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Things to consider if you're looking into flipping houses

 With renovations underway on our flip house dubbed "Project Elizabeth," we thought it would be good to take a step back and explain the process that goes into flipping houses.  It looks easy, but it only looks that way on TV People underestimate the work that goes into flipping a home. A few cosmetic touch-ups, paint, put it back on the market then make a huge profit? Not necessarily.Flipping ho

One of Wichita's most desirable neighborhoods pushes back against Zoning Change Proposal

A neighborhood rich in history and characterThe College Hill neighborhood is one of the most sought-after areas in Wichita. The variety of historic homes, tree-lined streets and conveniently located near stores, banks, churches, restaurants, etc. and it's not hard to see why. For a neighborhood like this, the residents take pride in where they live, a strong community sense and unique character b

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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