This month’s Interior Decorator Spotlight is Amanda McGown, an interior designer at SummerHouse in Oxford. SummerHouse opened its doors in Ridgeland, MS 18 years ago and decided to open another store in 2016 in Oxford. SummerHouse is a full service interior design firm with a showroom that showcases about 10% of what’s available to their clients. They have a fantastic fabric and wallpaper library in their store. They strive to offer quality design services and furnishings at various price points. Our feature designer, Amanda McGown, joined the SummerHouse team of Oxford in 2021.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. We asked Wayne Andrews, Executive Director of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, “Why should we have an arts council in our community?” He shared, “Arts Councils are an important part of any town by providing artists with resources and community members with access. Arts Councils provide support to local artists whether it’s through grants, physical teaching or studio space, festival opportunities, or continuing education. They are also a major driver of economic development in our community.”

Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who has had some past credit troubles, there are some ways to bring your credit score up! Thanks to this realtor.com article, we will get a few tips and learn just how long it takes to get a higher score.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! With its prime location on the Oxford Square, Oxford Creamery is the perfect place to satisfy your ice cream craving! And with Summer just around the corner, you’ll all want to pop in for some cold treats.

Choosing a quality mover is a BIG deal and we’re here to share a few tips. *Thanks to moving.com (part of the realtor.com network).

If you know anything about Oxford real estate right now, you know that we are in a true seller’s market. I’m sure your neighbors and friends have told you stories about their selling experiences. But there are some things being said that just aren’t true about today’s market. Read more from this realtor.com article.

With its landmark location on North Lamar and its homegrown alternative to the big supermarket chains, Chicory Market has become a community hub for people looking for quality produce and a place where all can feel welcome and attended to daily. It’s definitely more than just a grocery store!

We see so many home organization ideas on Pinterest and Instagram, but do they actually work? This realtor.com article discusses 8 organization tactics that actually make your home more of a mess!

As if buying a home could not be any more challenging, it looks like interest rates are starting to go up, up, up! Is there any way to lock in an interest rate right now?

Since 1991, this iconic Oxford Square clothing store has been dressing Oxford locals, college students going through recruitment, alumni celebrating in The Grove on game day, and even some celebrities!

This month’s Interior Decorator Spotlight focuses on SPRING CLEANING with this local Oxford business, Let’s Be Clear. Opened by Noel Brown and Stacy Stovall during the pandemic in 2020, they were introduced by friends and the rest is organizing & packing history! Stacy, who had been organizing for friends for years, and Noel, who wanted to start a packing business, decided to start a business combining both of their ideas.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. What do these things have in common - Dolly Parton, the Children’s Book Festival & One-on-One GED preparation? They are all programs that the Lafayette County Literacy Council funds!

It’s hard out there for a buyer right now! This market is crazy. There are very few homes on the market and when they do come up, you have to race to see it and get an offer in. Let’s discuss some ways to stay level-headed during this anxiety-ridden time.

Oxford is host to some wonderful food trucks, but there is only ONE coffee truck, Caffecitos Espresso! Take two men, a trip to Italy, a heart for customer service and a passion for good coffee and you get one very fantastic coffee experience!

It’s been 2 years since the last Double Decker Arts Festival, and we could not be any more excited that it’s happening the weekend of April 22-23 on the Oxford Square!

Many of our current clients have dealt with or are dealing with this situation. Oxford investment real estate is HOT right now and many long-time investors are choosing to sell their rental properties. Let’s talk about your tenant rights when this happens.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. With the start of Spring, we thought it would be nice to highlight one of our favorite farmer’s market in the area, the Oxford Community Market.

This month’s Interior Decorator Spotlight is Herrington Jones Interiors. This Oxford business, opened by Mary-Kathyrn Herrington and Lauren Jones in 2017, offers full service residential and interior design. Mary Kathryn shared, “We work on both small and larger projects – from updating bedding to redoing a single room to helping with all aspects of a remodel or new build.”

Oxford is host to some wonderful restaurants. We all know that. But John and Lauren Stokes have created something different – a space that is supportive and kind to all (both guests and the people they are lucky enough to work with). They have broken down the wall of being disconnected from both your food and the people taking such care to prepare it. That's why the kitchen is the first thing you see, and everything is out in the open. And, their food is pretty fantastic!

We get asked this question all the time. The short answer, you don’t have to, but it is highly recommended and will usually improve your chances of securing a contract on the house or condo you want to purchase.