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By Yvonne Van Camp REALTOR, "Home"work, I have the Answers!
(To Buy and Sell Real Estate, see me at Southwest Missouri Realty)
Marshfield, Mo November 2011 Market Report.   December 1, 2011, there were 4391 Active properties in the Greater Springfield Missouri Board of Realtors the GSBOR MLS.  There were 140 Active properties in Marshfield, MO. Buyers often buy in their CHOICE school district.    Marshfield School District in Marshfield, Mo market report has declined with LYTD numbers.   Total sales for Marshfield is down from  $14,762,282 in 2010 to $11,497,285 in 2011. 2011 Average Sales price remained the same, and the  # of transactions went down from 151 in 2010,  to 120 in 2011. When comparing November 2010 to November 2011, remained in Marshfield, MO, from 12 to 14. Currently there are 140 houses on the market and a 4 month supply under $100,000 and 10 to 15  month supply with other price ranges.    Aver...
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By Yvonne Van Camp REALTOR, "Home"work, I have the Answers!
(To Buy and Sell Real Estate, see me at Southwest Missouri Realty)
November  1, 2011, there were 4675 Active properties in the Greater Springfield Missouri Board of Realtors the GSBOR MLS.  There were 148 Active properties in Marshfield, MO. Buyers often buy in their CHOICE school district.    Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Mo market report has been trending steady with LYTD numbers. 2011 Average Sales Price dropped 4% from 2010.   # of transactions dropped 25% from 2010, primarily in the 100,000 to $200,000.  When comparing September 2010 to September 2011, Buying and Selling a House in Marshfield, MO number of sales dropped 33%. Currently there are 148 houses on the market and easily a 10 month supply in most all price ranges.    Average sales price for 2011 is $100,560 with 1702 sq. foot.  Here is what is available For Sale in Marshfield, MO....
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By Yvonne Van Camp REALTOR, "Home"work, I have the Answers!
(To Buy and Sell Real Estate, see me at Southwest Missouri Realty)
October 1, 2011, there were 1618 Active properties in Springfield, Mo in the GSBOR MLS.  There were  144 properties in Marshfield, MO. Buyers often buy in their CHOICE school district.    Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Mo market report has been trending steady with LYTD numbers. 2011 Average Sales Price remained the same from   2010.   # of transactions however dropped 25%, primarily in the 100,000 to $200,000.   However, 5 houses  between $200,000 to $300,000 closed in 2011.   When comparing September 2010 to September 2011, Buying and Selling a House in Marshfield, MO mirrored one another. Currently there are 144 houses on the market ranging from $24,500 to $849,000.   Having your house priced right with the guidance of a professional REALTOR is essential.  Your REALTOR has to ...
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By Lina Robertson, REALTOR® Serving Springfield, Nixa and Ozark, MO
(AMAX Real Estate)
Below is the Marshfield MO Real Estate Market Report for August 2011.  There was a significant increase in the number of homes under contract in August.  The real estate market in this community has been incredibly slow this past year.  The latest surge in the market is a welcome relief.  Let's hope the trend continues!              Homes for Sale in Marshfield, MO: Total Active Listings: 144 homes Under Contract:  20 pending sales Total Sold Listings for August: 10 sales   Nixa MO Sales Price Information Average Sales Price: $85,670 Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 96.48%   Days on Market (for Sold homes) Average Days on Market:  87 days   Search Marshfield MO Homes For Sale    
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By Cheryl Willis, MO Broker - Mt Vernon, Monett, Aurora, Barry & Law
(RE/MAX Solutions- OZARK MISSOURI)
I got to do a little running around with semi-favorite clients (I down graded them b/c we didn't brake for any yard sales!)  In full disclosure, they were aware that my client from yesterday had moved up a couple of notches, one by finding the home to make an offer on, and two, not making fun of me when I bought a bike for grand-daughter age 2! I believe a little healthy competition between clients is a good thing b/c now I am sure that  today's semi-favorite status is going to rise after being assured that we will make a "yard-sale date: after they close on the home they selected today. Only "PROBLEM" with perfect house, perfect property, perfect location and perfect clients is I know they are going to be enjoying their life there so much that yard sale is going to be low priority! I k...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Join Us in *Celebrate. Remember. Fight.* The Fight Against Cancer There is No Finish Line…Until We Find a Cure! The Marshfield Area Realtor Teamwill be collecting used ink/printer cartridges as a fundraiser.Please save them for us through the end of May 2009!You can drop them off at United Country VIP Realty,1329 Spur Drive, Suite 160 (Behind Ziggy's) Marshfield MOOr give us a call – we’ll come by and pick them up!417-468-5900 office phone  
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
This year, the Marshfield Missouri Realtors are joining forces - there is power in numbers! Together we are forming the 2009 Marshfield Area Realtors Team! We've hit the ground running and hope you'll join in our fundraising efforts. Relay For Life Webster County will be held on June 19th - June 20th, 2009   There is No Finish Line...Until We Find a Cure!
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
  If you're a First Time Homebuyer in Missouri - this post is for you!  Recently, there have been so many changes in First Time Homebuyer Tax Credits I know many of you must be confused - I know I have been. Between the political party's taking, the media blabbing and then the actual changes, what we have in force has been difficult to keep track of. As of today, I think you're safe in following this summary for the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit of 2009: 1. A First Time Homebuyer is defined as someone who has not purchased a primary residence in the last three years.2. The Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is now $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home.3. This tax credit applies to people who purchase homes from the start of 2009 through the end of November 2009.4. This is a tax ...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
The MHDC (Missouri Housing Development Commission) has announced a new program to work in conjunction with the Federal First Time Home buyer Tax Credit program. This is exciting news for buyers that want to buy a home and qualify to buy a home but do not have the required 3% down payment and the closing costs. MHDC is offering a tax credit advance - in a nut shell, MHDC will lend a first time home buyer up to 6% of the purchase price (up to $6,750) to assist with the down payment and the closing costs associated with the loan. This money will then be paid back to MHDC when you, the first time home buyer, file your income tax, receiving the federal income tax credit for the purchase. This tax credit advance will be offered along side MHDC loans - which are 30 year fixed rate mortgages. T...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
The weather was almost perfect today - blue skies, very little wind, low 70's. I spent the day showing a nice lady from Las Vagas homes. She has a budget and is looking at foreclosures. Coming to Missouri with cash, she feels she can get more home for her money buying a foreclosure (or two.) She is probably right - cash and a quick close are often motivators for those holding the title on  foreclosures.We looked at some incredible homes today - and by the end, my client and I were both exhausted and I have to say, more than a little disgusted. I have my own thoughts of how the country arrived at the mortgage mess we are in - but now I have to wonder why we all have to pick up the pieces of greed and disrespect of the former homeowners.I'd like to sit face to face with a few of the forme...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Earlier this week, I came across a post by Jeff Turner, A Free Text Messaging Widget For Your Active Rain Sidebar (From Matt Rains). Since text messaging is my new addiction, I immediately jumped on board, heading over to Matt Rains site for my widget.     Jeff mentions a few reasons why he likes this widget, including: "I know that the providing a variety of contact options will greatly increase the chance that someone will actually contact you. Communicate the way people like to be communicated with. It's that simple. Some people will pick up the phone, some will email and some will want to text message. Now you can give them that option." Well, Jeff was right on the money with this one - I had added the widget to two of my websites: FindYourFreedomMissouri and UCMissouri.com. Within...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Missouri real estate still a good investment; United Country VIP Realty, Lebanon MO The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight publishes several reports each quarter regarding home ownership, home prices and other statistical charts. One such report by the OFHEO is the the PMI 2nd Quarter Risk Index. This report is used as an indicator of the likelihood for failed mortgages - in the future.  The report takes into account the likelihood of failure in the next two years. Thus the report looks to the FUTURE and is not a reflection of what the market has done in the past. In the case of Missouri, I think the FUTURE and the PAST are very similar. We have not seen skyrocketing foreclosures in Missouri.  In part, I think this is a reflection of reasonable closing costs in Missouri. Th...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Bankrate.com recently released their latest survey on MSN.com: Where you'll pay the lowest loan fees In each state, they requested a good faith estimate based on a $200,000 mortgage, assuming a 20% down payment and good credit. New York ranked the highest and North Carolina ranked the most economical.Missouri ranked 3rd in the cost comparison chart, with some of the lowest fees in the country. While an attorney in Missouri will prepare the deed, it is not common in South Central Missouri for an attorney to actually attend closing. In fact, in all the years I've been in real estate, I cannot remember one time when an attorney was present at a closing. This is very, very different from Illinois, where I moved from. There our attorney reviewed the offer and the contract on our home before ...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
To say we are living in turbulent times is probably an understatement right now, today.The world is changing, the economy is changing right before our eyes. There is so much information out there - on the local news, on the cable stations, on the Internet and in print. Where do you go? Who do you believe? What does it all mean? I try to find a variety of sources to supplement my understanding of the issues. Blogs can be a great source of information. Below is a blog post by Donna Mitchell, a Home Loan Consultant with Countrywide Home Loans in Tennessee. I am re-posting here with Donna's permission. Donna is talking about how we got into the mess we are in and why a bail out plan is even on the table. I agree with Donna - Countrywide has received a bad wrap in the press. I have had a Co...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Family Share Day in Phillipsburg MO; Empowering Women Project in Missouri; Sandy Sipes The Empowering Women Mission Project will have their next Family Share Day on Saturday October 25th, 2008, opening at 8:30 am. This event will be held in the fellowship hall of the Phillipsburg United Methodist Church in Phillipsburg MO. Family Share Day is similar to a very large garage sale - except - all items are FREE. Clothing, household items, toys, books, etc will be available to the community. Everyone is invited to come and "shop" for their family. Membership in the Phillipsbug United Methodist Church is NOT required; no proof of income required. Sandy Sipes is the coordinator of the Empowering Women Project in central Missouri. In addition to the Family Share Day, Sandy meets weekly with ot...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
You've decided it's time to sell your Southwest Missouri home. You've done some research and you've talked to family and friends. You've decided to call a REALTOR®, see what services they offer, what "price they charge" and what they think your home is worth. You've done a little homework.But, you can't stop there. There is more work to be done - your assignment book is not complete. As part of the listing process, there are three things you will need to do for me, your new listing agent from United Country VIP Realty: 1. Be clear in your motivation in selling. Are you relocating? Trading up or downsizing? Divorce? Pre-foreclosure? Just because rates are low? Because it's been two years and you have the itch? If you are not motivated to sell, there is very little I can do to facilitate ...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
  If you have been putting off looking for property in South Central Missouri but want to relocate before the start of the next school year -- Time is running out! Elementary, middle and high schoools in the area begin classes as early as August 14th, 2008College and University classes also start around the same time. To find out more about the school districts in the area, visit:Bufalo, MO:  Dallas County R-1 Schools return to class on August 21, 2008Conway, MO: Laclede County R-1 schools return to class on August 14th, 2008Hartville, MO: Hartville RII School District will begin the 2008 - 2009 school year on August 21st, 2008Lebanon, MO: Laclede Country R-3 classes resume August 20th, 2008Lebanon, MO: Joel E. Barber district starts school on August 20th, 2008Long Lane, MO: part of the...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
United Country VIP Realty does not report sold information to Assessors office After reading Tammara Hanna-Anansi post: Should the public know the purchase price of your home in Scottsdale?     I was reminded of a conversation I had this week with a couple from Texas. We were talking about the information available here in Missouri and what we provided to our county assessor.  According to our client, Texas Realtors report sale prices to the local assessor. Other information, such as photos and floor plans are also available, usually online. According to Tammara, there seems to be a similiar set up in Arizona. Searching tax records in Scottsdale will give you the sales information and "...of not only every home or every Real Estate purchase ever purchased in Maricopa County under that ...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
While in Marshfield, MO be sure to visit Walnut Springs Farm Museum and see the replica of the Hubble Space Telescope. Marshfield's location then makes it the perfect starting point from which to explore the surrounding country side. You'll find scenic land and find a variety of things to do. No matter which way you choose to go, you'll find something to do. Start with North, South, East or West - then start again and explore the rest!NORTHBennett Spring State Park - the most popular state park in the State of Missouri as well as one of the most popular trout fishing parks in the Mid-WestLeadmine and Tunas, MO - Mennonite community featuring a general store, bulk food store, bakery, furniture store, quilt making, nursery and other community stores.Independent Stave Company - produces mo...
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
  More and more, we are seing "For Lease or Rent" signs in our area. In the past, renting was the norm. "For Lease" was rarely an option. The mall where our office is located has a few second story spaces availalbe. The sign says, "For Rent." The call that caught my attention today, What is the difference between "for rent" and "for lease" ? FOR LEASE: A lease is usually a long term agreement between the property owner/manager and the tenant. A lease typically is written for at least 12 months, sometimes even longer. The payment amount, usually monthly, remains the same for the term of the lease. All other terms also remain the same. Often, a lease agreement will have an automatice renewal clause. Our lease agreement is for a term of three years. There is an automatic three year renewa...
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