1908 Fremont Hills Dr Nixa MO reduced $150,000. Country Club Home

Reduced $15,000 Country Club Residence Fremont Hills MO (edit/delete)

Custom home in Prestigious Fremont Hills Country Club Features Wood Inlaid Tile Floors, Stone Fireplace, Textured Walls. The Spacious Gourmet Kitchen includes Viking appliances, custom cabinets and High End Finishing Treatments, Wine Cooler and Impressive Granite Countertops. Upstairs you'll find a spacious family room, the 4th bedroom, media room and full bath. Spacious 1/2acre lot near clubhouse.  Offered at $350,000  Call Bob Hashbarger 417 209 4480 for private showing.

Lower Home Heating Costs for Winter 2011

30years ago fuel prices were outrageous, our houses leaked like sieves, the Middle East was in tumult and we were threatened by run away inflation.  Now here we are again.

As private parties we don't have any way to change fuel prices, the situation in the Middle East or inflation but we can do something about our homes. 

Our home is 15years old and equipped with the the best products available at the time.  When we started having problems with the furnace the technician recommended a Home Energy Audit.  Boy were we surprised.  Our HVAC is 85% efficient and the new standard is 95%.  The R value on our insulation could be 20 points higher.  We have can lights the leak air and our HVAC ducts aren't wrapped.  Plus our windows and doors needed to be re-caulked.

We were fortunate to get into a county program that re-imburses 70% of the cost of upgrades but have to wait on beauracratic paperwork before we can replace anything.  The one thing we don't have to wait on is weather stripping and re-caulking.  We took two caulk guns with clear silicone caulk and spent about an hour caulking everywhere the inspector recommended.  After we finished we found the furnace didn't come on for hours and even then only when the outside temp got into the low 20s.  With 3 radiator style electric room heaters we're comfortable without the furnace down to 20degrees.

The reason there is so much press about weatherizing your home is because it works.  I'm not advocating any green movement but I am advocating taking care of your home and your wallet.

Fantastic Caverns Springfield MO ; All Weather Attraction

Fantastic Caverns is located in the Branson-Springfield area of Southwest Missouri. This region is one of the most beautiful in the United States ... above as well as below the ground! Its rolling hills and sparkling streams are the natural counterparts to the magnificent limestone caverns found beneath the surface.

The famous Branson music shows, Silver Dollar City and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World offer visitors even more to see and do. Complete area information is provided at the Fantastic Caverns Visitor's Center. 

Fantastic Caverns America's only ride-through cave  lies beneath the rolling Ozarks hills just north of Springfield, Missouri. The surrounding countryside doesn't look like a typical tourism area - rather than rows of roadside attractions and bumper to bumper traffic, visitors traveling the quiet country roads are more likely to see a farmer cutting hay or the neighborhood kids riding bikes. Once they reach the caverns, however, they'll be introduced to a unique underground world, its natural splendor, and its environmental lessons.

(417) 833-2010  4872 North Farm Road 125
Springfield, Missouri (USA)  65803

Restaurants in Springfield MO ; Zio's Italian Kitchen

An extensive menu of Authentic Italian Dishes and high quality fairly inexpensive wines put Zios ahead of the crowd. The service is normally prompt even when they have a full house.
Located just off James River Fwy and Campbell you'll find plenty of parking and a cordial staff.

The atmosphere is inviting and looks authentic. The kitchen is open to the dining room which adds a European flair.

1249 E Kingsley Springfield 417 889 1919http://www.zios.com/site/

Home Energy Credits are still out there and they are HUGE.

When our furnace started having issues I called a HVAC Technician.  It turned out to be servicable but is suffereing from old age.  I told the technician it's too bad the Fed Tax credit just ended.

That's true he said but our County and your Electric Co have huge rebate programs that still have money.  The key is to have an Energy Audit that shows the house could be 25% more efficient and our County will pay 70% of the upgrade cost and our Electric Co will kick in additional rebates as well. 
I especially like the fact that getting more efficient includes not only furnaces and A/C units but also windows, insulation and more.
For an devoted penny pincher like me this is great new and my Energy Audit will be done tomorrow.

Springfield MO area Home Prices are Stabilizing, I don't care what they say

In general non- distressed homes for sale in Springfield Mo and homes for Sale in Branson Mo are selling for 96% of asking price which is a bit of a shock for out of state buyers.  Our economy is strong, we're putting in new infrastructure, new business, new homes and some employers are hiring hundreds at a time.  That's great for those of us who are already here but means we Realtors have to play counselor for our out of state buyers.   

also:  www.hashbarger.remax-midstates.com and www.Hashbarger.biz

Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine in Springfield and Ozark MO

The variety of restaurants in Ozark is astounding.  Apart from the usual plethora of Mexican and Chineese establishments you'll find an outstanding restaurant featuring Mediterranean Cuisine.
Greek born Nick & Barbara Pappas found their way to Ozark via Philadelphia.  The variety on the menu is wonderful and includes authentic Greek Dishes, Gourmet Pizza, Hoagies and Phily style cheese steak.
If you happen to be driving betweeen Springfield and Branson take the Jackson St exit in Ozark; go East to the town square and find Pappas Kitchen on Brick St.
Great food at great prices.     Bob Hashbarger  417 209 4480

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