About Stone County, MO

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 homes and land, it seemed like one more hoop to jump thru, and expense for the seller. Only $25.00 for a clean bill of health, but much bigger dollars to dig up and possibly replace a septic or laterals.

Living on Table Rock Lake, I want to retain the clean water we have, and I understand that there are still some of the 'old' septic systems out there which consisted of an old drum barrel with some holes punched in it for drainage. It was buried at the end of the drain running out from the house. This served the early vacationers and lake cottages, who only used the facilities occasionally. These have to be found and replaced.

Preparing for a mid-August closing of a 2 year old, but still new spec house in Shell Knob, I contacted the person in charge of this new program. Should have known this was not a well thought out program, when 3 phone calls did not establish the location of the home I sold, or the well and septic permit paid for by the builder.

Guess I wasn't the only one who ran into problems trying to follow the new rules. Just received the following email:

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 emotions on both sides of the question. The Tri-Lakes Real Estate Board was campaigning for members to vote and 'Get Out The Vote' to keep the commission.

There were almost as many dissident voices raised in community meetins and Letters To The Editor, but the Planning Commission will continue to reign on zoning or rezoning requests.

Call Joan for information on Shell Knob Table Rock Lake properties. 417-846-7128

Tri-Lakes REALTORS 417-858-3344

According to the local MLS statistics, single family homes sales in Stone, County last month total was 32 single family homes with the highest priced one selling for $930,203 and the lowest priced one sold for $40,000. That was a huge increase in sales both in number of homes and prices of homes sold. This shows there were less short-sales and foreclosure home sales and more owner-occupied single family home re-sales. Good news indeed for the Stone County and Table Rock Lake area Real Estate Market.

Real Estate Market information is local and we have financing available at great rates for buyers with decent credit. For owners this is great news and a good price is now possible on your home or other investment property. Naturally, whether you should buy or sell depends upon your particular circumstances.

If you would like to go over your situation and get an honest evaluation of whether you are in a good "time to buy or sell" I will be glad to help. You can call my cell (417)350-9743 or if you want to see what is listed on the MLS as of today: Search Listings Here

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 result of a lawsuit. The proposed new and stronger restrictions and plans have aroused the ire of many residents. There have been some interesting discussions as the proposed plans have been presented to area residents at local meetings.

This is a single item vote. Nothing else is on the ballet in Stone County. Next Tuesday will be an interesting tally

CALL JOAN WITH ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS 417-846-7128

TRI-LAKES REALTORS 417-858-3344

Just a week ago I got a call from my clients who were moving into their new home and wanted to share a surprise they had discovered in their new home. They were cleaning out the drawers in the bathroom and discovered the previous owners explicit photos of themselves, left there accidentally they assumed.

I asked what they were going to do with them and they replied they were going to send them to the seller's agent so they could be forwarded on to the ones they belonged to, as they sure did not want them. After an embarrassed seller's Agent got them I am sure he had to make a decision he had never made before, contact the previous owners or just burn them.

After much consideration, I imagine he will do the right thing, he is a very wise Broker. Once I am sure he has recovered from the shock and stigma of what he has had to deal with, would love to ask him what he did but I am sure glad I was not in his shoes.