THANKS ACTIVE RAIN FROM SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI - 12/31/07 11:53 AM
Happy anniversary to me. It has been one year and 86,283 points since I joined The Rain.
If I recall correctly, last year at this time, as a real estate agent who knows how dead business can be in Shell Knob, Missouri in winter, I decided to check out some Real Estate … (6 comments)
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SHELL KNOB, MO DECEMBER REAL ESTATE SALES REPORT - 12/29/07 01:47 PM
DECEMBER SALES REPORT FOR SHELL KNOB, MOSales for Shell Knob, MO, Eagle Rock and Golden, show a very slow market.
Winter months are normally slow months for real estate in a lake - vacation area, but only five single family residences were closed in December, plus two lots.There was one sale over … (0 comments)
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TRI-LAKES MLS NUMBERS DOWN FOR SW MISSOURI - 12/29/07 01:21 PM
DECEMBER MARKET REPORTWinter sales of real estate in the Tri-Lakes area tend to be low, but December numbers were much lower this year than last.43 single family homes were closedList price average of $183,122Sold price average $176,833List to sell percent: 96.5%Days on Market 147Pending sales: 572006 sales were more than twice … (0 comments)
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HELP WANTED IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 12/28/07 11:15 AM
END OF AN ERA ON TABLE ROCK
For a good number of years, Shell Knob has been treated to a weekly fishing report from local historian, Tom Koob. I was sorry to read in our weekly paper "The Rattler", that last week was his last column. Here are some highlights from his … (2 comments)
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ILLEGALS CAUGHT AT MISSOURI LINE - 12/27/07 03:15 PM
UNDOCUMENTED ELK DETAINED
Somehow, when I think of the Ozarks, I don't connect the area with wild Elk. Do you? The above headline got my attention when I saw it in a small local paper.
Seems an Oklahoma wildlife officer pulled over three stock trailers headed for a game farm in Barry … (3 comments)
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TIS BOAT SHOW SEASON - 12/27/07 02:22 PM
SHELL KNOB PARTICIPATES IN BOAT SHOWS
If Christmas is gone, then we must be close to Boat Show Time. According to the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce, they will be representing the "quiet side of Table Rock Lake" at 7 regional boat, sport and travel shows this winter.
One of the reasons Shell … (2 comments)
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DOES ATTITUDE SET INCOME? - 12/26/07 01:50 PM
Half Full - Half Empty?
How was your year? Did you make more than in 2006, or less? According to the national media, it was a drastic reversal of fortunes, with most real estate agents going into the red. Listening to the media, we are headed into a recession, if we aren't … (9 comments)
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FERAL HOG DANGER IN OZARKS - 12/22/07 04:22 PM
OK TO SHOOT HOGS
Can you imagine a 400+ pound razorback - not the phone - hog bearing down on you as you walk through the woods?
I can, after seeing one of these monsters in the bed of a pick-up in Shell Knob, MO. They will chase humans! They seem to thrive … (7 comments)
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IS WIRELESS MLS WORTH IT? - 12/22/07 03:10 PM
There is a full page ad in our local MLS newsletter advertising MarketLinx Wireless, which is a service that lets Realtors search their MLS for current property data and photos using a wireless device like BlackBerry Handhelds and Smart Phones.
I am sure that many of you in larger markets with … (5 comments)
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HIGH ENERGY COSTS GOT YOU DOWN? - 12/19/07 04:43 PM
SHELL KNOB GETS REBATE
Energy costs are on everyone's mind. Oil prices, gas prices, heating costs have gone up, and that results in everything we eat, drink or wear going up.
As a Real Estate agent in Shell Knob, MO, I am always happy to brag about the Electric Co-op that services a … (1 comments)
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SPECIAL CLOSING IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 12/13/07 01:37 PM
A DREAM SALEI had a closing yesterday in Shell Knob, MO that can only be attributed to Active Rain's presence on the web. Neither the buyer or seller was present. In fact, I have never met the buyers. This is the second sale I have had like this.The buyers found me … (2 comments)
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NEW MISSOURI STATUTE FOR MARINAS - 12/11/07 10:53 AM
NEW REGULATIONS FOR MARINA OWNERS IN 2008For the first time, in 2008, owners of marinas in Missouri will be required to report to the county assessor, information regarding certain personal property located at their facilities.
Failure to report the property could result in the property being assessed against the marina owner, … (5 comments)
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NOVEMBER MARKET REPORT FOR OZARKS TRI-LAKES - 12/11/07 10:27 AM
NOVEMBER NUMBERS YO-YO Sales and prices have dropped compared to data available for November 2006. The trend continues for buyers preferring homes under $200,000. November 2007 had 98 single family homes close for an average sales price of $168,475, which is down from $199,260 of the previous year.There were 234 new … (1 comments)
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NOVEMBER SALES REPORT - 12/03/07 04:36 PM
SHELL KNOB, EAGLE ROCK, GOLDEN, MISSOURI SALESNovember Residential Real Estate Report
November sales numbers reflected the end of the Fall season with 12 homes closed in Shell Knob, Eagle Rock and Golden.
The average list price was $155,893, with the closed price average coming in at $133,416.
This is another drop from … (1 comments)
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UNCLAIMED MISSOURI MONEY - 12/03/07 11:53 AM
SHOW ME THE MONEY Missouri is known as the "Show Me" state, so this Shell Knob real estate agent was a little puzzled when I read a short paragraph in the newspaper that the State Treasurer had returned more than $3.5 million in unclaimed funds and property. And after this disbursement, the state … (6 comments)
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HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN SHELL KNOB - 12/02/07 05:08 PM
IS HIGH SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE IN SHELL KNOB?
A question I frequently get ,as a Shell Knob real estate agent, and the answer is YES. You will be being able to receive high speed Internet. This is an important concern in todays world, and when you live in a rural area, with … (4 comments)
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911 ARRIVING IN SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI - 12/02/07 04:43 PM
911 CENTER IN CASSVILLE
Shell Knob residents live in either Barry or Stone County. Confusing at times? Yes, but it works out surprisingly well most of the time.
Stone County residents have had 911 service for more than two years, which has confused Barry County Shell Knob residents. All that will … (1 comments)
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CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON - 12/02/07 03:18 PM
ADORATION PARADE
One of the many joys of living in Shell Knob, is living on the quiet side of Table Rock Lake, but still being convenient to the fun and activity in Branson.
Branson will be holding it's 59th annual Adoration Parade Sunday, December 2, at dusk, starting with the lighting of the … (3 comments)
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WINTER ON TABLE ROCK LAKE - 12/02/07 02:21 PM
WINTERIZE YOUR BOAT IN SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI
Unless you are one of those rare fish-a-holics, who claim to fish 365 times a year, which IS possible on Table Rock Lake, it is time to winterize your boat. I have heard stories that the lake did freeze over once, but that was many … (0 comments)
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GOOD WATERFOWL PROSPECTS IN OZARKS - 12/01/07 03:30 PM
DUCK HUNTING STARTS
It looks to be a good season for duck hunters in southern Missouri this year, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Deer hunting grabs more headlines, but this is a special time of year for waterfowl enthusiasts.
In Missouri, the sport is divided into zones to try … (3 comments)
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36 WAYS FOR CHRISTIANS TO REDUCE STRESS - 12/01/07 11:33 AM
As Christmas brings pressures to time and finances, try some of these helpful hints and destressers.
1. Pray 2. Go to bed on time. 3. Get up on time so you can start the day less rushed. 4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your … (9 comments)
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