Blog Category - Buying A Home

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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Sep 23, 2021 2 min read

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

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

Jun 3, 2021 4 min read

6 Amazing Mansion Tours Within A 3-Hour Drive Of Wichita, KS

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live the mansion life in the early 20th century, these amazing tours are for you! These 6 massive homes are amazing displays of historical architecture built for prominent figures of the time. And they are all perfect for a fun day trip from Wichita! Commissioned in 1916 and completed in 1918, Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House is named after its f

May 25, 2021 3 min read

The 5 Biggest Red Flags to Spot When Purchasing a New Home

It's important to thoroughly inspect a home before buying it to make sure there aren't any glaring problems. Here are the 5 biggest red flags to look out for when inspecting your potential dream home. Cracking is one of the biggest signs to watch out for in terms of foundation problems. Cement settling, for example, may be indicated by small cracks in the basement. Larger cracks on the other han

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

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