Sturdy Real Estate

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🏡 Think buying your first home is still years away? It may be closer than you think! 🔑

Two things could help you become a homeowner sooner:

1️⃣ Consider a starter home. A smaller, older, or more affordable home can lower the amount you need to save.

2️⃣ You may NOT need 20% down! Many first-time buyers purchase with much less, and there may even be down payment assistance programs available. 💰

✨ Don’t assume you have to wait. A conversation with a lender and Realtor can help you find out what’s actually possible with your budget.

Ready to see what your options look like? Let’s talk! 🏠❤️

10/15/2026

🏡 MYTH vs. REALITY: Does the Fed actually control mortgage rates? 🤔

Not exactly! The Fed can influence mortgage rates, but it doesn’t directly set them. Rates are affected by inflation, the economy, the bond market and more. 📈

The takeaway? Don’t wait for the “perfect” rate. If buying or selling is on your mind, let’s talk about what makes sense for you in today’s market! 🏠🔑

10/13/2026

🍂🪟 Add this one to your fall cleaning list!

A little soap, water, and a squeegee can make a BIG difference! ✨ Check out these simple steps for sparkling, streak-free windows before the colder weather arrives.

🏡 TIP: Choose a cloudy day so the sun doesn’t dry your windows too quickly and leave streaks!

10/13/2026

🏡✨ JUST LISTED IN ROGERSVILLE – $279,000! ✨🏡

😍 Built in 2024 and located in the desirable Theran Place community with Rogersville Schools!

This beautiful home offers modern finishes, an open floor plan, and plenty of room to enjoy!

🏡 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,475 Sq. Ft. | .25-Acre Lot
🚗 Spacious 3-Car Garage
🍽️ Open Kitchen with Island & Walk-In Pantry
✨ Tray Ceilings & Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
🛏️ Primary Suite with Walk-In Closet
🌳 NEW Privacy Fence!
🏫 Logan-Rogersville School District

Move-in ready and waiting for its new owners! ❤️

📲 Call Dawn Alexander - Realtor at 417-818-8133 to schedule your private tour today!

🔑 Visit our website in BIO to see the full listing!

10/12/2026

💅🍫 OPI + M&M'S?! Now THIS is a sweet holiday collaboration! 🎄✨

OPI just dropped its limited-edition Sweeten Your Mani collection inspired by M&M’S with 30 festive shades featuring reds, greens, pinks, blues, metallics and plenty of sparkle! ❤️💚✨

And the names are almost as fun as the colors—Melt In Your Mani, Merry Crunch-Mas, Choco-Lotta Cheer and more!

🍬 Would you rock an M&M’S-inspired holiday mani?!

10/09/2026

🍂🥣 Readers are calling this the “BEST SOUP EVER!” And honestly… it sounds like the perfect fall comfort food!

Tennessee Onion Soup combines two favorites—classic French Onion Soup and Southern-style Tennessee Onions. 🧅🧀

Think sweet caramelized onions, rich flavorful broth, crusty baguette slices, and TWO kinds of bubbly melted cheese on top. 😍

It’s warm, cheesy, hearty, and exactly the kind of meal you want when those cooler fall evenings finally arrive!

🍁 Would you try this one? I think it needs to go on the fall dinner list!

10/09/2026

Three counties. Three different market stories.

September’s RPR update shows small increases in median sold price in Greene and Christian counties, while Webster County recorded a larger month-to-month decline.

Here’s the snapshot:
Greene: $262,535 median sold price | 17 median days on market
Christian: $337,950 | 22 days
Webster: $256,000 | 16 days

One number needs a little context: Webster’s 18.73% decline is a change in the median price of homes sold. It does not mean every home lost 18.73% of its value.

Swipe through for the county details. Wondering what these numbers mean for your next move? Message us and we’ll connect you with an agent who can take a closer look at your home and neighborhood.

Source: RPR, September 2026. Single-family residences in Greene, Christian, and Webster counties, Missouri.

10/08/2026

🌷 Are tulips perennials or annuals? The answer is… a little of both!

Tulips can come back, but they usually put on their BEST show the first spring and may produce fewer blooms each year. That’s why many gardeners simply plant fresh bulbs every fall. 🌷🌷

Want yours to return? Let the foliage die back naturally after blooming and choose varieties known for repeat blooms.

🌷 Do you plant tulips every year or hope yours come back?