Pulse of the Ozarks

The Cup, A Sweet Niche In Springfield

The Cup, one of Springfields sweetest niches yet.  Have you ever wanted something different for a birthday, needed something with fantastic flare for your office party or simply wanted a sweet treat? The Cup is for you. Located in Springfields historic downtown The Cup is serving up fantastic creations one cake at a time! Cup Cake that is, that’s right the cup specializes in grand creations... [Read more...]

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Billy Sims BBQ Now In Springfield

Billy Sims Boomer-Q  Wow what can I say! I like to consider my self quite the self proclaimed Brisket and Rib BBQ Conisour therefore anytime I find a new place to enjoy BBQ I am there.  Last week my wife calls me and asks if I am going to take her and my daughter to dinner at the new BBQ joint. I ask “what BBQ place”, “the one where Boston Market used to be on South Glenstone”.... [Read more...]

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Jimm’s Steakhouse and Pub

Jimm’s Steakhouse and Pub now resides where the Steak and le was once located on South Glenstone.  Has a formerpatron and fan of Steak and Ale I was very anxious to see what would become of such a neat building.  I was all too happy when I finally had the opportunity to patronize Jimm’s.  Though there are clearly changes I am happy to see that the feel of the building is still very much... [Read more...]

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7 Reasons to Own Your Home

7 Reasons to Own Your Home 1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. 2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average 6.5 percent each year from 1972 through... [Read more...]

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Selecting A Realtor

When it comes to selecting a Realtor there are many questions that need to be answered.  The first one is simply where to start. Personal referrals are the best.  Ask your friends if they have any Realtors they have done business with. What did they like or dislike about them.  What can they recall that the Realtor or Agent did to market their house that possibly seemed above and beyond? If you... [Read more...]

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