You will fall in LOVE with 3463 S. Doris in Springfield, Mo with the unique layout of this patio home, the high ceilings in the living room, separate master suite with office upstairs, and two bedrooms downstairs. Over 1500 sq. feet in all!! Very clean, with low utility bills too! Enjoy the Large yard! This is the PERFECT HOME for entertaining and hosting over-night guests. You will fall in love with this one!
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 21 2012 10:36AM
2704 S. Luster Springfield, Mo
Wishing for a place to sit outside and enjoy your favorite beverage? This house is calling your name. Choose either the large screened in porch in back or the long covered front porch in the front. It is the perfect place to just relax in the shade and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. Conveniently located in Brentwood Estates, this 3/2/2 has a wonderful screened in porch and large yard that is perfect for entertaining. This 1762 sq. foot home has 2 living spaces and large bedrooms too.
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 21 2012 09:02AM
209 S. Ellen in Nixa Mo has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a two 2 Car Garage. Built in 1988, it has a newer refrigerator, stove, and dishwater, a new hot water heater, and newer furnace and air conditioner. The washer and dryer also stay with house too. The roof is approximately 10 years old. There is a large yard and a covered deck off the kitchen that faces west.
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 20 2012 04:18PM
3987 S. Western Springfield, MO
Finally, a Newer Non-Traditional Walk-Out Basement in Kickapoo Schools for $179,000! Built in 2007, this 2500 square foot W/O Basement home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3 car garage. The main floor has the living room, kitchen, and utility room. There are hardwood floors throughout the living room and kitchen area. Upstairs, is a large Master Bedroom with Master Bath with Jacuzzi tub and Walk In Shower, double sinks TOO! The master closet is huge for his and hers, with tons of room for clothes and shoes too. There are also two good size bedrooms and full bath on that floor. Downstairs, there is a forth bedroom, a full bath and a 24.4 x 17.3 family room with wet bar. There are lots of closets throughout the house too! Sit out on the covered patio and watch beautiful sunsets. The owners do own all sides of the 6ft privacy fence and are leaving the storage building too. 
5 comments • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 19 2012 06:06AM
Here’s What Is Going on “In and Around Springfield, MO” May 18, 19, and 20. There are many things to do this weekend for FREE and for a price!
Friday, May 18th
Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main Street. Cover charge of $3.00. 725-2322
Nixa Sucker Day Parade at 6:30 pm. The parade will start at Nixa Junior High School and proceed south on Missouri Street, west of Mt. Vernon (Missouri 14), and then north on Main Street. 
The parade highlights floats, bands, classic cars, equestrians, and many other entries. 
Bring your pet to participate in Pets on Parade (pets must be on leash). To view print parade guidelines and participation entry form.
Ozark All You Can Eat Dinner, 5 to 7pm. VFW Post 7628, 104 1st street, 581-5553.
Babes in the Woods, 
Celebrates Mothers 10-11am, May 18 and 19th, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Enjoy a guided nature walk. Birth to age 2. FREE, registration required. 888-4237.
Saturday, May 19th
Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main Street, Admission $3.00 725-2322.
Nixa Sucker Day, 9am to 10pm, Main Street, Free Admission. There is a cost for meal and some activites.
Riverdale Motorcycle Fun Fun, 8:30am registration, ride at 10am at Riverdale Baptist Church at 549 W. Riverdale Drive, Nixa. Fee: $10, free for passenger. Free lunch with prize drawings. Proceeds benefit church youth group activities. 207-0953 or 839-3712.
Runnin for Suckers 5K Race, 
takes place at 8am, register from 7 to 7:30 am at People’s Bank Operations Center, north of People’s Bank, 305 E. Mount Vernon. Entry fee: $25 day of the race. Proceeds to benefit the Nixa Education Foundation, or email.
Ozark Library Community Course: Your Memories, Your Book: Writing Your Life Story, 
10 to 11:30am, Saturday, Christian County Library, 1005 N. 4th Ave. Personal historian and author Wayne E. Groner teaches how to turn your memories into a treasured book for family and friends. FREE, registration requested. 417-581-2432.
Opening Ceremonies for the Springfield Metro Baseball League, 1pm, Saturday at Price Cutter Park, 17th Street. Games start at 2pm, admission is $5 and FREE to ages 9 and under. www.sprinfieldmetrobaseball.com 417-833-8788.
Community Tour of Isabel’s House, 10:30 to 2:30pm, 2750 W. Bennett Street. Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, provides sanctuary for children 12 and youonger who are at high risk of abuse and neglect. FREE 522-9722.
Geezerfest: Schools Out Concert: 7 to 9pm, Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Enjoy an outdoor spring concert with music from the 60’s and 70’s. Bring a lawn chair, all ages, FREE! 882-0714
Hearth Cooking Workshop 2 to 4pm, Gray-Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Ages 15 and older. Fee $30, includes materials. Pre-Registration Required.
Improve your Digital Photography, 1 to 4pm, Springfield Conservation Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Bring your digital camera and manual. Nature photography will be emphasized. Ages 12 and older. FREE 888-4237
Fifth Annual Walk for Wishes for Make a Wish Foundation, 9am to noon. Jordan Valley Park, 635 E. Trafficway. FREE, accepting donations. 873-9474. Fifth Annual Young Sprouts in the Garden, 9am to 1pm, Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic. Features displays, crafts and activities. FREE 891-1515
Sunday, May 20th
Summer Hummers 5 to 6:30pm, Springfield Conservation Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Rd. Sarah Driver will discuss hummingbirds and attempt to capture and band some. All ages, FREE, registration is required. 888-4237
0 comments • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 18 2012 02:31PM
209 S. Ellen in NIxa, Mo has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath house and 2 Car garage. Built in 1988, and has a new refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher all black bought in the last year. Washer and Dryer stay with house too. Sellers installed a new water heater, furnace and air conditioner a few years ago. Roof 10 years old. There is a large yard, and the back porch faces west.
From Springfield, go south to Nixa on 160. Go West(R) on Hwy 14 to Ellen Street, which is just before Dominos pizza. Go South (L) on Ellen, house is on the West (R) side.
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 13 2012 10:25AM
There is So Much Going on “In and Around Springfield, Mo”, May 11, 12, and 13th. Take time to enjoy this Weekend with Family and Friends! There are so many things to do for FREE like a picnic by Table Rock Lake or Springfield Lakd and things to do for a Price. For all of you who are Mothers, have a Wonderful Mother’s Day!
Silver Dollar City is hosting Bluegrass and BBQ during the month of May and some of June. A fun event that you will see traditional and today’s bluegrass being performed.
Friday, May 11
Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main Street. There is a cover charge. 725-2322.
Chef HJ’s Table: A Hands on Culinary Classroom that's How to Roll Sushi, 6 to 8pm. Your Commercial Kitchen, 3433 S. Campbell Ave. Costs: $30; $50 for two. 417-576-2342. http://facebook.com/ChefHJsTable
National Public Gardens Day, 
10am to 3pm, Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Garden tours, and on-hands activities. Free. 891-1515, Parkboard.org
Seasonal Decorations and Tablescape's Series: The Patio for Mother's Day and Early Summer Outdoor Dining 6pm Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Peter Longley will demonstrate how to create the perfect tablescape for entertaining ages 16 and older fee; $8. 891- 1515.
Annual Springfield Indian Artifacts Show, preview 6 to 9pm on May 11; 8am-5pm, May 12, Remington's Event Center, 1655 W. Republic Rd. Cost $4, free for ages 11 and younger. Friday VIP preview is $10. 619-3269.
Saturday May 12
Nixa City-wide Garage Sale 8am. Maps will be available at Nixa McDonald's the morning of the sale. 725- 5486; www.Nixa.com
Ozark Monthly Breakfast 7am to 9am at the Ozark Senior Center at 727 N. 9th St. Cost: $4 and; $2 for children. 581-2538
Relay for Life Expo 9am to 6pm, May 12 and 11am to 3 pm May 13. The OC, 1530 W. Jackson St. More than 75 booths will be set up with local vendors FREE. 581-7002 email kyleighb@ozarkmissouri.com
Book Signing at Point Lookout 1 to 2pm, at the Keeter Center, College of the Ozarks campus. Student Cailin Casey will sign copies of her book, “Twice as Brave” the C of O student penned the book following the trip last summer with WWII veterans to visit battle sites in Europe. FREE 690-2276
Dairy Days 10am to 4pm, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146. Activities include online tractor pull, dairy displays, and agricultural related activities and booths. FREE 837-5949
Central High Kilties All-Corps Reunion All five Springfield high school Drum and Bugle Corps, Central High School Commons, 423 E. Central Street. To register, contact Jessica Freeman 860-5195 email JMfreemen@spgmail.org
Greek Night 11am to 1pm, Galloway Station 4211 S. Lone Pine Ave. FREE, $5 after 6pm 417-881-9730
Kayaking and Canoeing Float Trip 9am to 5pm, lower James River depart from Valley Water Mill Park 2300 E. Valley Watermill Rd. Registration due May 9 the $15 or $30 a canoe or kayak 833-8647 or 833-8923.
20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers and National Rule Letter Carriers Association Stamp-out Hunger Food Drive. Community members are asked to donate a sturdy bag of non-perishable items to be collected by letter carriers as they deliver mail along their postal routes. Leave the bag beside your mailbox 417-863-7700.
Newborns in Need Baby Shower 10am to noon at 712 West Sunshine. Enjoy free food, face painting, music, and raffles. Please bring new essential baby items to donate to underprivileged babies in the Springfield area. Cash donations are appreciated. 823-9508 or 889-6952
13th Annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Run 6:30am, Ozark Greenways’s Willard Trailhead Frisco Highline Trail. Race offers a short and a long course for two or four-person teams competing together mountain biking, running, canoeing, orienteering. and more. Entry fees and information are at www.Greenwayrace.org or call 864-2015
St. Jude Dream Home Open House 9am to 5pm, May 12, and noon to 5 PM May 13. 2515 East German Ivy, Olde Ivy Development, Springfield. The house will be open for tours. Visitors can register to win prizes tickets for a chance to win the St. Jude's home. $100 for a ticket. 800 – 870-2980 www.dreamhome.org
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 11 2012 09:36AMThis is going to be a fun contest to participate in. Name something you can't live without that you are using to do business. I love my I-pad so I think be choosing that group. Good luck everyone, 1500 points with 300
+ word submission.
There are certain things we cannot live without in our lives – air, food and companionship (at least for most of us) come to mind immediately. Let's just assume those types of things are a given. But what about in your business? Many of us have become extremely dependent on a variety of tools, gadgets, websites and any number of other ways you want to describe the applications you use in your business.
For this months ActiveRain challenge, our friends at Adobe EchoSign want you to consider what tool in your business has become indispensable, even though you were able to get work done before you stumbled on this new found life saver.
When you drop your phone in the toilet, like I did recently, your world can come screeching to a halt. We have put an incredible amount of power in the tools we use to accomplish the tasks required of us each and every day. Some of the tools we use, like electronic signatures, make our jobs much easier, and others, like our cell phone, make us wonder how we managed to survive before they were invented.
Of course we didn't always have these tools available and we still got things done, but we assume they will always be available moving forward, or that they’ll be replaced by even more powerful tools.
So what if these tools ceased to exist? Not very likely, I know. But dropping your phone in the toilet will get you thinking about this stuff, I promise.
Take a look at your business in the last few years and determine what tool, application, gadget, website, etc. that you couldn’t imagine being without. Now let’s eliminate what you’ve been using from day 1 – the phone, laptop, fax machine, pager, and other essential “office supplies.”
How has this tool (I'll use this word from here on to describe whatever it is you decide to write about) changed the way you do business? What process did it replace? How has it become ingrained in your day-to-day activities? Why would you refuse to give it up?We would like you to write a blog post that details your favorite tool and convinces someone else that if they aren't using this tool in their business, they are missing out – BIG TIME. Maybe it's something you think every real estate professional should be mandated to use and if they only would, my how your life would be so much easier. Convince anyone reading your post to immediately drop what they are doing and go sign up, purchase, adopt, try, steal (just making sure you are still paying attention) this for their own use.
There will be 3 categories that you can choose to write about. We ask that you pick one category for which to submit a post.
The Categories:
Hardware: Has your iPad become invaluable in your business? When you walk in the door and give your listing presentation are you batting 1.000? Maybe it's your hand-held digital video camera that has turned you into a YouTube machine. Whatever the piece of hardware you'e added to your business recently, tell us why everyone needs one.
Software/Websites: Maybe it's your IDX and lead management platform. Maybe it's your electronic signature program. Maybe it's Facebook or Twitter. Whatever it is, why can't you live without it?
Apps: These things have exploded on the scene in the last few years. With seemingly everyone having a smart phone, apps are making life easier for millions. Is there an app you are using in your business that you couldn't imagine living without? If everyone else was using it wouldn't your life be easier? Let us know about it.
Posts must be at least 300 words in length, because let's face it, you're not convincing me your tool is the best in under 300 words. Posts should be submitted by Friday May 25th at 11:59pm Pacific Time in order to be considered for this contest. Posts will be considered submitted when a link to the post is placed in the comment section of this post.
Prizes: We will select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner for each category.
- 1st in each category: $150 Visa Gift Card
- 2nd in each category: $100 Visa Gift Card
- 3rd in each category: $50 Visa Gift Card
Each post submitted will be eligible to receive 1500 ActiveRain points.
How we will select the winners: Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from ActiveRain and EchoSign. Above all, we will be looking for you to convince us that your tool is the best and demonstrate the impact it has had on your business. We want to walk away after reading your post and feel like we can't go another minute without having this tool for our real estate business. Good luck!
1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 02 2012 01:19PMIt is the beginning of May, which means another great contest worth 500 points. Creative Solutions that Saved the Deal, geeze I bet we all have quite a few! Look forward to reading these blogs...I am sure they will be a wealth of information.
Most Active Rain members list learning as one of the key reasons they are active on this site. You don't have to be a blogger to read and benefit from the posts of agents throughout the country, many whose experiences may be very different from your own. The willingness to be candid, share and collaborate is one of the best things to come out of our daily habit of reading, commenting and blogging.
Agents who've been around for many market cycles tell tales of how difficult the last 5 years of real estate has been. Hurdles exist now that never have before and agents and lenders have to get VERY creative to find solutions for seemingly impossible situations. Sharing these great ideas may help another colleague across the country save a transaction, help a client or turn a bad situation around. So think about a past or current escrow, and the stumbling block you encountered. Did it seem hopeless? Did you reach out to others for assistance? Was there an 'ah ha' moment when the solution materialized? I of course won't be eligible, but offer my own contribution from a past post - Short Sale Success - Talk About the Buyer.
Now for the rules:
- Not required, but you are encouraged to make your posts Public to allow potential clients a glimpse into your professional problem-solving skills and work ethic.
- Clearly lay out the problem (in bold, just one or two sentences).
- The players - who besides yourself was involved in the solution.
- What was the creative solution that salvaged the transaction. (It must be one that made it to the closing table).
- Put all posts this new group - Creative Solutions That Saved The Deal.
- Leave a link to your post on as a comment here.
- Contest runs from May 1st through midnight, (EST) May 31st.
Point Awards:
Entry – 500 pts.
First Place – 2000 pts.
Second Place – 1500 pts.
Third Place – 1000 pts.
3 Honorable Mentions at 500 pts.
The Judges:
A thank you in advance to our illustrious judges:
Bryan Robertson Jane Peters Pat Kennedy
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1 comment • Yvonne C. Burdette Realtor® Buy and Sell Houses in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Mo • May 02 2012 01:05PM
Here’s What’s Going on “In and Around Springfield, MO” April 27, 28 and 29th, 2012 
There are so many things to do this weekend for FREE and for a price! Silver Dollar City is now OPEN and World Fest is now going!!!!
Check out my Dad as he talks about his many years and 74 countries he has traveled to find the Talent of the World!!!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Nixa Live Band Dance starts at 7pm at the Nixa Senior Center at 404 S. Main St. Admission $3. 725-2322.
NASA Public Observing Night, 8:30 to 10:30 pm at MSU Baker Observatoryy. 17666 Old Hillcrest Rd. FREE Robert Patterson, 836-4857.
Sixth Annual Chocolate Dream Festival, 6:30 to 9:30pm, School of Metaphysics at 2009 N. Douglas. Sample Chocolate creations provided by area businecreations provided by area businesses. $5. admission, FREE to children under 5. 831-0955 or email springfield@som.org.
Friday Night Film Series at 7pm at the Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square. Watch the movie "EARTH", rated G. FREE 831-1342.
The Good Doctor presented by OTC College Fine Arts Department at 7:30, April 27th-28th, and 2:30 on April 29th. Gillioz Theater 325 Park Central East. Tickets $15. 863-9491. www.gillioztheatre.com
Shrek the Musical at 8pm April 27, 2 and 8pm April 28th. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 525 John Q. Hammons Parkway. Tickekts $15-$50. 836-7678 or 888-476-7849. www.hammonshall.com
Spring Wildflower Hike 1-2:30pm, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Ages 7 to adult. FREE, registration required. 888-4237.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Pancake Fundraiser for Angelman Syndrome Foundation 8am-10am Applebee's at 412 Wilderness Rd. Cost: $5 for all you can eat pancakes. 800-642-0459 ext. 5830.
Community Breakfast 7 to 10am, Nixa Senior Center at 404 S. Main St. Cost $4, $3 for kids 5 to 12, free for kids 4 and under. 725-2322.
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zelea Festival, 8am to 6pm April 28, 10am to 5pm April 29 at Garden Adventures Nursery, 1900 W. Mt. Venron St. Features art in the garden and classes. The Azalea Festival Golf Tournament begins at 11am, April 30 at Fremont Hills Country Club. FREE admission. 725-3223, email: dow@gardenadventuresnixa.com
Fremont Hills Garage Sale, 7am, Fremont Hills subdivision, Missouri CC, between Nixa and Ozark. Rain or Shine, No early sales!
Men's Bow Shoot, presented by Spot on Ministries, 1 to 6pm, Myron Royce Gardens, 430 Shady Oaks Drive. FREE admission, $5 to shoot. 689-2955.
Movie Day, 1 to 2pm, Christian County Library, 1005 N. 4th Ave. Frefreshments will be provided. FREE. 581-2432.
Cherish Kids Spring in the Park, noon-2pm, Finley River Park, Riverside Rd. Foster and adoptive families are invited to picnic lunch, lawn chairs, games. FREE 581-5437. www.cherishkids.org/event/spring-park
Sixth Annual Bee payne-Stewart Strut and 5K, 9:30-10 am, registration, race at 10:30am at Media Com Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway. Fees: $10 to $25. www.bpsstrut.com
Church Indoor Garage Sale, 8am to 3pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E. Plainview Rd. 881-0833
Community Play Day, presented by Community Partnership of the Ozarks, 9:30am-2pm, Fassnight Park, Campbell Avenue and Meadowmere Streeet. Features a fun/run walk and activities for all ages. FREE 888-2020
Conservation TEEN Club: Wildflower and Photography Hike, 10am to 3pm, at Springfield Conservaton Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Ages 12 to 17, FREE. Registration required. 888-4237
DNA and NANO Day, 9am-6pm, Discovery Ceter, 438 St. Louis St. General Admission applies. 862-9910. www.discoverycenter.org.
Get Prepared Expo, 9am to 7pm, April 28 and 9am to 7pm April 29. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Features more than 100 exhibitors and 50 seminars concerning gardening, water-filteration, long-term food and water storage, wind and solar power, nature healing and more. Cost $10 at the door, $15 two day pass, free for kids under 11. Discount passes available at www.getpreparedexpo.com 816-600-1485.
Introduction to Bicycle Commuting, 1pm, Mid-Town Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. FREE, registration required. 862-0135
Master Gardeners Plant Sale, 8am to 2pm, Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Free admission. 891-1515.
Miles for Minds 2-Mile Walk, presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness, 9am registration, 10am walk, Calvary Temple, 444 W. Grand St. FREE Admission, accepting dontations. 864-7119 email: jdowney@namiswmo.com
Surprise Saturday, 11am to 2pm, Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Games and crafts for all ages. FREE 882-0714
Teddy Bear Rally and Spring $1 Day, 9am to 2pm, Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd. Bear and health-themed activities designed for ages 12 and younger. The zoo is open 9am to 5pm. 864-1800. www.dickersonparkzoo.com
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Civil War Historical Marker Dedication, 2pm, Phelps Grove Park at 800 E. Bennett St. FREE 887-1699.
Film Screening of "The Third Man," 6:30pm, Moxie Cinema, 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Part of the Springfield-Greene County Library Big Read Series. FREE 616-0564 or 429-0800.
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