Branson, MO

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-cost-you-time-and-money-and-anger-customers be sure to read it, Ken is smart and funny too.

Naturally, whether you should buy or sell depends upon your particular circumstances more than any other factor. If you would like to go over your situation and get an honest evaluation of whether you are in the right "timing" or not, I will be glad to help. You can call my cell to reach me best @ (417) 350-9743 or if you would like to see what is available today: Search Listings Here

Steve Mattison - Your Ozarksagent
Souvenir Realty, Inc. 417-357-8326
emailto:steve@ozarksagent.com

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 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 over your situation and get an honest evaluation of whether you are in the right "timing" or not, I will be glad to help. You can call my cell to reach me best @ (417) 350-9743 or if you want to see what is available today Search Listings Here

Steve Mattison - Your Ozarksagent
Souvenir Realty, Inc. 417-357-8326
emailto:steve@ozarksagent.com

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/community sewer and water are not available, the lot has to be big enough to accommodate both a well and a septic system. The Department of Natural Resources has guidelines regarding the distance between the two.

Also, if a central or public sewer system is not available, it is imperative that you have a soil analysis performed by a licensed soil scientist before you make a purchase. In Stone and Taney counties, you must present a copy of a soil analysis before you can obtain a building permit. The soil analysis will determine what kind of septic system will be required for the lot. There is a wide variation in the price of septic systems so it pays to know this information before you make a purchase.

One last precaution and this applies to an existing home purchase too: read the subdivision restrictions, if there are any. It's important to know all the requirements before you sign your closing documents. You may find the rules too restrictive for your taste or vice versa.

Following this advice before you make a lot purchase will help insure you really do find the perfect lot.

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.

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 request. Note, FYI the National Association of Realtors aka NAR explanation of the new first-time homebuyer tax credit: http://budurl.com/8000taxcredit !

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 over your situation and get an honest evaluation of whether you are in the right "timing" or not, I will be glad to help. You can call me direct (417) 350-9743 or if you just want to see what is going on in the market today Search Listings Here
Steve Mattison - Your Ozarksagent
Souvenir Realty, Inc. 417-357-8326
emailto:steve@ozarksagent.com