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 […]
For years, designers and marketers have turned to the Color of the Year for inspiration. This year, like any other, color and home design experts have come up with selections that reflect the next step in color design. Check out 2021’s Color of the Year to get inspiration for your home remodel, room makeover, or […]
There’s no sugar coating it; Moving is hard. Add kids to the mix, and it gets even more interesting. You’ve got a thousand things to do in order to get the house ready, pack, watch the kids, complete paperwork, and somehow keep the norms of day to day life going. So much change! Children can […]
It’s funny to look back at this blog from a year ago: Housing Market Trends – What’s to come in 2020? Let’s be honest. We had no idea what 2020 had in store. No one did! But, oddly enough, look at how many 2020 real estate predictions came true. Home prices rose, mortgage rates dropped, […]
When you know, YOU KNOW! It doesn’t take much time at all to scroll through pictures of your dream home to know it’s the one. Maybe it’s the right size. It’s in the perfect neighborhood. It’s at an excellent price point. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t take long for people to “fall in love” with […]
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 […]
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 […]