OPEN HOUSE IN SPRINGFIELD, MO February 12, 2012 2 to 4pm.

1265 S Brookview Ln, Springfield, MO 65809 will be open 2-4 February 12, 2012 hosted by Yvonne C. Burdette with Murney Associate Realtors.

Check out this 3.15 acres in Jones Spring Sub-division with charming story and half tutor. You will love the short scenic drive right off Hwy 65. Master suite is complete with built-in dressers walk-in closet and setting area. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. Privacy door off back. Bath area leads to in-ground swimming pool. Property backs to pasture area consequently lots of privacy.

3300 Sq. foot, 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 3 Half Balf, Great In-ground pool, wooded setting, $429,000.

From Sunshine and 65 go East on Sunshine, Turn Left at Eastgate, Turn Right on Catalpa (Farm rd 144), Go over the train tracks and around the curve to driveway on the left (Brookview Ln).

Don’t miss this great house! Click Here to See Open Houses for February 12, 2012 in Springfield, MO.

What is Going on "In and Around Springfield, MO" February 10, 11, and 12, 2012. Our Wonderful Community of Springfield, MO offers so many awesome fun events that enrich the quality of life here, and some are for the price of FREE! Don't forget about our local Libraries, they have so many FREE things. There are a lot of Father Daughter Dances In and Around Springfield, MO, how fun is that!!! Enjoy a Very Special Weekend!

February 10, Friday

The 5^th Annual Father Daughter Dance 6:30pm to 9pm. Nixa Community Center at 701 North Taylor Way. Couples will receive a complimentary 4 x 6 photo, and a meal will be served before dancing. Door price is $48 and $57. Call 725-5486 for more information.

Live Band Dance at 7pm, Nixa Senior Center 404 South Main St. Admission is $3. 725-2322.

Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance 7­-9pm, at the OC at 1530 West Jackson St. Enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, valentine activities and party favors. Ages 3 and older. Cost is $20 for OC members, $30 for non-members. Registration is required. Call for more information at 581-7002.

Senior Health University Health Literacy Workshop 12:30-1:30pm Ozarks Senior Center 727 N. 9th St. Free health fair, information, materials for all participants as well as a free meal ticket redeemable at the local Senior Center. Free 836-6953

"Annie" presented by the Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers Theatre. 311 East Walnut St. Performances at 7:30 PM Feb. 10^th-11^th, and 2:30pm February 12th. Tickets $25 $22 for ages 62 and older, students, and military. $15 for ages 14 and younger. 869-1334.

16th Annual Branson/Tri-Lakes Building and Home Show 2 to 8pm February 10, 9am-5pm February 11, and 11 to 5 February 12 at the Château on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center located at 415 N. Missouri 265. Admission $3 for one day and free for ages 16 and younger. Three day pass is $3, and ages 16 and younger are FREE 334-1200.

Un-Valentine Day After Hours 6 -8pm at Republic Branch Library at 921 N Windsor St. Watch the latest version of Alice in Wonderland, rated PG. Dress up as your favorite character; enjoy snacks, and Un-Valentine's Day activities. FREE! Ages 6 – 12 732-7284

The Big Mouth Frog Puppet Show 4-5pm and 7-8pm at Springfield Conservation Nature Center at 4601 S. Nature Way. Hop-A-Long, the big mouth frog returns to teach about the kinds of food that wild animals eat. All ages, FREE, registration required 888-4237

Second Annual Daddy Daughter Dance presented by Springfield Ballet and Operation US. 6:30 to 8:30 pm Creamery Art Center at 411 N. Sherman Ave. Light sweets and treats will be provided; a professional ballroom dancer and his partner will give basic instructions, as well as some demonstrations. Dads and daughters will have time to dance, meet other couples and spend time together taking photos and playing games. Tickets $20 per couple +5 dollars for each additional daughter. Reservations 862-1343 or email ckissee@springfieldballet.org

Ghost Tour 8 to 10pm at Pythian Castle located at 1451 E. Pythian St. Cost $15. 865-1464 http://pythiancastle.com/ghosts.html

Hunter’s Education 6 to 9pm February 10 and 8am -5pm February 11^th . Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way. This 10 hour course is required for anyone born after January 1, 1967 who wants to hunt with firearms in Missouri. Ages 11 to adult. FREE! Registration online at www.MDC.Mo.gov 888-4237

Open Mic Night 7pm at Park Central Branch Library at 128 Park Central Sq. Share your talents onstage. FREE! 831-1342

February 11, Saturday

Ozark Monthly Breakfast 7-9am at the Ozark Senior Center at 727 N. 9th St. Cost $4 adults, $2 for children. 581-2538.

Chili Cook Off/ Tip Off in Bolivar to benefit Care to Learn Bolivar and Keeling Foundation for Kids 4pm at Bolivar High School 1401 N. Missouri D. Admission $5. 380-6403 or 326-3160

11th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl 4pm to 1:30am. Buses will make a continuous loop along US 54 and Osage Beach Parkway. Features music and food at restaurants and bars along the route. Wristband four dollars for ages 21 and older. Proceeds benefit local charities 1-800-386-5253 www.Funlake.com

Antique Festival of the Ozarks in Springfield 9am to 5pm February 11, and 11am to 5 pm February 12 at the Empire Fairgrounds 3001 North Grant Ave. Features furniture, glass, china, collectibles, and much more. Admission $5. www.ozarkempirefair.com or call 833-2660.

Kid’s Summer Discovery Expo 9am to 6pm at the Discovery Center 438 E. St. Louis St. A day fair for families to learn about the summer camps, programs, and educational activities available for children at the Discovery Center. FREE admission 862-9910 Rocking Saturdays 2-3pm at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library at 397 East Central St. Enjoy music by Rowan’s Crossing. All ages FREE 862-0135

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies Screwball Comedies of the 1930s. 2pm Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Watch “It Happened One Night”, which is not rated in 1934. Free 8820714

Springfield Symphony Classical Concert: “ Time for Three” 7:30pm Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 525 John Q Hammons Parkway. Tickets $10-$30 864-6683 or 836-7678.

Science Olympiad, presented by MSU College of Natural Applied Sciences 7am-5pm at the McDonald Hall and Arena at MSU campus. The Science Olympiad is a science competition for junior high and senior high school students who will compete in events related to biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, and physics. FREE 836-3185

The 9^th Annual Chocolate Festival to benefit Christos House in West plains at 1pm at First United Methodist Church, 503 West Main St. Admission$5.00 for 10 tickets and $.50 for each additional ticket or call 469-1190

February 12. Sunday

City-wide Singles Lunch, 12 noon to 2pm at McAllister's Deli at 1711 West Battlefield Rd. Meet area singles and enjoy fellowship. 848-0360 or 830-4307

Jammin at the Post 2 to 5pm at the American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic Ave. FREE 882-8639.

Ladies Auxiliary at DFW 3404 Bottomless soup bowl lunch at 11:30am to 2pm at the VFW post 3404. 1136 E. Atlantic St. Costs $6. 8656929

Sunday Concert Series Judy Domeny Bowen presents the songs from the Ozarks 2pm Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave. FREE 882-0714

4^th Annual Wine Tasting and Yappy Hour, a Valentines Fundraiser for Greyhound pets of America. 2-4pm, Humane Society of Southwest Missouri at 3161 W. Norton Rd. Dogs are welcome, not limited to greyhounds. Features appetizers, wine, non-alcoholic sparkly wine, appetizers for humans and pets and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at the Humane Society, Spring Valley Vet Hospital or online at www.gpamo.org. Call 840-7820 or email.

Check out my Open House February 12, 2012. Great house in Jones Springs. 2-4. House has an in-ground pool and is in a wood setting. 1265 Brookview, Springfield, MO.

***There is so much to do “In and Around Springfield, Mo.” The information shared in this blog is information obtained through a variety of sources, I recommend verifying your event is still scheduled to take place. Make it a Weekend full of Memories with those you love while enjoying what is going on, “In and Around Springfield, MO.” February 10, 11, and 12, 2012.

Buyers Are Missing The Foreclosure Bubble - Springfield Mo Foreclosures

Over the past few years, the Springfield Missouri real estate market has been saturated with foreclosures. In the middle of this foreclosure crisis, there's good news.

The number of foreclosures have dropped significantly since 2009.

Many of the foreclosures in 2009 was attributed to local real estate scams, forcing many homeowners to lose their Greene county real estate.

I can not track the number of short sales, but I do attribute the drop in foreclosures for 2011 to homeowners aggressively pursuing short sales.

More and more sellers are finding out that short sales can help them salvage their credit much faster than a foreclosure. Short sales can also help them purchase a home sooner than a foreclosure.

If you or any one you know is considering a short sale, contact the "K" Team to get your FREE initial consultation. We have helped over a 100 families avoid foreclosure, you are not alone.

Information courtesy of Greene County Daily Events

What is Going on "In and Around Springfield, MO" February 3, 4, and 5, 2012

There are many things to do this weekend “In and Around Springfield, Mo” for FREE and for a price! Love that our local libraries offer a variety of FREE EVENTS!

February 3 Friday

Live Band Dance at 7pm, Nixa Senior Center 404 South Main St. Admission is $3. 725-2322.

Bob Hammons Band 7pm at the Ozark Senior Center 727 N. 9th St. Admission $3. 581-2538.

"Hello Dolly" presented by Tri- Lakes Community Theatre. 7pm February 3-4, 2pm February 5 at the Starlite Theatre located at 3115 W. Missouri 76. Tickets $15. $8 for students and children. 335-4241.

Opening night of "Annie" presented by the Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers Theatre. 311 East Walnut St. Performances at 7:30 PM Feb. 3rd and 4th and 2:30pm February 5. Tickets $25 $22 for ages 62 and older, students, and military. $15 for ages 14 and younger. 869-1334. www.SpringfieldLittleTheatre.org

Three Classic Fairytales" presented by Disney Live 3:30 and 6:30pm at the Juanita K Hammons Hall for the performing arts. 525 John Q Hammon's Parkway tickets $16-$35. www.HammonsHall.com 836-7678 or 888-476-7849.

Family Art Night 6:30- 9pm at the Downtown Y. 417 South Jefferson Ave. Childcare for art walking parents available for children 3 months to 12. It includes healthy activities, snacks, storytime, and art projects. Cost is $10 with pre-registration, $13 without registration. 862-8962 extension 149.

First Friday Art Talk 6pm, Park Central Branch Library 128 Park Central Sq. FREE 831-1342

First Friday Art Walk a Self-guided Art Gallery Tour 6-10pm in downtown Springfield, Mo. Features arts, live music, and hands-on activities at several venues. Exhibits remained at Galleries remain throughout the month. FREE www.ffaw.org

Indoor Winner Nationals 7:30pm Feb 3rd and 4th at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds located at 3001 North Grand Ave. Indoor racing extravaganza with many sprints, flat track bikes, quad four wheelers, pit bikes, racing carts and more. Advance tickets $12. $5 for ages 5 to 12. Gate admission is $14, $7 for ages 5-12, free for ages four and younger. www.motorheadevents.com 863-6353

Jeff Foxworthy Dale Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy. 8pm at JQH Arena at 685 S. John Q Hammons Parkway. Tickets $59.50. www.MissouriStatetix.com 417-836-7678 or 888-476-7849

Little Acorns Tail Tales. 11-11:45am or 1:30 to 215pm. Springfield Conservation Nature Center at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Listen to tales of how wild animals use their tails to help them survive ages 3 to 6. FREE, registration required. 888-4237.

Native American Storytelling and Evening Stroll 6-9pm at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Bring the family to hear the stories about nature. The trails will be open and patrol tonight from 6 to 9pm. Bring a flashlight. All ages free. No registration required. 888-4237.

Teen Friday Night 6 to 8pm at the Library Station at 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Stop by for games, crafts, and special events. Grades 6-12 , FREE. 865-1340

USA Valentines Dance 7:15pm at the Northview Center 301 E. Talmage Street. Music by MSU Dues Band. Admission $8. $13 for non-members 860-8189.

Republic’s 8th Annual Father and Daughter Valentine Dance presented by the Republic Parks and Recreation Department 6:30pm at the Republic Community Center 711 East Miller Rd. Enjoy refreshments, music by DJ, prizes, photos. Cost: father and one daughter $22 and $10 for each additional daughter.

February 4 Saturday

Nixa Red Cross Babysitting Training Course 8:30- 4:30 Nixa Community Center 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa. Ages 11-15. Cost $50 725-5486. www.nixa.com

Ozark All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 7-9am at VFW Post 7628 located at 104 S. 1st St. Cost $3. $2 for ages 6-12. Free for ages 5 and younger 581-5553

Christian County GOP chili supper and straw poll. Time to 8 PM Ozark VFW post 7628 at 1:04 S. 1st St. cost $10.05 dollars for ages 11 and younger includes a meal and one straw poll ballot 231-1045

Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off and Baked Goods Auction in Fairgrove. 5pm at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church on Missouri E just 2 miles east of Fair Grove. Proceeds benefit church youth projects and activities. Cost $5 for an endless bowl. 848-7378 or 759-7829 www.Cedar-Bluff.org

Springfield Bluegrass Show and Jam 4pm at the Fire Fighters Union Hall located at 2350 N. Clifton Ave. features Flat Creek Bluegrass, Sac River Bluegrass, and Sugartree Bluegrass FREE and accepting donations 849-9521.

Greater Springfield Farmers Market 8:30-1:30pm at the Battlefield Mall. The winter market offers naturally fed pork, beef, bison, chicken, honey roasted granola, premium roasted coffee, berry products, mushrooms, preserves, baked goods, handmade jewelry, and wood products.

Kids Rock Polar Bear Run presented by Bass Pro and Care to Learn at 1pm at Bass Pro Shops Continuing Education Center at 1935 S. Campbell Ave. Designed for children in ages K- 6. Fee is $10, $25 for family of 3, and $8 for each additional person. Parents or grandparents may register to run with their children or grandchildren. 891-5333 or 862-7771.

Find your Soulmutt presented by Castaway Animal Rescue Effort CARE 6 to 8 pm. Wine styles at 2640 S Glenstone Ave. a pet adoption event modeled after speed dating participants will spend a few minutes getting to know each dog and reviewing the information about the animal. There will be free wine tasting and cheese. Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. FREE admission 875-6565 www.carerescue.org

13th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Autofest. 10am-7pm Feb 4. 10am-5pm February 5. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 3001 N. Grant Ave. features top street rods muscle cars, four by fours, imports, motorcycles, and more. In addition several feature vehicles and guest celebrities. Advance tickets $10 tickets, at the door $13. Free for 5 and younger. Advance tickets must be purchased in advance at O’Reilly Auto Parts and Price Cutter Stores 833-2660 www.AutoFestonline.com/event/173

Surprise Saturday 11am-2pm Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Enjoy games, crafts, stories. All ages free 882-0714

Teacups and Tiaras. Presented by Grant Beach Neighborhood Association 10am-2pm at the Hovey House. 800 W. Hovey, north of Grand Beach Park. They will post Teacups and Tiaras, the free event. It is open to high school girls in need of formal wear for upcoming dances. Any donations in way of gently used formals, undergarments, shoes, and accessories maybe dropped off at the same location 942-2456

Terrarium seminar 10amor 2pm Wickman’s Garden Village 1345 Southport FREE 862-3707.

Traditional Dance Society Contra's Dance. 7pm, at Northview Center located at 301 E. Talmage St. Admission $6 $4 for students and members 862-8681 www.Springfieldcontract.org email SpringfieldContra@hotmail.com

Write your life story program 10 to 11:30am Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Author and personal historian Wayne Groner will discuss how to write short memoirs. FREE 883-4532 www.WayneGroner.blogspot.com

7th Annual Block Kids Competition 2-4pm at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary 4595 W. Farm Rd. 140. Geared for children 1st-6th grade. The event introduces the construction industry to elementary students by building something construction related out of interlocking blocks, lego types, string, aluminum foil, and posterboard. Prizes are awarded each persistent that receives a T-shirt, metal, and goodie bags. Materials are provided. FREE ADMISSION www.nawic-sw-mo.org

Springfield Missouri Real Estate Market Statistics January 2012

There are currently 1181 homes for sale in Springfield MO. The best selling price range for January was $50,000 to $99,000. This is also the price range with the most current listings.

Values above 26 weeks supply indicate a buyers market while below 26 weeks indicate a sellers market.

If you would like to know what the rate is in your neighborhood or specific price range give us a call today! Springfield Missouri Real Estate