On the strength of a fourth-place ranking in affordability, Springfield received a 20th overall ranking in a comparison of state capitals conducted by the personal finance website, WalletHub.

The study analyzed information in 42 key areas, including: cost of living, number of attractions and K-12 school system quality. The net result was the ranking, the “2017 Best State Capitals to Live In.”

In other real estate news . . .

“Room with a View: How to Accent Your Listing’s Stellar Outdoor Views” — Styled Staged & Sold, REALTOR® Mag Blogs.

“Four Listings presentation questions you should always expect” — Inman