🏠Real Estate News & Insights

Stay informed with the latest national, state, and local housing trends, market updates, and practical tips for buying and selling in Joplin, Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage, and Neosho — serving communities throughout Jasper and Newton Counties.

I combine my on-the-ground experience here in Southwest Missouri with trusted research and data to help you make confident real estate decisions.

🗓 Monthly Market Updates

Each month, I break down what’s happening nationally and here at home — prices, days on market, inventory, and what it means for your next move.

Market Update Archive:

December 2025 Market Update – Where the Housing Market Is Headed Next?
Inventory stabilized in December while buyer activity showed early signs of a seasonal pickup. In this update, I break down what these trends could mean for buyers and sellers heading into 2026.

November 2025 Market Update – Is the Market Slowing or Simply Normalizing?
November’s numbers point to a market finding its footing rather than slowing down. I break down what normalization looks like locally and how it affects pricing, negotiations, and timing.

October 2025 Market Update – Is the Market Cooling or Just Shifting?
October data revealed shifting buyer and seller behavior, not a slowdown. This update explains where activity remains strong and what adjustments matter most right now.
September 2025 Market Update – Fall Trends You Should Know
As the fall season began, we saw early changes in days on market and inventory. In this update, I highlight the key trends buyers and sellers needed to understand heading into the end of the year.

🌎 National Real Estate Insights

One of the national research resources I rely on is Keeping Current Matters (KCM), which provides data-driven articles on housing trends, interest rates, and broader economic factors affecting the real estate market nationally and across Missouri. I use this research alongside local Southwest Missouri data and my own experience to help buyers and sellers understand what these trends mean here at home.

👉 Visit the KCM Blog for the Latest Real Estate Articles

🏡 Local Insights & Community Highlights

From housing trends to community life, I share practical resources for homeowners and newcomers in Southwest Missouri. Check back soon for helpful local links, event spotlights, and upcoming features on Jasper and Newton County neighborhoods.

🏡 Prospect Village Mixed-Use Development Moves Forward

The City of Joplin is partnering with Woodsonia Real Estate on the Prospect Village project — a large planned mixed-use development near 20th & Range Line that could include an indoor sports complex, retail space, hotel, and up to 375 apartment units if approved and built. This project is positioned to boost local economic activity, support additional housing inventory, and create a new destination for families in the region. City of Joplin | Prospect Village overview and details

🌳 Ewert Park Renovation & New Community Amenities

Community members and city officials recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a major renovation at Ewert Park — a beloved neighborhood green space. The project includes a new splash play area, upgraded playground, covered courts and amphitheater, and enhanced family-friendly features. Completion is expected by mid-late 2026, adding more outdoor recreational options for local residents. City of Joplin Ewert Park renovation news

🚧 West 20th Street Improvements & New Roundabout Coming

As part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades, a new roundabout at the intersection of Central City Road and West 20th Street is scheduled to begin construction in early spring 2026, supporting traffic flow and safety. This is one piece of the broader West 20th Street widening project that will add travel lanes, curbs, gutters, and pedestrian-friendly paths through a key corridor. Joplin 20th Street improvements & roundabout project details

🏠 Affordable Housing & Neighborhood Investment

Plans are underway in Joplin to transform a former hospital site on Sergeant Avenue into affordable duplex homes, with support from Habitat for Humanity and the City’s housing initiatives. This project is part of continued efforts to increase housing options for lower-income families, veterans, and senior citizens in the region. Joplin affordable housing planning & updates