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Guess Who Came To Thanksgiving Dinner?

Last year, after contacting a real estate agent in Little Elm, I helped my daughter buy her first home.  Not taking time off this year, my hubby and I finally drove to Texas this week for Thanksgiving and to meet my new "to be" son-in-law's family.  What a Treat!  Everyone had a great time.  She made a wise choice on her home too.

My daughter had told me about how talented the family was.  Coming from a family of musicians, we never gave any thought to my "son's family" playing Rock and Roll in the early 60's.  While they were playing rock and roll, my daughter's father played country music.  Not a bad combination, don't you agree?  For you that are too young to remember, Western Union was one of their hit songs. 

Have you figured out his name?  Hint:  My new "to be" son-in-law's father is the drummer.  By the way, there is a petition going around to induct them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

My daughter and her boyfriend have been dating for 3 years.....getting married on January 1, 2008. 

Kay Van Kampen Team

 Kay Van Kampen

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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Springfield Missouri Real Estate - October 2007

2007 Listings Springfield Missouri Yearly MLS Statistics

We've now past the end of the 3rd Quarter for Springfield Missouri Real Estate.  To date for 2007, 16501 Listings compared to 15223 in 2006 have been marked in the Springfield Missouri MLS.

 A difference of 1278 new listings for Springfield Missouri homes.

 

 

 200 Sold Listings / 2006 Sold Listings

 

Sold listings for the 3rd Quarter for Springfield Mo homes - 614 in 2006, compared to 571 for 2007.

Sales have only decreased by 43 for the month of October, 2007 for Springfield real estate.

 

 

Let's do a summary.  1278 more listings are on the market plus an additional 43 homes that did not sall equals 1321 additional homes now on the market.  For buyers, this means more homes to choose from compared to 2006.  For sellers, the competition has just increased.

If you are buying or sell real estate in Springfield Missouri, now's the time to buy and sell.  During the 4th Quarter of the year, many sellers decide to withdraw their homes due to the holidays.

Come see the Kay Van Kampen Team at RE/MAX Solutions.

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Figures courtesy of Springfield MLS

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, October 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, September 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, July 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, June 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, April 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, March 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, February 2007

Springfield Missouri MLS Statistics, January 2007

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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Preparing Your Home To Sell In The Springfield Missouri Real Estate Market

Preparing a home in today's market has become very critical.  In a good market it was always important, A New coat of painthowever, now it's a must.  Even if you are not planning on selling, a yearly checkup on your home will prevent major problems and renovation later. 

Realtors are great at giving advice, so I started looking at my own home this year.  It is now 10 years old, with some vinyl flooring, formica countertops, the exterior lights have corroded, door knobs looking a little shabby.  Knowing we needed to update our carpet, we purchased hardwood flooring back in March and stored it in a spare bedroom until we were able to install it ourselves.

Throughout the year, we've slowing replaced some of the exterior items.  This week, we spent our evenings tearing out carpeting and installing hardwood floors.  WHAT A DIFFERENCE!  A lot of hard work and sore knees can really make a difference.  I so appreciate the work that other homeowners do to prepare their home for sale.

I don't plan to sell my home right now, but when I do, it will be ready.  We're doing all we can to make sure our Ozark real estate investment pays off.

If you need advice on what home improvements are necessary to market your real estate in Springfield Missouri, visit my website and I'll set up a time to visit with you.

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Arts and Craft home, Greene County, Springfield, Missouri

Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions | 417-839-4534
535 W. State St, Springfield, MO
Homes For Sale, Greene County, Springfield, Missouri
2 Bdrm Single Family House
offered at $79,900
Year Built 1922
Sq Footage 1,246
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 1 Car garage
Lot Size .17 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

A part of Springfield Mo Real Estate, here's an Arts & Crafts Cottage-ideally located close to Missouri State University. This cottage home offers 2BR, 1BA, approx 1246 sf of living space, hardwood flooring, FDR, CA for those hot, humid summer days & forced air gas furnace. A great buy in Greene County Missouri.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C Central heat Hardwood floor
Living room Dining room Stove/Oven
Microwave Attic Laundry area - inside
Yard

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Seller contact info:
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Solutions
417-839-4534
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Dec 5, 2007, 3:27pm PST

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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