Tag: realtor

  • Springfield, MO Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026

    Spring Market Spring has officially arrived in the Ozarks, and with it comes one of the most active seasons for real estate in Springfield. Whether you’re thinking of selling your home, starting your search for the perfect neighborhood, or just keeping an eye on the local market, now’s the time to get familiar with the…

  • The Economy and housing!

    How Today’s Economy Affects Your Home Sale in Springfield, MO If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Springfield, MO area, the economy is quietly shaping what your house is worth, how long it might sit on the market, and how many buyers show up to tour it. You don’t need to follow every headline, but…

  • 2025 VS 2026 Housing Market

    The 2026 Springfield housing market is starting off as a steadier, more balanced version of 2025, with slightly higher prices, a bit more inventory, and buyers finally getting a little more breathing room while sellers still hold strong advantages when they price realistically. Big picture: 2025 vs. early 2026 What’s changing for buyers Example: Instead of…

  • Take advantage of an Early Spring Market

    By Whitney Shoffner, Realtor® – Murney Associates, Realtors® Spring is right around the corner — and in the real estate world, that means the market is about to bloom just like the dogwoods across the Ozarks. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Springfield, Missouri or the surrounding areas, acting now can…

  • 2026 Real Estate Predictions

    The 2026 real estate market is expected to feel calmer than the pandemic boom years, with modest home price growth, slightly better affordability, and a slow but noticeable pickup in sales activity. Mortgage rates are widely projected to hover in the mid‑5% to mid‑6% range, which should coax more buyers and sellers off the sidelines…

  • 2026 Real Estate Forecast

    The latest forecasts suggest that 2026 will bring a slowly warming but still challenging real estate market: mortgage rates are expected to drift a bit lower but stay around the low-6% range, while home prices mostly notch modest gains rather than big swings. Economists generally see more inventory, slightly higher sales, and a shift toward…

  • A normalizing market

    Missouri’s Real Estate Market Isn’t Slowing—It’s Normalizing For the past few years, real estate in Missouri has felt like a nonstop sprint. Homes were selling in days, bidding wars were everywhere, and buyers often waived inspections just to stay competitive. So when the market started to cool in 2023 and 2024, many assumed it was…

  • Why selling in the winter might just work!

    Thinking about selling in winter? It can be a smart move. Here are the key pros to consider for a winter listing. Focused buyer pool Winter listings tend to attract more serious buyers who need to move quickly or are highly motivated (e.g., due to job changes or year-end needs). This can lead to fewer…

  • Thankful for the real estate market!

    Springfield’s real estate market and Thanksgiving actually have a lot in common this year: both are about gathering, gratitude, and finding the right place at the table—whether that’s around the dining room or at the closing table.​ A Market To Be Thankful For While some national markets are cooling off sharply, Springfield’s housing scene in…

  • What is a portable mortgage?

    What Is a Portable Mortgage? A portable mortgage allows a homeowner to transfer their existing home loan—including its interest rate, terms, and remaining balance—to a new property. In essence, you “take your mortgage with you” when you move. This approach can be especially valuable in times of rising interest rates, helping borrowers keep a lower…