What do renters want? Unfortunately, you can often pick out which properties are rentals when you drive down the street. Rental properties get a bad rap for being unkempt and dated. If you want to fix up a rental property to attract quality tenants and generate more income, there are simple ways you can update […]
We have already had some HOT summer days in Southwest Missouri. If you’re like us, you probably have the AC cranked ready for a higher electric bill. Did you know you can cool your home comfortably without sending your summer electric bills sky high? Here are our top 10 tips to help lower your electric […]
One of the most memorable aspects of the coronavirus pandemic will be the empty grocery store shelves. Shoppers stacked their carts with items like rice, bread, meat, and canned goods until there was none left to spare. How many of us saw those empty shelves and stopped to think about the farmers who produce those […]
To buy or to build? That’s a big question. Finding your “dream home” can be quite the challenge, especially if you have a specific location, limited budget and unique wish list in mind. Consider the following advantages and disadvantages of buying or building your next home before you determine which is the best option for […]
What is a Tiny House? There are no real rules behind the definition of a “tiny house,” but the extremists would say it’s a house that has somewhere between 100 and 400 square feet. Now THAT’S TINY! We don’t have too many that are quite that small in southwest Missouri, but we do have our […]
The floor plan of a home influences every aspect of the home from construction to design to everyday living. It’s important to weigh the benefits of open and closed floor plans when thinking about design. Open floor plans are hogging the spotlight right now receiving all of the attention from the real estate and interior […]
Back in February, the forecast looked pretty dim not only for the real estate business, but for the U.S. economy as a whole. The coronavirus pandemic has caused the unemployment rate to skyrocket, businesses to close their doors, and retail sales to suffer record drops. The Federal Government has pumped money into the economy and […]
Anybody need a vacation? How about a staycation? Although some states are preparing to open for business, a number of families have already canceled their vacation plans for this spring and summer. All of this time at home has left many of us feeling stir crazy dreaming of the beach, the mountains, the lake, really […]
Never before have so many families spent this much time together inside their own homes. It’s no surprise that people are getting stir crazy. Some are discovering that their home is not as big as they thought it was. Or that a home office might have been a good idea after all. With few places […]
Most Common Questions Answered There is risk associated with pretty much anything you do during a viral pandemic. Going on a walk. Hitting up a drive-thru. Getting groceries. Every time you encounter another person or something another person has recently touched, there is a chance you will be exposed to COVID-19. Although it’s low, moving […]