GROUNDHOG DAY WASN'T TOO encouraging, but  watching the evening news, I know we are  blessed to be in the Ozarks - not  in this weeks snow event as several  northern states were.

 

 

Comfortable cedar sided home facing Table Rock Lake, offers everything you might want in your vacation or permanent lake home.

Over 2,000 sq ft of living space includes 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in a large open floor plan.  The updated kitchen has lovely granite and stainless steel appliances.

MLS: 345360                                                                                                             PRICE:  $245,000

 

CALL JOAN FOR ALL THE DETAILS    417-846-7128

TRI-LAKES REALTORS   417-858-3344

Besides doing on-line searches, i.e. Zillow, Realtor.com, etc, it would appear that younger buyers are also spending considerable time absorbing  cable tv shows. 

A  favorite appears to be the Home & Garden channel, which seems to have brainwashed potential buyers with the magic words GRANITE - STAINLESS - TILE.

An affordable home under $200,000, is not deemed livable unless it is move-in-ready, with a spectacular kitchen, hardwood or tile floors, and of course A LARGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH THE KITCHEN HAVING GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND THE LATEST DECORATOR COLOR TILE FLOOR!

Sooo should we prepare our sellers for this new wave of buyer expectations?  The average cost of these renovations are approximately $40,000

 

Are new kitchens the answer?

 

 

CALL JOAN IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME.   417-846-7128

TRI-LAKES REALTORS  417-858-3344

Don't listen to naysayers - you CAN have it all !!

Cozy lake cabin..... Water-frontage and Boat Slip for under $300,00!!

MLS: 340478              PRICED AT $259,000

This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a covered deck to enjoy the lake view on the quiet end of Table Rock Lake, in Golden, MO  

 

CALL JOAN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT     417-846-7128        TRI-LAKES REALTORS

                                           

     

This Week In Shell Knob

It's close, but February isn't here yet. 

It has been a weird,  wonderful winter  weather wise in Shell Knob.   Just a bit of snow one day in December, which was gone by noon and temps above average - my kind of weather.  True - not the 70's which my son in Honolulu  experiences , but cool enough to have an occasional fire in the fireplace.  No need even for winter coats.

 

Having four seasons is nice, especially when the coldest one is  short here in the Ozarks.  Short as it is, we start to think of spring now.   My Home Office desk faces Table Rock Lake, so I can see the occasional fox, coyote or deer meander by and watch the bald eagles fish for their breakfast.

Springfield, Missouri is having their Home & Garden Show this week end.  Shell Knob has it the first of April.  Boat Shows are prolific in February as most everyone starts to Think Spring!  There have been several boats out fishing this week and I also spotted some brave soul ignoring the 50 degrees out in a kayak.

1/29/12

 

Call me if you are thinking of buying or selling in Shell Knob.

Joan  417-846-7128

Tri-Lakes Realtors  417-858-3344                                                                                                

 

 

Main Channel In Shell Knob

Spacious 3 bedroom lakefront residence with gentle walk down to Table Rock Lake, will excite you at a teriffic price for 2600 sq ft!            

  MLS  339441                         PRICE REDUCED - NOW - $199,500                                                                           

Perfect Lake Home

Floor to ceiling fire place  Call Joan For additonal info

417-846-7128     Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344

WATERFRONT IN SHELL KNOB

You've got to see this house!  Major renovating has been done.  It is walk in ready.  3 bedrooms and a walk-out basement family room with a large stone fireplace, plus a hot tub!

Gentle slope to the water on one of the best fishing areas of Table Rock Lake.

MLS: 342416   PRICED:  $225,000                                      

 call joan to schedule a personal tour.   417-846-7128

TRI-LAKES REALTORS                                417-858-3344                                                           

 

GENTLE WALK-DOWN 

This home has what everyone wants......  easy lake access.  Hills and bluffs surround Table Rock Lake, with verying types of water fronts.  The ability to walk out your back door and be immediately at the dock is teriffic!

An updated, open floor plan makes this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home a pleasant lake home, as well as an excellent value, with 2,500 sq ft of living space.

PRICED AT $298,000

Granite countertops, jetted tub, cathedral ceilings, and

boatslip available in nearby dock.  This house has it all.    MLS: 345004                                                                                                                               

I can't say that the Redbuds are blooming, but my Forsythia and Jonquils are popping way too early with the calendar still showing January.

Winter Sunrise on Table Rock Lake

 

I can remember one other year, in the 20+ that I've lived here, that has been this mild.

 

The Ozarks (SW Missouri) tend to miss the heavy duty winters of  northern climes. This is  often a reason to entice seniors to move here. With temps currently in the 50's, we  need a lightweight jacket, but still too cool for my tastes to be the fellow I saw yesterday kayaking on Table Rock Lake.

Saw a sign on one of the Boat Sale companies that sums it up. FISH STILL BITE IN THE WINTER.

 

Call Joan to buy or sell your home in Shell Knob, Missouri 417-846-7128

Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344

 

 

I can't say that the Redbuds are blooming, but my Forsythia and Jonquils are popping way too early with the calendar still showing January. I can only remember one other year, in the 20+ that I've lived here, that has been this mild. The Ozarks (SW Missouri) tend to miss the heavy duty winters of the northern climes. This is true and often a reason to entice seniors to move here. With temps currently in the 50's, we still need a lightweight jacket, but still too cool for my tastes to be the fellow I saw yesterday kayaking on Table Rock Lake. Saw a sign on one of the Boat Sale companies that sums it up. FISH STILL BITE IN THE WINTER. Call Joan to buy or sell your home in Shell Knob, Missouri 417-846-7128 Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344