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We are here for a season.   I'm not talking about seasons of the year,  as in Winter,  Spring, etc.   No - This  regards the Season's of Life,  and as many experts have told us, we are living longer and our later years will often be extended. Shell Knob, Missouri is a retirement destination due t...
08/20/2010
CHECK THE   W O W    FACTOR IN THIS UNIQUE HOUSE Rough Pine plank walls and ceilings, polished cement floors and antiqued, recycled doors on the main level give this lake home warmth. The hand carved pine stairway leads to the open upper floor with the soaring faux tin ceilings, huge dining area,...
08/19/2010
DREAM HOME ON THE WATER This is the house and location for the person who has dreamed of woods, water and privacy.  This is priced at only $398,900.     It sits on 10 wooded acres, with a gentle walk down to the water with a private cove on Table Rock Lake.  This lake is rated near the top of CLE...
08/19/2010
19  MONTH SUPPLY OF HOMES IN SHELL KNOB MARKET AREAThe Real Estate Board we belong to in Shell Knob, is the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors.  This is a strange marketing time for us in the Recreational/Retirement market. The Board recently released an interesting report of our sales and inventory for...
08/12/2010
We have just recently been given a major boost to MARKETING  homes in the Shell Knob and Tri-Lakes multiple listing area.  The number of photos we can post with a listing have doubled from 12 to 24!  WOW!  So - if 12 bad photos didn't sell a house - what will 24 poor pictures do? Do we need to as...
08/09/2010
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I have met some of the neatest people while working in real estate.  I believe that God sends special people to me.  Not all of my buyers or sellers are practicing Christians, but they are in my life for a season or a lifetime. This web site came to my attention during participation in a Home Gro...
08/09/2010
November's election is critical for many Shell Knob, Missouri residents concerned about an additional sales tax on the sale of their homes. Realtors, in conjunction with a coalition of Missouri property owners and businesses are concerned about the potential damaging effects of a real estate tran...
08/09/2010
How do you turn a potential listing down - or don't  you ever refuse to accept a client or property?I never imagined turning away business in Shell knob,  but have found myself doing so a few times this year. With the biggest inventory of homes and land that I can remember, I find I don't want to...
07/21/2010
There are no real estate transfer taxes in Shell Knob, MO.  However, due to a concern that the State of Missouri may implement such a tax, which is allowed under the Missouri Constitution, there is a movement to prevent a tax being charged.   A transfer tax is a tax that is imposed when a home, ...
07/19/2010
Check out what is hidden in the Health Care Bill.  Thanks to our scintillating and level-headed lady of all things real estate, Lenn Harley for her research. You won't find this information on the evening news.    GET READY FOR THE FORM 1099 sink hole! Are you prepared for the implementation of t...
07/16/2010
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This blog is where I share my thoughts on real estate sales in Shell Knob, MO on Table Rock Lake - plus other topics or news which interest me.