Gerken & Associates Realtors's Blog

The 76 bridge over Lake Taneycomo between Branson and Hollister will be closed November 12 and 13, for repair and resurfacing. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the bridge closing is needed to complete the project safely, quickly and with the best results possible. Construction crews...

Jeff and Charlie Gerken were recognized and presented with the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month Award for Gerken & Associates assistance and contribution to the Hollister community. The certificate was presented to the boys at the monthly Hollister Chamber luncheon held at t...

Regional election results are in! Branson voters defeated Proposition A, the one-half cent sales tax slated for the Lake Taneycomo Bridge and economic development. Voters in Hollister passed a five percent transient tourism tax. Sparta voters dismissed a sales fire protection tax and voters in Do...

Gerken & Associates attended Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley's 50th birthday party held at Catina Laredo Mexican Restaurant, located downtown at the Branson Landing. Friends and colleagues of Mayor Presley donated over 50 toys as a way to collect one for every birthday she has celebrated. All of th...

Funds are still available for homeowners with septic tanks. More than 220 homeowners have participated in the successful Table Rock Lake Water Quality program which qualifies $50 back after having their septic system pumped out. Maintaining a septic system cost an average of $100 once every three...

Kay Gerken has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the College of the Ozarks Associates. Kay previously served a six year term in which she was elected President for three consecutive years. The College of the Ozarks Associates mission is to raise awareness of the College as well a...

The city of Hollister (Branson's next door neighbor) announced plans for an indoor water park, public arena, hotel, restaurants and retail stores on 112 acres of land just east of Highway 65. Local developer Justin Gage is behind the creation of one of the world's largest indoor water parks which...

Gerken & Associates had a phenomenal turnout for our ribbon cutting and open house celebration. Famous Daves catered the event which served over 200 friends of the firm who showed up to celebrate including the mayor. Thank you all for attending and your continued support. One of guest commented t...

Gerken & Associates is proud to welcome Bob Warlick to our commercial real estate division. Active in the community, Bob has served in numerous civic and municipal organizations including the Branson Board of Aldermen, City of Branson Planning and Zoning Committee, City of Branson Budget Committe...

The Taneycomo Bridge will close for six hours overnight for the next three nights between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Emergency vehicles will be allowed to cross the bridge during the closing each night, but drivers will have to find an alternate route each of the three nights. MoDOT crews wi...