Celebrating Thanksgiving – Surviving Togetherness
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, we will celebrate by giving our thanks for all things good in our life, especially family and friends.
We will express this day by gathering around the table 
to share a meal and drinks that will most likely include turkey, dressing, potatoes, cranberries, and don’t forget the pumpkin pie. There will of course be talk of the past, present and future, the current news of the economy and the bailouts , the presidential election, and the list goes on.
This year we have boundless topics to explore with loved ones we haven’t seen for a while. It will be important to keep a cool head and remember other people do have opinions (whether you agree with them or not).
Enjoy the holiday and time you have to spend together,
and remember,
we get to do it all over again in 30 days at Christimas!
Debra Cain is a Realtor in the Springfield, MO area. To receive further information on the cities of Springfield , Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, or surrounding areas in Missouri CALL DEBRA TODAY! 417-379-2202 or e-mail debracain@kw.com
Festival of Lights – Downtown Springfield 
It is that time of year to welcome the holidays at the downtown Springfield events.
This Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:00pm, will kick-off the the season with the tree lighting ceremony and the kid’s parade to Hammonds Field. This is followed by the much awaited arrival of Santa at 6:00pm with a fireworks display to immediately follow.
The kids will be able to sit on Santa’s lap 
so remember to take your camera, there will be no photographer. Free hot chocolate and snacks will be served as long as they last.
The Festival of Lights is a six week event that will feature numerous events that are either free or low cost.
Debra Cain is a Realtor in the Springfield, MO area. To receive further information on the cities of Springfield , Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, or surrounding areas in Missouri CALL DEBRA TODAY! 417-379-2202 or e-mail debracain@kw.com
HOW TO CONDUCT A SAFE OPEN HOUSE 
• First and foremost never set an appointment to show your home unless the potential buyer has given you their name and number. You can than call back to verify the number when you confirm the appointment. It is also a good idea to keep a showing log that a copy can be given to a friend or family member.
• Do not volunteer any personal information; only give information about the home you are trying to sell.
• Make sure you schedule your tour when you can be accompanied by a spouse, friend, neighbor or family member.
• Have a sign-in sheet near the front door so any prospective buyer can fill out their name, phone number and address before you conduct the tour of your home. Make sure this information is complete.
• Never leave anyone alone while conducting the tour and always watch what they are doing in your home.
• Secure all valuables such as jewelry, guns, artwork, collectibles, etc. If you have anytime of value, than keep it out of site.
• Make sure you remove all prescription drugs from your bathrooms. If someone asks to use a bathroom, they may be looking for drugs.
• When conducting the tour do not enter the room with the visitors, keep yourself by any exit door.
• Know your secondary escape route from the home if it is needed.
• Remove any personal information from the refrigerator and keep your purse out of site to prevent your identity being stolen.
As Realtors we deal with this issue on a daily basis. We take our safety very seriously and so should you. Keeping you and your family safe should be your first priority when conducting an open house.
Debra Cain is a Realtor in the Springfield, MO area. To receive further information on the cities of Springfield , Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, or surrounding areas in Missouri CALL DEBRA TODAY! 417-379-2202 or e-mail debracain@kw.com
Once upon a time there was a house - my house - and it had the unthinkable happen to it. It was destroyed by water because a roofer didn't take the proper precautions when 7 inches of rain was predicted when they started to re-roof our home. This happened on June 13, 2008 (Friday the 13th, yeah we do laugh about the date now).
I thought I had seen it all after being a Realtor for 20 years, but I was wrong. I had never seen how destructive water could be. I have seen like everyone else the photos of hurricane victims and their homes with standing water in them and feeling so sad for their situation. Even though my disaster came about differently, I still ended up with the same damage as if I had been flooded.
Our home had to be gutted down to studs and mold remediated, it meant starting all over. It has been several months now and we are getting close to the end. We were hoping to be in my Thanksgiving but it looks more like the middle of December. In the meantime, it has been an adventure, both good and bad rebuilding.
I thought I had done everything right when selecting our original roofer, but after the fact I probably should have done more background checking.
The moral of my story is if you find yourself in need of a contractor please go to http://homerepair.about.com or any other website to gather information about the process. Also talk to family and friends, referrals are the best. Be as informed as possible.
Debra Cain is a Realtor in the Springfield, MO area. To receive further information on the cities of Springfield , Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, or surrounding areas in Missouri CALL DEBRA TODAY! 417-379-2202 or e-mail debracain@kw.com
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It is my goal to guide you through the maze of buying and selling real estate in todays market. If you are looking to buy or sell property in the Greater Springfield, Missouri area, Call Debra today!
When I was growing up I never knew what I wanted to do with my life. I loved one thing...
You guessed it, HORSES!
Now I didn't have the training to become a professional trainer so my path began with several secretarial jobs. I landed a job with a small commercial real estate company in Omaha, NE and really liked the energy of the office. I worked there for about a year when my husband and I moved to Denver, CO in the early 80's. It must have been fate because I found another job as an assistant to 8 commercial agents in a large commercial real estate company. I really loved the job but after 7 years I knew I wanted more. I than was hired as an Office Manager for a small residential real estate company. It was at this time I knew I had to get my real estate license. I found a careeer that I was very passionate about. I hung my license with Metro Brokers. It felt so natural to fall into this role of helping people. After 5 years of selling with Metro Brokers, I found myself very intriqued with the new home construction market. This was something I wanted to learn more about. I went to work with a wonderful new homebuilder John Laing Homes. Learning new home construction has been an invaluable experience that has carried forward to selling re-sale homes also. While working for John Laing Homes I won several awards for customer service, sales volume, sales person of the year for John Laing Homes and a nominee for the Denver Peak Awards sales person of the year. While working for John Laing, I had the best national training and mentors a salesperson could want. That experience is carried with me everyday.
In the year 2000 my first dream was realized. My husband and I moved to the country and I bought my 1st horse. ( I say 1st because they do multiply over time) In 2005 I made the decision to start my own small company. I had a couple of agents working for me and we specialized in farm/ranch and land property. I found a way to combine my love of horses and my career!
In 2007 my husband and I made a life changing decision. We picked up and moved to Springfield, MO to be closer to my family. I am now working with Keller Williams Realty and loving it! 2008 marks my 20th year in selling real estate, I feel very blessed in finding a career that I have loved so much!
My experience spans 20 years of helping clients achieve their dream of home ownership whether it is residential, land, ranch or new home construction.
I am dedicated to making a transaction that is agreeable with you and allows a smoother transition for your family. It is my professional goal to provide superior service based on knowledge and experience.
I pride myself on my customer service. Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life and sometimes is a complex undertaking. As your real estate professional I will help you save time and money. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the process will be for you through those times and help you find the home that fits you and your family.
When all is said and done, results are what you count on with your real estate transaction - that means finding a Realtor who listens to you and who pays attention to details that guarantee a problem-free experience.
Beautiful fall in the Ozarks
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