Thursday, February 7, 2019 / by Carolyn Crispin
February: Fall in Love with Your Realtor
She's got her hair done right, she's feeling confident and down the road she goes to meet you for the first time.
Sound like a date? This is the first time meeting your realtor. It can always be slightly uncomfortable the first time you physically encounter anyone you have been speaking with solely over the internet and phone.
Outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens. This is where you build a new relationship with a professional that has the keys and knowledge to help you find the home you are looking for in an area she knows best.
Not everyone is a perfect match but for the most part, your realtor should be able to keep your interest by providing you with properties that fall within the criteria you have already established over the phone for the past 2-6 months.
They say long distance relationships don't last, unless you water and feed them through consistent communication.
Some clients prefer an agent tm ...
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Thursday, October 4, 2018 / by Carolyn Crispin
An 82 year old woman walks into her meticulously clean home where no one has lived but her since she became a widow ten years before. Social security keeps the lights on, but the heat low. As she opens the pantry door, she finds a package of ramen noodles and a can of green beans left standing while she still has two more weeks before her $30 a month food stamps come in. When you compare her income to monthly outgoing expenses, somebody's grandma quietly saves her last can of food for dinner and skips lunch.
A single mother of three small children with no help from her ex-husband that use to abuse her mentally and physically has $20 left over after bills for dinner on a Wednesday night. As she's cooking a store bought meal for her babies, she worries how she will feed them on Thursday because she has 7 days before she receives her next paycheck that isn't even enough to cover the bills for that week.
An 87 year old veteran scrapes together spare change from his dresser to rid. ...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 / by Carolyn Crispin
145 Splendor View
Town Home in Branson, MO
Overlooking the gleaming waters of the Table Rock Lake sits this 4-bedroom, 3-bath town home in the beautiful subdivision of Whisper Cove. With 2,318 square feet of high quality craftsmanship, this delightful residence prides itself with 2 living areas, a finished lower level, a wet bar and bonus storage areas.
Entertain guests on the extended decking with shaded and sun exposed seating areas. A covered patio with a hot tub comes with the purchase of this home. You can stay warm and toasty this winter in front of a cozy fireplace in your very own living room and enjoy the feeling of open space with Cathedral ceilings.
The chef’s kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, disposal, electric wall oven, free standing stove and icemaker. A washer and dryer are also included with purchase.
Within 8 minutes of the property, an optional boat slip can be included with the purchase for $35,000 along with the option to buy a 25m ...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 / by Carolyn Crispin
Bull Shoals Lakefront Estate For Sale in Protem, MO
Located on the Bull Shoals Lake, this 4-bedroom 5 bath home will have you spending your time appreciating what matters most, family and the beautiful water right outside your back door. With a boat slip and dock in the backyard, outdoor recreations are at your fingertips for the summer.
Everyone loves a beautiful home where they can entertain guests and hold family gatherings all under one roof. This estate has it all!
Out of the 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 of those are master suites. One of the master suites includes a completely private deck with panoramic views of the lake.
This home has not only one kitchen, but two! Appliances include an electric cook top, dishwasher, dryer, exhaust fan, microwave, a gas, free standing stove, refrigerator, trash compactor and an electric wall oven.
Assisting your heating bill in the winter, there are 5 fireplaces. One fireplace is located in a bedroom, the great room, living room and even out! ...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 / by Carolyn Crispin
True Resort Ownership: 12 Zebco Drive | Commercial Property For Sale in Isabella, MO
Some people buy a weekend at a resort, but how about owning your own?
Located in Isabella, MO, just a few minutes over an hour away from Branson, is this private getaway commercial property.
Imagine running your own business that included all the amenities you love and appreciate such as camping, fishing, boating and providing an experience of nature to visitors from all over the Midwest.
8 cabins sit on the property with all the necessary furnishings to accomodate travelers seeking adventure and rustic living. Outside, an in-ground pool sets the perfect summer day while families enjoy barbequing from the campsites.
Cater to your RV travelers with enough space ready to add 30 RV sites next to the two spots that already exist. Anyone looking for time away from it all will appreciate everything this resort has to offer.
12 acres of land on the Bull Shoals Lake is this; ...
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