Buyers market? Over supply? Sellers doomed? Actually, none of the above. The Joplin market has had it's own unique identity for the last 10 years, which has been characterized by limited volume, depressed pricing and the risk of no zoning protection in most areas. But - repo's are up, and those MAY be an opportunity. Be sure to use, or recommend the use, of a licensed agent to act as a Buyers Agent for the investor that is looking to "steal" a home. The landscape is truly slippery, and mistakes are easy.