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SPRINGING INTO SHELL KNOB

Spring may be earlier than normal, but I don't know anyone who wants winter back. Table Rock Lake is mirror-like calm this morning. A small group of ducks seems to be enjoying the water, and a Bufflehead duck is diving for his lunch.

Real Estate activity is picking up, with buyers checking out Shell Knob and Table Rock lake.

The Army Corps of Engineers, who operate Table Rock, are facing tight budgets this year. The Corps operates 29 parks around the Ozarks and 10 boat ramps. They are considering closing or limiting services to several of the recreation areas. They may hold back opening dates of recreation areas to May 1st with close set for September 15. They estimate that the changes will save approximately $1.9 million annually.


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February went out with a bang, what with the tornado whizzing down Hwy 76 in Branson, as well as parts of Kimberling City. It did a goodly amount of damage, but no fatalities. Knowing the spirit of Branson, it won't be long before the destruction is erased and improved.

Reservations at the beautiful new Hilton Hotel at The Landings will have to be verified, as the window damage will require all (even undamaged) windows to be replaced. This may take up to 4 months to reopen.

March brings the start of fishing tournaments. Table Rock Lake is known for excellent Bass fishing, but it will probably be a long time before the record Largemouth Bass is beaten. In 2009 the World Record largemouth Bass was pulled in weighing 22 pounds, 5 ounces!

Two big tournaments are scheduled in March.

March 17 - 18th by Central Pro-Am Assn (CPAA) at Ahoy's Boat Dock, Kimberling City
March 29 - April 1 by FLW TOUR 2012 with a guaranteed prize of $100,000 for the winner.

Coming to sight- see or fish, CALL JOAN to find your perfect lake home. 417-846-7128 -

Tri-Lakes Realtors: 417-858-3344

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