Older home but in great shape! New Carpet, 5 Bedrooms. 3 Levels. Gentle walk to the water and close to Branson. Please call me for more details! 10/04/2009

According to our local TriLakes MLS' latest information, Branson single family homes sales last month were up 50% with a total of 22 built on site homes sold.  The highest priced one sold for $285,000 and the lowest priced one sold for $67,800. The median price for these homes was approximately $160,000 a good increase for us. Condo sales were down 50% with 12 units sold last month. The highest one sold for approx. $222,000 and the lowest sold for $52,500. That shows a higher median sales price in that local market too. The number of condos sold is down some but prices are showing a steady return toward a normal market. Market information for land, farms, commercial, mobile-home sales and other local information is available by request. Real estate market conditions are always local and... 10/03/2009

Do you want to purchase a foreclosure in the Branson/Table Rock Lake area? If so, there are things you need to know to make your quest successful. Remember, you're not the only person looking for a great deal. The competition is stiff and many of these homes receive multiple bids. Therefore, being prepared will mean the difference between making a successful offer that results in a contract or losing the home to another buyer. The first step to being ready is to have a system in place to be notified about foreclosed properties. If you're the first to find the properties available, you'll have an edge over the competition. This is the easiest part. Just email me and put foreclosures in the subject line. I'll email you a list of all available properties and you'll also receive updates on ... 09/26/2009

In the past, some of the local souvenir shops carried (and may still) T-shirts that featured a picture of two, long lines of cars on a two-lane road with the caption: Branson, The World's Biggest Parking Lot. This is proof that Branson has a reputation for terrible traffic. While this is still a busy, tourist destination, traffic is really not that big of a problem. Prior to the early 1990's, you didn't have many route choices besides Highway 76 and a few windy streets that circled through various subdivisions. However, since that time, many alternate routes have been developed to get around town. If you chose to head down Highway 76, the chances are good that you'll soon come to a halt and then a crawl. Roark Valley Road, Highway 248, Epps Road, Forsyth Road, Fall Creek Road, Highway 3... 09/24/2009

Carrie Higgs | Realty Executives of Branson | 417-230-3957 BRANSON LANDING 10 516, Branson, MO Luxury Condo at the best location of the Branson Landing. Fully furnished high-end decor. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $999,900 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 1,907 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $319 per month DESCRIPTION Welcome to the most exclusive condo at the Landing! Corner lakefront unit at the Branson Landing directly at the top of Cantina Larado. You won�t find another unit as luxurious as this, with everything included! Imagine viewing the fountain show from your private balcony. Perfect for entertaining friends or corporate events. Custom decorated with designer drapes, linens and more. Bronze eagles grace the balcony an... 09/18/2009

Newly renovated in 2009, the Pointe Royale Golf Course in Branson, Missouri, is located along the banks of Lake Taneycomo. For all levels of play, this course features lush bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways, eight water holes, rolling fairways with mature trees, and sand and grass bunkers. The 18-hole, 6,501 yard par 70 course is considered the original championship course in the Branson area. In addition to its scenic 18 holes, you'll enjoy the abundant wildlife and natural beauty of the Ozarks. Take a stroll on the nature trail to see bald eagles and the beautiful lake below the course. Lodging is available on a nightly or weekly basis at one of the many available condos at the development, which is close to all Branson has to offer, including Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo. ... 09/14/2009

According to the local TriLakes MLS, Branson single family homes sales last month total was 14 homes.  The highest priced one sold for $365,000 and the lowest priced one sold for $82,000.  Condo sales were much better with 18 sold last month.  The highest one sold for $680,000 and the lowest sold for $45,500.  That shows a big improvement for local market conditions. The numbers of single family home sales are actually a little less but showing a steadier market and more normal prices.  Once could hope the foreclosure boom has passed and things are getting a little more back to normal.     Market information for land, farms, condos and mobile-home sales and other local information is available by request.  Real estate is always local and there is no problem getting financing for good bu... 09/03/2009

There's never been a better time to buy. However, if you need to find a rental in the Branson area instead, I've compiled a list of places to call. Listed below are a couple of property management companies and several apartment complexes. In addition to this list, visit the Branson Daily News web site and click on Classifieds for a listing of more places to rent. Good luck and look me up when you're ready to buy! Kohler Creek Apartments, 2972 Maple StHollister, MO, (417) 336-4866 Redbud Apartments, E Highway 76Branson, MO, (417) 334-2738 Branson Manor Apartments, Old County RdBranson, MO, (417) 334-3800 White River Mountain Apartments, 115 White River Mtn BlvdHollister, MO, (417) 335-6767 Hollister Gable Apts. 128 2nd StHollister, MO, (417) 335-4579 Pinnell Apartments & Self Storage, E... 09/01/2009

There are many things you need to do to help your vacant home show better. Number one: Keep it clean. You may have cleaned it when you moved out, but even empty houses get dirty. Many times there are cobwebs or dead bugs on the floor. And somehow, dust still accumulates. Another important detail is the smell of the home. I showed a home today that has been on the market for about two months but the disclosure says it has been vacant for three years. The buyers thought the home smelled like it had a mold problem. However, I think the odor is from being closed up for a very long time. Leaving the windows open for a day during nice weather and hiring someone to clean would improve the chance of this house selling tremendously. Also, maintaining the outside means more than just mowing the y... 09/01/2009

This is why everyone that visits Branson wants to buy a lake home on Tablerock Lake- For these reasons; it’s clean, beautiful, and surprisingly quiet! With 52,000 acres of shoreline and being a protected corp lake it is truly an emerald jewel in the mid-west! Accessible from multiple public and privately owned locations just minutes to the west of Branson,MO Table Rock Lake has been delighting visitors and residents since it was formed by the damming of the White River in 1958. While visitors can find dozens of places to stay and play along the banks of Table Rock Lake, the area’s real estate developments have placed a high priority on preserving the scenic beauty of the natural shoreline, bluffs, forests and wildlife that inhabit the shoreline. Unlike its counterpart Lake of the Ozarks... 08/20/2009

The Ozarks have never been a place for the faint of heart. With our rugged rocky landscape and endless hills (mountains) the Ozarks are a place of endless beauty, but can also cause car sickness. With most of our clients coming from areas like Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa, where most roads are a strait shot. When coming to this area, some get disorented or the curvy switchback roads can be daunting! I wanted to write this post because I've noticed most buyers can not tell the distance from parts of Table Rock Lake to Branson until they take the drive. Some of the lake homes are very far and most of the time I will tell buyers this house is 30 min. from Branson, or 50 min. on two lane curves. Really it depends on the buyers lifestyle. If they are wanting a lake home far enough from everythi... 08/20/2009

Millions visit Branson, MO every year, and many are interested in Branson Real Estate. Branson, MO is a growing town located in the heart of the Midwest. The Branson economy is based on tourism and most work in the service industry of motels, restaurants, resorts, theme parks and music shows. It is a haven for entertainers of the past and many have their shows here, like Andy Williams, Jim Stafford, and Paul Revere. Why do people want to move to Branson? I've always wondered this myself being a native. I think people enjoy our laid back culture, fun activities, and beautiful scenery. Outdoorsmen have always been interested in the White River for fishing and now both Table Rock Lake and Taneycomo Lake are known for world class fishing. Most buyers are interested in Branson Homes for sale... 08/20/2009

According to the MLS, Branson single family homes sales last month total was 23 homes with the highest priced one selling for $499,000 and the lowest priced one sold for $105,900. That is a higher medium price which shows less short-sales and foreclosures being sold and more owner- occupied single family home sales which is good news for the Branson area homeowners who are considering selling in the near future. Market information for land, farms, condos and mobile-home sales and more local information is available by request. Real estate is always local and we have had no problem getting financing for good buyers and a fair price for good property. Naturally, whether you should buy or sell depends upon your particular circumstances more than any other factor. If you would like to go ov... 08/08/2009

Branson Missouri Real Estate Market Report for June 2009 According to the MLS, Branson single family homes sales last month total was 24 homes with the highest priced one selling for $410,000 and the lowest priced one sold for $81,500.  That is a higher medium price which shows less short-sales and foreclosure sales and more owner re-sales.  Good news indeed for the Branson area Real Estate Market.   Market information for land, farms, condos and mobile-home sales and more local information is available by request.  Real estate is always local and we have had no problem getting financing for good buyers and a fair price for good property.  Novation is a good blogger on the Mortgage industry and the latest entry is: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1136482/why-loan-officers-kill-deals-cos... 07/03/2009

According to the Branson Tri-Lake MLS statistics, Branson single family homes sales last month total was 37 homes with the highest priced one selling for close to a half-million and the lowest priced one sold for $56,000.  That is more homes than April and a higher medium price which shows less short-sales and foreclosure sales and more owner re-sales.  Good news indeed for the Branson area Real Estate Market.   There were also 14 condos that closed escrow last month and they ranged from $48,000 to $365,000 in price.  These sales also were the same affect on the local market as the single family homes have been with just one less condo sold last month than March but also with a much higher median price.  Market information for land, farm and mobile-home sales and more information is ava... 06/04/2009

The first step in building the custom home you've always wanted is finding the perfect lot. However, there is more to picking a lot than just location. You will need to get a professional opinion about the slope of the lot and how it will affect the cost of building your home. This advice pertains more to the Ozarks than it does to other parts of the country, as flat lots are few and far between in this area. You will want your builder or excavator to examine the lot and possibly take shots of the slope of the elevation. It can sometimes cost thousands of dollars to add enough fill-dirt and/or rock to be able to start construction if the slope is too steep. Another area to check out before you buy is the source of water and also whether there is sewer system in place. If public/communit... 05/21/2009

It's official. Today, May 11, 2009, the Branson Airport, the first privately-developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States, opened for business. With flights to Atlanta, Dallas, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis, air travel will be much more convenient for residents and visitors alike. The current air service carriers are AirTran and Sun Country. For flight information, visit the Branson Airport website. 05/11/2009

According to the Branson Tri-Lake MLS statistics, Branson single family homes sales last month total was 9 homes with the highest priced one selling for $342,500 and the lowest priced one selling for $122,000.  That is fewer homes than March but a higher medium price which shows less short-sales and foreclosure sales and more owner resales.  Good news indeed for the Branson area Real Estate Market.   There were also 9 condos that closed escrow last month and they ranged from $57,800 to $365,000 in price.  These sales also were the same affect on the local market as the single family homes have been with just one less condo sold last month than March but also with a much higher median price.  Market information for land, farm and mobile-home sales and more information is available by req... 05/01/2009

In recent months, I've met several people wanting to sell property they purchased for investment purposes. If I had met these individuals when they made their purchase, I would have guided them to a better investment. In all cases, these owners bought directly from the developer or a for-sale-by-owner. In one example, I recently met a gentleman who purchased a lot in a large subdivision directly from the developer. He bought the lot in 2005 when the market was at its peak. There is nothing outstanding about the property in regard to location, view, size, etc. At the present time, there are 95 lots for sale in the subdivision where his lot is located. Since only ten lots sold in this subdivision in the last year, the odds are against his property selling, much less making a profit. Anoth... 04/30/2009

Recently, the Taney County Commission approved a program that could save county residents thousands of dollars on prescription drugs each month. This drug plan is through the National Association of Counties pharmaceutical program. As a member of the association, the county can take advantage of the program, at no cost. The commission voted to adopt the program and make the cards available to county residents free of charge. The cards will be available to anyone who is a resident of the county. Cardholders can expect to save between 10 and 22 percent off the cash price of prescription drugs. Just one more reason that Taney County is a great place to live! 04/28/2009