Without the internet, I would not have access to so many new buyers and sellers.
My website advertises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, iin Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Willard, Republic, Strafford, Battlefield, Billings, and so many more smaller communities related to Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes for sale.
Without having active listings on these homes, they can't be advertised.
I gearing up to list over 20 homes by the first week of December.
All bank foreclosures........all 3+ bedrooms, some never lived in, some not quite finished, some have walkout basements, some have 3 car garages.
Oh, and there's more......new short sales too. And regular sales.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Chris has only been in Active Rain a very short time. His life experiences are already helping him to be a success in selling business cards. This blog is great motivation for all of us to follow in pursuing our real estate careers. I love selling Springfield Mo real estate and would never lasted without these great points.
Successful people have a lot in common. It’s usually not their background (poverty or riches), where they came from (New York City or Kansas City) and what they’ve been through (lavishly spoiled or battered and bruised). It’s usually not how they were raised or who they rely on. It all comes down to the choices they make.
Successful people . . .
1. Pursue Their Dreams
Successful people know what they’re good at and that’s where they place their energy. They have dreams and find ways to pursue them vigorously. Turn your goals into a cause. Keep the faith, maintain the drive, keep the end in sight.
2. Face Life Struggles
Successful people don’t dwell on the past. They don’t carry baggage with them through life, but, rather, seek emotional freedom from the hurt, sorrows and struggles life has thrown at them. And when they fail, they pick themselves right back up and start over. They don’t dwell on the fact that they messed up, but count it as a learning experience.
3. Live Life to the Fullest
Rather than simply going through the motions of life and looking back one day with regret, successful people decide ahead of time how they are going to live each day and do it. They wake up determined to be positive, productive and motivated, regardless of what comes their way. They lay out the steps for accomplishing their goals and pursue each one.
4. Are Proactive, Not Reactive
Successful people never consider themselves the victim, but, instead, work to influence the outcome of every situation into their favor. No blame is cast upon others. Rather, they always consider themselves responsible for where they are and where they’re headed. What their past contains, even if it is the grimmest of pasts, does not decide their fate. Their choices, in the midst of and through the outcome of those circumstances, make that decision.
5. Work Like Ants
That’s right, ants. Ants keep going. They never give up no matter how tired they are, how much work is left, and how dull the outcome appears. They recognize that a life worth living takes hard work and time. It takes time, grain by grain, to build a life. And, even after success is reached, they keep on working. And even after a little boy destroys the ant hill they worked so hard to create, they start all over again. Successful people are like ants.
My Own Success Story
I have had great success with my online printing business beyond my imagination. First I knew I had a choice to make. Either work hard for my own success, or work hard to make someone else successful. This was an easy choice for me, I knew that nobody else was going to do it for me, I had to do it for myself.
In my early twenties while building my online presence, I would spend the evenings working instead of hanging out with friends. My wife would wind up entertaining because I was in the back bedroom at my desk neck deep in HTML & CSS code. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to play golf and I say "no" because I have work to do. My friends came to accept that I was a busy guy, but little did they know what I had brewing.
What started with a simple saying "If he can do that, so can I" turned into over 2 million dollars in sales, featured in two published books, a major magazine, a major newspaper and consultant to a major corporation.
Desire, Drive, Perseverance & Sacrifice is the recipie for success.
Chris Brunner is an aspring real estate agent/investor and owner/developer of GreatFX Business Cards, a top destination for online printing services.
GreatFX offers thick card stock paper, photo-quality color, free glossy or matte coatings and eco-friendly soy-base inks. Stop paying too much for cards. Advance your marketing efforts, design business cards online today!
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
I've helped a large number of homeowners save their home from foreclosure this year and have been asked if they should continue to make their payments and tax questions only a tax accountant should answer.
This letter is let to you know that I appreciate your calls because it is sign that you are searching and finding my name on the web, blogs and I know you can find me on ActiveRain. But because some of my callers are putting me in a bad place with trying to get me to tell you to stop paying your mortgage, go default and make other personal, professional and life altering decision for you and family ---> I have to draw the line.
I am just a real estate agent, not an attorney, tax consultant, IRS expert or adviser - therefore - I am not the best to ask. If you find that you are any of the listed below but not limited to:
under water
late payers
still paying your mortgage but foresee trouble down the road
borrowing from your credit cards
just plain don't want your property anymore because it is not worth anything to you - because you owe more than it is worth (way more)
Sick and tried of seeing houses in your neighborhood that are being sold for pennies on the dollar and here you are stuck with the home that you owe more than 2 or 3 of the houses in neighborhood all added together
just plain sick and tired
have renters that are not paying you on time or are fearful that you are in or about to be in foreclosure
in default
about to be in default or whatever the case may be - other than listing, CMAs, selling and other real estate agent duties -- I cannot step out of my boundaries or break the rules and step into the other professional place
The Department of Real Estate
Does not allow me the authority to tell you to go .... default, stop paying on your mortgage, put yourself in foreclosure (harms way)! I can't even tell you WHAT your hardship is or when it started or if you are still in it. Some decisions are better left unsaid by me.
This is your choice and it should be in accordance to your situation. Or you should call the right professional to match the situation.
Got a tax question... call the tax professionals (tax man, attorney, IRS, others)
Can't make your mortgage payments and want to know your loan modification options (call your lender)
Want to file for bankruptcy? (call bankruptcy professional, attorney)
Worried about the xx,xxx amount of money you have in the bank that shows that you have solid finances (call CPA, attorney, tax professional, or your lender - not sure calling IRS is cool on this one)
Worried if your lender will just let you short sale because you are not feeling keeping your property (your lender would have to decide)
especially when you do not have a hardship... do not expect me to give you one!
Have a rental... renters are paying you but you are not paying the bank??? (Gosh I don't know who you should call on this one!) not me
Want to short sale your property and you are clean, upfront and in hardship? THERE.... you can call me for this!
The banks are going to get mad if they sense that you deliberately did not pay your mortgage -- believe me this will not be the last of that. So if someone tell you to go default... you should not listen in my opinion.
Now if situation puts you in a hardship that you cannot pay your mortgage... join the rest of the world. There are rules to giving short sale approvals and one that is still holding fast is that you need to show a hardship (and this has to be the truth), and yes there is one other that I know has not changed and that is you stand a better chance if this is your primary residence if you expect to be "forgiven". But don't ask me how it works because that is between you and your tax adviser or the IRS. I am not a professional in those areas.
I know my place and do not intend on getting out of line! I am a real estate agent: I do have the authority to advise you regarding anything but real estate matters. No tax, no tax, no bankruptcy, no taxes... or did I say no taxes and sure I can not tell you to JUST DO IT and go default!
But please do not call me to hear me tell you to go default. I can't. Its not my business or place to give you that kind of advise.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Springfield Open House - 20204 E Charles, Republic - Republic Open House
$149,900
Immaculate, finished walkout basement home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large kitchen w/center island, central air / attic fan, & family room in basement... Outside you will find brick/permanent siding for low maintenance, deck, covered patio, privacy fence, storage shed, & extensive landscaping plus charming koi pond.....Here Is Your Little Oasis
DIRECTIONS: In Republic - Hwy 60 West to Elm, Left on Elm to Basswood, Right on Basswood - right on Charles.
Property type
Single Family House
MLS number
915355
Year built
2003
Asking price
$149,900
HOA/ Maintenance
$0 per month
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 full 0 partial
Number of floors
2
Square footage
2,385
Lot size
.16 acres
Parking spaces
2 Car garage
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Open House - Sunday, November 15, 2009, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. 1235 N Glenn, Springfield Mo -
Springfield Mo Open Houses - $87,900
For First Time Home Buyers or simply needing a great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, come visit us tomorrow. Completely updated, with new flooring and paint, upgraded appliances, large back yard, and 2 car garage.
For first time home buyers, the tax credit of up to $8000 will be a great incentive to purchase this home. Homebuyers moving up can also earn up to $6500 in tax credits. Take A Tour.
Interest rates dropped below 5% this past week in the Springfield area. No better time to buy. Stop by today. If you get lost, call my assistant, Rhonda Jones, at 417-880-4762 and she will direct you to the home.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Deer season is upon us once again. It's been a Missouri heritage for years.
It started yesterday, November 14 and runs through Novmeber 24. Check out the hunting season.
I'm not a hunter, but deer season affects my business one way or another. Several agents in my office leave to go hunting every year. Contractors, builders, white collar workers, fathers and sons, even women (don't want to forget this is not a male sport).........go deer hunting.
Deer live throughout our state in the many beautiful forests we have. Streams such as the one above are favorite watering sites. This particular stream is on the east side of Ozark and flows into the Finley River.
The son of one of my favorite clients shot a 10 point buck yesterday......the first time for him to go hunting. Not only does hunting season help to thin the growing number of deer in our state, it also helps to feed many families.
In Christian and Greene counties, hunters can donate their deer for $30.00 to charitable organizations to help feed the homeless. The state will also donate to the cause.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Ozark Mo Market Reports for October - Ozark Mo Real Estate
If you have been to Branson, Missouri, you might have traveled down Highway 65 from Springfield, right through Ozark. It's an easy commute to Springfield, with all the new roads that have been constructed over the past 20 years.
I've lived in Ozark for almost 30 years now and have seen this beautiful town slowly change.
New schools, new businesses, the beautiful Finley River, all draw new home owners.
The economy has slowed here, just like other places across the country, affecting our market as well.
Ozark
Oct-09
Sep-09
Oct 08
Solds
43
53
42
Med Sold Price
128000
129000
152500
Med DOM
44
57
60
Sales remain constant. Foreclosures and short sales contribute to the decline of value. Real Estate prices are great. Come visit. You might decide to stay.
Statistics courtesy of Springfield MLS
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Receiving bank approval on another "Short Sale" today, I immediately called the buyer's agent and congratulated him for keeping the buyer at ease during the transaction. He is aware the home is sold "AS IS", and he just completed the home inspection yesterday.
Knowing the home owner cant make any repairs, they signed an extension to close by the end of the month and we are proceeding to close.
The good news - is was BOA......taking 2 months to received bank approval. Not bad for a company that usually takes 5-6 months to get approval.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Remarkable 3 bedrooms home in Turnberry Estates that offers an open floor plan, 1400+ sqft, split bedrooms, corner lot, large backyard, patio, thermopane windows & more!
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com.
If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
630 N Oak Grove - Springfield Mo Real Estate - Springfield Mo Homes
Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions | 417-839-4534
630 N. Oak Grove, Springfield, MO
Home For Sale, Greene County, Springfield, Missouri
5BR/2BA Single Family House
offered at $99,900
Year Built
1954
Sq Footage
2,271
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 partial
Floors
1
Parking
3 Covered spaces
Lot Size
2271 acres
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
Large family home offers 5BR, 2BA, approx 2271 sqft. of space, new paint & carpet, high ceilings, enclosed sunroom, craft/sewing area. Garage is big enough for 1 car and there is a 2 car carport...
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com.
If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
The latest news according to Kay about real estate in Springfield Missouri and surrounding areas including, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Highlandville, and Clever.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
Successful people have a lot in common. It’s usually not their background (poverty or riches), where they came from (New York City or Kansas City) and what they’ve been through (lavishly spoiled or battered and bruised). It’s usually not how they were raised or who they rely on. It all comes down to the choices they make.
5. Work Like Ants 
sign that you are searching and finding my name on the web, blogs and I know you can find me on ActiveRain. But because some of my callers are putting me in a bad place with trying to get me to tell you to stop paying your mortgage, go default and make other personal, professional and life altering decision for you and family ---> I have to draw the line.
The Department of Real Estate 
I know my place and do not intend on getting out of line! I am a real estate agent: I do have the authority to advise you regarding anything but real estate matters. No tax, no tax, no bankruptcy, no taxes... or did I say no taxes and sure I can not tell you to JUST DO IT and go default!
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