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Springfield Mo Real Estate Chatter. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709411/1790-greene-rd-sparta-mo-springfield-mo-homes-sparta-mo-real-estate <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo - Springfield Mo Homes - Sparta Mo Real Estate</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">$232,900</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for a home that has been treated with tender loving care?&nbsp; With more amenities than a new home, this home was custom built and has everything you want......2 x 6 walls, a finished walkout basement, acreage, 3 car garage and room to build your own workshop.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/8/4/7/ar136718926874887.JPG" height="531" alt="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" width="800" style="float: left; margin: 10px;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><br> Built in 1999, on 5 Acres, Clean and well maintained, the home offers a formal living room with raised ceilings, immaculate kitchen and dining area, downstairs family room with a full wetbar, 4 bedrooms with large walk-in closets, extra wide 3 car garage, downstairs workshop, oversized deck, superior construction with 2 x 6 walls and low utilities.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1305045" title="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" target="_blank">Take a private tour now!</a></span></p> <p><img title="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/6/2/5/ar136718987252651.JPG" height="232" alt="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" width="350" style="margin: 10px;"><img title="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/8/8/5/ar13671900258863.JPG" height="232" alt="1790 Greene Rd Sparta Mo" width="350" style="margin: 10px;"></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;This custom built ranch home is surrounded by open fields and homes with large acreages.&nbsp; Sparta Missouri is a growing rural community just minutes Southeast of Springfield Missouri with easy access to Sparta, Rogersville, Ozark and Springfield.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"> Children attending schools will attend <a href="http://www.sparta.k12.mo.us/" title="Sparta Mo Schools" target="_blank">Sparta Schools</a>. </span>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #333432;">Provided learning services in the Sparta school District include jump starting early learners with Pre-Kindergarten to jump starting juniors and seniors with many courses offering credit for College.&nbsp; Students at Sparta have the possibility of graduating with 30+ hours of college credit under their belt.</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:25:27 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709411/1790-greene-rd-sparta-mo-springfield-mo-homes-sparta-mo-real-estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/3679380/1003-n-19th-ave-ozark-mo-ozark-mo-real-estate-ozark-mo-homes-for-sale <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="blog_post_h2 blog_post_h1"><strong>1003 N 19th Ave, Ozark Mo | Ozark Mo Real Estate | Ozark Mo Homes For Sale</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Located in Barrington Springs Subdivision. Complete with a community pool and association.&nbsp; You'll find mostly all brick ranch homes, some with walkout basements and several great building spots left.<br></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/1/3/7/ar136476573973138.jpg" height="199" alt="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Spacious all brick walkout basement home has 5 large BR's &amp; 3 BA's, 2 huge LR's, FDR and an oversized 17x31 John Deere Room, perfect for your bass or ski boat.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/9/1/6/ar1364765961952.jpg" height="199" alt="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"><img title="Barrington Springs Subdibision in Ozark Missouri" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/3/7/4/ar136477017847354.JPG" height="199" alt="Barrington Springs Subdiision in Ozark Missouri" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Specialty items include a central vac, new kitchen appliances, Anderson windows, storm shelter,bonus /entertainment room W/Surround Sound, CD-AM-FM whole house sound/intercom system, computer networking system and a security system. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><img title="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/1/9/0/ar136477176009115.jpg" height="199" alt="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"><img title="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/8/3/1/ar136477198213865.jpg" height="199" alt="1003 N 19th Avenue Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Plush carpet, ceramic tile, enclosed deck, hardwood and custom made oak cabinets are found throughout. Additional storage in the attic.</span></p> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">Located on the East side of Ozark, schools include:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/north/" title="Ozark North Elementary in Missouri" target="_blank">Ozark East Elementary</a>,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/jrhi/index.htm" title="Ozark Mo Middle School" target="_blank">Ozark Middle School</a> and <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/hs" title="Ozark Mo High School" target="_blank">Ozark High School</a>.</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:02:04 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3679380/1003-n-19th-ave-ozark-mo-ozark-mo-real-estate-ozark-mo-homes-for-sale http://activerain.com/blogsview/3679431/222-w-warren-ozark-mo-65721-ozark-mo-homes-ozark-mo-real-estate <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="blog_post_h2">222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721 | Ozark Mo Homes | Ozark Mo Real Estate</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">You'll not find a better all brick home than this.&nbsp; With an open floor plan, the home offers a large living room with a corner gas log fireplace, large dining and kitchen, separate laundry room, master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1303763" title="222 W Warren, Ozark Mo 65721" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here for additional information</span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="kayvankampen.com/MPD1303763" title="222 W Warren, Ozark Mo 65721" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img title="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/9/8/7/7/ar136477287377896.JPG" height="465" alt="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" width="700" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"></span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;">Two additional bedrooms, large deck, partially fenced yard, covered front porch and located in Southfork Estates in Ozark.&nbsp; You won't be disappointed.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Additional storage in the attic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><img title="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/1/0/8/ar13647732080129.JPG" height="199" alt="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"><img title="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/6/3/8/ar13647733383637.JPG" height="199" alt="222 W Warren Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">Located on the south side of Ozark, schools include:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/south/index.html" title="Ozark South Elementary School" target="_blank">Ozark South Elementary</a>,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/jrhi/index.htm" title="Ozark Mo Middle School" target="_blank">Ozark Middle School</a> and <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/hs" title="Ozark Mo High School" target="_blank">Ozark High School</a>.</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:58:13 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3679431/222-w-warren-ozark-mo-65721-ozark-mo-homes-ozark-mo-real-estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611742/210-s-37th-street-nixa-mo-65714-nixa-mo-real-estate <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714</h1> <p>Nixa Missouri Real Estate | New Listing in at 210 S 37th Street, Nixa Missouri.&nbsp; Now listed at $199,900 by Kay Van Kampen, RE/MAX Solutions.</p> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">Enjoy the serenity of country living and the convenience of being near the city in this ranch style home located between Ozark and Nixa.&nbsp;</h1> <p><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1300883" title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" target="_blank"><img title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/2/6/5/ar135993639356252.JPG" height="232" alt="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" width="350" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></a><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1300883" title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa MO 65714" target="_blank"><img title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/4/0/2/5/ar135993650752044.JPG" height="232" alt="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" width="350" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></a></p> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">This ALL BRICK 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features corion countertops, a large open floorplan, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, covered entry, large gazebo, two car attached and additional 1 car detached garage/workshop.</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;"><img title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/8/8/3/9/ar135993290493889.JPG" height="266" alt="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" width="400" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black; float: left;"></h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">All the details and more photos are right <a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1300883" title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" target="_blank">here</a>.</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">The enclosed sunroom can be used year around and includes it's own heating and air conditioning unit.</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">There's also an oversized driveway for the RV.&nbsp; Hardwood and tile flooring throughout the home....the gazebo even has tile flooring.&nbsp; Large closets throughout with solid six panel doors.&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;"> <img title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/0/6/3/ar135993310136098.JPG" height="232" alt="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" width="350" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"><img title="210 S 37th Street, Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/0/5/8/3/ar135993327038502.JPG" height="232" alt="210 S 37th Street, Nixa MO 65714" width="350" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"> </h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">The home backs up to a wonderful open pasture, in a subdivision of 1/2 acre homes.&nbsp; Maintaining the lawn in the summer is made easy with the inground sprinkler system.&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="margin-top: 2px; font-size: 16px;">Located between Ozark and Nixa, schools include:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/south/index.html" title="Ozark South Elementary School" target="_blank">Ozark South Elementary</a>,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/jrhi/index.htm" title="Ozark Mo Middle School" target="_blank">Ozark Middle School</a> and <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/hs" title="Ozark Mo High School" target="_blank">Ozark High School</a>.</h1> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:03:37 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611742/210-s-37th-street-nixa-mo-65714-nixa-mo-real-estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599866/open-house-january-27-at-2043-s-scenic-springfield-missouri <h2 style="text-align: center;">Open House January 27 At 2043 S Scenic Ave, Springfield Missouri</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.javascript:open_new_window('http://kayvankampen.com/mls=MPD1213553&amp;intranet_accountid=93812');" title="2043 S Scenic Avenue Springfield Mo 65807"><img title="2043 S Scenic Avenue, Springfield Mo 65807" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/4/2/8/ar135913186482417.JPG" height="531" alt="2043 S Scenic Avenue, Springfield Mo 65807" width="800"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Join the K-Team this Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.javascript:open_new_window('http://kayvankampen.com/mls=MPD1213553&amp;intranet_accountid=93812');" title="2043 S Scenic Avenue Springfield Mo 65807" target="_blank">2043 S Scenic Avenue, Springfield Mo</a><br></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">This home has it all!&nbsp; Rare opportunity to own a classic home on acreage in the city.&nbsp; This beauty sits stately on 1.3 ac. m/l.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, formal dining room, 2 living areas, hardwood floors and tile, an unfinished basement, shop and additional 2 car detached garage, updated appliances, small fenced area for animals or play. The roof was replaced 5 years ago.&nbsp; There's even a garden area and greenhouse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Shop area has room for 3 additional cars,&nbsp; concrete floors and 220 electrical outlet for hobby or more serious endeavors. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Sc<span style="font-size: medium;">hools<span style="font-size: medium;"> include:</span></span></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/sherwood/" title="Sherwood Elementary Springfield Missouri" target="_blank">Sherwood Elementary</a><br></span></span></span></p> <p><a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/carver/" title="Carver Middle School Springfield Mo" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carver</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/phs/" title="Parkview High School Springfield Missouri" target="_blank">Parkview</a><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe scrolling="no" src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=2043+S+Scenic+Ave,+Springfield,+MO&amp;aq=0&amp;oq=2043+s+scenic+ave&amp;sll=38.304661,-92.437099&amp;sspn=7.32593,16.907959&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=2043+S+Scenic+Ave,+Springfield,+Greene,+Missouri+65807&amp;ll=37.177936,-93.332309&amp;spn=0.007266,0.016512&amp;t=m&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed" frameborder="0" height="350" width="425"></iframe><br><small><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=2043+S+Scenic+Ave,+Springfield,+MO&amp;aq=0&amp;oq=2043+s+scenic+ave&amp;sll=38.304661,-92.437099&amp;sspn=7.32593,16.907959&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=2043+S+Scenic+Ave,+Springfield,+Greene,+Missouri+65807&amp;ll=37.177936,-93.332309&amp;spn=0.007266,0.016512&amp;t=m&amp;z=14" style="color: #0000ff; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:49:56 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599866/open-house-january-27-at-2043-s-scenic-springfield-missouri http://activerain.com/blogsview/3597940/is-the-housing-market-improving-in-springfield-missouri- <h2 style="text-align: center;">Is The Housing Market Improving In Springfield Missouri?&nbsp;</h2> <p><img title="Springfield Mo Real Estate Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/4/5/9/ar135899689995458.jpg" height="133" alt="Springfield Mo Real Estate Market Report" width="100" style="float: right; margin: 2px;"></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>I believe it's beginning to improve</strong>. &nbsp;After last year's <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3568469/springfield-mo-real-estate-market-report-december-2012" title="Springfield Mo Market Report" target="_blank">market report</a>, several areas of Sprngfield are beginning to turn around. &nbsp;After receiving a call from another agent today referring me to a client that needs to shrt sale their home, I called the client and learned she was not actually behind yet, but could be in the near future.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Looking for comparable homes in her area</strong>, without seeing the home, I felt like we may not have to short sale their home. We might be fortunate enough to list her home and break even. While waiting for an offer we can get the client prequalified for a short sale in the event they get behind or end up not being able to stay.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>In the past, I've had to list low and hope the bank approved the sale</strong> based on my Broker price opinion.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">We are looking forward to the market improving in 2013, making the market stronger, with less foreclosures and short sales.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:17:59 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3597940/is-the-housing-market-improving-in-springfield-missouri- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3586608/hud-homes-buying-a-hud-home-how-can-i-buy-a-hud-home- <p></p><p>One of the best buys in the Springfield Mo real estate market now are HUD homes. &nbsp;Jeanne Kozak has a great post on purchasing HUD homes. &nbsp;Hud homes are included in our MLS system as well as being available at Hudhomestore.com</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3585114/hud-homes-buying-a-hud-home-how-can-i-buy-a-hud-home-">Jeanne Kozak , Real Estate Professional in WV and VA (RE/MAX In Action)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <h3 style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</h3> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Buying A HUD Home - How Can I Buy A HUD Home ?</span></strong></p> <h3 style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</h3> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I thought I would take a short break from my blog series on "<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How To Sell HUD Homes</span></em></strong>" and do a short one for Buyers on "<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to Buy A HUD Home</span></em></strong>"</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img title="HUD Homes" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSa_E1QFBZcOm-AauTvbPtFIerKutH4RYgv-izL0ycxNDoZ1GCIYQ" height="175" alt="HUD Homes" style="float: left; margin: 20px;" width="175">Almost anyone can buy a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span>. Generally, there are several "bid periods" though. Initially, owner occupants, non profits and government agencies have the opportunity to bid on the properties. After that period, if the property is still available, then investors can bid.</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>You will need a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> approved real estate agent to assist you with the online bid process. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> pays the real estate agent's fee. You should never have to pay an agent a fee to submit an online bid for a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span>. You can find a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> approved real estate agent at <a href="http://www.HUD.GOV/HUDHomes" title="HUD" target="_blank">www.HUD.GOV/HUDHomes</a>.</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>You will need a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender or bank (not just a pre-qualification letter) Make sure you tell the lender you are looking at a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HUD Home</span></strong>. The type of loan you are approved for may not be suitable for an "AS IS" <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span>. You will want to meet and talk at length with your lender, and it may be helpful to have your agent involved also. In this way, you are all on the same page and you will not waste your time looking at home you cannot purchase.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>You will need an Earnest Money Deposit in the form of a cashier's check or money order. Your agent will<img title="HUD Homes" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQkKyEZtr2o_DbQ9BPZwPY4fLHjdmHJ0zI-k3SGWQdwJy-SFT4m" height="95" alt="HUD Homes" style="float: right;" width="100">let you know how much, based on the price of the home. This is not negotiable, the amount and the payee are in the listing details. It may be 1% of the sales price, $500, $1000 or more.</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Once you find a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span>, you and your agent will <a href="http://www.hudhomestore.com" title="HUDHomeStore.com" target="_blank">submit the online bid</a> within an "offer&nbsp;&nbsp;period". This is only a short online bid form, A full contract package will be needed if you bid is accepted. I will explain that below. There could be other offers, there is no way to know, so make your best offer, you may not have another chance. At the end of the&nbsp;"offer period" the bids will be opened and the highest reasonable bid is accepted. If no bid is accepted, you can continue to submit bids until one is accepted.</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Your agent will be notified by email if your bid has been accepted. The full original contract package then must be completed and&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">received</span> by the Asset Manager within 2 business days or your bid will be cancelled and they may/will move on to the next bid if they have one in hand. It is important that you and your agent work together so you can meet immediately upon notice of acceptance.</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Homes</strong></span> are sold strictly "AS IS", with no warranty. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> will make no repairs, nor will they allow a buyer to make repairs prior to closing. You will want to get a home inspection so that you know what sort of repairs you will be responsible for after closing.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> generally does not have the utilities active in their properties, so once you bid is accepted, your agent will receive instructions on how to activate the utilities for any inspections and appraisals you are going to do. During winter months, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Homes</strong></span> are winterized so that there is no chance of frozen water pipes. The buyer will be responsible for the cost of de- and re-winterizing the property. The instructions to the agent will let you know what to do - you will either pay them to have it done or you will have to pay a licensed contractor yourself to do it.</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li> <img title="HUD Homes" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3RwlQpwPuN17O8DMvOBh4SjzW_BvPyTF9tabWhUuc5uSw224I" height="113" alt="HUD Homes" style="float: left; margin: 20px;" width="125">You will be given a settlement date, usually about 30-60 days. You will need to arrange this with your lender to make sure they can meet the contract date, as there are penalties if you miss the date.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">This is a brief explanation of the&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">buying process. There are a lot of ins and outs along the way. My best advice to you is to interview your agent and make certain that they are familiar with the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Homes</strong></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">contract process. If the agent is not current on the process, and is not available at all times, they could easily lose that property for you. It is in your best interest to have a real estate agent that knows the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD Home</strong></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Buying process.</span></p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">I would be happy to try to answer any general questions and we offer training on <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.hudhomestore.com" title="HudHomeStore" target="_blank">HUD Homes</a></strong></span>&nbsp;in our <a href="http://www.wvrealestatepros.com" title="The Jeanne &amp; Dan Team" target="_blank">office</a>. There are different <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HUD</strong></span> Regions in the US, I am in Region 2P, and therefore some of the requirements and processes may differ from one Region to the other. 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Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:40:58 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3586608/hud-homes-buying-a-hud-home-how-can-i-buy-a-hud-home- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3583914/melton-auction-finest-auction-service-in-southwest-missouri <h2 style="text-align: center;">Melton Auction - Springfield Auction Company</h2> <p><strong>Located in Highlandville Missouri, <a href="http://www.meltonauction.com/" title="Melton Auction Company" target="_blank">Melton Auction Company</a></strong> is a family owned business with over 55 years combined experience in all types of auctions: Real Estate, Farm Estate, Funiture, Antiques, and Miscellaneous Items.&nbsp; Need to auction your home.&nbsp; They are the professionals.</p> <p><strong>Phone: </strong>417.830.0153<br> <strong>Phone: </strong>417.725.1801</p> <p><img title="Melton Auction Company" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/2/6/2/ar135803372326275.jpg" height="213" alt="Melton Auction Company" width="500" style="margin: 10px auto; border: 1px solid black; display: block;"></p> <p><strong>Specializing in auctions in and around Springfield including:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Real Estate</li> <li>Farm Estate</li> <li>Furniture</li> <li>Antiques</li> <li>Miscellaneous Items</li> </ul> <p>I first met Roger and Sharon Melton about 30 years ago.&nbsp; One of the first auctions I attended was an real estate auction where my client wanted to purchase a home, but didn't want to act on his own.&nbsp; I contacted Melton Auction Company and they agreeed to pay a commission.&nbsp; We ended up with the winning bid, helped the buyer with financing, and closed the sale.</p> <p>A family owned and operated company, Melton Auction Company has been in business for over 55 years.&nbsp; Melton Auction Company holds many auctions in and around Christian, Greene, Stone, Barry, Webster, Taney, Douglas, Lawrence and surrounding counties and are now licensed to conduct auctions in the state of Arkansas. Melton Auction Company sells over 125-150 auctions per year and have had over 15,000 successful auctions.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Need an auctioneer?&nbsp; Call Roger and Sharon Melton</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;Need a real estate agent?&nbsp; We're here to help.&nbsp; Call us today at 417-839-4534.</strong></p> <p>Information and photo courtesy of Melton Auction Company</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:40:29 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3583914/melton-auction-finest-auction-service-in-southwest-missouri http://activerain.com/blogsview/3568469/springfield-mo-real-estate-market-report-december-2012 <h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Springfield Mo Real Estate Market Report - December 2012</strong> </h3> <p>2012 became the turning point for the down market for Springfield Mo real estate.&nbsp; This year the market increased with sales and decreased in listings.&nbsp; Haven't seen this in over 5 years.</p> <h3><img title="2012 Sales By City" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/2/1/5/ar135691974851249.jpg" height="313" alt="2012 Sales By City" width="600" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></h3> <p>What this means to sellers is that market value will begin to increase in 2013.&nbsp; If listings continue to drop and sales continue to increase, it will become a sellers market once more.&nbsp;</p> <p>For buyers, low interest rates continue, but the days of a<strong> "great deal"</strong> may be behind us.&nbsp; Buyers will now pay full price or or higher to compete with other buyers for the same home.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>As of December 1, 2012, the average list price was $181,242 compared to 2011 at $175,685.</strong></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Average sale price is now $109,900.</strong></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Let's look forward to a great 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp; Call or email Kay or a member of her team to list and sell your Springfield Mo real estate in 2013.&nbsp; Happy New Year!</strong></h3> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:23:28 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3568469/springfield-mo-real-estate-market-report-december-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3555043/new-construction-home-for-sale-in-ozark <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3550752/demo-post-waterfront-condo-for-sale-in-west-seattle" rel="bookmark">One and A Half Story Home under Construction in the Village at Hillstone</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.rebecc2094.remax-midstates.com/homes-in-ozark-missouri.aspx" title="Homes For Sale in Ozark Missouri" target="_blank">Search current inventory of Homes for Sale in Ozark</a><a href="http://www.servingyourteam.com/listings/areas/49247/propertytype/CONDO/listingtype/Resale+New,Foreclosure+Bank+Owned,Short+Sale,Lease+Rent/waterfront/1/" title="Waterfrton condos for sale in Seattle WA" target="_self"><br></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1216236" title="3404 N Brinnsfield Ozark Mo 65721" target="_blank">Listing Details</a></h2> <h2>New Construction Home in Ozark</h2> <p>3404 N Brinnsfield Ave Ozark Mo 65721<br>MLS number: 1216236<br> Bedrooms: 4<br> Bathrooms: 3<br> Square Footage: 2738</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Call Kay Van Kampen at 417-839-4534 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.<br><br> </h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>You Will Love the Views of The Village at Hillstone</h3> <p>Wonderful new subdivision with stunning views of the Ozark countryside East of Ozark.&nbsp; The new construction home, including a corner lot,&nbsp; will be complete by the end of January 2013.&nbsp; It features an large kitchen with a pantry, open to to the living room and formal dining room.&nbsp; With tall ceilings, large windows and exquisite natural finishes.&nbsp; The gas log fireplace in the living room will be the focal point for entertaining to cozy up to on cold winter nights.&nbsp;</p> <p>The master suite is separate from the other rooms with a private bath, large walk-in shower and closet.&nbsp; Upstairs two bedrooms overlook the living room and a family room or 5th bedroom is available.&nbsp; This French Country style one and half story also includes a 3 car garage.</p> <p><img title="3404 N Brinnsfield Ave Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/6/0/3/ar13556137830699.JPG" height="199" alt="3404 N Brinnsfield Ave Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;">&nbsp; <img title="3404 N Brinnsfield Ave Ozark Mo 65721" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/4/7/6/5/ar135561399656741.JPG" height="199" alt="3404 N Brinnsfield Ave Ozark Mo 65721" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>The Village At Hillstone in Ozark</h3> <p>The Village at Hillstone, on the North East side of Ozark is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Ozark.&nbsp; With sweeping views of the rolling countryside and close proximity to Springfield, you can be downtown in 20 minutes.....less than 10 minutes to Ozark.</p> <p>&nbsp;The Homeowners association in this neighborhood is second to none. Streets are always well taken care of, lawns are mostly manicured with the utmost care. The large Community Center is the meeting place for the association and includes an indoor pool.&nbsp; There are still many vacant lots&nbsp; to choose from.&nbsp; Children attending Ozark Schools only have to go less than a mile.<br><br></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.rebecc2094.remax-midstates.com/homes-in-ozark-missouri.aspx" title="Ozark Mo Houses for sale" target="_blank">Find Similar Homes in the Area</a></h3> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:57:44 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3555043/new-construction-home-for-sale-in-ozark http://activerain.com/blogsview/3551019/approved-short-sale-2110-s-glenn-springfield-mo-springfield-mo-real-estate <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Here's a great buy - An Approved Short Sale on 2110 S Glenn in Springfield Mo.</strong></span></p> <p><strong>The hard part and the long wait to get short sale approval is ove</strong>r and the seller is now waiting for offers.&nbsp; This 3 bedroom home located in Marborough South Subdivision in Springfield Missouri offer a large kitchen and dining room, large living room, master bedroom with it's own private bath, a woodburning fireplace to help the cost of heating.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The home exterior is constructed of brick and frame siding</strong>, with a newer roof, a fenced back yard and more.&nbsp; It's one of the best priced homes in the area at $74,000.&nbsp; Oh, I forgot, it even has a 2 car garage.&nbsp; With a little tender love, you can invest today and reap the rewards.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1212835" title="2110 S Glenn Springfield Missouri" target="_blank"><strong>See Additional Details</strong></a></h2> <p>&nbsp;<img title="2110 S Glenn Springfield Mo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/9/1/6/ar135526537361986.JPG" height="322" alt="2110 S Glenn Springfield Mo" width="567" style="margin: 10px auto; display: block;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Additional information about the neighborhood:</strong></span></p> <p>It's located on the Southeast side of Springfield in homes of greater value.&nbsp; This established neighborhood was built in the 80's with newer additions added since.</p> <p>Schools include<a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/sherwood/" title="Sherwood Elementary Springfield Missouri" target="_blank"> Sherwood Elementary</a>,<a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/carver/" title="Carver Middle School Springfield Missouri" target="_blank"> Carver Middle School</a> and<a href="http://sps.k12.mo.us/phs/" title="Parkview High School" target="_blank"> Parkview High School.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:50:46 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3551019/approved-short-sale-2110-s-glenn-springfield-mo-springfield-mo-real-estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/3548477/2012-ozark-christmas-lights-display <h2 style="text-align: center;">With the 2012 Ozark Christmas parade behind us, we can now enjoy the 2012 Ozark Christmas Lights Display at the city park.</h2> <p>The city park has been the site of the Christmas lights for several years now and it has slowly grown into one of the largest Christmas displays in the region.&nbsp; New lights have been added including new LED displays.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="2010 Christmas parade" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/7/3/1/ar13550919913764.JPG" height="366" alt="2010 Christmas parade" width="550" style="margin: 10px auto; display: block;"></p> <p>The park is open every evening until January 1, 2013 and admission is free.&nbsp; Donations are accepted to help the park with the expenses.&nbsp; Hope you have a great time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:34:18 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3548477/2012-ozark-christmas-lights-display http://activerain.com/blogsview/3507651/holiday-greeting-card-contest-appreciation- <p></p><p>This is a contest that can be used throughout the year for all occasions. &nbsp;If you haven't read Sally's challenge, take a look. She always has great ideas for this group.</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3502796/holiday-greeting-card-contest-appreciation-">Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate &amp; Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p>&nbsp;<strong><em><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Holiday Greeting Card Contest-APPRECIATION!</span></em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">The </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';"><a href="http://activerain.com/groups/positivesouls" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul</span></span></em></strong></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp; group is holding a <strong>Holiday Greeting Card</strong> with the theme of <strong><em>APPRECIATION</em></strong>.&nbsp; We are approaching the Thanksgiving Holiday and by time this contest ends we will be heading into the busy Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Holidays.&nbsp; </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">APPRECIATION.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">IDEAS FOR APPRECIATION GREETING CARDS:</span></span></em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">1.</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">What better way to motivate yourself and others</span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> than to <img title="Appreciation!!!!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/1/0/2/ar135213573020182.JPG" height="380" alt="" style="margin: 20px; float: right;" width="350">create a marketing <strong><span style="color: #c00000;">Holiday Greeting Card </span></strong>for a <em>client</em> that you want to stay in touch with and<strong> appreciate</strong> their business?&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">2.</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">How about a <strong><span style="color: #7030a0;">Holiday Greeting Card </span></strong>for another <em>Real Estate Industry related Professional </em>Vendor who you <strong>appreciate</strong> for their part in a smooth transaction?&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">3.</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">A<strong> <span style="color: #984806;">Holiday Greeting Card </span></strong>for your <strong><em>understanding family members</em></strong> for those long hours you spend putting your heart and soul into your work and <strong>appreciate </strong>their support.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">4.</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">A <strong><span style="color: #00b050;">Holiday Greeting Card</span></strong> for those <strong><em>ActiveRain Members and Staff</em></strong> who you&rsquo;ve connected with and <strong><em>appreciate</em></strong> their help.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Get Ready for the PAWS Holiday Contest-!!!!</span></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Join us for the last&nbsp; <a href="http://activerain.com/groups/positivesouls" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul</span></em></strong></a> group contest of the year!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 16pt;">Creating</span></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 16pt;"> your own Holiday Greeting Card is what this contest is about and here are the ALL the RULES that MUST be followed!</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 16pt;">READ CAREFULLY.</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 16pt;">IF YOU MISS ANY OF THESE 10 RULES </span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 16pt;">IT WILL COUNT AGAINST YOU!!!</span></span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">1)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">The contest starts NOW</span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">, (November 5^th) and <strong><em>ends on November 30, 2012</em></strong> at ActiveRain stamped time of midnight (i.e. AR midnight is 12 PST, 3am EST on Dec. 1)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">2)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Your Holiday Greeting Card-APPRECIATION&hellip;. MUST be designed by YOU only&hellip;</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;MUST BE A NEW CREATION</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> and not one you&rsquo;ve made or used in the past. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">b)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">NO</span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> hiring a creative designer or having someone else do&nbsp;&nbsp; it!&nbsp;&nbsp;YOU have to create this yourself</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">c)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;<strong><em>You can use a BLANK template</em></strong> for a card or postcard&nbsp; and create to your heart&rsquo;s desire!&nbsp; (examples&hellip;.<em>MS Word, Publisher, Digital Image&nbsp; or Pages for Mac&hellip;.or just draft it in your blank post!</em>)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">3)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Your photo(s) MUST be taken by ONLY you, and contain a</span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <strong><em>greeting caption for your choice with ONE or all of the themes</em></strong> described above. (IDEAS)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">4)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Holiday Greeting card entry must also have two paragraphs</span></span></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">of your own words (poems acceptable) to&nbsp;insert inside the&nbsp;&nbsp;greeting card and must contain <strong>how or why you appreciate them.</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">5)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">One submission per member will be counted</span></span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> for the contest. So if you decide to make a few then let me know which one is the submission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">6)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Your Holiday Greeting must have a brief story</span></span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> (OUTSIDE OF THE CARD) explaining to the judges why&nbsp;you chose that particular theme and the inspiration behind it.&nbsp; </span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">7)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Your <span style="background: #bf005f; color: white;">tagline</span> must include the words <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">Holiday Greeting.</span></span></span></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">8)</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">ADD YOUR LINK to&nbsp;your entry&nbsp;in the comment section</span></span></em></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> of this original Contest Announcement!!!!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">OPTION:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;We would appreciate a 'shout out' or REBLOG about our contest.....</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Join in on the challenge with the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">ActiveRain Holiday Greeting Card Contest---&lsquo;APPRECIATION&rsquo;</span></em></strong>! </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Winners will receive:</span></span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">2000</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> points for FIRST Place </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp; 1500 </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">points for SECOND Place </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">1000</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> points for THIRD Place </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">650 </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;points for 3 Honorable Mentions&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">And&hellip;..<em> EVERYONE ELSE WILL BE A WINNER with </em></span></strong><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">500</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">extra</span> points for all other entries </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; 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vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:20:28 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3507651/holiday-greeting-card-contest-appreciation- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3503900/nixa-mo-real-estate-1550-s-osburn-lane-nixa-springfield-mo-ranch-homes <h1><strong>Nixa MO Real Estate - 1550 S Osburn Lane Nixa - Springfield Mo Ranch Homes - Listed at $149,900 by Kay Van Kampen RE/MAX Solutions</strong></h1> <p><strong>NO LONGER AVAILABLE<br></strong></p> <h1>On a one acre tract, between Ozark and Nixa, this beautiful ranch home offers updated kitchen appliances, an open floor plan, split bedrooms, master bath with a walk-in closet and dual sinks.&nbsp; Composite deck in the back and great front porch.&nbsp; Neat and clean, in move-in condition.&nbsp; There's room to build a workshop or RV garage.&nbsp; Come see.&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1209365" title="1550 N Osburn ane Nixa Mo 65714" target="_blank">Take a tour online.</a></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/3/ar135206837433609.JPG" height="199" alt="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"><img title="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/0/2/5/ar135206846152047.jpg" height="199" alt="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></p> <p><img title="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/4/4/0/8/ar135206865480443.JPG" height="199" alt="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"><img title="1550 N Osburn Lane Nixa Mo 65714" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/6/9/7/ar135206885879656.jpg" height="199" alt="1550 N Osburn Lane Nia Mo 65714" width="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black;"></p> <h1>Located off Hwy CC in Nixa, children attending Nixa public schools attend the following schools:</h1> <h1><a href="http://www.highpointeelementary.net/pages/High_Pointe_Elementary_School" title="Nixa MO High Pointe Elementary School" target="_blank">Nixa Elementary</a></h1> <h1><a href="http://www.nixajuniorhigh.net/pages/Nixa_Junior_High" title="Nixa Mo Junior High School" target="_blank">Nixa Junior High School</a></h1> <h1><a href="http://www.nixahs.net/pages/Nixa_High" title="Nixa Mo High School" target="_blank">Nixa High School</a></h1> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:54:00 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3503900/nixa-mo-real-estate-1550-s-osburn-lane-nixa-springfield-mo-ranch-homes http://activerain.com/blogsview/3503847/why-continue-to-beat-a-dead-horse-cut-it-loose- <p></p><p>Home prices are beginning to rise and overpriced homes need to be revamped.&nbsp; Barbara Torado has a great post concerning overpriced homes.&nbsp; Springfield Mo home sellers, has your home been on the market too long?&nbsp; Let's talk.</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3503613/why-continue-to-beat-a-dead-horse-cut-it-loose-">Barbara Todaro "New Franklin MA Homes" (RE/MAX Executive Realty )</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong style=""><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/0/7/1/6/ar135204893761702.jpg" height="212" alt="" style="margin: 10px; float: left; border: black 5px solid;" width="300">In our area, if a resale property lingers on the market, it&rsquo;s overpriced.</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s easy to understand.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Every resale that hits the market is selling within a very <strong style="">reasonable period of time</strong>.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Some are selling within the first few days; others may take a few weeks.<span style="">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong style=""><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">What do you do with listings that you have been marketing for months?</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Most agents have a few of them.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>These listings <strong style="">have had showings</strong>.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>They are owned by sellers who <strong style="">don&rsquo;t want to adjust the price</strong>.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>They are very <strong style="">happy with everything </strong>the listing agent is providing, but <strong style="">there&rsquo;s never been an offer.</strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong style=""><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">At a certain point, the listing will sell</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Everything sells, <strong style="">when the market catches up to the list price.</strong><span style="">&nbsp; </span>Homes are not appreciating right now.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Does it make sense for an agent to hang on to that listing and continue to market it for the next two years?<span style="">&nbsp; </span><strong style="">Not to me.<span style="">&nbsp; </span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong style=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">If they won&rsquo;t drop the price</span></span></strong><strong style=""><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">, cut the lace off their panties and let them run!!<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Remember, you don&rsquo;t make money&nbsp;for having&nbsp;a &ldquo;collection of listings.&rdquo;<span style="">&nbsp; </span>You only make money if they sell!!<span style="">&nbsp; </span></span></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Copyright &copy; 2012 The Kuney-Todaro Team - All Rights Reserved</strong></p> <center> <table cellspacing="1" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="160"> <tbody> <tr> <td><center><a href="https://plus.google.com/101051588577322741865" title="Visit Barbara Todaro on Google+" rel="author" target="_blank"><img title="Visit Barbara Todaro on Google+" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/5/7/9/ar135151162897563.png" height="32" alt="Visit Barbara Todaro on Google+" width="32" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a></center></td> <td><center><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ReMax-Executive-Realty-Kuney-Todaro-Team/213655418657625" target="_blank"><img title="LIKE Us on Facebook!" src="http://www.franklinmanewhomes.com/ktimages/facebook_32.png" border="0" height="32" alt="LIKE Us on Facebook!" width="32"></a></center></td> <td><center><a href="https://twitter.com/kuneytodaroteam" title="Follow Us on Twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.franklinmanewhomes.com/ktimages/twitter_32.png" height="32" alt="Follow Us on Twitter" width="32"></a></center></td> <td><center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=NewHomesInFranklinMassachusetts" title="Subscribe to FranklinMANewHomes.com for All Listings and New Posts!" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.franklinmanewhomes.com/ktimages/rss_32.png" height="32" alt="Subscribe to Our Real Estate Listings Feed" width="32"></a></center></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Visit Our Other Sites:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://NewConstructionFranklinMA.com" title="NewConstructionFranklinMA.com" target="_blank">NewConstructionFranklinMA.com</a> | <a href="http://FranklinMAHomeSales.com" title="FranklinMAHomeSales.com" target="_blank">FranklinMAHomeSales.com</a> | <a href="http://FranklinMANewHomes.com" title="FranklinMANewHomes.com" target="_blank">FranklinMANewHomes.com</a></p> <center><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewHomesInFranklinMassachusetts/~6/1" target="_blank"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/NewHomesInFranklinMassachusetts.1.gif" alt="New Homes in Franklin Massachusetts" style="border: 0;"></a></center> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:20:00 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3503847/why-continue-to-beat-a-dead-horse-cut-it-loose- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3494856/is-it-time-to-sell-your-springfield-mo-home-the-market-is-turning <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Is It Time To Sell Your Springfield Mo Home?&nbsp; The Market Is Turning.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>It's Turning into a Seller's market........maybe not yet, but sales are up and listings are down.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>If you ever sold your home in a Seller's market</strong>, you know that inventory for Springfield Mo residential listings become low, causing sales prices to rise.&nbsp; A Buyer's market is different.......prices drop and inventory increases.</p> <p><img title="Under Contract" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/8/5/2/ar135147271725876.jpg" height="199" alt="Under Contract" width="300" style="margin: 10px; float: left;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2011, 4889 homes were on the market at an average of $175,137.&nbsp; Today, there are currently 4169 homes on the market at an average price of $178,482.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>If you're thinking about selling your Springfield Mo Real estate, call Kay Van Kampen at RE/MAX Solutions, 417-839-4534.</strong>&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong></strong><strong><br></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:10:10 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3494856/is-it-time-to-sell-your-springfield-mo-home-the-market-is-turning http://activerain.com/blogsview/3479937/springfield-mo-real-estate-market-report-october-2012 <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report - October 2012<br></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Here&rsquo;s a snapshot of the Springfield Real Estate market for September 2012 <br></span></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Total Active Listing in MLS &ndash; as of Oct. 1, 2011/2012</span></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span>Total Active Listings in MLS - Avg. List Price</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size: medium;"> <br></span></p> <table class="MsoTableGrid" cellspacing="0" border="1" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="128" style="width: 95.75pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;">&nbsp;</td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2011</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2011</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2012</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2012</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Residential</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4889</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$175,137</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4169</span></p> </td> <td width="128"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$178,482</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<br><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Sales include homes in Springfield and all the surrounding areas including Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Rogersville and more.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Past history shows that lower number of listings&nbsp; cause prices to increase and the market slowly becomes a seller's market.&nbsp; I'm finding with fewer listings, the best homes sell first.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sales data provided by the Springfield Mo Board of Realtors<br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:01:38 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3479937/springfield-mo-real-estate-market-report-october-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3353353/barrington-springs-neighborhood-in-ozark-missouri <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Barrington Springs Neighborhood In Ozark Missouri</span></span></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">There are many upscale homes located in Ozark, one of them is the community located on the East side of Ozark&hellip;&hellip;.Barrington Springs.</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><img title="Barrington Springs in Ozark Missouri" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/6/3/0/ar134058702303698.JPG" height="266" alt="Barrington Springs in Ozark Missouri" width="400" style="float: right; margin: 10px;"></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong>With ranch style homes ranging from 1800 to 5000 square feet,</strong> this planned subdivision of all </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">brick homes include several vacant lots still available to build on.<span>&nbsp; </span>Prices start at $165,000 and up.<span>&nbsp; </span>Currently there are 2 homes for sale, 2 under contract and 19 that have sold in the past 3 years.<span>&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">&nbsp;</span></span><br>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This community is very proud of their subdivision and work to maintain the community pool and tennis courts.<span>&nbsp; The Homeowners association help to maintain the common areas as well as govern the new construction.&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><img title="Barrington Springs Community Pool" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/7/1/1/3/ar134058749531171.JPG" height="199" alt="Barrington Springs Community Pool" width="300" style="float: left; margin: 10px;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><a href="http://www.ozarkmissouri.com/index.aspx?NID=333" title="Ozark Finley River Park" target="_blank"><strong>The Ozark city park and Finley River</strong></a> is located close by where you can enjoy the yearly rodeos, craft festivals and soft ball games.<span>&nbsp; </span>There&rsquo;s even horse shows on occasion.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Children attending public schools attend:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/east/index.html" title="Ozark Mo East Elementary Schools" target="_blank">Ozark East Elementary</a>, <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/jrhi/index.htm" title="Ozark Missouri Junior High School" target="_blank">Ozark Junior High Schools</a> and <a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/hs/index.htm" title="Ozark Missouri High School" target="_blank">Ozark High School.&nbsp; </a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">If you are thinking of moving to the Ozark area, we're here to help.&nbsp; Looking to buy or sell a homes in<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/index.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck" title="Search For Homes in Barrington Springs" target="_blank"> Barrington Springs, your search starts here</a>.<a href="http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/hs/index.htm" title="Ozark Missouri High School" target="_blank"><br></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:55:15 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3353353/barrington-springs-neighborhood-in-ozark-missouri http://activerain.com/blogsview/3352666/unwanted-guests-are-sometimes-difficult-to-get-rid-of-we-ve-been-skunked- <p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Unwanted Guests Are Sometimes Difficult To Get Rid Of | We've Been Skunked!</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our back yard is always full in interesting guests.&nbsp; We love all the animals that wander through our yard.&nbsp; My hubby has even made a home for several&nbsp; rabbits that call our deck home.&nbsp; During the winter, we've had the pleasure of seeing two baby fawns grow up and move on into the wild.&nbsp; The rewards of living in the country, yet so close to town.<img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/8/7/9/ar134050219997845.jpg" height="217" alt="Elmer Fudd" width="200" style="margin: 10px; float: right;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">A few weeks ago, someone dumped off a pop bellied pig and a large great Pyrenees and the neighbor was gracious enough to take them to his farm.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, we have a Mama skunk and 3 babies........not one of our favorites.&nbsp; This family decided to get agressive and make our deck their home.&nbsp; <br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">The only solution is to send my hubby, the great hunter that he is, to see if he can catch them without getting sprayed..........or not.&nbsp;<strong> I can say, I've never seen him run so fast.</strong>&nbsp; He was able to secure our deck of the unwanted family without any harm to himself and three of the four have been relocated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Can't wait to see what comes by next week.<br></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:01:54 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3352666/unwanted-guests-are-sometimes-difficult-to-get-rid-of-we-ve-been-skunked- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3350665/springfield-mo-open-house-sunday-6-26-1163-s-14th-ave-ozark-ozark-mo-open-house <h2>Springfield Mo Open House | Sunday 6-26-12 1163 S 14th Ave Ozark | Ozark Mo Open House</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Springfield Mo Open House Sunday 6-26-2012</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">1163 S 14th Avenue | Ozark Mo Real Estate</h2> <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20120620032720.jpg" height="520" alt="" width="783"></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Are you looking for a great home in a secluded neighborhood setting that is in mint condition? Come take a look at 1163 S 14th Avenue located in <strong>Forest Ridge Addition</strong>! Forest Ridge Addition is a beautiful small subdivision tucked away in the center of Ozark nestled among large mature trees.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>This wonderful ranch home has a traditional floor plan</strong> that most buyer's think works well for both entertaining as well as everyday living. The home is highlighted by a large kitchen with beautiful wood cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There is a nice breakfast bar for conversation or having a quick meal. The kitchen dining area is plenty big enough and includes a set of sliders that overlook the private back yard. Attractive hardwood flooring and a full pantry are additional features of this terrific kitchen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will really be attractive to you is the exceptional family room in the downstairs finished walkout basement!</strong> The is room is large and open as it is about 14.8 x 36 and offers tons of space. It features a wetbar, high ceilings as well as an additional exit to the covered deck. This is the perfect room for a party or just watching a ball game.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The dining and living rooms are both well laid outl. The formal dining room flows into the kitchen and breakfast eating area and has hardwood flooring and large windows that overlook the front yard. The living room has a gas log fireplace decorated with stone and a great mantle.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The main floor bedroom area is done very well including a beautiful master suite with a walk-in closet. access to the back deck and private bath. The bath room has a large shower, tile floors, and double sinks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">There are two additional bedrooms that are quite spacious along with a main bath. <br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In total there are 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 3 baths. The total gross living area is 3876 square feet. There is a two car garage and the lot is 1.19 acres. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Come take a look at this terrific home in Forest Ridge Addition.....you wont' be disappointed!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/MPD1207078" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here Are The Details</span></a></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2785838">Take A Tour</a></h3> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:34:18 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3350665/springfield-mo-open-house-sunday-6-26-1163-s-14th-ave-ozark-ozark-mo-open-house http://activerain.com/blogsview/3309038/what-is-a-home-inspection- <p></p><p>Buying a home will be one of the largest purchases of your life and a home inspection can help you determine you have made a great choice.&nbsp; Don't understand home inspections.&nbsp; Ed Silva has written a great article to help you understand.</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3306938/what-is-a-home-inspection-">Ed Silva CDPE, GRI, ABR, Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Professionals, CT 203-206-0754)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong style=""><span style="">What is a home inspection?<br>&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=""><br>A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style=""><img title="What is a home inspection?" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/7/8/8/ar133855763188714.jpg" height="206" alt="" style="margin: 8px; float: right;" width="256"></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="">Why do I need a home inspection?</span></strong><strong><span style=""><br></span></strong><span style=""><br>Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you&rsquo;ll want to learn as much as you can about a newly constructed or existing house before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will know more about the house, which will allow you to make decisions with confidence.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="">What does a home inspection include?</span></strong><strong><span style=""><br><strong><span style="">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></strong><span style=""><br>The standard home inspector&rsquo;s report will cover the condition of the home&rsquo;s heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement and structural components.<br><br><strong><span style="">When do I call a home inspector?</span></strong> <br><br>Typically, a home inspector is contacted immediately after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed. Before you sign, be sure there is an inspection clause in the sales contract, making your final purchase obligation contingent on the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms and conditions to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.<br><strong><br><strong><span style="">How do I find a home inspector?</span></strong><br></strong>&nbsp;<br>Your Realtor should have contact information for licensed inspectors&nbsp;or&nbsp;ask friends or business acquaintances to recommend a home inspector they have used. Whatever your referral source, you can be assured of your home inspector&rsquo;s commitment to professional standards and business ethics by choosing a state licensed professional.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style=""><span style=""><img title="What is a home inspection?" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/7/8/5/ar133855772258756.jpg" height="185" alt="" style="margin: 8px; float: left;" width="280"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong style=""><span style="">What Happens with the results of the Home Inspection?</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="">A good home inspector will point out areas of concern in the house and if time allows may also go over the areas of the home that require periodic maintenance. The report will detail, usually with photos, the problem areas with a recommendation that a specific licensed professional be contacted for further evaluation and recommendations.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="">If the issues affect the ability to live in the house, then they need to be addressed as the bank may take exception to the issues and not allow the mortgage to be issued, especially for a first time home buyer. With foreclosures or short sales, there the buyer should be aware of this before submitting a contract so as to not waste time and also to consider alternative styles of financing that allow for repairs to be included within the mortgage (203K rehab loan).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="">The inspection is not intended to be an opportunity to re-negotiate the contract, but to allow for issues that may even be unknown to the seller to be addressed.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="">Buying a home is a major investment, and the more that is known about the purchase up front, the better for the buyers in the long run.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong style=""><span style="">What is a home inspection?</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="">Frequently Asked Question #7</span></strong><strong style=""></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.edwardsilva.com/" title="www.edwardsilva.com" target="_blank"><img title="QR CODE" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/5/0/1/6/ar129004682961057.png" height="153" alt="" width="160" style="float: left;"></a></h3> <h3 style="padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;">Want to get more information on available homes or condos in the Central Connecticut area?&nbsp;Go to my <a href="http://mlspulse.com/UserRegistration?agt=esilva&amp;pcode=mlspulse.com" title="www.edwardsilva.com" target="_blank">MLSPulse Home Search site</a> to sign up for <span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALL</span> Connecticut&nbsp;property listings!</h3> <h3 style="padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;">Do you know somebody&nbsp;who is behind on their mortgage and doesn't know what to do? I may be able to help them, especially if they are facing foreclosure!</h3> <h2 style="padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;">Visit my Short Sale Help site:&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.ctshortsalessite.com" title="short sale site">www.ctshortsalessite.com</a>&nbsp;</h2> <p style="padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Whether looking to buy or sell, we service&nbsp;the Greater Waterbury towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Southington, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown and&nbsp;Wolcott&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ed Silva&nbsp; RE/MAX Professionals,&nbsp; </span></strong><a href="http://www.edwardsilva.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.edwardsilva.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp; 203-206-0754</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/8/6/4/ar125095048946824.jpg" height="96" alt="" width="447"></span></strong></p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:07:11 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3309038/what-is-a-home-inspection- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3274333/are-short-sales-the-only-thing-you-sell-springfield-mo-real-estate <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Are Short Sales The Only Thing You Sell | Springfield Mo Real Estate</strong><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Going to a listing appointment last week, I knew before sitting down with the sellers, they were upside down on their mortgage and already behind......they had explained that on the phone before we arrived.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">As we started talking about their situation, they asked:&nbsp; Are Short Sales the only thing you sell?&nbsp; Why do you think we need a short sale?&nbsp; We have equity in our home and not going to give it away.&nbsp; The other agent told us it was worth much more.<br> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm sorry, I explained.&nbsp; With you being behind, we must agressively market your home to avoid foreclosure.&nbsp; Did you let the other agent know your situation?</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">They are still in the thinking stage on what to do. Hope they don't wait too long!</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Sun, 20 May 2012 19:41:26 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3274333/are-short-sales-the-only-thing-you-sell-springfield-mo-real-estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/3267249/seller-paid-closing-costs- <p></p><p>Ever have a seller that refused to pay for the buyer's closing costs?&nbsp; Gabrielle has explained in detail how assisting home buyers is a plus.</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3266572/seller-paid-closing-costs-">Gabrielle Nemes (RE/MAX Select R.E.)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p>As part of obtaining loan preapproval, lenders often suggest to a buyer that they request the seller foot the bill for all of the costs involved in closing their loan. While in a strong Buyer's market ... somewhat similar to current real estate market ... it only seems reasonable to expect that a Seller would be all too happy to pitch in with whatever's necessary in order to sell a home.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gabriellenemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/closing-costs.jpg"><img title="closing costs" src="http://www.gabriellenemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/closing-costs-300x284.jpg" height="284" alt="" style="margin: 6px; float: right;" width="300"></a>However, this expectation is a bit problematic, especially when working with bank-owned and short sale properties -- actually even with traditional "seller" listings.</p> <p>Consider the following:</p> <ul> <li>In the typical purchase and sale agreement, the loan cost provision wherein the Seller is asked to contribute is defined as "Buyer's loan and settlement costs, including but not limited to prepaids, loan discount, loan fee, interest buy-down, financing, closing, and other costs allowed by lender.</li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 28px;">From experience, I know that for many buyers, these loan costs are about 4% to 4&frac12;% of the purchase price -- especially for first time homebuyers purchasing toward the bottom of the housing market. Of the 4-4&frac12;%, about 3% or so are actual <em>loan</em> fees -- lender fees, recording fees, appraisal fees, etc, with the remaining 1-1&frac12;% or so made up of prepaid costs such as upfront homeowner insurance, property taxes, homeowner association fees, prepaid interest, and so on.</p> <ul> <li>Property owners of all types have taken a tremendous hit in equity over the past few years. Most owners in the King and Pierce county areas in which I work most frequently have seen a decrease in value of their homes of around 35% since the peak of the market in 2007. In order to sell a home without falling into a short sale category -- where the home is worth less and being sold for less than the outstanding loan(s) -- the seller very well might not have enough equity left in the home in order to pony up the Buyer's costs in addition to their own 8%-9% of sale costs.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>In either bank-owned or short sale properties, the banks involved are typically refusing to pay more than 3% in Seller concessions. Included in that 3% is typically any other work that must be done to a property such as replacing a failing roof, adding a range, etc. -- typical requirements for most buyer loans.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>We're actually seeing multiple offers on many many properties at the moment. Buyers I've represented that need or insist on requesting more than 3% of the purchase price in Seller paid closing costs? Not only were they not the successful offeror ... there was no counter offer in which to negotiate fees, prices, or anything else.</li> </ul> <p>Over the last few months, I've successfully negotiated seller-paid loan costs for most transactions, but for bank-owned and short sale properties -- only up to 3% was paid, with virtually no prepaid expenses included.</p> <p>We're in a learning curve again for being a buyer in our area. Expect that 3% is the maximum in closing costs you may receive from a Seller. Be prepared to pay the difference when the sale closes.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/5/3/2/6/ar128387825362359.jpg" height="313" alt="" width="600"></p> <p>Your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gabriellenemes.com" title="Gabrielle Nemes Who's Your Real Estate Advisor" target="_self">Dedicated Realtor</a>, ActiveRain&nbsp;Blogger, Seller, Buyer, and Short Sale agent working the Auburn, Kent, Renton, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Covington, Puyallup,&nbsp;Sumner, Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, and north/northeast&nbsp;Tacoma areas. 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font: 10px arial;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 5px 2px 5px;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5px 2px 5px 2px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; font-size: 9px; border-top: #d6d6d6 1px solid; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 3px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Kay Van Kampen–Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Greene County Missouri Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX Solutions) Thu, 17 May 2012 19:39:57 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3267249/seller-paid-closing-costs- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3209418/ozark-moonshine-copper-run-distillery-only-in-the-ozarks <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Moonshine | Only In The Ozarks | Copper Run Distillery</strong><br></span></h2> <p><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">When I think of Moonshine, I think of Jed Clampett and the Beverly Hillbillies in the 60's.&nbsp; Jed went from making moonshine to living in Beverly Hill California as a millionaire.</span></em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Since the early 1900's the Ozark's has been known for producing home grown Moonshine.&nbsp; After prohibition, many of these illegal stills were shut down and eventually the art of making moonshine has gone away....<strong>except now it's back!</strong>&nbsp; This time it's legal and a way of life for an Ozark family.</span> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Jim Blansit came from a family of moonshiners</strong> and today runs Copper Run Distillery in Walnut Shade Missouri.&nbsp; Just a 10 minute drive from Branson or a 20 minute ride from Springfield, Copper Run Distillery is a family run business open to the public.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Jim not only makes Moonshine, but Rum and Vodka.</strong>&nbsp; Stop in, enjoy country music on the weekends, and sample a product that is 100% grown in the Ozarks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">As a nondrinker, I can't tell you how great it tastes, but the fact that this family has found a way to make a living and build a great business shows me there are still many things to see and do in the Ozarks.&nbsp; <br></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VBDJEJA4oJA" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. Springfield Mo 65721</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.activerain.com/" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate News and local events" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/images/linking/ARLogoProfile.gif" border="0" height="54" alt="Kay Van Kampen CRS GRI ABR (RE/MAX Solutions): Real Estate Agent in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri" width="107"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200#!/pages/Springfield-Mo-Real-Estate-and-Homes-For-Sale/132952833437200?sk=app_112078882147346" title="Springfield Mo Real Estate and Homes For Sale"><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100132.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></a></strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=35109243&amp;trk=tab_pro" title="Kay Van Kampen Linkedin" target="_blank"><strong><img src="http://content.remax-midstates.com/dyna_images/agents/94/93812/20110227100312.png" height="61" alt="" width="63"></strong></a></p> </div> <table border="0" style="width: 100%; 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If you're interested in purchasing a short sale home in the Springfield Mo area, we'd love to help<strong>.<br></strong></p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3188774/how-to-write-a-short-sale-offer-in-a-competitive-market">Tni LeBlanc REALTOR&reg; Santa Maria CA Homes Central Coast</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">How to Write A Short Sale Offer In A Competitive Market</span></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The local real estate market in <strong>Santa Maria</strong> and <strong>Orcutt California </strong>is currently dominated by bidding wars and multiple offer situations.<span>&nbsp; </span>So, no matter what type of listing it is (REO, <strong>short sale</strong> or traditional), the one certainty is competition.<span>&nbsp; </span>As a local <strong>short sale agent,</strong> I am amazed at the offers I see that just will not fly in this environment.<span>&nbsp; </span>Although short sale sellers generally do not receive proceeds from the sale (unless they are lender approved incentive payments), their needs and desires should be considered when writing a s<strong>hort sale</strong> offer, especially if you want to gain their acceptance of your offer in a low inventory market.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Here are a few tips:</span></span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;">&#9679;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Don&rsquo;t ask for the seller&rsquo;s personal belongings.</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span>&nbsp; </span>I&rsquo;ve seen this time and time again.<span>&nbsp; </span>Hands off the seller&rsquo;s personal belongings!<span>&nbsp; </span>Unless it is offered in the listing sheet (and maybe not even then), do not ask for a short sale seller&rsquo;s refrigerator, washer, dryer, or couch.<span>&nbsp; </span>Short sale sellers are usually in financial distress, most don&rsquo;t welcome also having to replace appliances and furniture when they move.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/4/5/0/4/ar133519894440541.jpg" height="192" alt="" style="float: right;" width="300">&#9679;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Offer to put your initial deposit in escrow.<span>&nbsp; </span></span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">This shows commitment to the deal, and that you are probably not one of those buyers who is constantly shopping around while the seller is applying for short sale approval.<span>&nbsp; </span>Losing a buyer is one of the typical reasons why short sales drag on and on and if the foreclosure time clock has begun it can also cause the seller to lose the property through foreclosure.<span>&nbsp; </span>Assure the seller that you are committed to the deal by showing them the money.<strong></strong></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;">&#9679;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Do your home inspection up front.</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span>&nbsp; </span>Most short sale sellers are looking to sell their home &ldquo;as is&rdquo; because they do not have the funds to make repairs.<span>&nbsp; </span>Of course, buyers are encouraged to carefully review disclosures and perform a home inspection so they can determine what &ldquo;as is&rdquo; is.<span>&nbsp; </span>By offering to do your home inspection up front, the seller is assured that you are committed to the deal and that they are not going to be hit with last minute repair requests after the short sale approval has been issued.<span>&nbsp; </span><strong></strong></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;">&#9679;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Write a clean offer.</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span>&nbsp; </span>Clean offers are easier to get approved by the short sale lender.<span>&nbsp; </span>Offers that do not ask the seller to pay closing costs, termite repairs, or purchase home warranty policies are generally considered &ldquo;cleaner&rdquo; than offers that request those concessions.<span>&nbsp; </span>If the market is competitive, consider leaving out the extras that you would like to have but are not likely to get.<span>&nbsp; </span>Don&rsquo;t assume that you will receive a counter offer in a competitive market.<br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/7/0/1/ar133519890510798.jpg" height="345" alt="" style="float: right;" width="300">&#9679;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Offer a timeline that works for the seller.<span>&nbsp; </span></span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">If the home is still occupied by the seller, have your real estate agent ask the listing agent about the seller&rsquo;s plans.<span>&nbsp; </span>If they are still figuring it all out, they may want to wait for the regular contract period to begin.<span>&nbsp; </span>If they are mostly concerned about minimizing damage to their credit and an upcoming inability to pay, they may prefer that you begin the regular contract period now and be ready to close when the short sale approval(s) arrive.<span>&nbsp; </span>Find out what that particular short sale seller wants in terms of a timeline and offer it to them. </span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are interested in purchasing a <strong>short sale</strong> home in the competitive Santa Maria and Orcutt real estate market, it may help to work with an agent who has short sale experience.<span>&nbsp; </span>Understanding the short sale process and the dynamics at play for short sale sellers, can be essential when making short sale offers in this competitive market.<span>&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Those considering a <strong>short sale</strong> of their property should obtain legal and tax advice, and also consult with an experienced local <strong>short sale agent.<span>&nbsp; </span></strong>If you are considering a </span><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">short sale</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"> of your Santa Maria, Orcutt, or Nipomo </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">home and would like a no cost short sale consultation, please call my office to schedule a meeting or a telephone consultation at (805) 938-9950.<br><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://mintproperties.net/about/about.htm"><em><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tni</span></span></em></a><a href="http://mintproperties.net/about/about.htm"><em><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">LeBlanc</span></span></em></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><em></em><em><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">&nbsp;is an independent Real Estate Broker, Attorney, and Short Sale Agent.</span></em><em><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span>&nbsp; </span>She is a<span>&nbsp; </span></span></em><em><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;">Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource(SFR), and Certified HAFA Specialist (CHS) serving the Santa Maria, Orcutt and Five Cities area of the Central Coast of California.</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><br></span></em><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-size: 9pt;">* Nothing in this article is intended to solicit listings currently under contract with another broker. This article offers no legal or tax advice. Those considering a short sale are advised to consult with their own attorney for legal advice, and their tax professional for tax advice prior to entering into a short sale listing agreement. Any and all program benefits described are subject to change.</span><em></em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #333333;">Copyright&copy; 2012 Tni LeBlanc *</span><strong>How to Write A Short Sale Offer In A Competitive Market</strong><span style="color: #333333;">*</span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=n" title="Springfield Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Search MLS Listings</a></span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Certified Distressed Property Expert" src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/3/ar126352156933981.jpg" height="58" alt="Certified Distressed Property Expert" style="margin: 3px; vertical-align: middle;" width="457"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Kay is a&nbsp;Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in short sales</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kay services the following towns in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Springfield area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Clever, Billings, Willard, Battlefield, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Strafford, Fordland,&nbsp;and Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For information on Springfield Mo real estate visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/">www.kayvankampen.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kayvankampen.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;selected=qck&amp;searchid=36152023" title="Search For Springfield Homes" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Search For Springfield Homes</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions. 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