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When you hire James Smith, you hire the entire knowledgeable and caring staff at Aux-Arcs Real Estate, Inc., who understand your need the local market and know how to help you get the most home for your money. You can read my complete Bio at www.OzarksHomeDiscovery.com

The Joys of Ownership in the Tri-Lakes Ares:

- Table Rock Lake, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals.

- Four season and beautiful rolling hills and inspiring lake vistas.

- Low Cost of Living. Lowest tax rates in the country and reasonable housing.

- Great place to raise a family, reitre with a slower pace of living and friendly atmosphere.

- Entertainment, major shopping, award winning hospital care and conveniences.

Aux-Arcs is a 15 year firm that is known by its clients and other agents as the most rsepected team in the Tri-Lakes area. Call us today and find out why! (800) 296-LAKE

May
12
2010

10 Steps to Sell You Home Faster In A Slow Market

There are 10 negotiating steps that a seller can follow to assure that a person’s home gets the best price and is sold quickly.

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Apr
24
2010

Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: February 04, 2010
Regular lawn maintenance gives your home maximum curb appeal and preserves the value of your property.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn is more than just good-looking-it’s a key to preserving the value of your home. Regular lawn maintenance enhances curb appeal, making your home-and neighborhood-attractive to passersby and potential buyers.
According [...]

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Feb
25
2010

2010 Tax Credit for Missouri Home Purchases

Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement (HOPE) Program Information Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) resources totaling $15 million have been set aside for the HOPE program, which will be disbursed on a first!come, first!served basis. The program is available until the entire $15 million has been expended. Qualified Missouri households that purchase a home in 2010 are [...]

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Feb
17
2010

How to Improve Lake Front Property

It is important to know what regulations apply to a particular lake front property and what improvements you can do before you make an offer.

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Oct
13
2009

Why a Market Analysis?

A market analysis or CMA is a free service offered, and is to a large degree an non-subjective way to pin-point the market value of property.  Why is this important?  If you are considering selling your home, having an experienced agent perform a complete CMA will eliminate error in pricing.  If you are considering making [...]

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Aug
28
2009

How Long will Your Home be on the Market?

This information is especially beneficial when considered with pricing the home in a price point that is most competitive.

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Jul
03
2009

Making an offer on REO Properties

Most banks have a REO department that you’ll work with in buying a REO property from them.  Typically the REO department will use a listing agent to get their REO properties listed on the local MLS.  Before making your offer, you’ll want to contact either the listing agent or REO department at the bank and [...]

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Jul
02
2009

What is Lake View? What is its Advantage Over Lake Front?

In this market some are considering lake view more desirable than lake front due to higher availability than lake front, and attractive pricing.

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Jun
26
2009

Buyers - How to Present a Lower offer Without Pushing Your Luck

If you want the house of your dreams and effectively negotiate the dollar amount in today’s market, you are going to have to “kill the seller with kindness.” Here are some strategies that will present you with better opportunity:
1.  Don’t be a sight-unseen buyer.  This is a siutation where the buyer tries to tie up a property until [...]

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Jun
12
2009

What Makes Lake Front Properties More Valuable Than Others?

Lake front properties have unique qualities.  Some are considered more valuable than others, depending upon a number of variables:
1.  Lake Access.  True lake front properties offer access to water, boat dock and boat slip(s).    This offers incredible convenience for recreation to its owners and future buyers.
2.  Water View.   View can vary depending upon how close [...]

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