Springfield is full of fun event to celebrate the upcoming st. patrick's day holiday! Enjoy the parade or some adult entertainment downtown springfield. For more info Visit 

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Parade Day Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 18, 2017

12:00 – Vendors open at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge (Commercial Street) Parade units begin forming (Benton Avenue & Division Street)

12:30 – Irish Pet Contest at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge

Pet registration closes at noon on the day of the contest.

2:00 – Parade begins at Benton Avenue & Commercial Street

Parade registration closes at 1:30 pm on the day of the parade.

4:00 – Parade disbands (South Avenue and Elm Str...

What’s new in Springfield???

Springfield is well known for being the testing capital of our state for new restaurants, street ides, Walmart markets and the list goes on.  So, what else is new to our great city???

Lost Signal Brewing Company

Lost Signal is in the Heart of Springfield off College street. They offer slow cooked BBQ and hand crafted beers. If you are looking for something new and exciting in Springfield go check out what they have.

Zayka Indian Cuisine

The newest restaurant to hit downtown Springfield, Zayka is located where Millies once was! Zayka provides their customers a delicious taste of traditional Indian cuisine right in the heart of downtown Springfield. F...

The National Association of Realtors is...

SPRING BUYING IS HITTING EARLY!

The numbers are in and it looks like the buying season has hit early in 2017. As of February 1st, 2017 listings are up 2.9% and sales prices are up 5.3% from December 2016. Pending or under contract listings are up 4.9%.

What does this mean for buyer? If you are looking to buy in 2017 now is the time to make that move, with interest rates leveling out now is the time to lock in a solid rate. Predictions say rates will rise again going into summer 2017 but will still remain lower than normal. Competition is still high with a market that remains more bare than usual, getting out and looking with intention will allow you to get the home you fall in love wi...

Football season is over, the winter is wrapping itself up and Baseball is in the near future! Check out the Springfield Cardinals Schedule! 

Springfield Cardinals Schedule

As Realtors our season is fast approaching as well, the question is do you wait to list your home for sale or do you pull the trigger now? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of an early listing. With buyers already flooding the market your home is in demand and with the right price could sell quickly. Secondly the competition is still thin, with a dry market buyers have less to chose from and your home will stand out.

Advantages of waiting...more buyers will continue to flood the market in the Spring, and wit...

Upcoming Events

The Ozarks are full of a variety of events from college hoops to music festivals and theater shows. These are just a few of the fun things coming in the next few months. If you want to know more about our area, events or Real Estate make Southwest Missouri Realty your next move!

Springfield Little Theaters 9 to 5 Musical

Dates: Jan 20th – Feb 4th, 2017

Cost: $12-$30

A comedy about friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era will have your mind thinking, your heart warmed and your belly rumbling. The story is based around 3 female co-workers who have had enough of their sexiest boss….you have to go see it to learn more or visit their website for details. Click here ...

No Politics…Just answers!!!

Over the past few days Real Estate agents and Mortgage lenders have received thousands of phone calls wanting to know how the new FHA premiums will affect them. First of all we have to put politics aside and just look at facts.

How much do FHA loans get used?

During the federal government’s 2016 fiscal year, the FHA insured 1.26 million purchase loans and refinances for single-family homes. Nearly 880,000 of those were purchases, worth more than $171 billion.

In the second quarter of 2016, FHA-backed loans accounted for 16.6% of single-family home loans, according to HUD.

How will this affect my FHA loan?

After paying an upfront insurance fee, you wil...

Upcoming Events at JQH arena!

January 27th, 2017 Country Music Singer Miranda Lambert

Feb. 3rd, 2017 Harlem Globetrotters (Basketball)

Feb. 11th, 2017 Jeff Dunham, Comedy 

April 13th, 2017 Casting Crowns, Christian Music Concert

April 22nd, 2017 Florida Georgia Line, Country Music 

More info Click Here 

Springfield is catching up with the trends of America by adding new healthy fast food options. Eat Fit Go Springfield opened its doors on E. Sunshine, the chain restaurant offers pre-made healthy meals to go. These meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks, pre-packaged to take home and heat.

Other local companies like Meals By Monica offer similar pre-made meals with the option to deliver to your front door once a week. These meals provide a alternative to cooking and grocery shopping for busy evenings and weekends with the family.

Whats coming up in Springfield???  

Pyramid Foods has announced a new grocery store is coming to Springfield, and in just 60 days, Ruby’s ...

The family is arriving and Holiday plans are being made, once the food is eaten, the gifts are unwrapped, the lights go out you look around a see all your out of town guest staring at you for entertainment....What do you do now? 

Springfield if full of fun events for the entire family in this Holiday Season. From Christmas lights to Silver Dollar City you can always find some entertainment here. 

Here are just a few of the events coming to your area. 

C-Street Lights up the Holidays

Each year historic C-Street lights the streets through the Holiday Season, drive through in show the family the most historic street in town, stop in to local favorites like Lindbergs, or grab a bite to ...

Why do Realtors hate Zillow.com?

Ask any Real Estate agent why they dislike Zillow so much and this is what you will hear....it's not accurate! Almost daily we hear a client tell us how Zillow said their home was worth this or that but the comps we have don't remotely justify that price at all. Why is this? Zillow is a home search company based in California, they never visit your home, never visit your town and never visit your state. They get their information off tax records and google pictures...Does that sound accurate to you? Would you really let someone give you a home value when they have never even seen the street you live on? NOOOOO

What's the alternative?

Use a Realtor and s...

Homes in Springfield, MO - Selling and buying homes‎

2017 is fast approaching and the housing market is seeing a few changes with increased interest rates and fewer homes on the market, but don’t let this alarm you…higher interest rates are not all bad. Let me explain.

1. Put rate increases in perspective…it’s not as bad as it sounds!

Rate increases raise monthly mortgage payments but probably a lot less than homebuyers expect. For example, if you are borrowing $350,000 with a 30-year loan at current rates of about 3.5 percent, your monthly payment is $1,571.66

Should your rate increase to .25% your payment would increase to $1, 620.90… this would yield a monthly increase of $49.24 ...

Are you ready to make a move in Real Estate but don't know where to start? Let Southwest Missouri Realty help! Our interactive website can help you find homes to sell, speak with agents, search the area and do so much more.

Follow us on Facebook and see how much fun you can have with SWMR! Having fun and getting it done is what we do here. Our current Facebook promotion is a 25 day interaction with Elf on the Shelf! Come check it out and learn how the buying and selling process works! Why? Because its fun! CLICK HERE

With Turkey season in our rear view mirrors and Christmas fast approaching we often get asked "does the housing market slow drastically in the holiday season."...the short answer is no but we do see a changes. There are both positive and negative factors associated with Real Estate in the winter months.

1. Sellers: if interest rates are still low and you price your home properly it will sell no matter the time of year.

2. Buyers: winter often sees more motivated sellers but fewer homes on the market to pick from.

3. Sellers: in the Spring "buying season" your home will compete with hundreds of other like homes, in the winter your home may be one of a few.

4. Buyers: moving in the wint...

PERFECT TURKEY RECIPES 

Are you dreading hosting Thanksgiving for the first time? No clue how to work with this massive bird? The turkey is the staple food for most Thanksgiving tables. 

What you will need:

• 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Add all ingredients to list

DIRECTIONS CLICK HERE!

Southwest Missouri Realty Tips: Benefits of Owning a Home

Buying a house is a big step and a huge responsibility. There are certainly pros and cons to home ownership, but here at Southwest Missouri Realty, we believe that the advantages far outweigh any disadvantage that you can think of. Aside from community pride and a solid foundation, here are four benefits to owning your home.

1. An Investment for the Future

So you’ve paid your monthly rent to the landlord of your apartment complex, now what? All of those payments are going into the renovations of a property, paying the salaries of company employees, and various other costs; none of that money is benefiting you or your family....

Ask Your Realtor in Springfield, MO, 3 Questions Before Selling Your Home

Finding the right realtor in Springfield, MO, can be a daunting task, especially if you aren’t sure what to ask or how to go about researching. At Southwest Missouri Realty, we want to see you succeed, which is why we are arming you with 3 must-ask questions to bring to your agent.

1. What is Your Experience as a Realtor in Springfield, MO?

Possibly the most important question to ask anybody handling your real estate listings is how much experience they have. This means determining not only the number of years he or she has been working as a realtor in Springfield, MO, but also the amount of success he or she ...

Best Times to List Real Estate for Sale

There is a time for everything, and this includes listing real estate for sale in Springfield, MO. Here at Southwest Missouri Realty, our team has plenty of experience in what this means for both sellers and buyers. So when is the best time to list?

Staging Real Estate for Sale

Let’s be honest, half the battle of selling a home is in the presentation. A buyer will purchase a house that needs a little TLC, so long as it looks comfortable and livable. The best time to showcase this is Spring. During the months of Spring, all real estate for sale flourishes: lawns turn green, trees and shrubbery are full, and flowers are in bloom. Not only is thi...

Luxury Homes for Sale: Avoid These Open House Blunders

At Southwest Missouri Realty, we have seen our fair share of open houses. When it comes to luxury homes for sale, it is especially important for an open house to be successful, because the prices and expectations are higher. To help you get a better idea of how to find this success, we thought we would share a few tips on what not to do.

Forgetting to Tidy Those Luxury Homes for Sale

It’s the big day of your open house, but life has gotten in the way. You’re going to be late for work, and the sink is full of dishes. This is the nightmare of every realtor in Springfield, MO. True, the new tenants of your home should be looking at...