Good Morning, Fall!

Wow! Where did the summer go? It feel like just yesterday winter had finally ended and the warm sun of summer was making its way into our hearts Now, it's chilly and the leaves are starting to turn. Fall is truly beautiful! If you're looking for some fun ways to decorate your new house try using felt and embroidery thread to make fun fall leaf banner. Just cut out leaf shapes from various colors of felt and then hand stitch it together using the thread. Or, if you don't want to go through all that, hop over to http://www.etsy.com/ and search for some fall decorations! If you're selling your house, adding these extras touches might make a buyer feel right at home and give you that little edge they need to say yes to the house!

So, grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte & a good book, and enjoy your newly decorated house!

Hmmm... Florida or California?

According to this article, now is a GREAT time to buy a house in Berkley, California! On average homes in Berkley sell for about 107% of the asking price! This is happening RIGHT NOW. You may be asking yourself, "If people are buying houses for more than the asking price, why is it such a good time to buy?" Well, over the last three years home prices have dropped, as they have all across the country. So, now is the right time to get in on a good investment. It's highly plausible that the pendulum is going to swing the other way and house prices will rise again. When that happens you'll be ready to sell your home for more than you paid for it, plus you'll probably get offers over your asking price! Amazing!

How does Florida fit in to this? Florida is on the other side of the scale. Their offers are usually under the asking price. So, this is another great time to buy in Florida! I mean, who hasn't wanted to live on or by those beautiful white sand beaches? Maybe you love the Midwest, so you don't want to move away, but you would like a place to get out of this ridiculous humidity? BEACH HOUSE! Now's a great time to find the perfect vacation house for you and your family... plus, it might be a great rental! More money and a bigger investment for you!


If you have a questions about purchasing in a state outside of Missouri, call Nancy McDonald anyway! She can find a great realtor for you anywhere in the country! Contact her directly here.

Love where you live!

Bonjour, Home Buyers and Sellers!

It's hot outside. Here in Springfield, MO it seems like every day there is a new heat index warning. Stay inside! Stay inside! It's even hot at 6:30 in the morning! So, what can we do about the heat when we are following the Weather Person's advice about staying indoors without running up the A/C bill? If you don't have central air, the answer is the two fan system! Here's a great article that gives you the details about this system, but basically you put a box fan (or standing fan if you don't have a box fan) in one window that blows air in and a fan in a second window to blow air out! That way you have air moving quickly through the room and it feels a lot cooler! Plus, the article tells us, that 2 fans are cheaper than a new A/C window unit! You'll be cooler, and anyone touring your house will be cooler. Keep in mind that while it isn't the only factor that will convince someone to buy your home, the temperature of your residence could make a big difference. You want buyers to know they will be comfortable in the new home they're choosing for themselves and if they see that you've done it while keeping the utility cost down, they'll be more likely to consider buying!

If you're looking for a house in the Kansas City area here are of few of Nancy's listings that you may be interested in:

This beautiful 3 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath house is located on Harrison Street in Kansas City. Click here to view more information on this home!

$72,000 with all new paint and carpet on the inside! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a basement! Check it out!