Siena at Branson Hills Is Shaping Up Nicely
February 8, 2010 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
While I was out and about on Sunday, I toured Siena at Branson Hills for the second time. A lot of progress has been made and the development is really coming together. The roads are in and a handful of models are nearing completion. List prices start in the mid $300s, which seems reasonable for an [...]
The MLS is Great, But for Killer Deals Look Elsewhere
February 5, 2010 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
It’s not often that a real estate agent will publish a post about NOT looking for homes on the MLS, especially in Branson, Mo. However, if you are looking for that “deal of a lifetime”, there may be a better source for finding it — it’s called a knowledgeable Realtor. I don’t mean to sound [...]
9 Tips To Ready Your Home For Sale
January 20, 2010 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
When selling a home in a “buyer’s market”, you need your home to stand out. Since Branson is a very competitive market, the following 9 low-cost tips will help your home stand out:
1. Buy a new doormat
2. Put a fresh coating on your driveway (assuming its asphalt)
3. Clean your gutters
4. Edge the grass around your [...]
What to Know Before Buying a Condo
December 8, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
Before you pull the trigger on a condo you think is a great buy, there are a few things you need to consider. Among these is a condo resale certificate. This document is issued by the homeowners association which states their current financial condition, bank balance, planned projects (if applicable), and other information you need [...]
Taneycomo Bridge Moving Forward
December 8, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
Though its not exactly breaking news anymore, the double bridge system over Lake Taneycomo is going forward in the near future. This is great news for residents of East 76, T Highway, and Kirbyville who have waited in hours upon hours of traffic simply trying to cross the darn lake during peak hours. [...]
Branson Industrial Park Infrastructure Being Installed
December 8, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
Though the project was started well before the market corrections of late 2008, the Branson Industrial Park is still under construction. Located off highway 248 at Buena Vista Drive, the Park features a huge inventory of commercial lots (at least by area standards) as well as 180 residential lots tucked away on beautiful winding [...]
Radon Becoming A Growing Concern
December 8, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
In years past, the presence of radon was not even considered when purchasing a home in the Ozarks. In the past year though, the concern over this deadly element is becoming of greater concern, adding yet another cost to buying a home in the form of radon testing which ranges from $150 – $300. [...]
New Fall Creek Extension Finally Completed
December 3, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
Now that the City of Branson has opened the Fall Creek Extension from the Fall Creek Road / 76 junction to the Epps Road / Roark Valley Road, traffic flow in the area seems to be improved. Especially for homes on Fall Creek or down by Pointe Royale, this is exciting news — as they [...]
New Home Buyer Tax Credit Fueling Area Sales
November 24, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
While I generally like to make posts that include statistics to back up my assertions, I just had to opine that the area is abuzz with buyers looking to purchase their first homes, most of which are under the $135,000 range. In talking with other agents this morning, it is now very clear that this [...]
More Affordable Inventory Getting Ready to Hit The Market
November 9, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment
Just as Congress and President Obama decided to extend the first time home buyer’s tax credit, a few local builders and developers look poised to start building again. A new subdivision in the middle of Branson (off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway) is now selling homes and it looks to be a great place to [...]
