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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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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...

It's that exciting time of year again when talented golfers hit the Ozark for the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf tournament. This years special guest is Tiger Woods! The event starts April 17th and goes through April 22nd. Tickets are available online at the link below. 

Come learn more about Tiger and Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris newest addition to big cedar lodge! The two are partnering to design and create his first public golf course in the United States at Big Cedar Lodge. Named Payne’s Valley in honor of the Ozarks own Payne Stewart, this magnificent addition to the Big Cedar Lodge stable of golf courses is scheduled to open in late 2019.

For Tickets or more information go t...

Have you been looking around lately, it seems like a new restaurant is popping up all around us! 

Great American Taco company is opening its second location just west of Kansas and Republic Rd at the corner of Cox Rd and Republic Rd. 

Maybe you're more in the mood for a burger, Black Sheep has now opened up it's 3rd location in Springfield. The latest and quickest additional the the Sheep family is located just east of Glenstone on East Sunshine. 

Bellacino's Pizza & Griders is the latest addition to add a new location to Springfield, S. Glenstone is the newest location for the Pizza shop. 

The gist of this is, Springfield has a lot of Food choices !! 

The Sertoma Chili Cook- Off is back again! There is nothing better then a day filled with sampling of all the famous chili around our area in one venue! 

The Sertoma Chili Cook-Off supports the Springfield boys & girls clubs as well as other ozarks youth charities. Beer, bands, and chili all benefiting local children's charities. www.SertomaChiliCookoff.com

Where:  Springfield Expo Center
635 E St Louis St
Springfiel, MO

When: Feb. 24th, 2018 11:00am-5:00pm

Cost: $10-$250 

https://www.417mag.com/events/sertoma-chili-cook-37th-annual/ for more information or to purchase tickets! 

Want to keep it warm on New Years? With temps expected to be in the teens most of us are looking for ways to celebrate without freezing in the cold temps. So what does Springfield have to offer for a New Years celebration?? 

• Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis St. Open 6-8 p.m. Interactive, hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

• Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square. Open 8-11 p.m. Performances by Lyal Strickland, 8-9:30 p.m., and Smokey Folk, 9:30-11 p.m.

• Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East. Open 8-11:30 p.m. Performances by Springfield Improv, 8-9 p.m., Skinny Improv's Jeff Jenkins Big-Time Old Comedy Hour, 9-10 p.m., and Nick, Ruell & Ned the Band, 10-11:30 p.m.

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Springfield Brewing Company has officially been a staple in the Springfield Community for 20 years! On December 17th, 2017 the Brewing Company will celebrate it's 20th anniversary with a Birthday Bash!

In 1996 Paul Mueller Company bought the building and started renovations to turn it into the state-of-the-art brewpub you know today. In 2011 the brand got a facelift, new ownership, and started expanding the beer distribution throughout the Ozarks. Countless bars and liquor stores now sell the SBC brand! (courtesy of the SBC Facebook page) 

Come out and join the Birthday Bash on Sunday, December 17th at 3pm. Free live music, special beer pricing, and a walk down memory lane! 

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417 Home's Design Awards. Entries for the 2018 contest are due on January 31, 2018.

With 11 exciting categories and a completely new event idea, this years awards are sure to be the best yet! 

Are you sure your home designs are the best in the 417? Do you have the best kitchen in town, the most amazing living room, the best use of space? If so this is the event for you! It's time you show off what skills you have and the designs you have come up with and get your home featured in a summer addition of 417 magazine. Check out the 11 new categories below! And click on the link to enter!! Enter 

. Most Creative Use of Materials in a Kitchen - Think cabinetry, backsplashes and clever ha...

Have you seen this amazing home in Rivercut???

http://www.southwestmissourirealty.com/listings/view/6277-south-weatherwood-trail-springfield-mo-real-estate-60064959.html

Masterful design & modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this 6,533sqft 4 bedroom 4.5 bath custom built home located in Rivercut, one of Springfield's most prestigious golf communities. Entertain in style in the 1,000 SF covered outdoor living room complete w/ kitchen, grill & fire-pit. This one-of-a-kind build has tastefully installed glass walls yet offers the utmost privacy in the back yard. Every detail was carefully selected & quality crafted from the master suite coffee bar to the enormous master closet, to the v...

It's that time of year again, the food in going in the oven, parades are on TV and we are ready to fill our stomachs with that once a year taste.... but first you must run! Yes that's correct I said run! The 23rd annual Turkey Trot will be held Thursday, November 23rd at 8 A.M. at the Springfield Expo Center! So why run? It's simple all the proceeds for the race go to the DOC, local scholarship funds and Ozarks Food Harvest, in a time of Thanks we find a reason to give back! And did I mention it's great exercise??? So register today at the link below and run for a cause! 

https://parkboard.org/624/23rd-Annual-Turkey-Trot

For the 3rd straight year FSBO transactions dropped from 12% to 8% according to the National Association of Realtors. In 2016 FSBO's reported the hardest part of working without a Realtor was getting the right price for their home and managing the paperwork associated with a Real Estate transaction. 

According to NAR, the median FSBO sales price rose slightly from $185,000 to $190,000 last year, compared to the median price of a home sold using an agent, which stands at $250,000. (NAR) 

So why is it so important to work with a Realtor? The first thing is price...the above stat proves time and time again that a Realtor can get you more for your home even after commissions. Second is the ...

WE HAVE MOVED!! Yes it is an exciting time at Southwest Missouri Realty as both our Springfield Office and Ozark office have combined into one big family. At the first of the summer we bought a building on E. Sunshine and began the remodeling process! We are now happy to announce we are moved in and ready to have our friends and family see the new place. 

On October 19th, 2017 from 4-7pm Southwest Missouri Realty will be hosting the Grand Opening of our new location at 2103 E. Sunshine. We will be having food and drinks for everyone as they walk through our new home. Please come out and see us! 

Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged! 

We want to send a Special Thank You to all...

School kids are back, the summer lake season has come to an end, white is a color you can't wear till spring but there is good news.... FOOTBALL IS BACK! The 2017 College football season kicked off this past Saturday with nail biting games across the country. One local MSU vs. Mizzou game had us all scratching our heads and intensely watching as the MSU Bears put up a good fight. Ultimately the Bear was defeated by the Tiger as Mizzou went on to dominate the final quarter of the game. The weekend was also filled with thousands of people making their final fantasy picks going into the opening weekend of the NFL. So did you get a good team? The 2017 NFL season kicks off this Thursday with t...

With the recent events unfolding in Houston, Texas we are all wondering what we can do to help. Like hurricanes in the past we know the devastation will be long lasting. We encourage all of our friends, family and the greater Springfield area to do what they can to help but please be careful who you give to. Our thoughts and prays are with the entire state of Texas and those effected across the country. To help please research the organization you're giving to, we encourage you to stick with organizations that have been vastly vetted throughout time and helped in other disasters. Below we have added a few links to help you find the best place to do your part. 

American Red Cross 

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DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS???? SOUTHWEST MISSOURI REALTY IS MOVING! IT'S TRUE, IN FALL OF 2017 SWMREALTY WILL BE MOVING TO 2103 E. SUNSHINE, SPRINGFIELD MO 65804. THIS NEW LOCATION WILL HELP OUR GROWING FAMILY SERVE OUR CLIENTS BETTER. PLEASE COME BY AND CHECK IT OUT AND STAY TUNED TO OUR FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES OF THE MOVE AND OUR GRAND OPENING! 

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It is true you can own a slice of even just up the road in Branson, MO...You will only need about 9 million dollars and you can call this 33,000 sqft home yours. The 10 bedroom 19 bath home went on the market early this week but the agent lest the inside a mystery to the rest of us, with only 13 photos of the outside of the property it is hard to grasp what this mansion could possibly look like on the inside. Sitting on over 100 acres the possibilities are endless or are they? Potential buyers have found dealing with the rezoning issue to be the biggest obstacle as the area neighborhoods does not want this land to be turned into a resort. So what would you do with a house this size?

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Its back again to make a splash in Downtown Springfield. The Craft Beer Bash allows local to sample over 100 beers from all over the world, the event is held this Saturday July 29th at Park Central Square. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcome but to participate you must be 21 years old and have a ticket. 

One of the many things we love about Southwest Missouri is the variety of events and adventures you can have. With lakes, valleys, rivers, shows, and events, we have something for everyone. So come out Saturday and enjoy yet another event this area is known for. Be responsible and get an UBER, Springfield is happy to have just brought Uber to our community  last year...

Make sure you wake up Saturday, July 15th with a empty stomach and come see the Southwest Missouri Realty agents at the 2017 Food Truck Throw-Down at Farmers Park in Springfield. 

"Our food truck vendors will sample their best recipes to the public, and customers can cast their vote by picking up a ballot from the market hub and selecting their food truck favorite.” explained Market Manager Kali Dick “A portion of the sales from the tickets will go towards our capitol campaign to put glass doors on our main pavilion ensuring that we can continue to offer 417 Land the best farmers market experience year-round.”

Cost is $10 to sample all 4 or $3 purchase individual tickets.

Who will be t...