Gerken & Associates Realtors's Blog

Jean Cargile completed and passed both the GRI-402 & 409 courses and exams. GRI-402 addresses property marketing issues, efficient advertising resources, Realtor safety and special needs of diverse clients. GRI-409 focuses on business planning and positioning for professional real estate agents. ...

The CBS daytime soap opera "As the World Turns" is still set to shoot in Branson. This month, the Branson Chamber of Commerce will give a tour to CBS executives so they are familiar with Branson and what the area has to offer. In addition, the Chamber and Taney County Enhancement District are don...

Kay Gerken was nominated by the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Realtors "2007 Realtor of the Year Award". The Board is submitting Kay's nomination for her outstanding dedication and service to both the local and state Realtor Associations. The Realt...

Andy Williams is getting ready to open the Moon River Grill, which sits next door to his Moon River Theatre in Branson. The building, formerly McGuffey's restaurant, is currently being rennovated, which includes the kitchen, interior and outdoor patio being completely remodeled. The restaurant se...

During the peak season, the commute on West 76 to Silver Dollar City can be up two hours long. Well that may soon change! Silver Dollar City, owned by The Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, has proposed a $5 million Indian Point Road development project. The proposal includes three lanes...

Gerken & Associates Realtors is proud to be a corporate sponsor and participants of the 45th Annual Spaghetti Lunch & Dinner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson. The yearly tradition not only helps support the financial needs of the church, but also serves as an outreach to the com...

The Taney County Tax Collector issued over $40 million in real estate and personal property taxes for 2006.  To help ease the year-end tax burden, a program has been set up to allow local residents to pay their real estate taxes in semi-annual or quarterly installments. Currently 265 taxpayers ha...

The Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame, a non-profit attraction, located in the Branson Mall on Highway 76, will soon open to the public. The museum features a Branson timeline, historical items, memorabilia, and information in interactive displays honoring Branson entertainers. The Branson Enter...

Branson Public Schools Superintendent Doug Hayter recently spoke at the Branson Tri-Lakes Board of Realtor's general membership meeting. Doug gave a presentation about the school's proposed 45-cent tax levy increase which will appear on the April 3rd ballot. City and school officials say the tax ...

Country legend Willie Nelson will play a major role in the grand opening of the new RFD-TV Theater in Branson, Missouri later this month. Aside from being interviewed by legendary Ralph Emery on his new weekly television show on RFD-TV, Willie will put on a full 2-hour concert performance with hi...