On top of this coronavirus pandemic, you may have forgotten that it’s tornado season in Missouri. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but they typically peak between April and June here in Tornado Alley. One thing you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones safe is install a storm shelter in or […]
Gardening – an outdoor activity that will keep the family busy AND add value to your home! If you’ve already got a green thumb, this won’t be news to you. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, 75 percent of respondents claimed to have a greater desire to be at home after […]
In a matter of days, life has changed as we know it. Schools have closed, plans have been cancelled, and the majority of America is being asked to stay home until further notice. There’s really no way to know what kind of an economic impact this world health crisis is going to have. But our […]
With all of the news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, spring really snuck up on us this year. But let me tell you, we are ready for the change! Like many of you, we like to take time for a deep spring cleaning this time of year. And this year it’s that much more important. Disinfecting […]
The spring housing market got an early start in 2020. Historically, April has kicked off the busiest buying season of the year. From 2015 through 2018, April was the peak month for average views per listing on Realtor.com. In 2019, however, January was recorded as the busiest month in 20 of the largest 100 metropolitan […]
After living in a house for a period of time, you start seeing your home differently. When you first move in, you pull in the driveway and see all of the little projects you want to work on to boost curb appeal. Touch up some paint here. Plant some flowers there. Repair the gutters up […]
Everyone loves food. It sustains, nourishes, and satisfies us multiple times a day. How much of our day do we spend planning meals, shopping for groceries, or preparing food? Most likely you’re part of the 99% of America that eats food but doesn’t produce it. If that’s the case, you may not have a modern […]
Cramped, crowded, and cluttered. Often our visions for small spaces don’t turn out the way we hoped. If you have a space in your home that’s just smaller than you want it to be, we can help. Here are some design tips that will help you make that small space look and feel larger than […]
A vacant rental property is a landlord’s worst nightmare. The longer it takes for you to find an interested, reliable tenant, the more money you’re going to lose. So how can you avoid this problem when it feels like your tenants have all of the control? Be proactive. Take steps to make sure a property […]
Whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put, here are the housing market trends you can expect in 2020. Home prices are STILL on the rise. Last year median home prices set an all-time high reaching $316,000. Home prices have been rising over the past few years. In 2018, home prices grew at a rate of […]