Everyone is curious about our local real estate market, especially in light of all the negative coverage being shown by the media these days. The news in our area is encouraging.
For the category of All Homes Sold throughout our MLS, sales were only down 10.8% in 2007, as compared to 2006. Since 2006 was a phenomenal sales year, a 10.8% drop isn't devastating. Also, the average sales price of homes increased in 2007 over 2006; from $167,734 to $183,286. In addition, the average days that homes took to sell (days on market) decreased slightly from 149 to 147.
There's even more good news. Sales in the Branson school district actually increased by 5.87% in 2007 over 2006. The average sales price also increased from $186,924 to $206,551.
The only real negative was the 4thquarter of 2007. Sales were very slow and had an impact on the total sales figures for the year. Sales of All Homes Sold throughout the MLS were down 22.15% as compared to the 4th quarter of 2006. In the Branson school district, the picture was even bleaker with a 30.9% decrease in comparison to the 4th quarter of 2006.
The economy and housing market in the rest of the country may be finally trickling down to our area. I know several people who want to move here, but are waiting for their home to sell in other parts of the country. I'm also finding people to be much more cautious. In the past, many people were taking out a loan or using their home equity line of credit to purchase a home here and then putting their other home on the market. That's not happening very often now.
However, I don't look for prices to start falling on homes. In past years, homes in our area experienced healthy appreciation rates, unlike the unbelievable appreciation in other parts of the country. The average list to sale percentageon All Homes Sold throughout our MLS was 96.17% in 2007.
On a brighter note, since the first of the year, phone and Internet inquiries have increased significantly over the 4th quarter of 2007. The Tri-Lakes area is still a top destination for retirement and I look for that to continue.
I look forward to a great 2008 and invite you to contact me with any real estate questions you might have!
This condo at Pointe Royale in Branson has the best of both worlds. You can use it for vacations and rent it out when you're not there! This development has a long-standing, successful, nightly rental program on premises.
With over 1,600 square feet, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, town-house style condo is spacious and overlooks Lake Taneycomo. The list price is $144,000.
Pointe Royale offers several amenities including: an 18-hole golf course; an indoor pool & two outdoor pools; two tennis courts; an exercise center; several picnic and playground areas; a hiking trail, and a lakeside park on Lake Taneycomo.
For more info on this condo, click here: www.BransonMoRealEstate.com/314062
To see more about Pointe Royale, visit: http://www.pointeroyale.com/
If you'd like to learn more about investing in nightly condo rentals, feel free to contact me at 417-337-4422.
Just a couple of minutes south of Branson, lies the campus of the College of the Ozarks, also know as Hard Work U. The college is a four-year, liberal arts college and sits on a beautiful, 1,000 acre campus overlooking Lake Taneycomo.
Why is it called Hard Work U? All full-time students work 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and two 40-hour weeks when classes are not in session. Also, some resident students may participate in the 12-week summer work program which will be credited toward room and board expenses for the following academic year. Ninety percent of each entering class must demonstrate financial need.
Students work at a multitude of job stations including, but not limited to: the dairy, landscaping, various office jobs, food service, switchboard, transportation, & construction.
Not only is the college a wonderful place for students to obtain an education, it's also a great place to visit. At the entrance is The Keeter Center which houses the Dobyns Dining Room and lodging facilities. Enter the gates of the campus and you'll find the Ralph Foster Museum, Edwards Mill, Point Lookout overlooking Lake Taneycomo, Williams Memorial Chapel, and many other interesting sites.
For more extensive information, you can visit their website at: http://www.cofo.edu/ As a C of O Alumni, I highly recommend it!
Pictured below: the dairy, the Keeter Center, and Williams Memorial Chapel.
Are you dreaming of owning a home on a few acres in a location that's convenient? Then you have to visit Woodland Hills Estates.
This new subdivision features wooded, 3 and 5 acre lots. The location is only 3 miles northwest of the exit to Branson High School. It's a short drive to all of the great new businesses on Branson's north side: Target, Home Depot, T.J. Max, Kohls, Wal-Mart Supercenter (not quite complete yet). It's also only about 25 minutes to Springfield!
You'll love the peace and tranquility this subdivision offers. There are only 12 lots-all on a dead end road with a cul-de-sac at the end.
The lots are listed at $69,000. If you don't want to build, the developer is putting the finishing touches on a gorgeous, new home. This home has in-law quarters with 2 kitchens and 2 laundry rooms.
Click on these links to view more info:
New Home: www.bransonmorealestate.com/316386
Take the Visual Tour: http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1350600
Lots: www.bransonmorealestate.com/315094
Directions: North on Highway 65 to Highway 160 Exit. Turn west on Highway 160. Go about 1 mile and turn left on Woodland Hills Drive.
Drive by and take a look! Call me at 417-337-4422 for a tour of the home or a plat of the subdivision!
Pictured below: New home under construction, lot pictures, completed homes that have already sold.
If you don't like the weather in the Ozarks, just wait until tomorrow and it will change!
The Tri-Lakes area is blessed with four distinct seasons. I can't imagine not having a change of seasons. It's a great excuse to shop for new clothes!
January is the coldest month with an average high of 44 degrees and an average low of 21 dgrees. July is the hottest with aveages of 90 and 64 as the high and low temperatures.
Precipitation is largely in the form of rain, with an average total rainfall per year of 40 inches. I got these statistics from the Chamber of Commerce. They state that the average snowfall per year is 15.9 inches. However, I can't remember the last time we received that much snow.
Years ago, it used to snow more. Now we seem to only get a few snows of a couple of inches that melt in a day or so. The nice thing about our winters is the temperature. If we do receive a large snow, it usually melts away completely within a week. So you have the fun and beauty of snow without the prolonged mess it creates!
The chart below shows what to expect from the weather in the Ozarks.
Records and Averages
Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Avg. Precip. | Rec. High | Rec. Low |
January | 44.0° F | 21.0° F | 2.30 in | 80.0° (01/26/1950) | -15.0° F (01/20/1984) |
February | 50.0° F | 25.0° F | 2.44 in | 87.0° (02/13/1962) | -19.0° F (02/02/1951) |
March | 59.0° F | 33.0° F | 3.94 in | 90.0° (03/12/1967) | 5.0° F (03/09/1996) |
April | 69.0° F | 41.0° F | 3.99 in | 96.0° (04/23/1955) | 19.0° F (04/13/1957) |
May | 77.0° F | 50.0° F | 4.29 in | 94.0° (05/05/1955) | 29.0° F (05/01/1963) |
June | 85.0° F | 59.0° F | 4.59 in | 105.0° (06/30/1954) | 40.0° F (06/01/1984) |
July | 90.0° F | 64.0° F | 3.61 in | 116.0° (07/15/1954) | 48.0° F (07/10/1963) |
August | 89.0° F | 62.0° F | 3.09 in | 108.0° (08/05/1964) | 40.0° F (08/31/1986) |
September | 82.0° F | 55.0° F | 4.19 in | 106.0° (09/04/1954) | 30.0° F (09/30/1963) |
October | 72.0° F | 43.0° F | 2.98 in | 96.0° (10/02/1953) | 22.0° F (10/24/1981) |
November | 58.0° F | 34.0° F | 4.63 in | 90.0° (11/14/1955) | 6.0° F (11/14/1986) |
December | 47.0° F | 25.0° F | 3.14 in | 81.0° (12/31/1951) | -12.0° F (12/24/1989) |
Experience matters! Realtor for 10+ years, covering Stone & Taney counties & Table Rock Lake. Consistently a top producer with Tri-Lakes Realtors. Area resident for over 27 years--I know the area
Welcome! Thanks for visiting my site here in the Tri-Lakes area of Ozark Mountain Country.
I'm sure you've heard Branson described as "the Country Music Capitol." However, this location has so much more to offer than music shows. What's so great about living here? It's a small town with a friendly atmosphere, yet there is so much to do here. My goal will be to feature different aspects about our area in my blogs. Below is just a summary about our part of the Ozarks.
First of all, there are three lakes. Table Rock Lake has over 745 miles of shoreline where you can fish, swim, ski, or just relax on your boat. If fishing is your passion, we also have Lake Taneycomo, a cold-water lake famous for its trout. Then there's Bull Shoals Lake in Forsyth and eastern Taney County. Bull Shoals is a recreational lake, like Table Rock, but a little more secluded.
If you're not a lake lover, don't worry, there are a multitude of other things to occupy your time. There are three outlet malls along with the Branson Landing with its shops, restaurants, fire/water/light fountains and boardwalk along Lake Taneycomo. In addition, there are several craft shops and flea markets throughout the area. We also have theme and water parks, hiking trails, sports programs at the new Recplex, beautiful parks... the list is endless.
And we can't forget golf. There are seven large golf courses in the area. So if you're addicted to this sport, the Tri-Lakes area offers a different course for every day of the week.
One more thing to mention is the beauty of the Ozarks. The views go on forever. I've had more than one client visit the area for the first time and buy a home on their first trip. It's that easy to fall in love with the Tri-Lakes area. Be sure to visit my blog often for more info or go to my web site.
Since 1997, I've been an active Realtor. I list and sell property in the entire area including Branson, Hollister, Forsyth, Walnut Shade, Blue Eye, Branson West, Kimberling City, Reeds Spring, Galena, Lampe, and Shell Knob.
I've lived in the Branson/Tri-Lakes area for over 27 years so I know it like the back of my hand. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from College of the Ozarks. That's how I ended up in Branson. After I graduated, I didn't want to leave the area.
My husband, Frank, is a native of the area. He is a commercial general contractor and owner of Frank Turner Construction. We have two children. Our son is a junior at Missouri State University and our daughter is a freshman at the University of Missouri. So I'll be working very hard for the next several years to pay tuition!
Our family loves the outdoors and we practically live on Table Rock Lake in the summer. We have a small houseboat that we try to spend as much time on as possible.
I love selling real estate. It's a challenging job and I meet the greatest people. Many of my clients have become good friends.
In 2005, my long-time friend, Beckie Boedefeld, joined me in real estate to form a team. One of us is always available to handle your real estate needs.
Whether you're considering buying or selling in the Tri-Lakes area, I'd love to be your Realtor!
Lynn & Beverly Ryan, St. Louis, MO
"Our experience with Tammie Turner was the best real estate relationship we have ever had. Tammie remained flexible and efficient in going through the past listings to fit our new criteria, as well as new listings. We can truly say that Tammie always kept our best interest in mind, worked hard to see that we had all the needed information, and displayed exemplary follow through on all of the many requests and details needed to close our deal. We now wish she had a Kansas license so that when we sell our primary residence, she could represent us on that deal as well!"
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Marcell, Carbondale, KS
"It was our lucky day when we began working with Tammie Turner. We told her what we were looking for in lakeside retirement home and she began the search. We spent an entire day together looking for properties and we really "clicked." She just understood our style and financial parameters. We recommend her to anyone looking for a REALTOR. On a scale of 1-10, she's a 12!"
Jim & Debby Shirley, Lampe, MO
"We had experienced disappointments in looking for the perfect lake home in Branson until we found Tammie. She made the difference--the end result was a happy and successful one. Her professionalism, knowledge, and experience were what we had expected and had been used to in the past. We look forward to working with Tammie when we upgrade to a lakefront home."
Mike & Olive Wood, Vanzant, MO
"We would recommend Tammie Turner to anyone looking for a REALTOR in the Branson area. Her commitment to her clients' needs, knowledge of the market, and organizational skills were invaluable in helping the sale of our home go quickly and smoothly."
John & Shelly Akers, Branson, MO
"As a senior citizen, it was a comfort to know Tammie was looking out for our best interest in selling one of our properties. You can always trust her to answer your questions truthfully. We think she is the best!"
Richard & Rosella Combs, Branson, MO
"Tammie made our trip to find homes very inviting. It felt like she was our only friend in the Ozarks at the time. We didn''t know the area and, by gosh, she made sure we saw it all, so we could make a good decision. We have relocated to the Ozarks from Minnesota and love our lake home. Thanks to Tammie and her tenacity; we now enjoy warmer winters. "
Punky Fedora, Galena, MO
"We feel that we were very lucky in selecting Tammie Turner as our Real Estate Agent. She sent us a number of listings in our price range and spent many hours with us showing us several properties on different occiasions. Tammie paid close attention to our reaction to each of those properties until she knew just what we were looking for in a retirement home at Table Rock Lake, then she found the perfect home for us! We would certainly recommend Tammie Turner to anyone wanting to purchase a home or property in the Tri-Lakes area. She was great to work with and certainly kept our best interests in mind at all times. Tammie has become a good friend as well as our Real Estate Agent, and it's always nice to do business with a friend! "
Al & Evelyn Murfin, Ft. Worth, TX
"Our experience with Tammie Turner as our Realtor was the best sales experience we've ever had. She was dedicated to our needs as a client and did not hesitate to help. She was very prompt in returning all of my calls and messages and was always willing to take time for us. She was very flexible and honest and had our best interest at heart. I would give her an A+++ rating and recommend her to anyone!! "
Brenda Polke, Rockaway Beach, MO
"I wanted to find a house in Branson, MO. I lived in Las Vegas. So with no contacts, I went to the internet and found Tammie Turners web site. God was smiling on me that day. Tammie is not only a no-hassel real estate agent but one of the most caring and helpful people I have ever come across. If you are considering using Tammie as your agent, you won't be sorry! She will treat you like family and go beyond the best for you. Tammie, we can't thank you enough! "
Kevin & Amy Bleske
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