Walter's Blog

Thanks you to all those that turned out this morning for the Long Range Planning Committee Meeting. It may seem sometimes like the city isn't listening to you but we really do listen and we really want your input. With your help here are just a few things that we've seen accomplished since 2003 w...

For any of you that will be able to come to the planning meeting on Saturday morning, we've had to change locations. The rain has prevented contractors from getting all the sidewalks poured so we can't use the new building yet. Instead, we're going to use the court room at the Police Department S...

I saw a blog earlier today on this and decided to get the information straight from the EPA. This may impact you if you are buying a home built before 1978 with the intent to flip it. Everyone may already be doing this but I thought it interesting and wanted to pass it on. Are you renovating, rep...

Tonight after a very short council meeting since we didn't have a quorum I was taken to task, a little bit and in a nice way, about my blog and was told I came across rather arrogant. If that was the perception then I offer my sincere apology as that is not my intent with these blogs. In fact all...

This Month in Real Estate May 2010 ............................................................................................................................................... Commentary The economic recovery continues gaining traction slowly but steadily. First quarter GDP, the key measure o...

I couldn't offer any better advice to my sellers.Dear Seller: Let Your REALTOR® Get It SOLD! You've selected a REALTOR®  to become the listing agent in the sale of your home. Here are 10 Things that will help get it SOLD!   1. Be honest and upfront with your expectations. 2. Listen to the agent. ...

2721 Briaroaks Joplin, MO 64804 MLS #: 109274 $239,900 5 bedrooms 3.00 bath Five bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living areas, office, recreation room, storm shelter, walkout basement, deck with great views and a spectacular kitchen all for under $250,000? Well, guess what? I found it in southwest Joplin. ...

1216 Douglas Court Carthage, MO 64836 MLS #: 113412 $94,999 3 bedrooms 2.00 bath 1st Time Buyer Price - Schools nearby where this great 3/2/2 is yours for just $94,999. Cute 1 story traditional includes wood floors in the kitchen with eat at bar, vaulted ceiling in the living room for more breat...

3421 Fountain Rd Joplin, MO 64801 MLS #: 115971 $109,000 3 bedrooms 2.00 bath You'll be the boss in this newly remodeled home on 1.31 acres outside city limits in rural Joplin. Large detached garage/workshop. Beautiful, peaceful setting and yet still close to town. A great place to call HOME! Vi...

Congrats to all of those around the country that participated yesterday. Special thanks to those from my office that made it such a great day. I wasn't able to be there but my wife and a nephew were there and reported back that over $11,500 was raised for Easton Murdock and the crew did fabulous ...