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springfield mo homes: How Safe Is Your Neighborhood? Springfield MO Crime Reports - 11/29/09 10:59 AM
Have you ever wondered how safe your Springfield MO neighborhood is? Are you moving to Springfield, MO, and wondering how safe a particular neighborhood is? The City of Springfield has a wonderful website where you can view crime reports for burglary, vandalism, rape, domestic violence, automobile accidents, etc. You can access it at Crime Seen.
Here is an example of the burglaries in a portion of South Springfield. Simply zoom in on the map to the area of interest and check which crimes you'd like to search for.
Search for Springfield MO Homes For Sale … (9 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part 2 - Selecting a Realtor - 11/25/09 09:57 PM
This is the second installment in a series to guide you through buying a home in the Springfield, MO, area. I'm including a link to the first installment, Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part 1 - Getting PreApproved for a Loan.
In this post, we'll focus on selecting a Realtor. I have been a Realtor helping families buy and sell homes in the Springfield, MO, area for 10 years now. For the most part, Realtors in our area are very knowledgeable, hard-working, and ethical. Like any profession, there are bad ones, but I personally feel that the … (2 comments)
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springfield mo homes: INTERESTING INFO ON WHO IS BUYING AND HOW THE HOUSING MARKET HEALS FROM THE BOTTOM UP - 11/18/09 07:46 AM
Allison did a great job of putting together some great stats and providing a comprehensive overview of our current market.
Via Florida Pines Realty, LLC:
The market always heals from the bottom up" according to Paul Bishop, National Association of Realtors Vice President of Research. According to the recently released sales numbers 47% of buyers this past year were first time home buyers. Surpassing the previous high record of first time purchasers set back in 1991
"These buyers are critical to housing and a general economic recovery ...they absorb inventory, free existing owners to make a trade and stimulate related goods … (2 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Springfield MO Open House Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 410 Weaver Rd in Springfield, MO - 11/14/09 09:00 AM
Priced at only $150,000
Join us for our Open House at 410 Weaver Rd., in Springfield, Missouri
Open Sunday, November 15, 2009, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
This all brick home was built in 1974 with approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. Located within minutes of the Medical Mile and Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO, it sits in approximately 1.92 acres in Sherwood Forrest.
Features include:
4 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms Formal living room Formal dining room Large kitchen Hearth Room Beautiful gas fireplace Full finished walkout basement New carpet in basement 1.92 acres of park-like setting New roof Large … (8 comments)
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springfield mo homes: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Has Been Extended and Expanded! - 11/06/09 03:32 PM
YES!!! It's final!!! President Obama has signed the tax credit extension. Now....go to www.ozarks-realestate.com to start searching for your new home!
Via Kristina Cusick (C. J. Brown Realtors):
The first time home buyer's tax credit that was scheduled to expire on 12/01/2009 has been extended until May 1, 2010. The income limits for this have also been increased!
Here are the specifics:
Purchasers must be first time home buyers. This means that you must not have owned a home in the past three years. The credit is for 10% of the purchase price up to $8,000 Adjusted Gross Income limits … (5 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for October 2009 - 11/04/09 08:20 PM
Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for October 2009 Three Year Comparison of Home Sales
Three Month Comparison of Home Sales
Inventory Report of Homes
Homes for Sale in Springfield, MO:
Total Active Listings: 1,530 homes Under Contract: 361 pending sales Total Sold Listings for September: 276 sales Springfield MO Sales Price Information
Average Sales Price: $132,126 Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.73% Days on Market (for Sold homes)
Average Days on Market: 60 days
Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for September 2009
Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for August 2009
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springfield mo homes: Why Do Banks Choose To Foreclose Rather Than Short Sale? Because They Make Money! - 11/02/09 11:34 PM
I lost another short sale listing today to foreclosure. The bank literally made it impossible for me to succeed in selling the home. Most people ask, "Why would the bank want to do that? Don't they lose money?" The answer is NO, they can actually MAKE money when they foreclose.
This was explained to me by a loan officer handling the construction loans of my last builder/developer. About a year ago, my builder had approximately 12 new construction homes languishing on the market, no longer able to compete with the short sales, REO's, and existing home sales. Our plan was to … (9 comments)
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springfield mo homes: BREAKING NEWS- Tax Credit Will Be Renewed - 10/28/09 07:14 PM
The tax credit will be extended, and opened to existing homeowners that qualify! This is also reported on TV stations in Albequerque....great, exciting news!
Via Fred Glick (U S Spaces, Inc & U S Loans Mortgage LLC):
Harry Reid's office just confirmed these details:1) Sen Isakson, Dodd, Lieberman have agreed, and Senate Finance [Baucus and tax staff] have agreed to this credit extension and expansion:2) For first time homebuyers, the income level to qualify is $ 75,000/150,0003) For step up buyers the income level to qualify is $ 125,000/250,0004) For step up buyers, they must have been residing in their primary residence for 5 … (11 comments)
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springfield mo homes: What All Home Buyers Should Know About Neighborhood Recreation Facilities - 10/27/09 09:26 PM
There are several neighborhoods in our area that saw the developer go under before the amenities were built. Good information for anyone that is thinking of buying a home in a neighborhood that is not fully developed. Thanks to John Mulkey for sharing.
Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
If you are purchasing in a planned development, there may be a recreational facility, or one may be planned for the neighborhood. While such amenities are great, you must familiarize yourself with the facility, the management, and the documents pertaining to the facility. If the recreational package is planned but not … (2 comments)
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springfield mo homes: INTERESTED IN BUYING A HOME? Fact is, you may not be able to play today if you didn't pay yesterday! - 10/17/09 01:42 PM
Excellent advice from Lenn Harley.
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:
INTERESTED IN BUYING A HOME? Fact is, you may not be able to play today if you didn't pay yesterday!
A GOOD CREDIT RATING IS A CONSUMER'S MOST VALUABLE ASSET. The Tax Credit and low interest rates have inspired many folks to consider buying buying a home who never seriously considered that alternative to renting. After all, it's the thing to do these days. Or is it??
Fact is, you can't play if you didn't pay. . . OR, until you pay.
Inspired by a timely post by Ellen & Coc Stephens about … (2 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Enduring the cycles of life. Sometime all that you need to do is seize the opportunity when it presents itself.. - 09/21/09 07:10 AM
I found this blog to be "spot on" when put in the perspective of this market. Nothing lasts forever, including this market. There are many opportunities in this market for buyers.
Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty:
I am NOT a young man. And I have experienced a lot in my life, and one thing that I know for certain is that everything is cyclical!
We had been experiencing a severe drought the last few years. Now it won't stop raining. It's the cyclical nature of weather, the dryer it is, the dryer it gets. And … (0 comments)
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springfield mo homes: 9/11 - Look For Interest Rates To Be Unusually Good Today - 09/11/09 09:51 AM
Via Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC):
9/11 - Look for interest rates to be unusually good today. Here's why:
1. Demand for Treasury bonds is outstripping record supply. The world's on edge as jittery traders see a deteriorating economic and political climate. Yesterday's 30 year bond auction saw bids for nearly three times the 12 billion bond offering. What that says is open to interpretation, but I believe the Iran / Israel potential for confrontation is a driver.
2. President Obama predicted unemployment above 10% for 2010's first quarter. That number, unthinkable to the administration only three months ago, has the … (2 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for August 2009 - 09/09/09 08:50 AM
Past Three Month Comparison
Past 3 Year Comparison
Inventory Report
Homes for Sale in Springfield, MO:
Active Listings: 1620 homes Under Contract: 319 pending sales Sold Listings: 253 sales Springfield MO Sales Price Information
Average Sales Price: $133,114 Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.55% Days on Market (for Sold homes)
Average Days on Market: 75 days
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springfield mo homes: More on Short Sales - 09/07/09 01:12 PM
Via Sandy Wagner, CDPE (RE/MAX Professionals):
Dave Liniger, Co-Founder and CEO of RE/MAX International says....
I was delighted to hear about the Treasury Department's new guidelines regarding Short Sales. RE/MAX has been working hard to spread the word about the benefits of Short Sales. I don't think it is a coincidence that two days before the Treasury announcement we briefed FHFA personnel in Washington who were working with Secretary Geithner on this issue.
Finally, there may be some movement on a process that could best be described as "challenging." Many real estate agents refuse to work on Short Sales because … (0 comments)
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springfield mo homes: Pristine Home SOLD in Springfield MO - Perfect for First-Time Homebuyers! - 08/27/09 09:15 PM
SOLD!!!! … (1 comments)
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