real estate in southwest missouri: Securing Financing Can Cause Major Hair Pulling! - 09/27/11 11:48 AM
 

I had a young couple buying a home through me with USDA financing. Their lender (not one I've used before) assured us over and over that everything was moving along smoothly. That is until two days before our scheduled closing when I get word through my clients (not the loan officer) that my clients make $180 too much each year to qualify for the USDA loan. AAACK! Shouldn't that had been discovered weeks ago?
Because the loan officer did not return my calls, I asked my clients to have her challenge the fact that because they are both teachers … (3 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: 24 hours on the job and ....... - 05/29/11 12:55 AM
I have a new buyer's agent working with me. He has been my part-time partner over the last five years, but as of Thusday when he finished his last day as a high school teacher, he's now a full-time real estate agent.
In his first 24 hours as an full time agent he was cursed by a man being evicted from his foreclosed home (he really handled that better than I expected), encountered a female agent he later referred to as "sugar britches who needs to be told that not everyone is out to get a bite" (we gotta work on maybe … (9 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: According to the New Times, banks now own 872,000 homes! - 05/23/11 12:08 PM
This headline caught my eye:
"Heavyweight': Glut of foreclosed homes threatens housing market.
Followed by a sub head that read: 'Housing prices are falling and they're going to fall some more'

And then I thought. Yea! More gloom and doom from The New York Times.
But as I read the article, I saw that writer Eric Dash had written an informative article stating that current bank owned properties are almost at twice the the level of 2007 when the housing crisis started.
That data is staggering, but all I know is that if you don't need to sell a house and want … (4 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: And I thought my days were crazy. - 05/17/11 11:59 AM
The last several days have been absolutely crazy selling real estate in Southwest Missouri. I've honestly been bouncing like a pin ball from deal to deal and client to client. Of course I'm grateful for the business but a day of house cleaning with no interruptions would be at the top of my wish list right now. But hey, who has time to clean?
Anyway, as frantic as it's been, I've not gone so far as to be this forgetful. I wonder how far this lady drove before she realized that she was about to revisit the grocery store. Enjoy.

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real estate in southwest missouri: Some times we don't know how good we have it. - 05/16/11 12:46 AM
Today was a cool breezy day in Southwest Missouri. I met and showed property to a couple from Illinois. The had a home in Edwardsville that they paid in the upper two hundreds for a couple of years ago and now are relocating here.
In the course of the day the subject of property taxes came up and what I heard blew my mind. They paid roughly $6000.00 yearly in property taxes and here the same size and priced house would be roughly $3000.00.

Are you kidding me? I had no idea there would be such a difference. All I … (10 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Three strikes and we were out.......of there. - 05/14/11 11:44 PM
Showed property today. A couple of nice homes. A couple of homes that just didn't work. And one that just puzzled me.
The house has been on the market for several months and just like most other houses that are close to drawing social security, it was overpriced. Strike 1

Once inside, we discovered the house to be a bit messy. Can you imagine going to a social event in the same clothes you do yard work in? Nope, you dress up and look your best. This house is in a competition and needs to add a little lip stick. … (18 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Communication: You can't be successful without it. - 05/12/11 10:23 AM
My new buyer's agent, a former teacher and coach, was telling me about a swim coach who is currently in hot water with half of his parents while being supported by the other half. Here is the story.

Recently an assistant swimming coach was fired for pulling a student's hair at the end of her swim because he felt she had deliberately disqualified herself - obviously an indefensible action. However, what was most surprising was the differences in the reaction of the parents of the kids on the team. One group of parents wants the coach to be prosecuted for assault while the other … (3 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Being in the right place at the right time. - 05/08/11 03:33 PM
Animal Kingdom wasn't even supposed to be the first tier horse for trainer Graham Motion, but the "better" of the two got injured.
Jockey John Velazquez was a last minute replacement because the original jockey broke his nose last week and took Friday off to recuperate.

But today the sit as top dogs of the horse racing world, because not only did both have the talent but both happened to be in the right place at the right time.
In real estate this happens all the time. I remember one time I was driving by a listed house and I … (5 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Wow! Now that was fast! - 05/02/11 10:44 PM
 Cheetahs are known for their speed. But they are like turtles when compared to the speed of the Internet. This morning I knew I was going to be pushed for time. I needed to open a house for a re-inspect in a neighboring community(a few weeks ago I blogged about showing property throughout several counties in Southwest Missouri. We are now under contract. Yeah!). I had a showing for early afternoon and another showing scheduled for late afternoon. Yep, it was going to be one of those Mondays.
So after getting my youngest son off to school, I went online to … (6 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Passion: Have it or find it. - 05/01/11 02:25 AM
Over the last several years, a good friend of mine has worked with me part-time in my real estate business while being a full-time teacher. He shows property for me in the evenings and on weekends and covers things like inspections and closings if I'm pulled in another direction.

In less than a month, he will retire from teaching and begin working as a full-time real estate agent. I asked him today if he thought he would miss the classroom and he said without a hesitation, "No".
He explained that for 29 years he loved to teach and coach but … (12 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: Doll collector's delight in Branson, Missouri - 04/16/11 11:59 PM
 
They call it Kewpiesta, a week long celebration of one time Ozarks resident Rose O'Neill and the Kewpie dolls she made.
Every year the International Rose O'Neill Club gathers in Branson in recognition of the marvelous work Rose created and this year it will be held at Bonniebrook. So whether you're looking to pick up a rare Kewpie to add to your collection or are simply interested in learning more about this unique doll, Kewpiesta is certainly the place to start your search.
While in the area make sure you check all this area has to offer and if you are … (0 comments)

real estate in southwest missouri: If you're a size 4, please don't read. Otherwise.... - 04/11/11 10:32 AM
When not busy selling real estate, I love to shop and one of my favorite places to shop in southwest Missouri is Weezies "Upscale Resale" on the square in Ozark, MO. (103 E Church St in Ozark, MO)
  A great selection, a friendly staff and top shelf names with unbelievable prices. Can it get any better than that? I have bought several items from Weezies and always saved huge. Her clothing is always in like-new condition and she only carries the current style. You won't waste your time looking through their great selection. 
  Stop by or give them a call at 417-485-0089 and tell them Billi sent you. You'll … (8 comments)

 
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