shell knob: GNAT'S ALL FOLKS - 08/24/08 04:48 PM
I haven't just escaped from an old favorite Bug's Bunny cartoon, but I have to admit that I'm getting a bit edgy. The Gnats are here again! They're in my face - on my food - everywhere!
Not only do I not LIKE bugs...... I HATE bugs. Every year about … (0 comments)
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shell knob: JULY MARKET LAGS and SAGS IN SHELL KNOB - 08/03/08 11:28 AM
It seems that the national media, sometimes referred to as the 'Drive-by Media', has maintained their Prophet status - that being - if you repeat something often enough, it will come true. i.e. The Housing Crisis.
The average sales price for homes in and around Shell Knob, MO was $213,667 … (0 comments)
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shell knob: TABLE ROCK LAKE RETURNING TO NORMAL - 07/27/08 01:21 PM
COME ON IN - THE WATERS FINE
I am happy to report that the water is no longer at flood-stage on Table Rock around Shell Knob, or the rest off the lake communities that make up this great part of the Ozarks.
It went up to 933' at … (3 comments)
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shell knob: STILL MOSQUITO FREE AT THE LAKE IN SHELL KNOB - 06/28/08 03:11 PM
I wrote most of this post in the spring of 2007, but wondered how true it could be now that we've experienced such monumental rains and flooding. Local pundits predict that we will have a huge explosion of insects due to the rain forest conditions and record amount of rains … (0 comments)
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shell knob: FILL'ER UP AT THE FILLIN' STATION - 06/13/08 01:02 PM
I heard of a new restaurant in our Shell Knob area this week. It's family owned and run - not a cookie-cutter franchise. It is called The Fillin' Station.
According to family member, Paula Andersen, the name dates back in time to when familes habitually went to … (4 comments)
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shell knob: HOW SAFE IS FLOODWATER IN TABLE ROCK? - 06/12/08 03:13 PM
WATER QUALITY IN QUESTION
There is no need for concern about the quality or safety of the water in Shell Knob on Table Rock Lake for swimming, according to David Casaletto, a member of a non-profit environmental organization working to keep the lake clear and clean.
He has been receiving calls … (1 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB CELEBRATES WITH FIREWORKS - 06/12/08 02:09 PM
FIRE & THUNDER
It's that time of year again. Shell Knob's Fire & Thunder - impressive fireworks display will be held on July 4th in Shell Knob, Missouri.
The display is known for its multiple bursts of large shells. Fireworks will be shot in the same general area … (0 comments)
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shell knob: MAY SALES UP IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 06/02/08 11:49 AM
Sales were up slightly in Shell Knob, Missouri last month.
Twelve Homes were closed. Ten were in Shell Knob, and two in Eagle Rock. The average sales price climbed to $159,250, which is $16,644 higher than April's average sales of $142,606.
Winter tends to have fewer … (0 comments)
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shell knob: METH BBQ? - 05/31/08 02:12 PM
NEW DANGER DISCLOSED
Reviewing the Seller's Disclosure Statement, which is a six page document in Missouri, I always pay attention to the Hazardous Substances portion. This covers Lead, Asbestos, Mold, Radon and Methampetamine.
Quite frankly, dealing with substantial middle class sellers, I have yet to see anyone check the Meth … (4 comments)
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shell knob: HOME PICTURE OF THE DAY - 05/20/08 03:59 PM
Somehow I doubt that pictures helped to sell these homes
This is how the pictures were shown in our multiple listing. I have to wonder if they were indicative of the way the agents handled the entire … (5 comments)
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shell knob: FISH BITE ON TABLE ROCK LAKE - 05/15/08 02:36 PM
Fish are still biting around Shell Knob, despite the fluctuating water levels with the spring flooding, reports Dennis Hamer. Table Rock Lake temperatures are in the low 60's.
Hamer says the Black bass and White bass fishing is still pretty good. Most of the fish are being caught in … (2 comments)
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shell knob: CAN YOU REINVENT YOURSELF? - 05/09/08 02:45 PM
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
Say your phone's not ringing? Ads generating no interest in that fantastic new listing that has just been sitting there with zero showings? Maybe you need to stir up your imagination, as two of our REALTORS have recently in Shell Knob, MO
First a … (1 comments)
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shell knob: THERE'S TURTLES IN THEM THAR HILLS - 05/07/08 11:13 AM
TURTLE CROSSING QUESTION - WHY?
It's springtime in the Ozarks, and one of our many signs of spring are turtles on the roads. Scientists can't seem to agree on WHY they cross the road at this time of year. Probably one of natures strongest drives - food or sex.
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB GROWTH PREDICTED - 05/02/08 11:59 AM
HERE WE GROW AGAINThe State of Missouri Office of Administration released figures that predicts Barry County population will have increased 3,000 by 2010 to 37,072.
Most of Shell Knob is in Barry County.The biggest percentage of growth … (0 comments)
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shell knob: PERSIMMON AND ELM IN GREEN SHORES, SHELL KNOB, MO - 05/01/08 04:30 PM
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shell knob: WATER FRONT COVE ON TABLE ROCK LAKE - 04/29/08 03:16 PM
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shell knob: ARE YOU A CRAIGSLIST FAN? - 04/26/08 03:37 PM
Can someone explain how Craigslist generates so much traffic? I had read comments here on AR about Craigslist, but easily discounted them as more trouble than it was worth.
However, at the encouragement of others in Shell Knob, I finally got with the program and put my listings on Postlets and … (21 comments)
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shell knob: TIME TO SPRING FROM SHELL KNOB TO BRANSON - 04/26/08 02:22 PM
AREA RESIDENT DISCOUNTS
It's springtime in the Ozarks and that means it's time for us Shell Knob residents to take advantage of the discounts we're offered on Branson shows.
In the spring, and again in late summer, many of the theatres and shows offer what is called "Area Resident Appreciation Shows" - in … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SPRING SHORELINE CLEANUP ON TABLE ROCK LAKE DELAYED - 04/25/08 02:17 PM
Water water everywhere........Table Rock Lake levels are still over 15 feet above normal. There is more rain in the forecast making the scheduled shoreline cleanup difficult and possibly dangerous.
Shell Knob volunteers who want to clean up trash can get their supplies at the Chamber of Commerce. There are also … (0 comments)
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shell knob: DO HOME SHOWS SELL HOUSES? - 04/20/08 03:29 PM
Shell Knob, Missouri recently had it's annual Home Show. My company, Tri-Lakes REALTORS, participated. It was great.
Being a small, almost rural area, we don't have a big exhibition center. The show takes place each year in the elementary school gym. We are a retirement and second home area, centering … (4 comments)
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shell knob: BASS BOATS ARE FLYING AROUND SHELL KNOB - 04/17/08 03:58 PM
FLOODS AND FISHINGRecent heavy rains and floods have kept spring fishing at bay on Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, MO Nothing can keep a fisherman's spirit down when spring spawn is on however, and the bass boats are literally flying by as I write.
One of the biggest problems for anglers … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB FAVORITE CHANGES - 04/07/08 02:29 PM
PASSION PLAY TO EMPHASIZE MIRACLES
Eureka Springs, Arkansas is only a short drive from Shell Knob, MO. Besides providing unique and interesting shops and restaurants, it is the home of THE PASSION PLAY.
To celebrate it's 40th Anniversary, which more than 7.4 million people have attended on its huge outdoor stage, they have … (2 comments)
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shell knob: FLOODS POSTPONE TABLE ROCK CLEAN-UP - 03/31/08 02:21 PM
Table Rock Lake Shoreline Cleanup postponed - rescheduled for May 3
Due to the unprecedented amount of rain we have had in the Ozarks recently, lake levels have risen greatly and have covered most of the shoreline around Table Rock Lake.
The major Table Rock Lake Shoreline Cleanup date is therefore postponed. … (0 comments)
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shell knob: NOT GOLDEN POND - BUT CLOSE - 03/29/08 10:00 AM
SHELL KNOB ACREAGE ON GOLDEN RUN Prestige land for the discerning buyer who wants the tranquility of woods and water, where nature still thrives abundantly. Only 20 minutes from SHELL KNOB, MO via a road winding through the Mark Twain National Forest. FACING WOLF'S PEN COVE … (0 comments)
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shell knob: CORPS LINE PROTECTS SHELL KNOB PROPERTY - 03/27/08 04:38 PM
FLOOD DAMAGE LIGHT IN SHELL KNOB
It seemed almost biblical as the rain continued coming down on the Ozarks last week. It set a record in Shell Knob, MO. of 6 to 8 inches in two days.
Selling property in Shell Knob on Table Rock Lake, one of the commonest questions is about … (0 comments)
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shell knob: YOU CALL THESE LISTING PHOTO'S? - 03/26/08 02:31 PM
CHECK OUT THESE 'INTERESTING' PICTURES.
These are MLS pictures, as they appeared on the listings, and these were not cheap houses. Seems like the homeowners got short changed. No wonder the listings expired - unsold.
CALL JOAN FOR REAL ESTATE HELP IN SHELL KNOB, MO OR AROUND TABLE ROCK LAKE: 417-858-2209
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shell knob: HOUSE HUNTING & FISHING IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 03/26/08 10:54 AM
TABLE ROCK LAKE A FISHING/RETIREMENT DESTINATION
Spring fishing in Shell Knob, Missouri has started and goes hand in glove with house hunting. Bass tournaments are underway despite the heavy rains and flooding we've experienced.
Shell Knob and Table Rock Lake are being discovered by anglers and they then start to look for … (0 comments)
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shell knob: FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP OPENS IN SHELL KNOB - 03/19/08 04:58 PM
OZARKS WITH LUXURY
The Residences At Stonewater Cove, at Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, Missouri, will be opening soon.Fractional Ownership is a new concept for this part of the Ozark Mountains, but not for many families who already have Fractional Ownership for skiing Colorado, or who enjoy a family vacation in another … (2 comments)
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shell knob: WEDDING BELLS RING IN EUREKA SPRINGS - 03/13/08 04:30 PM
THORNCROWN CHAPEL DRAWS BRIDES
Thorncrown Chapel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is less than an hour's drive from Shell Knob, Missouri. Placed 4th on The American Institute of Architecture 's list of top ten buildings, it opened it's doors to the public in 1980.
STATELY BEAUTY IN THE MIDST OF TALL TREES AND … (2 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB FISHING REPORT 3/10/08 - 03/10/08 02:58 PM
BASS......WHAT BASS?
Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, Missouri has been known for being a great lake for bass fishing, but the normal warm-up in March has yet to arrive. Ice, snow and heavy rains had the lake level up to 917' at one point. Levels are slowly going down to prepare … (0 comments)
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shell knob: TAKE THE GOOD WITH THE BAD - 03/08/08 04:17 PM
THE LAST LISTING I WANTED
Need listings? I certainly do. I haven't listed a Shell Knob house in TWO YEARS! Honest. Had a bunch of lake lots and sold them, but you know you need to list homes to have prospects find you and to have a decent income.
I thank God … (5 comments)
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shell knob: GET IT LISTED .......AND SOLD - 03/08/08 03:12 PM
Brave enough to be honest with your sellers?Seems like most of us tippy-toe around our sellers. We want to list their house. I NEED a Shell Knob listing. So we smile and nod our heads as they proudly show us through the property. Maybe note what a nice large bath they … (2 comments)
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shell knob: FEBRUARY MARKET REPORT SHELL KNOB, MO - 03/01/08 03:01 PM
LOW NUMBERS CONTINUEThe winter lull continues for Shell Knob, the 'Quiet Side' of Table Rock Lake, and surrounding areas of Eagle Rock and Golden. There were 8 single family homes closed, which is one more than the 7 closed in January. Average sale price was $101,548.
Inventory of properties for sale … (0 comments)
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shell knob: LARGEST GARAGE SALE IN MISSOURI NEAR SHELL KNOB - 03/01/08 12:01 PM
300 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS
Bargain hunters around Shell Knob can mark their calendars for the 20th Annual Missouri's Largest Garage Sale, scheduled for April 5th in the near-by town of Neosho. Sponsored by the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, the one-day event will be held all over town, rain or … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB, MO IS A GREAT RETIREMENT DESTINATION - 02/23/08 03:07 PM
FIFTY PERCENT OF SHELL KNOB ARE SEASONED CITIZENSShell Knob, MO was discovered by retirees many years ago, and it continues to be a prime retirement destination with low cost of living and an excellent climate. Table Rock Lake offers great fishing and boating. Golf is available year round, as the occasional … (1 comments)
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shell knob: ESCAPING THE RAT-RACE? - 02/22/08 03:26 PM
BUY YOUR OWN WOODED OZARK ACRES ON THE WATER Four pieces of tranquility for sale on Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, Missouri, considered the 'Quiet Side" of the lake.Sizes range from 3.58 acres to 4.14 restricted acresPrices start at $111,900 Prestige land for the discerning buyer who wants the peace and serenity of … (0 comments)
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shell knob: ROARING RIVER OPENS SEASON - 02/22/08 01:55 PM
TROUT FISHING OPENS
It has seemed like a long cold winter, but one of the first signs of spring in the Ozarks, is the opening of Trout Season at Roaring River State Park.
March 1st is almost a national holiday if you live near Cassville, Missouri. Long awaited, the crowds assemble almost … (6 comments)
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shell knob: DO BATHROOM PHOTOS SELL A HOUSE? - 02/22/08 01:30 PM
WILL BUYERS RUSH TO BUY THESE OZARK HOMES?
The answer is no. Buyers did not get turned-on by the listings that these pictures were in. The listings expired. Homes unsold. You have to wonder if the sellers ever looked at how their house was portrayed in the MLS.
Bathrooms are not the most … (11 comments)
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shell knob: DEMOGRAPHICS ON 65747 - 02/20/08 02:19 PM
ZIPSKINNY - A NEAT WEBSITE Thought I'd pass along this website. Check it out and get the demographics in your area. http://zipskinny.com/ Here are the statistics on Shell Knob, MO - my territory in the Ozarks. … (2 comments)
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shell knob: PICTURES MAKE A DIFFERENCE - 02/19/08 05:16 PM
Schedule listing photos around the weather. This may sound simplistic, but it is not unusual in winter to have gloomy, gray days. Sunshine, or the lack there of, can play a large part in how potential buyers perceive a home.
In Shell Knob's Multiple Listing Service, we receive a list daily … (6 comments)
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shell knob: PICTURE IMPERFECT - 02/12/08 03:54 PM
Do you have to wonder why this house didn't sell last year?
If a picture is worth a thousand words, I think this listing photo tells the seller that his agent was either inexperienced or didn't care enough to rotate it.
Hallmark's slogan: When you care enough to send the very best, … (10 comments)
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shell knob: MORE BAD MISSOURI LISTING PHOTOS - 02/09/08 04:28 PM
OZARK JOKES?As a Realtor in Shell Knob, MO, I've been sent all the usual hillbilly jokes from my Yankee friends, but seeing some of these MLS pictures makes me start to wonder if the jokes are true. No wonder these homes aren't sold! LEANING A LITTLE OR ARE WE IN THE FUNHOUSE … (7 comments)
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shell knob: PHENOMENAL VIEWS OF TABLE ROCK LAKE - 02/08/08 12:00 PM
PRIME ACRES ON THE WATER IN SHELL KNOB, MO Picture yourself in this spacious five bedroom, 3 bath home with cathedral and raised ceilings in an open floor plan. Too many amenities to list with over 4,000 sq ft. Convenient to shopping in Shell Knob - only 30 minute drive to Branson. Street … (0 comments)
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shell knob: LUXURY AND CHARM ON TABLE ROCK LAKE - 02/07/08 04:47 PM
OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND DESIGN, SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI
Can you see yourself enjoying life in this custom built, all brick, lake view home. ... and what a great view you'll have! Plus..... Sauna, Sunroom, and Game room!
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shell knob: WALK TO THE WATER LAKE FRONT - 02/07/08 04:19 PM
This house has it all. Custom built with love and consideration for convenience and style.13 foot ceilings - wall of windows and doors - hardwood floors with inlaid ribbon design - marble entry - custom cabinetry - cab lighting - Corian countertops and premium appliances. Front View … (0 comments)
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shell knob: BAKKER MOVES TO STONE COUNTY,MO - 02/06/08 03:22 PM
MINISTER MOVES HEADQUARTERS
Southern Stone County between Shell Knob and Branson, is the new home for former Television Evangelist Jim Bakker. He is in the process of moving his worldwide ministry and will be broadcasting live from the new Morningside development in Blue Eye, Missouri.
Morningside Development is set on 560 acres. … (0 comments)
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shell knob: WHAT DO YOU THINK? - 02/04/08 11:54 AM
OPINIONS NEEDED IN SHELL KNOB, MOThe Mark Twain National Forest will participate in the U.S. Forest Service's National Visitor Use Monitoring program.
Running through September 2008, the Cassville unit will be doing the surveys at the Piney Creek Wilderness and Big Bay Campground near Shell Knob.
Hikers, hunters, bicyclists, equestrians, campers, canoeists and … (0 comments)
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shell knob: JANUARY '08 MARKET REPORT SHELL KNOB, MO - 02/02/08 02:01 PM
JANUARY UP FOR SHELL KNOB
January was a good month for listing homes in the Shell Knob, Eagle Rock and Golden areas around Table Rock Lake. There were 22 much welcomed new homes added to the inventory, doubling what was listed in December.
Sales are normally slow in the off-season of lakeside properties, … (0 comments)
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shell knob: AFFORDABLE WATER FRONT IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 01/29/08 01:04 PM
Beautiful main channel views from this rare water front lot on a quiet peninsula in Shell Knob.It's well worth the 20 minute drive from town, through the Mark Twain National Forest, to reach this 150' x 116' lot on a dead-end paved road. Treed with walkable slope to water's edge. $39,900 … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB LIBRARY GOES HIGH TECH - 01/29/08 11:48 AM
EMAIL NOTICES Emailing has become a way of life, but I was surprised to receive an email this morning from the Shell Knob library. This is a first. It caught my attention, but I didn't recall any books being past due. Not to fear! Our little branch of the Barry County Library … (4 comments)
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shell knob: TAKING LISTING PHOTOS - 01/26/08 10:42 AM
DO THE PICTURES IN YOUR LISTINGS ENTICE BUYERS?
Home owners are often too busy getting ready to move to a new location to notice the pictures that are taken to support the listing of their house in the Multiple Listing Service. These photos can have a huge impact on the sale of … (12 comments)
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shell knob: PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS - 01/25/08 04:50 PM
PICTURES SELL
Are you ready to sell your house? You want to get top price for it, and you've heard all the bad news about the real estate market, so you've cleaned and painted and polished anything that didn't move.
And, if you watch any of the shows on Home and Garden channel, … (6 comments)
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shell knob: VULTURE VENTURE IN BRANSON - 01/24/08 03:27 PM
GOD'S CLEAN-UP CREW
How do you feel about vultures? Seriously now - what kind of pictures get into your head when you hear about them? I had never even thought about these formidable looking creatures before moving to Shell Knob in the Ozarks
In my mind they were the dreaded birds … (1 comments)
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shell knob: NEED A HOME WARRANTY? - 01/13/08 03:43 PM
DO SHELL KNOB SELLERS NEED WARRANTIES?
Call me a skeptic, but I've never put much faith in buying extended warranties for a new stove or dishwasher, etc. And from what I've read they're often a waste of money. However - Home Warranties are a different breed of cat.
A Home Warranty can be … (6 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB, MO HOME & BUSINESS SHOW SET - 01/12/08 03:52 PM
Shell Knob Home Show Coming In April
April 11-12,2008 will kick-off the 21st year that Shell Knob has been hosting the Home Show.
Sponsored by the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce, it is a quality, professional event that attracts hundreds of people from southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.
Businesses return to participate … (2 comments)
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shell knob: NEW SHELL KNOB, MO VISITOR GUIDES READY - 01/12/08 03:05 PM
SHELL KNOB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS RELEASED NEW VACATION GUIDE The colorful 48 page Vacation/Relocation Guide for 2008 is now available. The booklet is full of useful information for visitors to the Shell Knob area. It will be distributed locally, regionally and nationally to promote Shell Knob and the Table Rock Lake area. The … (0 comments)
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shell knob: CEDAR FALLS ON TABLE ROCK LAKE - 01/08/08 12:56 PM
SHELL KNOB'S NEWEST DEVELOPMENT - CEDAR FALLS ON TABLE ROCK LAKE The newest gated water front development in Shell Knob, Missouri, is Cedar Falls On Table Rock Lake. It features main channel lakefront and lake view lots.The generous lot sizes will be 1 acre to 2-1/2 acres in size, with water sewer … (1 comments)
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shell knob: IS SHELL KNOB GROWING? - 01/01/08 02:51 PM
END OF YEAR THOUGHTS AND PROJECTIONS FOR SHELL KNOB MOShell Knob, Missouri is growing. There are several new developments either started or planned. Traffic on Hwy 39 is heavier, although we are a long way from needing a traffic or stop light yet.
We have had a growth in population. Signs of … (4 comments)
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shell knob: 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: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: 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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shell knob: BASS ARE BITING IN SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI - 11/07/07 02:49 PM
SHELL KNOB FISHING REPORT, NOVEMBER 7
There have been reports of some impressive catches around Shell Knob, with one happy fisherman showing off his 8 lb,12 oz largemouth bass that he caught on spinner bait. Another gentleman got a 19" Kentucky and an impressive small mouth bass.
Bass fishing has picked up … (2 comments)
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shell knob: Shell Knob, Missouri Lake Front Lot - 11/06/07 03:24 PM
CRAVE PEACE AND QUIET? HATE TRAFFIC?
This may be the lot you have been searching for - 150 ft of waterfront - right out the back door (or front, if you prefer) to cast out and catch that lunker bass.
VIEW FROM THE WATER … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI HUNTERS SHARE THE HARVEST - 11/05/07 04:09 PM
There is no red kettle or Santa ringing a bell, but organizers of the venison donation program in Missouri, hope to put more than 333,000 pounds of meat on the tables of less fortunate Missourians. They want hunters to call local Share the Harvest organizers when they have venison to share with … (0 comments)
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shell knob: DEER RIFLE SIGHT IN DAYS - 10/26/07 03:02 PM
Had to stop the car outside Shell Knob yesterday and let a group of 5 deer cross the road, so deer hunting season must be almost upon us. There was another young buck today that just wasn't certain if he should go left or right off the road. To assist … (3 comments)
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shell knob: What's Hidin in the Haw Bushes? - 10/12/07 11:40 AM
OZARKS STYLE STORYTELLUNRoaring River State Park near Shell Knob, will host an evening of storytelling, Saturday, October 13, in the park's amphitheater. A program of Ozark legends, tales of the supernatural and folklore, will be told by storytellers Champ Herren and Todd Wilkinson. They will tell you what's 'Hidin' in the Haw … (2 comments)
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shell knob: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH MORPHING WATER FRONT? - 10/08/07 02:17 PM
Morphing Waterfront Not an Ocean Tide
You might have a water front where the water rises and/or receds if you live on a lake that was created by a dam, such as Table Rock Lake in Shell Knob, Missouri. It is a novel experience for many new residents. This is not … (0 comments)
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shell knob: 9 THINGS TO KNOW TO BUY A LOT IN SHELL KNOB - 10/05/07 03:47 PM
As a REALTOR in Shell Knob, Missouri, part of my job is to educate you on how to get the best lake property for you and your family. Most people who inquire about buying on Table Rock Lake, are unfamiliar with what makes a particular piece of land a good or bad … (4 comments)
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shell knob: Do You Fish? - 10/04/07 03:11 PM
Shell Knob, MO Fishing ReportTable Rock Lake's water temperature is slowly cooling. Daytime temps still in the high 80's, and staying above 60 at night leaves the water temp in the high 70's. Water level is 911'.Bass fishing is picking up just in time for Shell Knob's Homer Sloan Buddy Bass … (2 comments)
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shell knob: Do You Save Money By Switching? - 10/03/07 02:39 PM
Is It Worth Switching Light Bulbs?I have to confess, I don't have a single 13-Watt Mini-Twist CLF Light Bulb in my Shell Knob, Missouri home. I admit to being a little behind in getting into this 'green' thing. I am seriously thinking about it and meant to put them on … (2 comments)
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shell knob: Non-Fishing Report For Shell Knob, MO - 09/29/07 05:02 PM
There hasn't been a fishing report for several weeks, because it has been hot for too long. Water temperature yesterday was still 81 degrees on Table Rock Lake at Shell Knob, MO. When you can still see swimmers and water skiing, it's too warm to catch any good fish. The fish are … (6 comments)
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shell knob: Invisible Line For Shell Knob on Table Rock Lake - 09/27/07 10:59 AM
WHAT'S A TAKE LINE? Walking waterfront acreage with clients yesterday in Shell Knob, reminded me that I need to buy a compass or train my dog to always point north. It doesn't take long in heavy woods to lose your direction, especially when you zig zag in an attempt to avoid … (3 comments)
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shell knob: 6 INTERESTING STREETS - 09/24/07 03:32 PM
When 911 service finally came to small town Missouri, residents were allowed to submit potential street names for their roads, with some amusing results. Many small towns have the usual streets running east-west named after trees: Oak, Maple, etc. And with the north-south roads given names after States: Illinois, Texas, Michigan, … (3 comments)
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shell knob: Shell Knob Is Growing - 09/21/07 03:41 PM
AREA GROWTH
Another sign of the times for Shell Knob, Kimberling City and Branson West , comes from the Stone County Planning and Zoning Commission this week. The board is being swamped with applications for zoning changes. They have released the following regarding changes in proceedures.
"Due to the overwhelming volume of applications … (0 comments)
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shell knob: Owens Bend in Shell Knob, MO - 09/18/07 04:10 PM
There is an area in the vicinity of Shell Knob, MO, called Owens Bend. You won't find it on a map, but it could be likened to an old fashioned neighborhood. A neighborhood that spreads for more than 15 miles in a couple of directions.
It spreads out because there are hundreds … (6 comments)
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shell knob: Green Tomato Bread - 09/14/07 03:11 PM
Shell Knob, MO Garden Delight
It hasn't turned cold yet here in the Ozarks, but there is wonderful cool, dry air here today. A real treat after the unending humid 100 degree spell we had in July.
That heat wave caused my tomatoes to halt producing a good second batch, so I pulled my garden … (0 comments)
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shell knob: CLEAN-UP TIME - 09/10/07 04:08 PM
FALL SHORELINE CLEAN-UP SEPTEMBER 29 From Shell Knob to Branson, Table Rock Lake Water Quality, has been holding the Fall Shoreline Clean-up. This is in conjunction with National Public Lands Day - September 29. This has been set aside to celebrate our nation’s public lands and demonstrate responsible use and volunteerism. In cooperation … (1 comments)
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shell knob: BACK TO BASICS - 09/08/07 04:30 PM
MAY I, PLEASE, and THANK YOU
Two errands took me away from Shell Knob, MO yesterday. I needed to renew my Driver's License, and buy a new cell phone. Neither of these transactions left me impressed with the people I encountered. They did however stir me to ponder how professional was I … (5 comments)
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shell knob: MOUNTAIN LIONS IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 09/08/07 03:22 PM
HERE KITTY KITTY?
Checking out properties for a real estate client near Shell Knob, MO by the Mark Twain National Forest, I was surprised to see a very large cat cross the road in front of me. I knew it wasn't a domestic cat, but didn't want to trust by eyes alone, so … (6 comments)
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shell knob: BASS TOURNAMENT IN SHELL KNOB - 09/07/07 02:36 PM
28th BUDDY BASS EVENT
The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will hold the 28th annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament on Table Rock Lake on Saturday, October 6.
This is one of the longest, continuously held tournaments held on the lake and attracts anglers because of its professionalism and … (6 comments)
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shell knob: TALKING URINALS HELPED? - 09/07/07 02:00 PM
8 LESS FATALITIES IN MISSOURI
Last week I discussed the Talking Urinals that Missouri was using in popular bars to try to stop drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel over the Labor Day Holiday. I don't think there were any set up this way in Shell Knob. There are no … (3 comments)
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shell knob: GOT PHONES? - 09/05/07 04:24 PM
CELL QUESTIONS IN SHELL KNOB, MO - NEED ANSWERS
Red phones, silver phones, cameras, video, GPS ............ my head is spinning and my eyes are crossed as I try to learn about all the new technology and attempt to decide what would be my best choice to replace my current phone.
I've had … (4 comments)
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shell knob: SUMMERTIME ON TABLE ROCK LAKE, SHELL KNOB, MO - 09/04/07 03:54 PM
View from a bluff on Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, MO
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shell knob: MISSOURI TARGETS MOVING COMPANIES - 09/01/07 01:32 AM
NEW REGULATION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
Complaints about unscrupulous practices used by moving companies, charging more than quoted or holding household goods captive for more money, have come to the attention of Missouri authorities.
Residents using a moving company coming to or from Shell Knob, MO and other towns in Missouri, will have more … (1 comments)
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shell knob: DISCOVERY BAY /NORWALK LANDING, SHELL KNOB, M0 - 08/21/07 03:30 PM
NEW FLY-IN DEVELOPMENT FOR SHELL KNOB, MO You can Fly, Drive or Boat in to Shell Knob's, MO newest Exclusive Lakefront Subdivision.Discovery Bay Norwalk Landing will be offering lakefront lots, lakeview lots and hanger lots. This new fly-in subdivision just outside Shell Knob and almost surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest, will … (0 comments)
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shell knob: CALL THOSE EXPIREDS - 08/18/07 10:28 AM
SHELL KNOB , MO LAKE FRONT
I just listed four beautiful Shell Knob, MO, 4 acre, waterfront, wooded tracts of land. I listed them because the previous agents had not called the seller and told them that the listings had expired.
I don't believe any other agents had called and asked for the … (9 comments)
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shell knob: OZARKS FESTIVAL TIME - 08/17/07 03:47 PM
FALL FESTIVAL SEASONSchool has started in many areas and that means the Fall Festivals are not far behind, at least here in Ozarks Country.
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Eureka Springs , AR, will host the annual Bluegrass Festival from August 23-26. This is always a great event. Come for the shopping, but enjoy the music.
Shell Knob, … (1 comments)
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shell knob: STONE COUNTY SETS FEES - 08/17/07 11:08 AM
SEPTIC FEES ANNOUNCED Covering part of Shell Knob, MO and east to Lampe, Kimberling City, Reeds Springs, Branson West , Cape Fair and Galena, the Stone County Health Department Board of Trustees and the Stone County Commissioners, adopted the fee schedule for onsite wastewater treatment effective September 1, 2007. New Single Family Dwellings … (0 comments)
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shell knob: SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI'S GARAGE SALE SEASON - 08/14/07 02:41 PM
Getting your home ready to put on the market requires some planning - thoughtful planning.
Is the living room crowded - that overstuffed chair pushing the space? Maybe all those knick-knacks are getting stale? You will be amazed at how big your living area can look , minus a couple of … (3 comments)
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shell knob: LADIES START YOUR ENGINES - 08/14/07 11:50 AM
IT'S TIME TO SHOPOne of the bonus's about living in Shell Knob, MO, or around Table Rock Lake, is the close proximity to the fun in nearby Branson, MO. Here in 'fly-over' country, this popular town brings people from all over the country to enjoy it's shows, restaurants, and shopping and … (7 comments)
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shell knob: KITE TUBING BANNED - 08/11/07 03:24 PM
TUBING BANNED AT SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI ON TABLE ROCK
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District has issued a permanent ban on kite tubing on all waters under its jurisdiction, including Table Rock Lake.
According to a recent release from the Corps " Possession or use of the products … (4 comments)
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shell knob: HOW CAN I SAVE ON GAS - 08/06/07 04:29 PM
GOING GREEN IN SHELL KNOB, MISSOURI I needed a key to show a Shell Knob home last week, and found out the listing agent was in the neighborhood, so he would do the courtesy of dropping it off to me, saving my gas and a half hour drive. He pulled up with … (9 comments)
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