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Walk Arounds Scheduled So what comes to mind when you hear the term "Walk Arounds"? Maybe it's like a home buyer doing a "Drive By" of a house that's for sale, but they get out of the car and walk around the property? Not Exactly. Shell Knob residents in Barry County (Shell Knob's area includes p...
08/19/2009
Cassville Mayor Tracy Holle has signed the International Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code the Aldermen of the City of Cassville adopted in June.  This is a big step forward for the city.  As with any change, it has been met with opposition and will undoubtedly run into pr...
08/18/2009
TO BE OR NOT TO BE.... THAT IS THE QUESTION In July, a notice came from the Stone County Health Department that effective August 1st, a certificate would be required that the septic system of any property sold was in good working order. As a REALTOR selling alot of Stone County and Shell Knob hom...
08/18/2009
Plan Commission Stays It was a close vote, but Stone County Shell Knob  residents who wanted to retain the Planning Commisson prevailed. The vote was 51% yes and 49% no. Only 300 votes separated the yea's and nay's. The prospect of no zoning and unrestricted construction in the county, stirred em...
08/18/2009
TO PLAN OR NOT TO PLAN IN STONE COUNTY, MO On August 4th, Shell Knob and other Stone County residents will vote to re-establish  planning and zoning - or maybe not - and a no restrictions county can go thru free fall. The previous commission was removed several months ago by the courts, as a resu...
07/30/2009
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What everybody wants in a lake house - great view!  This 3 bedroom tri-level provides one of the best views of Table Rock Lake you can find.  It is priced well below what might be expected for a lake front property at $238,500.                 Call Joan for additional information on this or othe...
07/06/2009
June closed residential sales for Shell Knob, Eagle Rock and Golden, MO saw a 45% drop, when compared to June 2008.  There were  only 5 closed homes in June, with an average sale price of $127,900.  The high sales price was $230,000.  Average days on market were 130.The first half of 2009 tells t...
07/04/2009
Home Sales Will Be Affected Any home sale closing after August 1st in Stone County, Missouri, will require proper documentation for a permit or septic inspection to receive a Certificate of Transfer.  Will this result in higher closing costs?  Probably. The Realtor or seller would need to contact...
07/03/2009
HAVE IT ALL This 6 bedroom, 5 bath raised ranch has a 'Knock Your Socks Off' Great Room.  Vaulted cedar ceiling's skylight windows keep the 30 x 25'  room continually bright.  This opens into the kitchen dining area, with several entrances to the back deck or screened porch to view the lake.   48...
07/03/2009
  I do not know the origin or authors of the following explanation for our Real Estate dilema, but it makes the problems understandable for the general public, even here in Missouri. An Easily Understandable Explanation of Derivative Markets (i.e.granting easy credit): Heidi is the proprietor of ...
07/03/2009
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This blog is where I share my thoughts on real estate sales in Shell Knob, MO on Table Rock Lake - plus other topics or news which interest me.