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2009 Ozark Business of the Year - Ozark Mo Real Estate

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2009 Ozark Missouri Business of the Year

The local Chamber of Commerce held it's annual banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Riverside Inn in Ozark, Mo. 

 

Each year the chamber recognizes a business that has contributed to the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Ozark.  The busiess is selected by a vote of the chamber.

 

 

Riverside Inn

 

 

OTC Richwood Valley Campus was the recipient of the 2009 Business of the Year award, with Steve Biermann accepting on behalf of OTC.  Presenting the award was the new Chamber Director, Chris Stone.

 

OTC is located between Ozark and Nixa, Mo on Hwy 14.  Since opening their doors in 2007, they have been a major contributor to the city of Ozark and Chamber of Commerce. 

 

 

 

We are proud to have OTC as part of our community and let's not forget our new director, Chris Stone.  Chris was hired in 2008 and has worked diligently to increase the membership of the Ozark Chamber.  2009 is going to be a great year!

 

 

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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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The Flood Of Short Sales - Another Active Rain Success Story!

The flood of "short sales" in Springfield is only the beginning of a number of homes facing foreclosure.  Here is how the power of Active Rain works.

Showing a house this weekend, I stumbled on to another seller needing help on a "short sale".  Just in the last year, the short sale market has increased.  Sellers are now looking for alternative options to foreclosure.

Then, as I was driving home, I received another call from an out-of-state seller......another short sale.  He has just received an email from another client that told him how great a job I'm doing for her and has a home in Springfield that he has to do a short sale on.

Finally, sitting down to check my email, two other out-of-state sellers received the same email and immediately sent their information.....a total of five homes between them to sell.

I HAVE SEVEN HOMES TO PREPARE TO MARKET!

These clients have search for months to find assistance, calling several real estate companies, talking to lawyers and receiving very little help.  Just one little email from a client that found me because of a blog I wrote on Active Rain, Bank Foreclosures and Short Sales, has referred so many new clients.

Thank you Active Rain.  You guys have been my hero for over two years now. 

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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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I Had A Major Break-down This Week!

I had a major break-down this week, but with the help of all my friends, I am slowly recovering.

You see, this week I broke down and joined Facebook and Linkedin.  I have watched on the sidelines for almost a year, knowing I was slowly getting behind in all the latest technology. 

Facebook was easy. 

I only had to learn who sees my profile, who can see me, what stories get published to my profile.  So I entered on the bare necessities (not sure what I want the whole world to see).  After spending a couple of hours setting it up, I'm sure I've screwed it all up.  I do have a great number of friends already, thanks to many here in AR.

Linkedin.com was a little more difficult. 

My profile is only 90% complete.  I'll slowly finish this in my spare time.....(after I read Active Rain, catch up on my email, maybe sell a little Springfield Mo real estate, list a few homes....you know, the usual stuff that keeps you from being on the computer 24/7).

Oh, almost forgot......I joined YouTube Too!

Here's my first video....boring, but it has already started getting hit.  I can only get better.

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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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Mini Horse Property - Nixa Mo Real Estate

 
Kay Van Kampen | RE/MAX Solutions | 417-839-4534
852 N. Ventura, Nixa, MO
Home For Sale, Christian County, Nixa, Missouri
3BR/3BA Single Family House
 
offered at $199,900
Year Built 1986
Sq Footage 1,618
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size 2.6 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Warm gas fireplace awaits you in this 3BR/3BA home w/detached 2 car garage on 2.6 acres BUT WAIT there's an inground pool that will be perfect for this summer. Amenities include 2 living area, sunroom, perm siding, metal fencing, covered deck, patio. Come See!!

Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas 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.
 

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C Central heat Fireplace
Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room
Living room Dishwasher Stove/Oven
Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Swimming pool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Inground Pool

 

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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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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas 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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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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Need Room For Storage - Unfinished Walkout Basement - Ozark Mo Real Estate

Need room for storage?  Square footage does not include the unfinished walkout basement in this wonderful new home in one of Ozark's newest subdivisions - Stonegate - open floor plan with a see-thru fireplace, awesome ceiling treatments, John Deere Room, covered deck, split bedrooms, massive walk-in closet, 3 car garage.  With a drastic price reduction, there's even a storm shelter and 3 car garage.  

 

With construction slowing in the Springfield Missouri real estate market, new homes are getting harder to find, without being custom built.  Stop by and take a look.

 

 

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas 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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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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Horse Property With A Log Home - Springfield Mo Real Estate

Here a peek at a wonderful Big Cedar Lodge stype home on 8.8 acres, fenced for horses.  Priceless in a hot location! Home has stone gas fireplace, some knotty pine interior and handmade molding, stamp crete sidewalk, and a covered porch. A 47 x 33 patio, Two heating systems. One new 60 gallon fast recovery hot water heater. 95% condensate furnace. Lo-E thermopane windows, stone and log exterior, perimeter foundations is vulcanized for moisture control. Plumbed in the finished walkout basement for an extra kitchen. Exhaust fan in attic that is thermostat and humidity controlled, power vented out of the home. The barn consists of oak stall, oak work benches, live water, concrete floors.  Take A Peek!

 

 

 

 

 

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas 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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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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Wow! RE/MAX International Is Watching!

Wow!  Re/Max International found us on Active Rain!

After writing about a successful short sale last month, I received a call from RE/MAX International.  They Sfound my article about  Working Foreclosures, Shorts Sales and REO's  here in Active Rain.  We were published in RE/MAX Times Online.

You can read all about Foreclosure DVD Can Help You Expedite Short Sales. 

Christopher and Steven Somers were also featured for their post So Simple But easy To Forget

Jim Crawford also was featured in December - Never Give Up - Changing Real Estate Strategies.

 

We were surprised and delighted to share our success with everyone in RE/MAX Times Online.  RE/MAX and Active Rain have been a large part of our business in the last few years. 

We wish everyone here in Active Rain a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Successfully Selling Short Sales - 2009,

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Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs.

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.

 

Certified Distressed Property Expert

 

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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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RE/MAX Solutions                                             www.kayvankampen.com
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