The National Association of Homebuilders recently released its Improving Markets Index for the month of February. The report attempts to identify U.S. metropolitan areas in which the economy is improving, demonstrating “measurable and sustained growth”. All major Missouri cities saw growth, see chart below. 259 U.S. markets are qualified as “improving” this month, a 17-market …
5 Power Saving Ideas That Can Lower Your Energy Bill
How to Save Money on Energy Costs in Your Home Many communities in the midwest and around the US are seeing their energy costs increase; sometimes dramatically. Whether you are energy conscious or just trying to save money, there are many steps you can take to lower your Springfield home bills while helping the environment at …
Clever Tips for Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Faster
Paying off the mortgage on your Ozark Missouri home faster not only means that you’ll be able to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with completely owning your property sooner, but you may also save thousands of dollars in mortgage interest payments over time. Below are seven clever tips to help you get your …
Todays Improving Housing Market
Market Update QUOTE OF THE WEEK…“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel“–Maya Angelou, American author and poet INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE… Homeowners in Springfield that are putting their homes on the market appear to be …
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 11th, 2013
Mortgage rates worsened last week in response to more indications that the U.S. economy and global economic trends are improving. Global economic data was stronger than expected; which generally boosts investor confidence and leads to higher mortgage rates in Missouri and across the country. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fixed …