shell knob homes: Winter Spring For Shell Knob
- 01/27/12 08:50 AM
I can't say that the Redbuds are blooming, but my Forsythia and Jonquils are popping way too early with the calendar still showing January.
Winter Sunrise on Table Rock Lake
I can remember one other year, in the 20+ that I've lived here, that has been this mild.
The Ozarks (SW Missouri) tend to miss the heavy duty winters of northern climes. This is often a reason to entice seniors to move here. With temps currently in the 50's, we need a lightweight jacket, but still too cool for my tastes to be the fellow I saw yesterday … (0 comments)
shell knob homes: Early Spring For Shell Knob
- 01/27/12 08:35 AM
I can't say that the Redbuds are blooming, but my Forsythia and Jonquils are popping way too early with the calendar still showing January. I can only remember one other year, in the 20+ that I've lived here, that has been this mild. The Ozarks (SW Missouri) tend to miss the heavy duty winters of the northern climes. This is true and often a reason to entice seniors to move here. With temps currently in the 50's, we still need a lightweight jacket, but still too cool for my tastes to be the fellow I saw yesterday kayaking on Table Rock … (1 comments)
shell knob homes: Winter Update on Shell Knob and TAble Rock Lake
- 01/30/11 07:26 AM
Wish my out of town buyer hadn't had weather problems yesterday. Would have loved to smile while showing lake homes and say that 71 degrees and sunny was our normal winter day in the village that is Shell Knob, MO!! Unfortunately, they had snow to contend with up north - like who hasn't? Well, actually, we've only had two inches of snow here this winter. Most of the huge volumne of winter precip has gone around us on Table Rock Lake.
Unfortunately, too - 71 is not our normal winter temp in Shell Knob - but is also is … (1 comments)
shell knob homes: Music Returns to Table Rock Lake In Lampe
- 03/28/10 05:06 PM
The Sounds of music.......I remember sitting on our deck in Shell Knob and hearing music drift over the waters of Table Rock Lake. We had just moved to our Shell Knob home a few months earlier. It was facinating for this City Girl to see lizards zipping around the Ozark rocks; Armadillos rooting in the yard; birds everywhere - which I had never seen before, and now........MUSIC On The Water!
That was 20 years ago, and the music stopped soon after that summer. We learned that what we heard were concerts at the Swiss Villa Amphitheater. It was host to … (2 comments)
shell knob homes: Women Centric In Shell Knob
- 10/02/09 04:07 AM
This week I came across a term that was new to me -'Women Centric' - this was in an article about New Homes, and New Home construction. Had to wonder just what this was about. It had been my experience selling properties in Shell Knob, MO, and statistics confirm, that more than 90% of home sales decisions were made by women. Wouldn't that make it a woman centered sale?
When showing a property in Shell Knob, don't I always point out the benefits of a great kitchen, convenient utility room, sunny breakfast nook? Aren't these areas women centered?
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shell knob homes: Used Cars And Home Buyers
- 05/02/09 07:56 AM
I was car shopping recently and realized there was a coorelation with home shoppers and car buyers. No - no .....not that realtors are like Used Car Salesmen, although there have been times I think people look on us that way.Let me explain, I started out looking for a late model Ford Van with the usual wish-list for low mileage, good care, etc. I was very precise with my needs at each car lot where I found nothing matching them. I knew what I wanted, by darn, and was sticking to my guns.That is..... I stuck to my guns until I … (10 comments)
shell knob homes: April Sales For Shell Knob Real Estate
- 05/02/09 05:51 AM
Sales trickled in slowly in Shell Knob in April 2009. There were 4 or 5 properties closed, depending on where you look for the statistics, with a grand total of 12 closed for the year. That amounts to 3 sales per month!
If you were one of the lucky sellers, your property was sold for under $229,000 (which was the highest sale). The average sale price for the 4 sales was $128,125. Prices and number of homes selling are still dropping here in the Ozarks. April of 2008 had 11 sales for an average price of $147,673. The … (1 comments)
shell knob homes: Will The All Electric Home Vanish?
- 04/06/09 03:48 AM
ELECTRICITY COSTS TO JUMPIn our march to save our planet, will our energy costs rise too high to afford our homes? Here in Shell Knob, Missouri - the heart of the Ozarks, we rely strongly on electric co-ops for our power. Congress has begun debating national energy, and I can't help but recall what Candidate OBama said about making coal too expensive so as to shut down coal producers.
That is all well and good for clean air, but the reality is that coal provides 62% of our Co-op Power. As prices go up on coal, the cost will be … (5 comments)
shell knob homes: Downturn Can Be a Plus For Homeowners
- 12/25/08 04:31 PM
TIME FOR HOME REPAIR? The current economic downturn offers some excellent opportunities for homeowners. Builders who can't sell the last home or two they built on speculation (Spec Houses) in Shell Knob, are probably not starting to build more until one of the homes sell. This puts many skilled craftsmen (and some not so skilled - let's be honest) with time on their hands and no income. This might just be the perfect time for Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner to do some home improvements. Personally, I just had three of my outdoor doors replaced on my 23 year old Shell Knob … (8 comments)
shell knob homes: YOU DIDN'T GET THE LISTING - NOW WHAT?
- 12/15/08 07:46 AM
Does this situation fit anyone? You get a call from a homeowner to come by and look over their home. You do your homework, check for comps, prepare a nice listing presentation and show up on time. You are the only agent they have called.The appointment seems to go well. Good vibes with the sellers. They ask for recommendations on what they can do to improve the home's sale appeal and value. You leave with the confidence that when they are ready to sell their Shell Knob, MO home in a few months, you will be the listing agent.Six months later … (0 comments)
shell knob homes: DOES HGTV AFFECT HOME BUYERS ATTITUDES?
- 05/22/08 06:21 AM
The advent of HGTV shows seems to have had an effect on home buyers, and made a mark on me, as a sales agent in Shell Knob, MO. Perhaps I'm unimaginative by nature, but I used to look at a 3 bed, 2 bath home as just that - a 3 bed - 2 bath. Now I find myself with new eyes , suggesting that buyers consider knocking that wall out and moving a door, etc.
My last sale had small bedrooms, and I suggested the buyer convert the living room, which faced the lake, into their master bedroom. The … (2 comments)
Showed 4 Shell Knob houses to a nice young couple last week - first home buyers. We had 3 more lined up to see the following day, but they emailed me that they loved the 4th home we looked at, so let's make an offer. The other 3 did not interest them. I should have known, when I had to call the listing real estate office to get the taxes and average electric bill (not filled out on the listing form plus there were no photos of the interior of this property) that I might encounter additional problems.
My intuition was … (9 comments)
shell knob homes: WATCH OUT FOR ICICLES IN SHELL KNOB, MO
- 01/29/08 06:55 AM
ICE DAMS DAMAGE HOMESAs January-February weather brings snow and ice, even Shell Knob homeowners can find icicles hanging from their roof. This may look lovely on Christmas cards, but can be damaging to your home. Severe winter weather isn't the norm in the Ozarks, but it can occur.
If there are icicles hanging, there are probably ice dams building up and they can damage a house. Non-uniform roof surface temperatures cause ice dams, according to the University of Missouri Extension. "In the winter, when warm air inside the house leaks into the unheated attic, it creates warm area on the roof, which causes … (2 comments)
It has been proven that homes are easier to show and sell if the homeowner is not present for showings. Their absence allows the potential buyer to be open and free to ask questions - voice opinions, etc, more so than they would be if the seller was in full view of them.
This leaves the real estate agent an opportunity to explain and offer suggestions to potential problems in the buyer's eyes, before they result in turning the buyer … (10 comments)
This gracious 4 bedroom home sits on three levels with a nice seasonal view of Table Rock Lake. Green Shores is a lovely, upscale neighborhood, 3 miles south of the Shell Knob bridge - convenient to shopping.
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For additional information on Shell Knob real estate, call Joan Toll Free at: 888-823-4125 … (1 comments)
The best time to buy property in many housing markets, including Shell Knob, will be in the next 12 months, according to Housing Predictor , an on-line market forecaster.
Markets in many areas are bottoming out or have already bottomed out. These areas hold surplus inventories of homes, causing a downward pressure on pricing, which we have seen locally. It may take up to 18 months before the national real estate market flattens to the point where enough inventory has been purchased for a higher number of sales to result. That's when prices will begin edging up again. The … (6 comments)
How much are you and your services worth? Really worth? What would happen if we didn't set a price for our services. What if you told your client to just pay you what ever they think is fair when you find that perfect house for them.
Whew - that's a scary thought. First off, they have no idea of how many hours I spend in prep work. Hours on the phone, on the computer, screening property. Hours (read gas $) driving potential buyers around Shell Knob on showings. So if they don't know what our work actually entails, how … (26 comments)
shell knob homes: POINT DEBONAIRE SUBDIVISION IN SHELL KNOB
- 05/10/07 08:21 AM
Point Debonaire, approximately 2-3 miles south of the Shell Knob bridge, is a small, quiet community of quality homes. Residents have a community dock, chip and seal roads, convenient to Road 39. House prices range from $250,000 to over $600,000 for waterfront homes. Currently, there are several non-water front lots available with prices between 29,303 to 22,900 plus costs for a boat slip in the second community dock.
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shell knob homes: GREEN SHORES SUBDIVISION
- 04/16/07 09:08 AM
Green Shores is one of Shell Knob's finer residential areas. Styles are diverse, but a feeling of comfort and gracious design permeates the development
Homes average approximately 3,000 sq ft
Prices range from $250,000 to $450,000
Community boat docks are available with slips for individual homeowners. Homes built on the waterfront have wonderful views of Table Rock Lake.
Lakewood Manor, a mile south of the Shell Knob bridge, is an area where most homes have a great view of Table Rock Lake.
This is a settled neighborhood, with winding streets following the contour of Table Rock Lake. Homes here will sell for $195,000 to $300,000. Waterfront homes will be at or above $300,000.
Residents love the year-round view of Table Rock.
For additional real estate or area information, Call Joan, Toll Free: 888-823-4125 … (0 comments)
I can't say that the Redbuds are blooming, but my Forsythia and Jonquils are popping way too early with the calendar still showing January.
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