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 […]
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, […]
There are few greater pleasures than pulling up old carpet in a house to find original hardwood flooring. Wood has served as a functional and elegant flooring material for hundreds of years and will never go out of style. Even so, most modern home builders aren’t installing hardwood floors. There are a number of wood […]
Many of us in Southwest Missouri don’t have much experience shoveling snow. Most cities around the state only get 12-15 inches of snow per year. Over the past week or so, Missouri has seen record breaking snowfall, and many residents aren’t prepared to deal with it. How many of you own a snow shovel? Clearing […]
One of the hottest trends in home design right now is built-in shelving. Floating shelves, recessed shelves, built-in shelves, fixed bracket shelves…Personally, I’m so thankful that storage is in style! It seems like we can ALWAYS use more storage space in our house! If you’re in the same boat, read on. From bedroom corners to […]
There is one thing every homeowner dreads in the fall: Leaf removal. If you’ve got a leafy lawn, you know this chore puts your body to the test every year. Here are a few leaf removal hacks to make getting rid of those leaves a little bit easier. The Importance of Leaf Removal Maybe you’re […]
Cold weather has officially arrived in Southwest Missouri! Brr! Is your home prepared for winter weather? Winter elements can cause some serious problems for homeowners if you’re not careful. Dodge winter weather damage to your home by taking a few simple cold weather precautions. Frozen Pipes Restricted water flow. Frost under the sink. Water leaks. […]
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 […]