Springfield Mo Real Estate Blog

Springfield Missouri and the surrounding areas are no different than the rest of the USA.Inventory is down and prices continue to rise.  Buyers are still buying, even while interest rates rise.  I can still remember assuming a mortgage at 15.875% when I first moved to Missouri, so an interest rat...

Low Inventory - High Interest Rates are causing Sellers  to hesitate to sell.We have buyers looking to downsize, but can't find the right home, due to low inventory.  Already approved to buy without selling their home.  They are looking to buy in Christian or Greene counties in Missouri.  Are you...

Here is an overview of what's happening in the Springfield Mo real estate market.  Interest rates slowed the sales, prices continue to increase and average days on the market went up.  Still not a buyer's market, the number of active listings as of 12-19-2022 is 2861.  Sold properties for the yea...

Tom Gilliam has some great advise for today's sellers.   Some people feel like it’s not a good time to sell their house right now because they’ve heard that prices are dropping, it’s taking longer to sell, and the number of home sales have drastically dropped. That’s all true in many areas and pr...

Stunning, Contemporary New Home in Irish Hills Estates - Nixa Missouri.Luxury, all on one level, this 3039 Ranch style home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a formal living room, family room, and all dressed up in today's modern flair with crystal lighting. Quality constructions, 3 car garage, beautifull...

Needing a 20 Percent Down Payment to Purchase a House is a Myth! Saving to buy a home isn’t easy, and 20% of the purchase price for the down payment could take many years to save. But fortunately, 20 percent is a down payment myth, and if you want to put down less, you have many options to choos...

Should I update or sell my home AS IS?Read what Joan Cox recommends.     Should I paint and replace the carpet or sell the home like it is?     Many Sellers ask these questions, and always recommend getting this done prior to listing.   These two items make such an impression when buyers walk in ...

The Natives Are Restless?  The Animals are changing their habits?My cat is sleeping all day and wanting outside all night since the weather broke and the nights are getting longer and warmer.  When I say warmer, the temperature doesn't stay below freezing as long.  People are out walking the trai...

Luxury Home Near The James River | Clever Mo 65631Located in the Nixa School District, This sprawling Brick ranch home sits on 6.16 acres. Driving into the property, a circle drive and covered front porch greet you with white stately beams. The home includes at its entry a formal living and forma...

Welcome to Silo Ridge.  This new subdivision includes 39 lots from ranch style homes to walkout basement homes.   Great open floorplans include 2 living areas, cathedral ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring, finished basements with plenty of storage.  Sodded yards with inground sprinklers, 3 ca...