Have you ever wanted to live on the Lake?

Have you ever wanted to live on the Lake?  Well take a look at this unique home!  It's been restored and updated for a modern lifestyle...It sits on almost an acre at Holiday Acres Lake in Cairo, MO and you can make it yours for $259,950.  There's 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an open living area with expansive decking. 

Here's the view of the lake.  You can use jet skis and a skidoo.  Or maybe a pontoon boat is more your style...

A gorgeous kitchen with most every conceivable amenity!  Awesome wood flooring that's immaculate!

An open living room which exits onto the deck and the sunroom (which leads to the screened in hot tub area...)

Here we're looking down from the master bedroom loft...

Imagine waking up to this view from your master bedroom window in the morning...

Located in a 4-season vacation land, you’ll get a world of quiet pleasures and glorious sunsets! Views from the upstairs master bedroom seem a part of the living space… the tranquil waters of Holiday Acres! This home has been thoughtfully planned to provide the ultimate lifestyle for those accustomed to the very best. You’ll love entertaining family & friends on the multi-level deck, the screened in area with hot tub or taking them for a spin on the lake. Dock is complete with slide, ladder,& boat slip. 3 car detached garage plus 24x20 storage building for your ''stuff!'' Seller says there is wooded acreage for association members to hunt on.

The "kids" will enjoy summer fun...bring on the BBQ!

For more information, Advantage Real Estate in Moberly, MO would love to tell you more.
Here's a link (until March 12, 2012). http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?wvnb6rxyni4,4,1
Or go to http://www.askadvantage.com/ and look under "virtual tour  317 Shoreline Drive." 

Unique Houses: Real Estate can be funny...

Unique Houses: Real Estate can be funny...: I'm learning that there's something funny about how other people live. Often times people simply like to come to open houses just for somet...

Real Estate can be funny...

I'm learning that there's something funny about how other people live.  Often times people simply like to come to open houses just for something to do...now they can "look" online! 

These folks have a few "pets," wouldn't you say?

And wouldn't the owner of this house just love to see her bra in the MLS photo?

The MLS description of this home said "light and airy."  Go figure!  Maybe it was decorated for Halloween?

And some people might call this a "kid-friendly" kitchen!

And the view from the upstairs window overlooking the pool and deck in the backyard...oops, never mind the owner trying to stay out of the way!

Yes, real estate can put a smile on my face...I love making a difference in people's lives!
Enjoy!

Your house...as seen by others!

 Have you ever wondered why your taxes are so high?

This is my house...or it could be :)

This is what a buyer would perceive my house to look like...

This may be how the lender perceives the house...

You've heard of the trouble with appraisals?  Well this is the value the appraiser might give...

And the tax assessor...wouldn't want to leave him out!

If you'd like to know the market value of your home in today's market in Moberly, MO, get in touch with me!

Sweet Storybook Tudor Cottage



 I smiled when I first saw the picture of this home...what's not to love?   We have several in Moberly, MO (where I'm from) that remind me of this.  See that brick sidewalk...gently curving toward the front door?  Oh, and I can hardly wait till spring, to start sprucing up the yard.  This gives us hope!  Now, let's take a peek inside...

love this white kitchen...

Here's another angle of the kitchen...would you add color?  What's your favorite for this kitchen?

I'd spend all my fair weather evenings out here...imagine having your friends over for cookouts, just enjoying life!

Well, it you're interested, it's for sale in Oakland, CA for only $699,000.  See the details here... http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-932-4336986/storybook-cottage-oakland-ca-94610

The listing says it's a 1 BR 1 Bath with 3 square feet.  Did someone forget to proofread?  :)

Upside down cake

Do you ever come home from work and feel that everything's just "upside down" at home?  I mean, the dishes aren't done...no one's picked up after themselves... there's dirty laundry all over...the dog is loose?  And you're hungry, and no one's even offered to cook dinner?  I've certainly had those days (although we don't have a dog).   Now for those of you who know me, you know I like my life to be "in order."  Last week I watched my granddaughters while their parents took a much needed, well deserved trip away for several days. Although I had a memorable time with the girls, ages 5 1/2 and almost 3, I remember why God gives children to younger women!  We played and laughed and cuddled.  I became "the best" Grandma for those few days.  Ahh, grandchildren.  God's gift to grandparents. 

I wonder what it's like inside this "unique" home?  Looks like it "leans" a little...

HOPE...

I was reminded today by a dear friend about why I love selling real estate so much...it's my opportunity to make a difference in someone's life each and every day by how I act/react to their wants and needs in the real estate department!  I am reading Dave Ramsey's new book, EntreLeadership (have you read it?) and he says that HOPE is the core goal of everything he does.  When  he ships a book, he's creating HOPE to help someone get out of debt; when he sells a ticket to one of his events, he's selling HOPE to someone needing to hear what he has to say.  I've long thought that there's too many naysayers in this business...let alone life.  My purpose in this crazy economic real estate climate may just be to create HOPE with those that I work with.  That their house, which is for sale, will find favor with just the right buyer out there...Godly favor. God is no respector of persons; in spite of the economy, our office has been extremely blessed this year.  I've met lots of sellers out there whose agent simply didn't know what to tell them.  They've told them that "nobody's buying."  Well, that's just not true... 

Buyers today ARE more selective than they were, say, 5 years ago.  They are looking at all their choices in the market.  Wouldn't you?  They want to get the best deal out there.  Wouldn't you?  They want the most updates for the least price.  Wouldn't you?  If you're selling or thinking about selling, you need to think from this perspective.  What can I do to de-clutter my house?  To give it a fresh, clean look?  As Realtors, we can give you advise of where to focus your attention to get the most bang for the buck.  Just ask, we're glad to help.  

We need to articulate HOPE.  Life is good.