Memorial Day in the Ozarks

Memorial Day is the traditional kick-off to Summer with warm weather, a long weekend and every excuse in the world to indulge in some good ‘ol American BBQ. But really, it’s much more than that. It would do us all good to take a few minutes and remember what Memorial Day is all about. The […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone among us who hasn’t experienced a feeling of hopelessness. Being sad is one thing; feeling as if your world is beyond repair is something entirely different. May is National Mental Health Month. The observance started as Mental Health awareness week in 1949, decades after one man’s struggle with manic […]

Mouthwatering Authentic Mexican Restaurants

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the observance marks the anniversary of Mexico’s 1862 military victory over the French forces led by Napoleon III. According to people in the Ozarks, however, Cinco de Mayo is the unofficial start to summer where we trade the frozen winter for a frozen […]

Artsfest 2023

The month of May tends to wake up the world. We hose down the patio and spruce up the garden, we’re excited to mow the lawn for the first time (but dread the rest), we grill outside every chance we get, and trade jeans and boots for shorts and sandals. We look for every excuse […]

Plant, Plant… Bloom!

When spring rolls around, we all develop at least a fleeing desire for a green thumb. We can’t help but appreciate the beauty of Dogwoods, Redbuds, Azaleas, and charming waves of Creeping Phlox that make a home’s curb appeal really sing. From the first glance at the stunning Tulip beds at Evangel University to the […]

Farmers Markets in the Ozarks

Going to a farmers market is an experience every Ozarkian should have. Vendors are local and offer a variety of local products from home-grown produce to baked goods to artisan crafts. What used to be a staple of early Saturday mornings in spring and summer now has a variety of hours; some are open on […]

2023 Q1 Market Report

Home prices have finally started to stabilize in the Ozarks after a year of ups and downs in response to rising interest rates. Median home prices peaked alongside inflation in 2022 at $265,000, and then saw a slow and steady decline for the remainder of the year as the Fed increased lending rates to curb […]

Springfield Women Ambassadors of Golf (SWAG)

You could say Tara Jenkins grew up with a golf club in her hand, and it wouldn’t be far from the truth. The Springfield native is the youngest of five children and spent hours on the golf course with her dad. Lee and Joan Jenkins operated a modular building company for over 50 years, and […]

The New Murney.com

We’re excited to announce the all-new murney.com, the most powerful real estate search engine in the Ozarks! Listening to the needs of our clients and the community, we packed murney.com with features and resources you’ll love, so you can buy and sell with confidence. Robust Search Filters Find exactly what you want and never miss […]