Posts by : Whitney Shoffner

Starting Thursday, July 16th you will be required to wear a face mask in the City of Springfield any place social distancing is not feasible. In the unanimous vote by Springfield City Council, the ordinance was passed, all businesses including those with outdoor actives must require a face covering or could lose their business license. Citizens who refuse to wear a mask in public can be fined up to $100 per the ordinance. Places exempt from this rule are swimming pools, when you're eating or drinking or when social distancing is possible. 

The ordinance is broken down like this: 

Take effect Thursday, July 16
Expire in 90 days, unless council changes the date
Not wearing a face-covering c...

We are only a week away from the big show!! Have you made plans to watch the fireworks from the lake?? Let us help you plan that out!! Fireworks will light the sky on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 from the Port of Kimberling Marina. This show can be seen from local hot spots like Gobbler Mountain, Coney Island, and the Kimberling City Bridge! The show starts when the sun goes down! This is not the only show happening next weekend, everyone's favorite show kicks off at sundown on July 4th, 2020 from Chateau on the Lake! This show can be seen all over the lake and the best spots will be around Rock Lane, Indian Point, and the Branson Bell area! The show lights up the sky for almost an hour and you...

The biggest question we get right now is "how is real estate doing in the Covid-19 pandemic?", the simple answer is great but we know it's much deeper than that. Prior to Covid-19 the real estate market in the midwest was at an all-time high, with rates lower than they have been in years and buyers flooding the market, sellers found themselves getting major equity. Then Covid-19 hit and things seemly hit the breaks for the world, but did they? We have seen a major impact on our market but probably not in the way you imagine. The market remained strong with buyers wanting to buy but we had to make major adjustments to make this happen. Showing homes became very digital, open houses stopped...

Have you ever been talking to your Realtor and you mention something you saw on Zillow and you sensed them cringing inside and out? If so, you're correct, Zillow is a third party website developed in 2006 as a real estate resource for buyers and sellers. To the average buyer or seller, it seems like a great resource but to the real estate industry, it is much like WebMD for doctors. So why do we dislike Zillow so much? It's simple, inaccuracy. Each state has the ability to label their state as a non-disclosure state, which means the sales price information of a home is not disclosed to the general public. Although Missouri is a disclosure state individual boards have chosen not the disclo...

Come join us this Saturday for the 55th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade!! Free Hot Cider will be served at our office!

The weather is starting to change and the media is filled with Pumpkin Spice everything. Unless you live in the midwest you may not know what this means but if you do you're gearing up for Fall!! One of the best parts about the Midwest is the four seasons you get to enjoy and one of the best is fall. With tons of outdoor festivals, bonfires and cool nights there is always tons of fun to be had. One of the best festivals in the Ozarks in the Annual Cider Days festival on Historic Walnut Street. This year the festival runs September 21st -22nd starting at 10 am daily, the streets will be filled with art, food, beer gardens, live music and tons of fun for the whole family. Do you want more i...

It's one of Americas favorite holidays and it's finally here! Are you ready to see the night feel up with lights and fire? With tons of firework shows going on all around we want to make sure you have the best seat in the house. Check out these Firework Shows!!! 

1. Kimberling City: On the night of July 4th the Port of Kimberling Marina will light up the sky's. The best seat in the house will be from the water just under the Kimberling City bridge, but if you don't have water access go to the south side of the bridge and watch from the over look area next to the old Kimberling City Inn.  CLICK HERE

2. Fireworks in the Park, 4 p.m., Battlefield City Park, 5434 S. Tower Drive. Inflata...

Have you heard the news? Springfield, MO has landed on the list for best cities according to data collected by SmartAsset. SamrtAsset is a New York-based financial service company, the company used data from 355 cities to determine which cities are the best in the country for career opportunities. Springfield landed in the 10th spot, the top spot was taken by Provo, Utah. 

Springfield hit the top of the list for yearly housing cost and the bottom of the list for annual median income, the average income in Springfield is between $30,000-$40,000 with a housing cost around $8,000 per year. Want to know more about the housing market in Springfield? The agents at Southwest Missouri Realty wou...

The weather has heated up and school is out, it's that time of year again and people are ready to make the move! With a strong Spring season, the real estate market is heading in the right direction. Have you been on the fence about selling your home but don't know if now is the time? Let us help you figure it out! Some of the hottest markets are in the price range between $110,000- $200,000, Nixa, Ozark, South Springfield are showing some of the biggest moves in this hot market with the average days on market setting lower than this time last year. 

So what is your home worth? Southwest Missouri Realty has a dedicated, experienced team of agents sitting by to help you determine just tha...

One of the Ozarks legendary events is back. The Bass Pro Shops® Legends of Golf® at Big Cedar® Lodge. The Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf event returns April 24–28, 2019!

If you haven't attended this event in the past you don't know what you're missing! 4 fun packed days of golf and entertainment at one of the worlds most astonishing golf courses. Big Cedar Lodge overlooks the amazing Table Rock Lake in Branson Missouri! 

Waiting for a celebrity citing? This is certain to be the event for you, past years have played host to Kid Rock, Arnold Palmer, Mark Walberg and many of golf and Hollywood's biggest names.  You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this event, the days are packed with gre...

Are you listening to all the noise in the media about the real estate market? If so STOP! Although the start of 2019 was down compared to 2018 we are still in a very active seller's market. What does that mean for you as a homeowner? It's simple, there are still buyers ready to pay more for your home than you are expecting. What's next you ask? Call a trusted real estate advisor, have a market analysis of your home completed and ask the Realtor what updates or improvements will be the best for your money. 

Did you know that in 2018 Forbes Maganize named Springfield Missouri as one of the "best buy" cities in the US for home purchases? Property values and cost of living make sense in ...

Do you find yourself asking your trusted Realtor (r)  "how's the market?" Do you ever feel like you don't really get a solid answer? Let us help you with that! The real question to be asking is how is the market in my area,  as you can see the real estate market can be extremely different from town to town! Asking a trusted advisor what your town or narrowing it down by neighborhood, will help increase the odds you're getting the correct answer! 

When you're ready to know what your market is like ask the trusted agents at Southwest Missouri Realty! 

www.swmrealty.com 

Have you heard the news? Disney's the Lion King is coming to Juanita K. Hammond's Hall. This vibrant show is set to hit the stage in February of 2019 but tickets are already on sale! This broadway show has taken the world by storm with over 95 million views! The show is recommended for all ages over 6 but with a 2.5 hour run time you may want to keep in mind the attention span of young children! 

February 27, 2019, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
February 28, 2019, Thursday, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
March 1, 2019, Friday, 8 p.m.
March 2, 2019, Saturday, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
March 3, 2019, Sunday, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
March 5, 2019, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
March 6, 2019, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
March 7, 2019, Thursday, 7:30 ...

What's going on all around Springfield you ask? The answer: a lot! It seems that every corner you turn you see another construction zone and it leaves you wondering. what's going up here? Let us answer that for you! 

First we will start with the construction explosion around Sequiota Park. In 2016 TLC properties started the construction boom building Township 28 luxury apartments, this community provides luxury apartments to hundreds of local residents in the nest of the Sequiota trail and just a short walk to Galloway Grill. The construction didn't stop there, if you drive down galloway today you will see the newest addition with Quarry Town and Galloway Creek. Both boast commercial s...

Are you looking for some fall fun in the Ozark's? Maybe some Halloween fun or costume ideas??? We have what you're looking for... 

The Haunts of C-Street: 

Paranormal Dinner Theater and History Tour of Historic Commercial Street in Springfield, MO. The Haunts of C-Street is a Paranormal Dinner Theater and History Tour of Historic Commercial Street in Springfield, MO. Tickets are $45 per person and include a four course meal, performance and guided walking tour.

Night at the Haunted Library 

Enjoy a spooktacular night of after-hours fun and games with creepy mazes, a spooky scavenger hunt, scary stories, cupcakes, punch and prizes. Families welcome; all youth must be accompanied by...

It's almost hard to believe that summer is coming to a close! The weather will start to get cooler, the leafs will fall to the ground and football will be back in full swing...and that's the end of the summer of 2018! But wait we have one last weekend to get our summer fun in! LABOR DAY weekend is here, and you might be asking yourself what is there to do locally?? Well let us help you with that. We will name just a few of the many things to make your last summer weekend a success! 

1. Lake weekend: This is always an option here in the Ozark's with numerous lakes all throughout the area! If you're looking for a more wild scene head north to Lake of the Ozark's. Looking for the more calm ...

Have you seen Southwest Missouri Realty in the latest addition of 417 Magazine? Don't forget to check out all the great articles in the August addition, this months addition includes the 25 must eat at food trucks in Southwest Missouri! We are a little bias with London Calling just up the road from our office it's hard to say no. Want to check out some more great food trucks??? Check out 417mag. 

Ready to check out more of what Southwest Missouri has to offer in the real estate world? Let one of our experienced agents show you around town, give you a free market analysis or set you up to see what homes are like in the 417! Call us today 417-582-2200

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London Calling

If you're not from around here then you can't truly appreciate the beauty of Table Rock Lake. But what could possibly make this lake even more astonishing...? Well it's simple, FIREWORKS! Every summer Table Rock Lake plays host to firework shows on nearly every holiday but few can compete with the beauty of the Fourth of July fireworks at Chateau. Best seen from the water this show is sure to delight all ages. It lights on the lake and the eyes of hundreds of spectators every year. Looking for more fun ideas this Forth of July? Springfield plays host to numerous festivals, fireworks displays and the traditional BBQ gathering. Follow the link below to find out more and plan your Fourth o...

One of the most amazing things about the State of Missouri is the beauty of the Ozark Lakes. Many people got to see a version of this on the Netflix hit series The Ozark's, this hit depicted the area in a negative life but sure did show of the beauty. What the show didn't depict is the fun, beauty and recreation of the Ozark's lakes. 

For the lake goers who enjoy the calm beauty of the lake, Table Rock is the body of water made for peace. Table Rock, located just south of Springfield MO, spans across Branson into Kimberling City. The lake is the beauty of the Ozark hills. Offering several fishing holes, party coves, restaurants, water skiing and so much more. Boaters often enjoy the calm...

Ever wonder what to do in the Ozark in the Spring? It's not warm enough for the lake yet, but you sure are dreaming up it, it's to nice to stay inside...So what do you do? Let us help you with that. The Ozark's in the Spring is one of the most amazingly beautiful things you have ever seen. The dogwoods are blooming and the grass is full of life. The tulips are the brightest colors you can imagine, it's truly like no other place on earth. Let us fill your schedule with tons of things to do....

May 5th-6th Artsfest is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri – featuring 140 artists from all over the country, over 80 performances, delicious food from some of Springfield's favori...