It’s after Labor Day, so many of us have (or need to) put away the lake toys for the winter. Life jackets are stored, the boat is winterized, and the old sunscreen bottles are tossed in the trash. Most people aren’t thinking about NEXT summer yet. They’re focused on pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather. […]
We hate to say it, but summer isn’t going to last forever. Take advantage of the sunshine and all of the fun the Ozarks has to offer. Here’s a list of 12 things to do in Southwest Missouri before summer ends! 12 Things to Do Before Summer Ends #1 1984 Arcade Springfield Zoom back to […]
Although our 4th of July celebrations may look a little different this year, we are so thankful that they are taking place at all! If you plan on getting out to see a fireworks show, please remember to wash your hands and follow all guidelines established by our local health centers. For a few cleaning […]
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 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 […]