About Taney County, MO

I've lived here my whole life and never read our most famous novel of the area- The Shepherd of the Hills. I don't know why really- I probably took it for granted along with the tourist attraction and the outdoor play in the summertime.

My father in-law who lives up in Clinton Mo gave me an original hard bound copy with a Copyright of 1907, when I believe Harold Bell Wright's first copy came out. (Correct me if I'm wrong) With all the familiar places the characters lived-Fall Creek, Compton Ridge, Dewy Bald in the first part of the story I felt at home right away knowing every hilltop and imagining what it must have been like traveling by foot or on horseback down endless winding trails.

It's funny the dialog in the book reminds me a lot of the old hillbilly way of talkin' I remember as a little girl from my Grandma and Great Uncles. One of the story lines is about the survival of Sammy Lane and how she felt trapped by the hills not knowing life beyond them. From a Shepherd named Dad Howitt she gets an education to move away and start a new life with her fiancee in the city. I think she realizes life here is not so bad after all, and discovers what she truly wants in life.

I just finished chapter 23 when she breaks it off with Ollie, half way finished. I've always heard the characters were based on real life people, after reading it I can see that they must have been. Anyway I'm enjoying it more than I thought~I encourage anyone visiting the area to pick up a copy while you're on vacation!

Nice area of Table Rock Lake. Although it is hard to tell in such shaded pictures. This was just posted this week for $279,000. There's probably some boat slips or a launch near by. I don't know much about it but would like to take a look!

According to the local MLS, Branson single family homes sales last month totaled a whopping 11 homes sold. The highest priced one sold for $$325,000 and the lowest priced one sold for $96,040 with a median price of about $135,000. That is less than half the number of homes sold in December and lower in prices as well.

Condo sales were steady with the same number closing in January, 6, as closed in December. The highest one sold for $367,750 and the lowest priced one sold for $38,000. They had a higher median price of approximately $130,000, so at least there is some good news for the condo sellers from last month.

Market information for land, farms, and mobile-home sales as well as other local information is available by request. Real estate is always local and there is no problem getting financing for good buyers and a fair price for good property, if you know the market.

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 phone (417) 350-9743 or click on the following link to see what is available: Search Listings Here

This home just came on the market this week in an up and coming neighborhood of new homes. We just got a really nice Sun Fresh Market and Dollar Store here in this area. If you are familiar with Branson it is across from Holiday Hills Golf Course and Resort. This house is only $174,900. Unbelievable price for what would normally go for $250,000.

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Please contact me if you would like a free list of forclosed properties in the Branson MO Area!!!!

Not so typical weather for the Ozarks right now. Usually the average winter temperatures for Branson, MO are around 40 degrees. This week it has been 0-10! Our tangled woods of oak and cedar trees are beautiful though, with every branch highlighted with snow. This was taken in my back yard yesterday. We should be getting more snow fall tomorrow. Be safe and stay warm everyone!