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 […]
One of the most memorable aspects of the coronavirus pandemic will be the empty grocery store shelves. Shoppers stacked their carts with items like rice, bread, meat, and canned goods until there was none left to spare. How many of us saw those empty shelves and stopped to think about the farmers who produce those […]
To buy or to build? That’s a big question. Finding your “dream home” can be quite the challenge, especially if you have a specific location, limited budget and unique wish list in mind. Consider the following advantages and disadvantages of buying or building your next home before you determine which is the best option for […]
What is a Tiny House? There are no real rules behind the definition of a “tiny house,” but the extremists would say it’s a house that has somewhere between 100 and 400 square feet. Now THAT’S TINY! We don’t have too many that are quite that small in southwest Missouri, but we do have our […]
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 […]
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 […]