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Private 20 acre hideaway with pond. Rustic, contemporary home includes newer 30x40 shop-outbuilding. Shop has bathroom, wired for 220V @ heated. Also an RV cement pad with pumpout. New carpet, master bath recently renovated. Unfinished basement, approx 1500 sq ft in basement area.

 

4749 S Glenn, Springfield, MO 65810
Bed: 4   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 1   Sqft: 2401   MLS: 1012488   $139,900.00

Great home for a growing family. The deck overlooks the extra deep backyard. Three bedrooms on the main level, 4th in the basement bonus room. ...

Features:

• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 1/2 Baths
• Finished Basement
• Fireplace
• 1/2 Acre Lot

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3529 S Brunswick, Springfield, MO 65809 
Bed: 3   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 1301   MLS: 1012486   $123,900.00

Features 3 BR's 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Very open floor plan, wonderful master bath. His and her sinks and closets! There is a huge ...

Features:

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• 2 Car Garage
• 1300 Sq. Ft.
• Glendale High School

http://www.agentnation.com/vt/2642/

5714 S Lexington, Springfield, MO 65810 
Bed: 4   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 1622   MLS: 1012199   $164,900.00

Fantastic Home, with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a Large 3-car Garage. When built, the owners made some serious upgrades accomplished-carpets, custom cabinets, glazed tile ...

Features:

• Privacy Fenced Yard
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• Fireplace
• Many Custom Features Added When Built

The Springfield News-Leader article on our new Apple iPhone App and our TextMLS technology for our home sellers. Download the new iPhone app from itunes or from our website www.Team-Thomas.com.

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Keeping you and your family safe is just a matter of following simple precautions. Here are some tips for ensuring your family's good times and good heath:

• Beware of the cutting edge. Lawnmowers and other power tools can cause serious injuries. When you're mowing your lawn, keep children out of the area, and don't allow children to ride on a mower.

• Before mowing, take the time to move outdoor furniture, toys, sticks or other obstacles out of the way. Especially if you have children or pets, you don't want to turn your back on an idling mower to move objects.

• If your older child will be helping you out this summer by mowing the lawn, make sure he or she understands how to safely operate the equipment. Read all instructions and warning information together.

• Always turn a mower off before attempting to unclog debris from the blade.

• Tend to the fire. Grilling food outside is a wonderful way to escape the heat of the kitchen. Keep children away from grills or open fires. You should always have water on hand in case a fire gets out of control.

• Lighter fluid should be off-limits for children.

• Be safe about food handling. Never return cooked meat to a container that has held raw meat. Keep coolers in the shade and add ice to them as needed. Keeping drinks and food in separate coolers will cut down on the number of times the food cooler is opened.

• Watch out for other living things. Insect bites and bee stings can be reduced by dressing children in shoes and clothing that is light in color. Make sure you know what is growing in your yard. Teach children about poisonous plants and berries so they know what plants not to touch, pick or eat.

• Beat the heat. The dog days can be deadly. When the temperature tops 90 degrees, fans alone will not be able to cool a home. If you don't have air conditioning, get out of the house and head for air-conditioned public places, such as libraries or shopping malls. Taking a bath or shower in tepid water will help you keep your cool. Stay well-hydrated, and make a point to check on elderly friends or neighbors who may be especially susceptible to heat-related illness.

Best wishes for a safe and happy summer!

7570 N Farm Road 129, Willard, MO 65781 
Bed: 3   Bath: 3   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 1904   ID: 1011774   $189,900.00

Every womans dream to have these pantries! Quiet peaceful setting just 10 minutes from Springfield located in Willard School district. Spacious and cozy living room ...

Features:

• 5.0 Acres
• Large Pantry
• Willard Schools

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3158 W Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65803 
Bed: 3   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 1109   ID: 1011615   $87,500.00

Absolutely a Cute home. Beautiful landscaping, flowers and garden bed. Privacy fenced back yard. She loves her neighbors and will miss them when she moves! ...

Features:

• Privacy Fenced Yard
• Beautiful Landscaping
• Perfect Move-In Condition

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694 Santa Fe, Rogersville, MO 65742
Bed: 3   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 1708   ID: 1011616   $149,900.00

Perfect 3.8 Acre Mini-ranch. Land is fenced with a pond in the rear. Beautifully decorated interior, split bedroom plan, very open floor plan. Stamped concrete ...

Features:

• 3.8 Acre mini-ranch
• Pond
• Gorgeous Master Wing
• Very Open Floor Plan

http://www.agentnation.com/vt/2493/

New Home Listing:

1831 N 21st, Ozark, MO 65721
Bed: 4   Bath: 2   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 2017   ID: 1011654   $197,500.00

One of the original show homes in Mulberry Ridge. Features many upgrades and exceptional floor plan. Close to community pool and fishing pond. Privacy fenced ...

Features:

• Mulberry Ridge
• Community Pool

http://www.agentnation.com/vt/2482/

1079 Cedar Chase, Nixa, MO 65714 

 
Bed: 4   Bath: 3   Half Bath: 0   Sqft: 3650   ID: 1011488   $289,900.00

Privacy and beautiful Ozarks sceneary surrounds the entire property. This is the Builders personal residence. Custom built walkout basement home, situated on 4.35 acres, with ...

Features:

• 4.35 Acres
• Fireplace
• 30x40 workshop with water and power
• kennel connected to workshop
• lower level 3rd car garage
• Builders Personal Home

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High-tech crosses boundaries

In the real estate realm, Randy Thomas thinks his crew – Team Thomas at Murney Associates – is abnormal, at least when it comes to using technology.

“About 90 percent of the business our group does is through the Internet,” he said.

And Thomas is adding new tools to his arsenal in order to navigate the digital marketplace.

About seven months ago, Thomas spent an undisclosed amount on 417 area code marketing rights for Houston, Tex.-based Text My MLS, a service that allows potential homebuyers the opportunity to request homes’ listing information, including photos, via text message.

“What we run into when we’re selling houses is that the sellers want to give instant information to the buyers,” Thomas said. “This way, that information goes straight to the buyer’s cell phone. They don’t have to wait until they’re in front of a computer.”

Agents who participate in Text My MLS provide a text number on their signs at available properties, said Thomas, who estimates that five text requests come in weekly for each of his listings. He also attributes at least three home sales directly to the text service.

So far, Thomas has signed on seven other agents – all from Murney – to use Text My MLS. He said there are several different plans, but the most popular is 10 reusable MLS codes for $99 a year.

Thomas’ team also uses a their own Free iPhone app to get information to buyers quickly, he said, noting that users can draw a map over an area they’re interested in and find available homes within that range. Or, if they’re driving in a neighborhood they like, they can use the app and their phones’ global positioning systems to pull up nearby listings.

The iPhone App is available directly from Apple iTunes or from the Team Thomas website, at www.Team-Thomas.com

(Springfield, Missouri) May, 2010, Murney Associates, Realtors®  once again have been named in the Top 100 real estate brokers, ranking 88th in the U.S., as released in the 2009 Power Broker Report and Survey.

The Top 100 Ranking was determined by the number of closed transaction sides in 2009. As the only Missouri based broker making the Top 100 list, Murney Associates had 4,130 closed transaction sides and a closed sales volume of approximately $615,728,000.

“We are always excited to receive this kind of national recognition. We are extremely proud of our associates who have put forth such tremendous effort during a year of tough times,” said Patrick Murney. “They deserve all the credit for our success. Whereas location, location, location was the mantra in simpler times for real estate companies, we have always believed in the value of strong relationships. Our investment in the client centered resources continue to benefit home buyers and sellers alike.  Whether expanding facilities for customer convenience or increasing exposure to listings through our web site, the focus of our business is always on the customer.”

RIS Media’s 2009 Power Broker Survey is distributed by RISMedia, publisher of RealEstate magazine. The annual survey ranks brokerage firms according to closed sales volume and closed transactions side. The ranked companies, accounting, auditors and/or franchises verify results.

You want family and friends to be able to enjoy the pool this summer. So if you haven’t already done an annual safety check, don’t delay. Take some time to inspect the pool for damage or safety hazards to help protect everyone from accidents, particularly children.

Check Conditions

All pools should be inspected for trip hazards, rough surfaces, slippery surfaces, sharp edges, rotted wood decking, rusted ladders and stairs, and damaged diving boards. All electric components, pumps, motors and filtration equipment should be checked and serviced. A qualified individual should also confirm that the intake covers (grates) on the filtration returns are fitted with the proper type grate to prevent entrapment hazards. There should be no wiring (including extension cords) or receptacles anywhere near the pool and receptacle outlets supplying electricity to the pool areas and equipment should be protected with a special safety device called a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter.

Consider Accessibility

To reduce the risk of drowning, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends using as many layers of protection as possible. Of primary importance are self-closing, self-latching gates and suitable fencing that completely surrounds the pool to prevent unsupervised access by young children. If the house forms a barrier for part of the pool area enclosure, install alarms on doors leading to the pool area or special water alarms. A safety cover over the pool is also something to consider. Proper supervision is still the most important safety practice when it comes to pool safety for children. Drowning can occur in minutes. Many drowning incidents occur when young children are not expected to be near the pool area. And even when parents or childcare providers are around, don’t be misled into thinking that if a child falls in the water, you will always hear them splashing and screaming, and will be able to come to the rescue. Many times, children slip under the water silently.

Danger Comes in All Sizes

Accidents can happen in any pool. According to the CPSC, drowning incidents involving portable or inflatable pools are rising. Many are often purchased by consumers without consideration for the critical safety features necessary to help protect young children from danger. These pools often fall outside the scrutiny of local building codes that require significant fencing or barriers.