About Barry County, MO

GROUNDHOG DAY WASN'T TOO encouraging, but watching the evening news, I know we are blessed to be in the Ozarks - not in this weeks snow event as several northern states were.

Besides doing on-line searches, i.e. Zillow, Realtor.com, etc, it would appear that younger buyers are also spending considerable time absorbing cable tv shows.

A favorite appears to be the Home & Garden channel, which seems to have brainwashed potential buyers with the magic words GRANITE - STAINLESS - TILE.

An affordable home under $200,000, is not deemed livable unless it is move-in-ready, with a spectacular kitchen, hardwood or tile floors, and of course A LARGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH THE KITCHEN HAVING GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND THE LATEST DECORATOR COLOR TILE FLOOR!

Sooo should we prepare our sellers for this new wave of buyer expectations? The average cost of these renovations are approximately $40,000

Are new kitchens the answer?

CALL JOAN IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME. 417-846-7128

TRI-LAKES REALTORS 417-858-3344

This Week In Shell Knob

It's close, but February isn't here yet.

It has been a weird, wonderful winter weather wise in Shell Knob. Just a bit of snow one day in December, which was gone by noon and temps above average - my kind of weather. True - not the 70's which my son in Honolulu experiences , but cool enough to have an occasional fire in the fireplace. No need even for winter coats.

Having four seasons is nice, especially when the coldest one is short here in the Ozarks. Short as it is, we start to think of spring now. My Home Office desk faces Table Rock Lake, so I can see the occasional fox, coyote or deer meander by and watch the bald eagles fish for their breakfast.

Springfield, Missouri is having their Home & Garden Show this week end. Shell Knob has it the first of April. Boat Shows are prolific in February as most everyone starts to Think Spring! There have been several boats out fishing this week and I also spotted some brave soul ignoring the 50 degrees out in a kayak.

1/29/12

Call me if you are thinking of buying or selling in Shell Knob.

Joan 417-846-7128

Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344

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 kayaking on Table Rock Lake.

Saw a sign on one of the Boat Sale companies that sums it up. FISH STILL BITE IN THE WINTER.

Call Joan to buy or sell your home in Shell Knob, Missouri 417-846-7128

Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344

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 Lake. Saw a sign on one of the Boat Sale companies that sums it up. FISH STILL BITE IN THE WINTER. Call Joan to buy or sell your home in Shell Knob, Missouri 417-846-7128 Tri-Lakes Realtors 417-858-3344