Gerken & Associates Realtors's Blog

Gage's Branson Landing Marina & Shoppes will soon have boat cruises on Lake Taneycomo once again. The new Lake Queen, named after the original Lake Queen, which was a major attraction for over 30 years, is almost complete. The original Lake Queen will be an exhibit at the marina, paying tribute t...

Jean Cargile passed the GRI-412 course: "Profit from Investment Property", which covers how to analyze investment real estate and determine when it's time to sell. Currently there are six Gerken & Associates Realtors who have attained the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designation. Jean has now...

Congratulations to the Presley family! The Presleys' Country Jubilee Theater was recently honored at their 40th Season Celebration Show in a surprise ceremony which included a proclamation signed by Governor Matt Blunt. Also during the ceremony, recognition was given from the State of Missouri, T...

Jean Cargile recently joined the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce. A Forysth local, Jean has a keen interest in the rapid growth the city is currently experiencing. The US Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations n...

Up until now, Branson has seen over $65 million in construction for 2007 and officials estimate a total of $100 million for the year. Construction progress continues to move steadily along Branson Hills Parkway, where the new Wal-Mart Supercenter will open next spring and Kohl's this fall. Crews ...

The new Branson Chamber Board of Director election results are in:For the Accommodations Category: Mark Hartman of the Hilton Promenade-Branson and Rachel Wood, Outback Roadhouse Motel. For the Attractions Category: John Joslyn of the Titanic-Branson and Dustin Rogers, Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museu...

Enjoy the fireworks, hot dogs and burgers as Gerken & Associates Realtors is closed tomorrow in honor of Independence Day. Should you need to reach any of us, you can always contact a live agent on duty via our toll free number. Most of us should be available, unless we are on Table Rock Lake wat...

Sandra Johnson's bio has been added to the firm's website: http://www.GerkenandAssociates.com/Sandra_Johnson/. Sandra is passionate about Branson real estate and is a joy to work with. She has picked up the industry rather quickly and in fact got a contract on her 2nd day of floor duty! Glowing c...

Harriet Leenerts, Duane & Kay Gerken have been very, very busy. All three attended the Missouri Association of Realtors State Directors' meeting in Kansas City, Missouri to conduct public policy, professional development and business services. While there, Duane & Kay attended the Women's Council...

It's fireworks season in the Ozarks. "Fireburst", the annual fireworks display has been extended two more days. Along with it, the city of Hollister will host their 54th year and Blue Eye will have their own version of "Firefall". The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce will host their annual cele...