Mother's Day weekend, we wanted to give you a heads up about some of the fun events and offers so you can properly pamper the mothers in your life. Old Town Farm & Art MarketWhile this market is open every Saturday through the summer, this week's offerings are sure to include incredible gifts for moms. With food prod

May 6, 2021 1 min read

April 2021 in Review

Another month has come and gone here at Urban Cool Homes while we've been busy helping people find their perfect home. In that time, our team has closed on 11 homes! Homes listed with us spent an average of 9.7 days on the market and received an average of $3,700 over asking.If you are ready to find your dream home or sell your current home, feel free to set up a Property Tracker account so you c

May 5, 2021 1 min read

Meet the Team - Anna Nightingale

We love to celebrate our amazing team members here at Urban Cool Homes. Today, we are introducing Anna Nightingale, our wonderful Client Care Manager. She has been living in Wichita since 2018 and enjoys working in real estate because she loves helping people find their dream home and because it allows her the flexibility to work from home with her baby girl.With an EMT certification and experien

Nov 2, 2020 2 min read

Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are rising, but this is not always the case.This theory of home prices decreasing is typically discussed by future home buyers. As a buy