Have you ever felt like people are speaking another language when talking about real estate? Whether you’ve experienced this firsthand, or just while watching HGTV, we want you to know what’s going on. Unfortunately, being caught uninformed during a real estate transaction can lead to people getting burned. We want you to not only understand […]
Ready or not, here comes fall. With the busyness of life, many of us find ourselves tossing our summer toys back in the garage, storing the grill, and forgetting about the patio furniture altogether. It’s time for pumpkins, right? Before you get ahead of yourself, take time to clean up and store your summer gear […]
Who else’s allergies have been horrible lately? There are days we’d do anything for a little relief! With a few easy house cleaning practices, you can actually help alleviate allergies. Here are some cleaning tips to allergy-proof your home. Keep Your Bedding Clean Bedding, sheets, pillows, and mattresses win the prize for number one breeding […]
It’s no secret that as a whole, people are stressed out. Most Americans function under moderate to high levels of stress and confess they feel like that stress is increasing over time. Toss a global pandemic on top of that, and many of us feel like we’re teetering on the edge of insanity! It can […]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend 93% of their lives indoors. Whoa. Many people have the desire to get outside, but don’t find the time to do it. Feelings of being cooped up have only been heightened by the recent shutdowns and social distancing measures. As a result, many home buyers are […]
For some of you, this work from home thing isn’t going away anytime soon. The demand for a home office is skyrocketing. Most people figured they would be working from home temporarily, so they didn’t go out of their way to create a designated work space. We’re seeing that this has decreased productivity AND made […]
Staging a home isn’t just about the interior. There’s no doubt that an attractive front yard will boost your curb appeal and positively impact a potential buyer’s first impression. But, let’s be honest. Landscaping can be a monster of a chore! Many people find themselves going in circles asking, “Where do I begin?” After watering […]
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 […]
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 […]