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springfield mo realtor: The Youngest Homeowner - My Most Rewarding Transaction - 06/05/10 02:52 PM
10 years in this business has afforded me the opportunity to work with hundreds of people from all difference backgrounds, in all different price ranges. Recently, I had the PRIVILEGE of working with the youngest buyer that I ever had, in one the lowest priced transaction I've ever worked, and in the end, it was one of the most precious experiences ever, professionally and personally.
I received an email in April through my website from a girl who wanted to see a $40,000 home in downtown Springfield, MO. She didn't leave me a phone number, just an email address. I looked … (82 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: The Active Rain Realtor Nationwide Survey About Missouri - 05/23/10 07:38 PM
The Active Rain Realtor Nationwide Survey About Missouri
The real estate market in Springfield, MO moderate at the present time. This market includes Greene and Christian Counties within the State of Missouri. Christian County was the fastest growing county in the state prior to the market declining, with Greene County coming in right behind it. While our area wasn’t affected as much as other parts of the country when the bubble burst, it was still hit hard by the reduction of new construction homes, which was a vital part of our local economy.
There is no doubt the tax credit … (2 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 8895 W. Farm Road 134, Springfield, MO - A Gorgeous All-Brick Home on 3 Acres! - 05/13/10 11:49 PM
Priced at $280,000 NO LONGER AVAILABLE! Where do I begin? There's so much to offer this in gorgeous all brick home on 3 acres (m/l) literally just outside Springfield! 558 sf of covered porch, 30x40 shop is insulated and has hot/cold water and 220 electric, loafing shed has water and electrity. The home is immaculate and looks as fresh as the day it was completed, featuring 4 bedrooms, huge bonus room, amazing kitchen with ample dark oak cabinets, Corian countertops, double oven, stainless appliances, central vac, water softener stays, double-hung windows, unfinished basement perfect for tornado shelter, … (7 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: The Foreclosures Are Coming! - 05/10/10 11:22 PM
We are about to experience a wave of foreclosures larger than anything we've experienced in our careers thus far! That was the news I heard at a conference recently. The speaker knew we didn't want to hear that, but told us to accept the fact that it was about to happen, wrap our minds around it, and educate our Sellers accordingly. Not only would grasping the reality benefit us as professionals, but it would help our Sellers to be able to stay ahead of the frontlines of the upcoming price wars.
I left the conference that day hoping the speaker didn't … (12 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for April 2010 - 05/09/10 07:37 PM
Below is the Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for April 2010. I was curious to see the impact the first-time homebuyer tax credit had on our market. We were very, very busy during the month of April, and I believe that work is reflected in the number of homes that went under contract as portrayed in the last graph.
THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD
THREE MONTH COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD
INVENTORY REPORT
Homes for Sale in Springfield, MO:
Total Active Listings: 1651 homes Under Contract: 473 pending sales Total Sold Listings for April: … (1 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Breaking News: Bank of America Announces It Is Refunding The US Government $45 Billion in TARP Funds - 12/02/09 06:22 PM
Bank of America has just released a press releasing stating it is going to refund the U.S. Government $45 Billion in TARP funds, plus interest.
Under the terms of the TARP agreement, Bank of America is repurchasing the 600,000 share of preferred stock it issued to the U.S. Treasury. It plans to repay the $45 Billion using $26.2 Billion in excess liquidity, as well as $18.8 Billion in proceeds from the sale of "common equivalent securities" it plans to convert into common stocks. It also plans to increase liquidity by $4 Billion through "asset sales" by June 30, 2010.
Could … (12 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Has New Construction Finally Hit A Bottom? - 12/02/09 05:30 PM
New construction is a segment of the industry hit the hardest in the housing market. Builders and developers quickly became the first targets of the banks once federal regulators walked in and began trying to shore up trouble assets. New construction in the outlying communities of the Springfield, MO, area practically came to a complete stop. Finding a new construction home for sale in an affordable price range is rare now.
Looking at the national stats on new construction spending through October, it appears that we might just have found a bottom. While new construction spending did not increase significantly, it … (5 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 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 realtor: Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part V - Researching Your Home of Interest - 11/28/09 10:40 PM
This is the fifth installment in a series to guide you through buying a home in the Springfield, MO, area. If you missed the first four installments, I'm including the links here:
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part 1 - Getting PreApproved for a Loan
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part II - Selecting a Realtor
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part III - Choosing Your Area/Community
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part IV - Search For a Home
Now...you're preapproved for a loan, you've … (0 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Buying a Home in Springfield MO - Part IV - Search For a Home - 11/28/09 10:06 PM
This is the fourth installment in a series to guide you through buying a home in the Springfield, MO, area. If you missed the first three installments, I'm including the links here:
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part 1 - Getting PreApproved for a Loan
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part II - Selecting a Realtor
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part III - Choosing Your Area/Community
Now...you're preapproved for a loan, you've selected your Realtor, and you've chosen your area/community...what's next? LOOKING FOR HOMES!
This is the fun … (0 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Buying a Home in Springfield MO - Part III - Choosing Your Area/Community - 11/28/09 09:18 PM
This is the third installment in a series to guide you through buying a home in the Springfield, MO, area. If you missed the first two installments, I'm including the links here:
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part 1 - Getting PreApproved for a Loan
Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part II - Selecting a Realtor
Now, you're preapproved for a loan, and you've selected your Realtor...what's next? Choosing Your Area/Community. If you're new to the Springfield, MO, area, you're probably unfamiliar with the various communities and areas.
I always recommend spending at … (1 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 3374 S. Sunrise, Springfield MO - Open House Sunday, November 29th - 11/28/09 04:15 PM
Please join us for our Open House on Sunday, November 29th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. 3374 S. Sunrise Springfield, MO
Priced at $108,900 SOLD!!!!! This home is immaculate and has been so well cared for! Built in 1999, it offers 1,200 sf (m/l), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large living area with a woodburning fireplace that has neer been used, large kitchen/dining area with access to the covered patio and backyard, brand new carpet and paint throughout the home and large master suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet.
Conveniently located on the southwest side of Springfield, and the Mark … (2 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 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 realtor: Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Membership Is Down - 11/23/09 09:43 PM
The Greater Springfield Board of Realtors has lost over 1,000 members in the past three years. When I became a member in the year 2000, there were just over 1,800 members of the Board of Realtors. At the height of the market in 2005, the membership topped 3,000.
The Springfield Realtor Magazine came out online today and I noticed we now have 2,006 members. Because revenue from membership dues has decreased, the Board of Realtors was forced to downsize in staff and increase dues in order to maintain a balanced budget.
Our yearly dues are expected in January. As with … (7 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: Buying a Home in the Springfield MO Area - Part I - Getting Preapproved For A Loan - 11/23/09 08:01 PM
Thinking of buying a home in the Springfield, MO, area? There are many things to consider, and many steps to follow to ensure a smooth purchase. This is the first in a series of posts that will help guide you through the homebuying process.
The first step in the process is to get preapproved for a loan. You need to know how much money you will be approved to spend on your new purchase, and what monthly payments you will be comfortable with. Because the lending requirements and guidelines are changing on pretty much a daily basis recently, it is necessary … (2 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 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 realtor: Information Regarding Springfield MO Public High Schools - 11/14/09 06:40 PM
Looking for information regarding Springfield Public Schools? I often have clients who are searching Springfield MO homes for sale, ask, "What is the best school district?" Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. The answer is very subjective. What may be important to one client is not necessarily important to another client.
When relocating, it's wise to research the area schools yourself and make your decisions based on what criteria in a school is MOST important to YOU. I have provided some helpful links to help you in your analysis of the high schools in the Springfield Public School District.
Springfield Public … (2 comments)
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springfield mo realtor: 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 realtor: 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 realtor: 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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