Gerken & Associates Realtors's Blog

The Taney County Tax Collector issued over $40 million in real estate and personal property taxes for 2006.  To help ease the year-end tax burden, a program has been set up to allow local residents to pay their real estate taxes in semi-annual or quarterly installments. Currently 265 taxpayers ha...

The Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame, a non-profit attraction, located in the Branson Mall on Highway 76, will soon open to the public. The museum features a Branson timeline, historical items, memorabilia, and information in interactive displays honoring Branson entertainers. The Branson Enter...

Branson Public Schools Superintendent Doug Hayter recently spoke at the Branson Tri-Lakes Board of Realtor's general membership meeting. Doug gave a presentation about the school's proposed 45-cent tax levy increase which will appear on the April 3rd ballot. City and school officials say the tax ...

Country legend Willie Nelson will play a major role in the grand opening of the new RFD-TV Theater in Branson, Missouri later this month. Aside from being interviewed by legendary Ralph Emery on his new weekly television show on RFD-TV, Willie will put on a full 2-hour concert performance with hi...

Gerken & Associates Realtors currently has a luxurious Branson Landing condo and two nightly-rental condos managed by Hilton for sale. The private condo features imported European carpet, granite countertops, Jacuzzi tubs, double drawer dishwasher, large walk-in closets, marble hearth, a built-in...

On March 24th, the Branson Landing will host its annual street performer auditions in the town square, next to the water fountains. This is the second year for the auditions which is forecasted to bring forth a diverse group of performers. The auditions will be held in front of Branson Landing cu...

Branson officials reported that the NAIA D-II Men's Basketball National Tournament has once again helped boost Branson's local economy. The tournament acts as a catalyst for the beginning of Branson's tourism season. Significant increases in Branson sales tax revenue are boosted by the tournament...

Taney County commissioners are trying to slow down the number of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) development projects within Taney County. Letters are currently being sent to all state legislators as well as all county commissions, for their support to pass stricter guidleines in TIF finacing. Of...

An economic forum featuring area realtors and bank officers was held at the College of the Ozarks. Key topics included the planned Branson Regional Airport, which is scheduled to begin construction late this year. The airport will feature a 7,000 ft. runway with regularly scheduled flights. Other...

A new mega arena is coming to Branson! Construction plans are currently underway for a custom-built arena to house the "Great American Wild West Show." The Wild West Arena will be built on Gretna Road across from the Branson Mill Craft Mall. The ninety-minute extravaganza will feature award-winni...