Archive for December, 2008
Snapshots of Joplin
It’s time for a fresh perspective on the housing market. We’ve all heard enough from the news media. I won’t even listen to the news anymore! So see through my eyes for a moment. Here are some snapshots of what’s going on in Joplin!
SOLD! 460 homes sold in Joplin in the past 3 months. The average price, – 
$103,100. Average number of days to sell – 111. The greatest factor determining how quickly the home sold, PRICE.
GROWTH! Joplin certainly hasn’t come to a standstill 
as new businesses open, streets are widened to accommodate traffic flow and new schools are built to meet the needs of an increase in students. We’ve seen several new restaurants open in the past couple of months. Joplin is, and will continue to be, a great city to live in, raise a family in, retire in.
INVEST! At the risk of repeating myself….it really is a good time to buy. Interest rates are as low as 5%. Lenders have money to loan. Prices are still very competitive making great buys possible. New home construction has slowed, allowing already existing homes to fare better in the market. If you 
are looking for a home to live in, now is the time to make that move. If you want a sound investment to build future equity and worth, now is the time to buy! Contact me for a copy of my “Best Buy” list. I update this weekly to bring you the very best homes available on the market for the very best price. Just send me an email with the words Best Buy List included and I’ll email the list back to you.
As 2008 comes to an end, I can look back and celebrate a successful year. I hope you can do the same! I will finish up some calculations and paperwork for this year and then, with great anticipation and excitement, my focus will be on 2009! Let’s have a wonderful year…together!
Cindy Moore
Your Joplin Realtor
Charles Burt Realtors
417-782-1234 office
417-529-8525 cell
Perspective
Recently my nephew got married. Eric and Maggie made a cute coupl
e and the wedding was beautiful…twinkling white lights, giggling bridesmaids, handsome groomsmen. The event was properly captured by the hired photographer…the couple saying “I do”, the first dance, the yummy cake. In the midst of all the festivities, mostly unnoticed until his camera flashed, was another photographer, Ethan Barnes. He’s three years old.
Weaving among legs and finding objects of great interest to photograph, Ethan 
captured some of the most candid and amazing photos at the wedding. Many snapped a pic of the newly married couple, but who noticed this friendly couple sitting quietly at their table? Sure the groom feeding the bride a snippet of cake was charming, but Ethan found intrigue in photographing one perfect roll with a singe bite removed. Flashes went off as the bride and groom dashed to their waiting car, but only Ethan noticed the EXIT sign. 
I greatly admired Ethan’s Mimi, my sister Debbie. She briefly showed him how the camera worked and then turned him loose to follow his creative urges. I’m sure she hoped to get her nice camera back intact and in working order, but she saw a greater good in letting her small grandson learn and explore and create.
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at Ethan’s pictures and seeing the world from the viewpoint of someone 3 feet tall. Sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to see the humor in a situation or the true beauty in a moment.
Cindy Moore
Your Joplin Realtor
Cindy@yourjoplinrealtor.com
