billi evans: World Fest opened yesterday At Silver Dollar City in Branson
- 04/08/11 04:35 AM
One of my favorite things to do is take my son to Silver dollar City near Branson. and one of my favorite events that takes place there is World Fest. It started yesterday and will run through May 8. They bring in artists from all over the world to perform and the food is unbelievable. Some of the new performers this year include the Mayorov Russian State Circus, Canadian Powerhouse, Rhythms of Rajasthan, Irish Eyes are Smiling and a Slovenian Polka Party. Combine these groups with some of the returning groups of last year and you have a feast for … (2 comments)
billi evans: One lunch and learn I'm really looking forward to.
- 04/06/11 06:08 PM
Tomorrow my home office is having a lunch and learn to introduce our new web site that each agent can customize to fit our particular needs. Keep in mind that while Murney Associates is the biggest real estate agency in Springfield, Missouri it's not a nationally known agency like.....well you know who I'm talking about and quite frankly our company web site was a little lacking (I'm being nice here). But hopefully that is quickly going to change. So tomorrow I plan to swing through Chipotle Mexican Grill and grab a chicken burrito before leaving my old web site behind and … (8 comments)
billi evans: What a smart idea. Moms take notice.
- 04/06/11 07:51 AM
One of the better things about showing houses in southwest Missouri is seeing both the good and bad ideas that home owners have come up with to make their lives easier. Sometimes the ideas are so silly that they make you laugh. Once, when I heard a client ask "What the hell is that?", I knew we had stumbled on such an innovation. Other times the innovations are ingenious. Like yesterday while showing houses around Springfield,I came across an idea in a laundry room that I just had to share. Now keep in mind that these pictures were taken with my cell phone, so … (6 comments)
billi evans: 6 counties, 1 bobcat, 2 flocks of turkeys, 4 houses, a near rear end collision later...
- 04/05/11 05:47 PM
Last week I blogged about showing several houses in 5 counties and the escapades that went with these showings including too much junk food and no offer. This week these cash buyers were back with four more houses to look at scattered throughout southwest Missouri. So today I spent the day driving through six counties across some of the prettiest farmland one could ever hope to see with Red Buds and Bradford Pears in bloom and an abundance of wild life including a scampering bobcat and two of the biggest flocks of turkeys that I have ever seen. As a matter of … (7 comments)
billi evans: 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, brick and stone in a small gated community. $249,900
- 03/30/11 03:25 PM
If you're looking for quiet, pretty and safe please take a look at this 4 bedroom, all brick beauty in the small gated community of Fremont Hills 12th Addition. Hardwoods and tile with vaulted ceilings and formal dining this one owner home has an open floor plan with split bedrooms. There's also stamped concrete galore, a storm shelter and data cables to all bedrooms. Plus it has a John Deer room and climate controlled carpeted storage. If you're looking for charming in Southwest Missouri you need to call me and take a look. … (5 comments)
billi evans: This made me cry and I never cry!
- 03/30/11 08:54 AM
Just when you think that sportsmanship is dead. Just when you think that winning at all costs is all that matters. Just when u think that being a good person and doing the right thing are as rare as leprechauns and unicorns, you come across a story like the one below. But before you watch grab a Kleenex and if you don't need it, it's time to find the wizard and get your heart back. Spotsmanship
Like in life, we need to find people that are willing to do the right thing when buying or selling real estate and … (5 comments)
billi evans: Truth? or Really Bad Consequences.
- 03/29/11 10:12 AM
or Ok, without the normal Obama bashing that takes place whenever you mention his name. I was wondering who knows if the following is either true or a complete fabrication? I will let the email I received speak for itself. Will you ever sell your house?
If this is true, I'm sure most of the people who own Southwest Missouri Real Estate are unaware of it. … (7 comments)
billi evans: The ABCs of Modern Family's Phil Dunphy (real estate agent extraordinaire!)
- 03/26/11 07:28 AM
Let's be honest, if you can't relate to one of the family members on Modern Family you must be dead. And if you've seen the show you understand that Phil Dunphy is not only a faithful husband, a caring yet hip father buta real estate extraordinaire as well. So in watching the first season on DVD I came across Phil's secret to success, his ABCs of real estate and I had to share. "Always Be Closing Don't Ever Forget Great Home Ideas Just Keep Lurking, Mostly Nearby. Often People Question Realtors Sincerity, Take Umbrage Violators Will ....Ah I always forget X". It fit Phil perfectly. … (4 comments)
billi evans: Wonderful new listing in Aurora, Missouri, $249,900
- 03/24/11 03:07 AM
So much house for the money$$. This 3100 plus square foot home in one of the nicer subs in Aurora features an amazing floor plan waiting on a family needing a lot of space or room to grow! With the master on the main floor (honestly the master bathroom cabinets are nicer than most kitchen cabinets) this house features so many upgrades that you will fall in love with it the moment you walk in. Newer Brazilian cherry floors greet you and they are absolutely beautiful. It has two living areas, ample storage, two bedrooms upstairs that share a jack … (4 comments)
billi evans: New Listing ! 615 Sandpiper, Ozark, MO 65721
- 03/18/11 08:05 AM
Come take a look at this quaint cottage-style home with a 3 BR, 2 bath, open floor plan that is inviting the moment you walk in. With its hard woods, formal dining, a beautiful fireplace in a cozy living room, this home features a spacious master, split bedrooms and is professionally landscaped with a fenced backyard on a corner lot plus a 3 car garage in a wonderful neighborhood. A kitchen bar that could easily seat 6 plus a formal dining room along with attic storage makes this the perfect home for the active family. If looking in Ozark, you owe it to … (3 comments)
billi evans: What's in a name? Towns in Southwest Missouri.
- 03/15/11 06:24 PM
Clever, Missouri is in the very western part of Christian County. And what a clever idea it was to name the town Clever? Near the turn of the century as new towns were sprouting up, it was the postal service that gave towns their official names after they were submitted by the towns. As it turned out the first submissions by the town folk of not yet Clever were declined because other towns had already scooped up what they had sent in. Finally in an attempt to get it right, they went with Clever which meant people who were friendly and accommodating. Ever … (2 comments)
billi evans: Hip Hip Hoorah! Missouri is no longer #1 (plus a horrific slide show)
- 03/02/11 01:59 AM
Being Number one isn't always the best thing to be. Since 2003, Missouri has ranked number one in most meth busts in the nation. But as of yesterday we relinquish that title to ........ Tennessee. With the success of the Academy Award winning movie Winter's Bone,most of the nation hears the name Missouri and images of poor, rural, drug-making hillbillies fill their heads. And while I've personally never met meth making people, the statistics say they must be here. Fortunately with only 1,960 meth-related drug busts to Tennessee's 2082, we can no longer be considered top dog. Oh and by the way, if you want … (4 comments)
billi evans: A story of Inspiration!
- 02/23/11 02:57 AM
My office partner is also a wrestling coach / teacher at a nearby school. Today I will let a piece he wrote as a guest editorial for the local paper about one of his wrestlers speak for itself. Here is the link. http://ccheadliner.com/opinion/article_44a551dc-3ea4-11e0-8053-001cc4c03286.html
My office mate received this email from his new daughter-in-law and shared it with me. With 200,000 Active Rain members, maybe you could pass this request along and help give this young lady a day to remember. It only takes a moment so please help. Here is the letter. Hey guys, One of my really good friends from work, Melanie, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer on January 5th at the young age of 27. She is fighting hard to keep her spirits up and as her friends we are all doing our best to be supportive and … (12 comments)
billi evans: Feel lucky to have weathered the storm.
- 02/15/11 03:01 AM
Yesterday I spent some time looking at some year-end numbers released by the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors. And just like the previous year, the number of active members on our local mls has dropped again. In December of 2009 there were 1997 active agents in the Springfield area. It had dropped to 1830 in December of 2010. What does this mean? The obvious is that with a tighter market, agents have left the profession three years running. But it also means that with the same number of houses being sold, it gives me an opportunity to expand my client base. So … (9 comments)
Numbers Don't Lie After a couple of weeks of a bad weather, my bathroom scales have become my worst enemy. This morning was no exception when I caught myself shouting, "You liar" before remembering the chocolate turtle that I consumed from Andy's Frozen Custard yesterday afternoon. Let's be honest, numbers don't lie. Another place that numbers don't lie is the data provided by our local MLS. In comparing years 2000 to 2010 I found that the numbers of homes sold through the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors was almost identical, but if you looked a little closer … (2 comments)
billi evans: The best advice I've gotten from Active Rain blogs.
- 02/09/11 07:19 AM
I wish I could give credit to where the credit is due, but I can't. But think about all the Active Rain blogs that you have read and well..... just too many to keep track of. Anyway, I'm a relative late-comer to the AR having only discovered it about a year ago. A banker that I used back then suggested it and it happened to be when I was at a crossroads in my real estate career. At the time I had no idea how reading one little blog would change my life soooo much. Before real estate I was a … (5 comments)
billi evans: Technology isn't always perfect.
- 02/07/11 04:43 PM
As real estate professionals we can all relate to how important the cell phone has become in our daily life. An understatement I know, but really can you imagine a day, no half a day without your cell phone? Exactly. Anyway, we also sometimes forget that to some people, a cell phone is right out of The Jetsons. Tonight at the grocery store I was reminded of that. My twelve year old had reminded me that we were short of a few staples at home so I stopped by our local Price Cutter to grab milk, bread, Cheerios, shaved turkey...the … (10 comments)
If you're looking for a family oriented neighborhood near Springfield, Missouri, you owe it to yourself to make the short drive south to Ozark and check out this 4 bedroom, 2855 sq. ft. home sitting on the water in beautiful Waterford. It's a one-owner with two living areas that both have spectacular views of the lake. Catch and release fishing, walking trails, and a community pool make it a great place to raise a family.
And did I mention the schools? Ozark has one of the more respected school systems in the … (5 comments)
billi evans: Super cute in Ozark Missouri !
- 02/04/11 10:25 AM
Check out this 4 Br, 3.5 bath cottage-style home that looks like Norman Rockwell could step out on the back deck and paint all day long. With a master on the main level 2 bedrooms and an office space up and another bedroom plus a second living area in the walkout basement, this home has plenty of room for a growing family.
Near the park in Ozark Missouri, this home sits in one of the prettier subdivisions in Ozark, all with similiar cottage style houses. At $149,900 it's less than $57 a square foot. Email me at Bevans@murney.com … (2 comments)
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