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Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.

I have found a great company to use for your embroidery needs.  Integrity Designs and Embroidery, in Ozark, Missouri.  They can embroider or screen print hats, shirts, jackets, and just about any wearable items.  For example:

• Company logos
• Company uniforms
• RE/MAX apparel
• Specialty gifts
• Hats
• Towels
• Shirts
• Jackets
• Boat covers
• Carseats
• Golf bags

They also offer digitizing.  Digitizing is the process of taking the customer's original artwork or a digital picture and converting that artwork into a file, which the embroidery machine can use. 

Some of their current clients include:

• International Havester
• Bass Pro Shops
• RE/MAX Solutions
• American Family
• National Home Products
• Kendall Plumbing

Integrity Designs and Embroidery is owned by Keith Hartman.  Keith has been in business for 14 years.  Keith started Integrity Designs and Embroidery out of his home in 1997, and quickly grew and expanded into 8 different cities in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Missouri.

Integrity Designs and Embroidery offers easy online ordering through their website, or you can call them toll free at (888) 831-4348.

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.

I work with a lot of buyers from out of state.  A large percentage of them ask for a home with a walkout basement.  It is obvious that many of these buyers do not need the basement for the space.  They are wanting shelter from tornados.

I recently worked with some buyers who had a basement home as their #1 criteria.  Several months into the process, it was obvious that the only homes we were going to find that fit all of their other criteria were not going to have basements.  We finally found one home that both husband and wife loved.  The only problem...it didn't have a basement. 

The husband finally asked me:  "Aren't you worried about tornadoes?" 
My response:  "Not really.  I suppose I'm used to them."

I'm a native in the Springfield/Ozark area.  I have grown up around tornados and tornado warnings.  (Knock on wood) I've not been blown away yet.  Tornados are a part of life to natives of our area.  I am actually more afraid of hurricanes and earthquakes, probably because I've never experienced one.  I think our fears are rooted in what we are unfamiliar with.

As we sat down to write an offer, imagine my surprise when I pulled the Seller's Disclosures to find in big print at the top, "EXTENSIVE REMODELING IN 2006 DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE."  Hmmm.  Great.  My clients fears are justified.  The husband asked HOW MUCH damage was done.  A call to the listing agent confirmed that $120,000 worth of damage was done to the home.  Since this home didn't have a basement, my clients wanted to know if the sellers were home when the tornado hit, and where they were in the house.  The listing agent encouraged us to call the seller directly.  Here's how the conversation went.

Me:  Were you home at the time of the tornado?
Seller:  Yes.

Me:  Where were you in the house?
Seller:  Well, my wife was in the hall bathroom, and I was on the front porch.  The tornado hit about 1:00 a.m., and it was pitch black outside.  We heard on the radio reports that the tornado was headed straight towards our home.  I stood on our front porch for about 10 minutes.  Finally, a bolt of lightening lit up the sky, and I could see it right across the street.  My wife yelled, "Hurry up, it's coming."  I turned and started for the hall bathroom and yelled, "No, it's here!" and barely got the door shut before the dining room windows broke.

Neither of the sellers were injured.  Fortunately, their homeowners insurance paid for the damage, and the wife was thrilled that she was actually able to make numerous other upgrades throughout the home with the money they received from insurance.

After we hung up the phone, my client looked at me very seriously and said, "I can't buy that home.  I don't believe the seller is in his right mind, and believe he is incapable of making any decisions regarding any contracts."  My client honestly believed the sellers were mentally ill.

Maybe we are crazy.  As I am writing this, there is a tornado warning in my area.  The tornado sirens are on, and the electricity is flickering on and off.  Me....I'm in my garage in a lawn chair with my laptop.  As I peek out the garage door, I can see people standing in front of nearly every home down my street.  What are they doing?  Watching for the tornado....of course.

If you are thinking of moving to Springfield, Missouri, and have a fear of tornados, consider buying a walkout basement home.  However, if a basement is not in your budget, visit Missouri Storm Shelters.  For $3,500 you can have an inground concrete shelter installed....a price that costs much less than a basement home.

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.

Below is the Rogersville MO Real Estate Market Report for June 2010.  Last month's report was pretty dismal, so I was happy to see movement in this town again.  This is a wonderful community that offers great access to Springfield, has an excellent school system.

Homes for Sale in Rogersville, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 132 homes
• Under Contract:  17 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for June: 1 sales

Rogersville MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $250,267  (3 year average)
  
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 97.65%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 75 days  (3 year average)

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Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.

Below is the Nixa MO Real Estate Market Report for June 2010. The market is Nixa has slowed down, but not as bad as the neighboring communities.

Homes for Sale in Nixa, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 340 homes
• Under Contract:  30 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for May: 58 sales

Nixa MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $172,094
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.77%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 98 days

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Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.

Below is the Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for June 2010.  This report has changed very little from the month of May. 

Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 306 homes
• Under Contract:  26 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for June: 46 sales

Ozark MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $149,485
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.15%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 84 days

Search Ozark MO Homes For Sale

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
RE/MAX - Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results!

I am a full-time REALTOR® in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, helping Buyers and Sellers with homes for sale in the Springfield MO Real Estate, and Ozark MO Real Estate markets as owner and full-time agent of RE/MAX Solutions.  Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com and obtain access to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings, as well as current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports.