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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
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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

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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 May 2010.  The difference the first-time homebuyer tax credit made on our market is astounding.  The telling report is the Inventory Report.  As you can see, the number of homes under contract has dropped dramatically as most buyers who were under contract by the end of April closed by the end of May, yet the number of homes going under contract diminished considerably.

THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD

THREE MONTH COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD

INVENTORY REPORT

Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 277 homes
• Under Contract:  34 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for May: 42 sales

Springfield MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $150,780
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.47%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 67 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 April 2010. 

THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD

THREE MONTH COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD

INVENTORY REPORT

Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 285 homes
• Under Contract:  53 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for April: 55 sales

Ozark MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $155,173
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 95.58%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 63 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.

You all know her as Kay Van Kampen, professional REALTOR and blogging guru.  I know her as Mom to me and my two sisters.  So, rather than buy her a Mother's Day card this year, I opted to send it to her through ActiveRain....since this is the one place I KNOW she'll see it first!

So....here goes! 

HERE'S TO YOU, MOM!

Here are just a few things I'd like to thank you for:

1. Thank you for all the clothes you sewed for us growing up.  I know how much time and effort you put into making sure your children looked good, while your own clothing needs were put on the back burner.  Since we couldn't afford all the "cool" store-bought clothes, you managed to sew outfits for us that shined just as bright.  I cannot recall a time when I was embarassed or ashamed of my clothes.  I only have one criticism:  We could have done without the matching "Hee-Haw" pants.
2. Thank you for all the meals you fixed for us.  Although we hated the once a month trips to the military base commissary, lugging 4 carts full of food around when the carts were bigger and heaver than us, I can't remember a time when we went hungry.  I just have one criticism:  How did me finishing my meal help feed the hungry kids in Africa?  Why didn't we just box it up and ship it to them?
3. Thank you for teaching me about relationships.  When it came to relationships, you led by example.  We learned how to be good friends, wives and confidantes.  You showed us how to hang in there when things got rough, and when it was time to call it quits.  You showed us when it was appropriate to say nothing at all, and when it was appropriate to just smile, hang up the phone, and mutter the word "asshole" under your breath.  I only have one criticism:  Was it really necessary to make us sit in the corner and hug each other whenever we bickered?  (BTW:  Rhonda used to pull my hair when you looked away).
4. Thank you for the lessons in money management.  Ummm...sorry.  I don't think they took.  By the way, you know the inheritance you always hold over our heads talk about?  Well, you've done a good job of always beating it into our heads that you're broke....and.....well....I don't think that inheritance exists.
   
5. Thank you for all the tough love.  Thank you for never letting me drown in my own sorrows, but rather to pick myself up and move on.  Thanks for making me get a job to pay for my first car and teaching me the value of appreciating something I worked hard for.  I just have one criticism:  When we were going through our divorces and couldn't find the energy to get out of bed and you said, "There are only a few women in this world that can make a living lying on their backs....and you are not one of them.  Get up and get in the office."  That kind of hurt.  LOL
6. Thank you for teaching us about good health and fitness.   You must be really proud that you STILL have the flexibility and agility to raise your foot at least as high as my derriere.  

All kidding aside, it has been wonderful to have you as my Mother.  It is a feeling of great pride to say I am Kay Van Kampen's daughter and everyone says, "Oh, I love your Mother!"  (Of course they do, you've never spanked THEM.)  I have been blessed with a Mother I can be extremely proud of and that has taught me alot about love, life, business and, most of all, how to be a great Mother myself.

I strive every day to be as great at real estate as you are, and I plan to achieve that goal.  But nobody can master motherhood the way you have.

I LOVE YOU!  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

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.

RIVERWALK JAZZ CAFE

I had an opportunity to eat at the Riverwalk Jazz Cafe in Ozark, MO, and it has become my favorite new restaurant in Ozark!  It is located just off the historic downtown square, in a 100-year-old building which was once the home of the old Ford garage.  It's now filled with great food and music.  You can dine in the atmosphere of this charming eclectic cafe filled with antiques and memorabilia from years gone by.  Concrete floors, high-beamed ceilings and brick walls are just a few touches of this cozy cafe that will have you coming back for more.

The cafe is open Monday thru Saturday from 11:00-2:00 p.m.  They are known for their homeade soups, sandwiches served hot, and desserts. 

The sandwiches are named for famous Jazz singers, such as:

Cab Calloway - A club sandwich with ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, red onion and swiss cheese on your choice of white, wheat or croissant.

Billye Holliday - Sundried tomato turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, red onion, sprouts and sundried tomato dressing served on wheat bread.

The Sara Vaughn - Their famous homemade chicken salad with grapes, pecans, celery and sprouts served on a croissant.

Or try their specialty salads, such as:

Diana Reeves - Grilled chicken, red onion, artichokes, feta and a five cheese blend served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

The Sarah Vaughn - Their famous homemade chicken salade with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

You shouldn't miss their specialty wraps, such as:

South of the Border Baja Wrap - Grilled chicken, salsa, southwest sauce, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cipotle dressing and served with southwest sauce and sour cream for dipping.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Wrap - Grilled chicken, honey ham, swiss cheese and zesty Dijon mustard

Jazzy Dill Wrap - Grilled chicken, dill sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and red onion.

FRIDAY NIGHTS

Friday nights are special at the Riverwalk Jazz Cafe.  Enjoy a scrumptious dinner while listening to live music, such as Chuck Fugate on the saxophone.  The cafe is open from 6:00-9:00 p.m on Friday nights.  The cafe has a City Beer and Wine License and is happy to accommodate their customers by allowing them to bring beer and wine to accompany your meal.  Some of Friday's menu highlights include:

Jazz's Signature Citrus Grilled Salmon

Famous Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Asian Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Almond Crusted Tilapia

Planning a birthday, anniversary, shower or reception?  Call (417) 840-1372 for your private party and catering information.

No, I didn't forget my favorite part of the meal....the desserts!!!!!  JJ makes her pies fresh each morning.  The coconut cream pie is to die for!  JJ always has something new in the oven.

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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.

There are so many things to be thankful for...but today I'm really thankful for Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving gives me an opportunity to shut everything down for one day and really focus on being with family.  My father comes from a very large family in Ava, MO, and I rarely have an opportunity to see them throughout the year.  Thanksgiving is a long-standing tradition in our family, and usually the only day of the year everyone can get together.

This year, our Thanksgiving dinner was held at my Aunt Dede's church.  Most of the family has musical talent, and the sanctuary provided space and equipment for everyone to set up their instruments and microphones and play music for hours. 

Every year, my Dad, Aunt Dede, Aunt Candy, Cousin Cindy, and Cousin Denise sing "Don't Step on Mother's Roses" as a tribute to my Grandma and Grandpa Robertson who are no longer with us.  It usually results in lots of tears.  This year was no different.

A couple of days ago, my son was playing around with my camera.  I had no idea it was capable of recording until my son accidently recorded me.  I was so happy to have a chance to capture a bit of the music today with my camera.  However, I did learn a valuable lesson...it doesn't focus well when you zoom in.  Sorry for the poor quality.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful, bright and memorable Thanksgiving.

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.

As most people know, RE/MAX is a proud sponsor of Children's Miracle Network.  Agents contribute a portion of their commission of each transaction to Children's Miracle Network.  I've always felt it was a really great cause and have been proud to help support it.  Until tonight, I had never truly realized the impact it has had on the lives of the families supported by our donations.

While walking in the parade, as our float passed a large group of people, I noticed a woman out of the corner of my eye stand up and start clapping.  As I looked over at her, I noticed her eyes were wet and she was shouting, "I love you guys...Children's Miracle Network...I love you!"  I smiled and shouted back, "Thank you, we're so happy to be a part of it." 

She quickly turned around and pointed to a young boy in a wheelchair next to her and said, "You're paying for my son."  Her voice broke as she said it.  My heart stopped...and so did my feet.  I walked over to her and her son.  She grabbed my hand in both of hers and said, "I can't thank you enough."  I asked if I could take a photo of them and she agreed.

As I walked away, I felt tears coming to my own eyes.  I have no idea what their names are, or what her son's condition is.  Coming face to face with someone and knowing that I helped make a difference in their life was one of the most profound moments I have ever experienced...as an agent and as a person.  What a great feeling!

I've decided to double my contribution in 2010. 

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.

The Ozark Christmas Parade was tonight, and the gang from RE/MAX Solutions was there!  We took 3rd Place for our float.  Although it's hard to see in these photos, we actually got a little overzealous with the lights on the float, so we named it after The Griswalds. 

The ShowMeRepos Bus made an appearance along with the RE/MAX Solutions float.

Also starring:  Gandolf and Elvis

My son, Logan Arterberry, and his friend, Ms. Ellie Chase, were superb at throwing candy.

Kay Van Kampen (aka Mamma Bear) and Lyle Van Kampen (aka Boo) were on hand to keep everyone in line.  She told me not to post her photo.  I didn't mind her as a child...so why start now?

One of my personal favorites was the DeLorean.  Wow.

Pizza Pizza from Little Ceasar's, and the Ozark High School Homecoming Attendants.

One of my favorite floats was the singing puppets.

And no Christmas Parade is complete without crying babies (hmmm, Mom's tongue is blue.  Did she eat his candy?) and, of course, Santa Claus.

After the parade, everyone headed to the park to see the Festival of Lights and the hot air balloons.  I caught one in flight as I was leaving for the parade.

It was very difficult to capture a photo of the balloons lit up.  There were 8 hot air balloons in all. 

They were absolutely beautiful in person!

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.