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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step aside, man cave. Here come’s the she shed! The average woman works 8 hours and 39 minutes each day. That doesn’t count the hours she clocks in at home! Tack on the time it takes to fold the laundry, wash the dishes, and tuck those kiddos into bed. That makes for a long day, […]