As an economic indicator, these transaction totals for residential real estate sales is, well, scary:

Year                              Total Home Sales Value
July 2006                           $33.4 m

July 2007                             26.1 m

July 2008                             22.9 m

July 2009                             17.1 m

July 2010                              12.8 m

These numbers even for the last two years put the residential real estate industry here in the tri-lakes area in a depression, not a slump.  During this time period, the average price fell from $178k to $162k.    The list price to sale price differential fell from 97% to 94% and the days on the market increased from 109 to 133.

At 76Realty.com, we study these numbers so that we can help buyers and sellers spot trends, to take advantage of imperfections in the market.  Our purpose is to help our clients understand the risks and rewards of owning residential and commercial real estate.  76Realty.com is the leading real estate company in the tri-lakes area and we would be happy to answer any questions about homes or land for sale in the area, including Ozark, Nixa Stone and Taney Counties.

Nearly five years ago, entrepreneuer and http://76realty.com owner/broker Mike Cooper commissioned me to lead the web development project that you’re looking at now.

Cooper’s intention was to bring best of breed technology to the consumer. At the time Geographic Information Systems (GIS) web integration was in its infancy.

It was clear that integrating geo-location data into web applications promised Internet users would have greater access to real world data.

The project involved a team of local and overseas participants. It required the work of web developers, engineers and business professionals.

Since the project’s conception much has changed. Both Google, Yahoo and a host of web companies have invested millions of dollars into developing real estate technology.

And though seemingly hundreds of companies have now integrated mapping into their display of Multi-List-Service (MLS) data, few made new contributions to the way real estate is displayed on the Internet.

A few months ago, 76Realty.com broker Mike Cooper asked for my assistance to revamp and assist in marketing the website we created together many years ago.

As the website was ported to new servers and a new engineering team was deployed to create a new site - we discovered something. The 76realty.com website remained best of breed. After a month working with a team in California (we choose to employ domestic engineering talent this time) we realized that most of the hard work had already been accomplished.

Our competitors never advanced the offering, in fact, our competitors never really caught up. We decided to stop the project and help our customers understand the tools and give them an opportunity to make requests before we move to the next phase of developing best of breed tools for our customers.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be discussing and demonstrating our unique custom search technology. While most companies now provide access to the MLS listings, there aren’t any companies in the area that integrate data not found in the standard listings.

We’re still the only company in the Branson Real Estate market that offers the offender database overlay with real estate listings. This may be unpopular to some, but, we believe that an informed buyer is a satisfied buyer.

We’ll be tracking segments of the real estate market and evaluate market trends. Feel free to contact us with concerns or information you think is valuable as you navigate the real estate market.

There are unique properties and tools on this website that aren’t available anywhere else online. In fact, we have listings that aren’t in the MLS and aren’t available anywhere else on the web.

We have services available on this website that other real estate brokers and agents use to evaluate and understand the market.

Whether you’re planning on buying now or just want to see whats on the market, We’re here to help by web or phone. All feedback is appreciated, 76realty.com is the Branson Area Real Estate investors choice and we want to keep it that way

The FLW fishing tour started today and runs through Saturday. As many as 300 top bass anglers are competing this week for cash awards, and points toward this year’s Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. This one will be an endurance contest against the cold. With air temperatures in the in the 30’s most of the day and water tempatures hovering at the 40-degree mark. If you like fishing, come and hear what pros Greg Bohannan, David Walker, Dan Morehead, Scott Suggs, Mike Surman and Chad Morgenthaler have to say.

76Realty.com is the place to call for all you real estate needs. Serving Branson, Branson West, Kirbyville, Forsyth, Blue Eye, Lampe, Nixa, Cape Fair, and the greater Branson area. If you are in the market for a new home give them a call.

March signals the start of tornado season in Missouri, with a state-wide tornado drill planned for next week. Taney County Emergency Management Director Chris Berndt told county commisioners on Monday. The statewide drill takes place next Tuesday, March 9th at 1:30 pm to test warning and alert systems across the county. Berndt also asks citizens to consider safe shelter locations - there are no public tornado shelters.

During the month of February, the Christian Action Ministries food pantry ministered to the needs of 605 families. Year-to-date, the pantry has served 46% more than last year at this time, a total of 1,378 individuals. Burke urges everyone in the community to consider cash and food donations to help CAM fulfill its mission of service to those in crisis. They could also use volunteers willing to help out with their time in the pantry, making food pickups in the community, and other tasks. Give
CAM a call at 417-334-1157 if you can help.

Call 76Realty.com for all your signage needs, serving the greater Tri-Lakes area.

The Portrait of America Road Tour by the US Census Bureau willl be stopping in Branson on March 9th. The IMAX Entertainment Complex will host this unique event designed to explain the significance of and gather support for the 2010 Census. Taney county had only a 60-percent return rate and Stone county a 58-percent return rate in the 2000 Census. There is hope that the Portrait of America Road Tour will signify the importance of the Census.

Today we spotlight 108 Coney Drive, Branson West MO, 65737. It is a beautiful home located on three lots. It has a great kitchen with moveable island, a hearth room with a large brick fireplace and more. There is a privacy fence in the back yard and a shed. Great landscaping with a beautiful year around lake view. This home is a must see. Call 76Realty.com to schedule your appointment.

76Realty.com for all your real estate needs. Serving the greater Branson Tri-Lakes area.

The Vacation Channel is proud to announce the 14th Annual Branson Tri-Lakes Building and Home Show. The annual event will be held at the Branson Convention Center in Branson MO on February 26-28, 2010. For fourteen years, this first class consumer show has been hosting the area’s leading companies in one location to bring you everything from home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, home security, kitchen and bath and so much more! This year could be one of the largest in number of both exhibitors and attendees! The three day event will include vendor booths, prizes, seminars and special guests. Don’t miss this show!!

Saturday, February 13 is the 5th annual Branson Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Missouri. The plunge will be held Saturday, Feb 13, at the Still Waters Resort on Indian Point Road. This year they are having a special participant when 11-year old Adam Gasper takes the icy plunge. Adam, a local Special Olympics athlete, will be one of many to take the plunge for a good cause. Registration starts at noon with the plunge at 2:00pm followed by a costume parade. Each participant will receive a free sweatshirt and free admission to the awards party at the Ledgestone Grille and Steve’s Treehouse in the Stonebridge Village where there will be food and drink. If you want to join the community in good clean fun don’t miss the Polar Bear Plunge and help the Special Olympics of Missouri.

76Realty.com is the place to call for all your real estate needs. Serving Branson, Branson West, Kirbyville, Forsyth, Blue Eye, Lampe, Nixa, Cape Fair and the greater Branson Area.

On Wednesday the representatives from the Taney County Commission, Taney County Regional Sewer District, Taney County Industrial Development Authority, Village of Kirbyville and Kirbyville School District break ground on a 1.2 million dollar project to sewer more than 40 commercial and residential structures Wednesday afternoon at Kirbyville Middle School.

The results of last week’s special election for State House District 62, where Nita Jane Ayres defeated Patty Tweedle by a 55.6% margin, were certified by Secretary of State Robin Carnahan on Wednesday.

With less than three months to go, The Hollister Founders Day Committee met to finalize plans for the Hollister’s Centennial, the town’s 200th birthday. Make plans to attend this historic event.

76Realty.com can help you with all your real estate needs. Whether it is residential or commercial, big or small. Give Mike Cooper, owner/broker, a call at 417-230-2611.

Beautifully maintained& updated 1852 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home directly on Tablerock Lake! Boat slip (additional K) behind the home. Features include large view deck, hardwood floors, stone mantle fireplace, large family room with oversize lake view windows, spacious kitchen w/hickory cabinets, large dining area w/skylights & fireplace, jetted tubl mature trees and custom paint throughout. You’ll love the relaxing lake front atmosphere that this home offers. Home addition & remodel completed in 2006. Great condition - MUST SEE!!!!