Summer is right around the corner; The season for barbecues, pool parties, yard games, and HOT weather. It doesn’t take long for our beautiful green grass to become brown and dry as the heat cranks up and we spend more time out in the yard. There are ways to maintain green grass in the summer […]
Buying your first home used to be a milestone signifying success, pride, stability, and maturity. The bird was no longer just out of the nest, but now building his own. Today, the perception of owning a home is shifting, especially for young adults. The appealing benefits of homeownership like putting down roots, building a financial […]
For those of you who have never purchased a home before, fear not. It’s not always like this. We’re experiencing what we call a “seller’s market” right now which means there are more home buyers than there are homes for sale. As a result, buyers get into bidding wars, home prices go up, and homes […]
The purpose of a property listing is to give potential buyers an idea of what a property looks like, how it’s laid out, and what kind of shape it’s in. Real estate agents and sellers have been doing this through writing detailed descriptions, taking pictures, and recording videos. Creating a listing in this way is […]
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. The kitchen is where meals are shared and memories are made. This also happens to be the place where drinks are spilled, sauces are splattered, plates are dropped, and fingers are sticky. Kitchens get messy. That’s part of life, but also part of why kitchen […]
Flipping houses has become a popular investment, but don’t mistake popular for easy. All too often, people buy a property to flip and find themselves losing money instead of making it! There are a number of things that can go wrong, but the first step in profiting from a fixer upper is choosing the right […]
Lake life in Southwest Missouri is unbeatable! From the hustle and bustle of Lake of the Ozarks to the serenity of Table Rock Lake, there is a unique lake experience for everyone. Many people find that they’d enjoy owning property on a lake after they’ve spent some time here. Whether you’re looking for an incredible […]
Getting a home ready to sell is one thing, but keeping it in pristine condition is a whole other ball game. Add young kids to the mix, and I think you’ve just created an Olympic sport! Home staging with children! For the last 10 months, the average number of days a home has stayed on the […]
When buying a home, there is always some level of pressure to make the right offer and get ahead of the competition. However, the pressure on home buyers has been cranked up in the current market! Listing prices have been on the rise for over a year now, and the number of current listings is […]
We have had a couple of gorgeous, sunny days lately, and it’s been making us crave time outside! Spring can’t come soon enough, and for many of you, this is the time of year to start thinking about your garden and flower beds. Although we have a number of chilly days ahead in Southwest Missouri, […]