Recap of the week at DCRG / David Johnson Each and every week at the Dakota Carson Realty Group we share blogs and fun videos and Friday is our recap day.  So here is a quick look back at our week! DCRG’s review of The Amazing Spiderman 2 Posted on May 5, 2014 by dakota   DCRG’s review of The Amazing Spiderman 2 Another Monday brings another movie review at the Dakota Carson Realty Group.  Today we are showcasing The Amazing Spiderman 2. We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2™, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.   Category Archives: Recipes An assortment of good Ozarks cookin’!... 05/08/2014

Keller Williams Red Day 2014 in Springfield, MO What is RED Day? RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) WHAT IS RED DAY? RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our local communities.  Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which they serve.   RED Day initiatives run the gamut: From rebuilding homes, refurbishing local parks, giving to local food shelters, hosting blood drives, beautifying beaches and so much more. Projects are chosen by each individual market center based on a need they see within ... 05/07/2014

Vacant land for sale around Springfield, Missouri For more information on this piece of property and others for sale in the Springfield, Missouri area, please click here! The Dakota Carson Realty Group has several pieces of vacant property for sale in the Ozarks that we feel will be the perfect site of your future dream home.  Many people love the thought of picking of piece of property for the their home site so we wanted to give you a few things to think about when choosing that property. Here is the short list: Location, Location, Location Can you build on it Types of lots Zoning Permitting Restrictive Covenants Utilities and Roads Liens and easements Surveys Costs to develop the land While we recommend using a real estate professional to help you find just the right piece of land, t... 05/04/2014

A week in review at Dakota Carson Realty Group Happy Friday!  The weather is warming up and the weekend is close.  Doesn't get much better than that.  As always, Friday is the day we review the week in blogging at the Dakota Carson Realty Group.  Here ya go!     Monday movie review at DCRG Posted on March 10, 2014 by dakota Monday movie review at DCRG Happy Monday Ozarks Neighborhoods!  It may spring break where you are so I hope you have big plans for you and the kiddos.  We posted some ideas for spring break in last weeks blog for traveling so be sure to check that out.  This week we will be discussing spring break ideas while you stay at home! Back to Movie Monday.  With the awards season behind us,  we wanted to take the time to discuss some of the nominees and big winners from the ... 05/02/2014

River Bluff Acres in Springfield, MO / David Johnson To get information on this home or others in the River Bluff Acres area, please click here! River Bluff Acres is a premiere subdivision located in Southeast Springfield, Missouri. Nestled above the river just across Kinser Bridge, this area is quiet and offers amazing views!  You can find this prime real estate by going east on Battlefield Road over Hwy 65 to Kinser Bridge.  Take a left on Farm Road 164 and another left on Farm Road 203.  You have arrived at River Bluff Acres.   Do you have a home you need to sale before you can move into your dream home in River Bluff Acres? Receive a custom evaluation for your home, including comparisons to other homes that have recently sold or are on the market. This guarantees you receive the mos... 04/29/2014

Homes for sale in Willard School District Here are similiar homes for sale in the Willard public school district. Willard is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,288. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.  Located a just miles outside of Springfield, your family can enjoy the small town feel while living in Willard but with the emenities of a large city just a few miles away. Information about the Community of Willard Gain valuable insight into a community by looking at household incomes, crime risk, education levels attained, and potential for extreme weather. Use the map found in this link to locate points of interest like shopping, restaurants, and healthcare services. Do you want more info... 04/28/2014

Basement homes for sale in Willard School District Find similiar homes in the Willard area here! Willard is a quiet city nestled in Greene County, Missouri.  It's population is slightly under 6000 people. Willards main road is the east/west U.S. 160. This stretch of road is also referred to as Olympian Boulevard in honor of two Willard graduates who competed in the Olympics.   Willard Public School District Willard's school system is a 4-A school containing five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school and is in the Central Ozark Big School conference.   Have a current home you need to sell? Receive a custom evaluation for your home, including comparisons to other homes that have recently sold or are on the market.  This guarantees you receive t... 04/17/2014

Real Estate in the Anchor Hill Ranch in Rogersville, MO Look at the amazing property in the premiere Anchor Hill Ranch subdivision just outside of Rogersville, Missouri. This subdivision is quietly nestled in a secluded, wooded area located just off Highway U outside of Rogersville, Missouri.  The subdivision is governed by the Anchor Hill Ranch homeowners association that takes pride in their area and ensures property values remain high by actively enforcing their rules.  They are also an active homeowners association as they have have an activities calendar as well as a monthly newsletter.   Do you have a home you need to sell so you can move to Anchor Hill Ranch? If you are a current home owner and need to get your home on the market before you can purchase your dream home in Anchor ... 04/14/2014

Homes for sale in Springfield, Missouri with swimming pools Take a look at some fantastic homes for sale in Springfield that have swimming pools. Doesn't everyone love a home that has a swimming pool?  How relaxing is it to sit out by the water on a quiet summer evening enjoying great conversation with friends.  Or spending a beautiful summer afternoon enjoying the water with the children in your family. Some argue that the upkeep and safety risks should be taken into account when purchasing a home with a pool, which is a true statement.  You will need to consider that water can be dangerous when small children are around that are unable to swim or touch the bottom.  There is also some liability issues to consider as you can be held responsible for injuries that occurred in or around yo... 04/11/2014

Homes for sale in Springfield Missouri by High School district Find similiar homes in Springfield, MO. You can search by specific High School below.     A Tradition of Excellence   Springfield Public Schools has a long tradition of providing quality education to all students and exceeding community expectations. Here are some of our accomplishments:    SPS seniors consistently score above state and national averages on ACT composite scores. In 2008, our high schools graduated 12 National Merit Scholarship finalists. SPS has the state's only K-12 International Baccalaureate program. The Springfield community has recently invested more than $156 million to improve its education facilities. Improvements since 2000 include total renovation of two high schools, construction of two new school... 04/10/2014

Homes for sale in Springfield School District   Find similiar homes in Springfield, Missouri homes. Springfield School District Springfield Public Schools is Missouri’s largest fully accredited school district.  We have built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools.  Over 24,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school (grades 5 – 6), nine middle schools, five high schools,Phelps Center for Early Education, and an Early Childhood Center. In addition, we offer more than a dozen Choice Programs that cater to the diverse needs of many students including the International Baccalaureate program, Wonders of the Ozarks LEarning Facility, and the Middle College Program. All five of our district high schools are de... 04/10/2014

Corner lot for sale in Republic, Missouri / David Johnson Welcome Home to 531 Cottonwood Circle in Republic. This 3 bedroom home is conveniently located just off Farm Road 93 and sits tucked in behind Republic Ford in McConnell Estates. Home was built in 1998 and is on a great corner lot. Inside you will find kitchen and dining room combo that has tons of storage and great counter space. Living room has new carpet and ceiling light/fan. The master bedroom has windows overlooking back yard and trayed ceiling. Master bath has jetted tub, walk in shower and nice storage in vanity. Walk in closet is located in master bathroom and is extremely large. You will love it! Second and third bedrooms are nice size and share a full bath. At the top of landing, there is plenty of room for office, rea... 04/08/2014

Adorable 4 bedroom near Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO  Welcome Home to 2121 S Florence Avenue in Springfield. Tucked in a dead end street just one block from Mercy Hospital, the owners of this 4 bedroom home has added many updates. When entering home, you will immediately notice the corner windows in living room and hardwood flooring. Kitchen has tons of storage and has updated cabinetry along with new backsplash and flooring. Home has split bedroom floor plan. Master suite is located on back of home and is large in size with walk in closet and has full bath. The additional 3 bedrooms are located on opposite end of home and share a full bath. All rooms have great windows and closet space. There is also built in storage in hallway. Back of home is host to large deck that is over look... 04/08/2014

Homes for sale near Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO Check out similiar homes around Mercy here! Mercy Hospital's main campus is located at 1235 East Cherokee Street, which is in the heart of Springfield. Tranforming the Health of Our Community! Mercy is the sixth largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. and serves more than 3 million people annually.  Mercy includes 33 acute care hospitals, four heart hospitals, two children's hospitals, two rehab hospitals and one orthopedic hospital, nearly 700 clinics and outpatient facilities, 40,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.  Mercy also has outreach ministries in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.   Interested in the local School Districts? The quality of a school can greatly in... 04/08/2014

531 Cottonwood in Republic, MO / Virtual tour  Welcome Home to 531 Cottonwood Circle in Republic. This 3 bedroom home is conveniently located just off Farm Road 93 and sits tucked in behind Republic Ford in McConnell Estates. Home was built in 1998 and is on a great corner lot. Inside you will find kitchen and dining room combo that has tons of storage and great counter space. Living room has new carpet and ceiling light/fan. The master bedroom has windows overlooking back yard and trayed ceiling. Master bath has jetted tub, walk in shower and nice storage in vanity. Walk in closet is located in master bathroom and is extremely large. You will love it! Second and third bedrooms are nice size and share a full bath. At the top of landing, there is plenty of room for office, reading nook o... 04/06/2014

Homes for sale in Springfield, MO with 5 or more bedrooms Find similiar 5 bedroom or more homes in the Springfield area. There are many homes currently on the market with 5 bedrooms or more. Larger homes are being built to meet their current family needs.  As children age and go away for college, those extra bedrooms are often converted into a home office, hobby room and even walk in closets!  Some families fill their spare rooms with foreign exchange students or foster children. All are really great ideas.  Whatever your future plans are, there are plenty of great homes for you to choose from today. Do you need to sell your current property?   Receive a free custom evaluation for your home, including comparisons to other homes that have recently sold or are on the market. This guarante... 04/06/2014

Homes for sale near the Conservation Nature Center in Springfield, MO Look at the homes available within a few minutes of the Nature Center! Keep in mind when looking at these homes that the trails from the Springfield Conservation Nature Center weave in and around the 60/65 interchange.  So be sure to search in all quadrants of the interchange. Information about the Nature Center Explore 79 acres of forest, glad, woodland, prairie plantings, creeks and frontage on Lake Springfield and experience the visitor center's multi-sensory, self-guided exhibit area.  There are amazing trails and walking/biking trails that allow you experience the best that nature has to offer. Many times when we are on the trails with our family, we see many deer and other animals.  It's amazing.  The trails win... 04/06/2014

Land for sale in the Ozarks Find land/lots in the Ozarks!   Advantages to purchasing vacant land. The extra work that you have to put into vacant land to turn it into a livable property is well worth the effort. By buying a piece of vacant land, you get control over where your house will go even if you aren't ready to build. When you are ready to improve your land, you can improve it in the exact manner you desire, which should give you a better home and save you money. When it comes time to improve your vacant lot, you'll be able to improve it with the exact custom house that you want and can afford. Instead of having to take an existing house and spend money to modify it to suit your needs, the house you build will be turnkey. You can also save money by not building features that you ... 03/26/2014

Homes for sale in Springfield under $100,000 Find similiar homes in this price range. Now is a great time for you to jump in the world of real estate.  There are many great homes available today for under $100,000. This keeps your payment more affordable and allows you to start investing in property for your family. What is the first step? Buying a home can sometimes seem overwhelming.  It is actually a simple process with the proper guidance. Let's start with the first step.  Financing?  Do you have your financial affairs in order to begin the financing process.  We need to get you in contact with a lender to evaluate your situation and get the pre-approval process started.  Sounds difficult but it's quite easy.  We will have a lender contact you, they will ask a few questions and the ... 03/26/2014

Do’s and Don’ts for Selling a home in Springfield, Ozark, & Nixa MO Springtime is a great time to sell a home in the Ozarks!  Here is some useful advice for home sellers in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding areas. Home Sellers Do’s and Don’ts ·         Do list your home for sale soon. The time to list your home for sale is now! Buyers have been waiting all winter to start their home search. ·         Don’t over-price or under-price your home.  Over-priced homes will sit and will actually help your neighbor’s home sell instead.  If you under-price, you are leaving money on the table and people may wonder what is wrong with your house.  Do ask your agent for a comprehensive market analysis on your property and have them show you their marketing plan to get it sold. Pricing your ho... 03/25/2014