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Are you looking for a luxurious first home or perhaps a vacation home conveniently located in Branson, Missouri? If so, Sunset Realty Services has the perfect property for you. Our featured home for our home spotlight is a condo/townhome on Glory Road known as 300 Glory Road Unit 4 which is located right on the beautiful green fields of the Thousand Hills Golf Course. Continue reading to learn more about this exceptional property that is priced to sell.

300 Glory Road Unit 4

This property is a 2,197-square-foot, 1.5 story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, fully-furnished and decorated villa. The home includes three full baths as well as a formal dining space and a beautiful back deck and sunroom that...

Whether you are traveling or simply looking for new places to visit close by, visiting local parks is always an exciting way to learn more about a particular location. If you are visiting Branson, there are a number of beautiful parks in Branson that you should check out. The following are several popular parks in Branson that you are sure to enjoy.

Murphy Park

This local neighborhood park not only offers beautiful views of nature but also a number of activities for you to enjoy. Located not too far from Rose O’Neil Drive, Murphy Park boasts one of the best views of Branson in the city! It has two covered pavilions with picnic tables where you can enjoy lunch. It also has well-maintaine...

Branson, Missouri is a home-hunters’ haven. Complete with great school districts, beautiful rolling hills and indoor/outdoor activities to keep you entertained year-round means there’s always a buyer looking for something new and different in Branson. If you’re in the market to sell, home staging is one of the best ways to give your house the fresh face that draws buyers in quickly. There are some simple, yet essential steps to take to get your home ready to show.

Don’t Over Decorate

While it’s easy to want to display your personal style habits, keep in mind that when you’re staging a home, you’re building an image of potential for someone else. Buyers want to come in and have the freed...

You can’t go wrong with a condominium in the Branson area, especially one that is this close to Table Rock Lake. You’ll find an amazing example of these condos with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath at 260 Tina Street. Given the beauty and amenities of the property and its location in one of the best areas imaginable, this piece of Branson real estate makes for an incredible place to live full time or to use as a source of income through nightly rentals.

A One of a Kind Property

One of the most attractive features of this home is the beauty of its location and how the design of this building fits in with the landscape. A more peaceful scene would be difficult to come by, as you share the lake shor...

Selling your home can certainly be a stressful undertaking, especially when you start looking at what your home is valued and what you would like to make on the sale. There can be times where you look at evaluations and wonder: Am I really maximizing my property’s value? If you believe that answer may be no, don’t worry! There are a number of easy things you can do that will help maximize your property’s sale price, and here are three of the best tips to maximize property value before putting your home for sale on the market:

Never Doubt the Power of Curb Appeal

As human beings we are still immensely affected by first impressions. If something isn’t appealing and doesn’t catch our eye, ...

Though Branson may be known as “The Live Entertainment Capital of the World,” there’s much more to our fair city when it comes to things to do than meets the eye! From up close and personal encounters with some of the deadliest animals on the planet to live shows and more, here are five of the best Branson attractions you need to check out on your next Branson vacation:

Branson’s Wild World

From the deadly and dangerous to the cute (but not so necessarily cuddly), Branson’s Wild World is home to over 180 unique animals and exhibits for you to experience! Experience encounters you won’t be able to find anywhere else like feeding live sharks, get up close with deadly animals such as spide...

Warm and spacious, the property at 27 Little Memory Lane is truly one of a kind and an amazing choice for your next home here in Branson West.

A Warm and Inviting Open Floor Plan

From the moment you cross the threshold into 27 Little Memory Lane, you’ll immediately be enveloped by the warmth and openness of it all! You’ll step into a living room and space with a wide-open floor plan and vaulted pine ceilings that make it feel as though the home flows beautifully from one room to the other. Add in maple hardwood floors, two separate living rooms, and two fireplaces, and you’ll feel right at home in no time.

Your Personal Window into Branson West’s Natural Beauty

One of the features...

Have you been thinking of investing in the real estate market? If so, purchasing a cabin in Branson, Missouri may be the right way to go. Branson is an incredible community with friendly residents and some of the most gorgeous homes you have ever seen. Thousands of visitors travel to this exciting city each year to spend a well-earned vacation typically in one of the luxury cabins in the area. Purchasing a luxury cabin house can be the perfect way to give you access to a new vacation home while generating profit during the times of year you are away. Here is what you should look out for when purchasing a cabin:

Low Maintenance

When investing your funds into a cabin rental, you will want...

The scenic waterways, pristine lakes, and secret Branson fishing holes are an angler’s paradise. Whether you are looking to battle the best fishermen in the world in the heat of competition or simply looking forward to a serene day on an idyllic lake, the forested hills of the Ozarks are the perfect place for an unforgettable fishing adventure. With three picturesque lakes loaded with prize fish, you won’t want to miss any of these excellent options on your next outing into the Great Outdoors.   

Table Rock Lake  

Branson’s most popular recreational lake, this expansive body of water shimmers a bright and vibrant blue beneath the Missouri sky, and its deep yet clear waters harbor an inc...

 While retirement is a long time coming relief for some, there are others who may be filled with uncertainty as it approaches. What am I going to do with my time? Where am I going to live? Well, allow us to hopefully help put some of your worries to rest and recommend somewhere you may not have considered retiring to: Branson, Missouri! There are a number of amazing benefits as to why you should retire in Branson and today we’ll go over the top five reasons why you should retire in Branson: 

The Weather is Amazing! 

You’ve worked hard for your retirement, so why would you possibly want to spend it in a place where the weather can be brutal? Sure, millions of people each year retire to l...

So you’ve decided to finally move out of that dusty old apartment, stop paying someone else’s mortgage, and invest in a condo of your own. Congratulations! Buying a condo can certainly be an amazing step forward in your life or great investment opportunity! 
  
But while you should look forward to the purchasing process with optimism, it’s important to keep in mind that the process of finding the perfect condo to purchase is very different than buying a home or renting an apartment. Don’t worry – we’re not here to scare you, but rather to help! There are a number of things you need to make sure to look out for when buying a condo. We've listed out buying a condo tips so you can better under...

 One day you may wake up and suddenly realize that the house you have lived in and loved for so long no longer fits your family like it used to. As you start having children and adding pets to the equation, that darling starter home just doesn’t have the room. Or, as you enter your golden years and your children start to leave the nest, you may discover there are entire sections of the home that you never visit. Whichever demographic you may fit into, now is the time to start thinking about buying a new home. Of course, you still need to sell the old one, and as part of that process, you need to determine just how much money you can get for it. Here’s a list of a few different ways in how...

 There’s something peaceful and wonderful about living on the water, be it the ocean, a pond, or on the banks of Lake Taneycomo. Whether you are planning on purchasing a second home as an investment opportunity or dreaming about finding that perfect place to land, Sunset Realty Services is here to help make your dreams come true. What are you waiting for? If dreams aren’t enough to convince you, maybe these top reasons to buy a lake house in Branson will!

Water Living is Good for the Heart and Soul

 Studies have shown that people who live near the water live longer and happier and are far healthier than those who don’t. It might have something to do with the peace and tranquility tha...

It’s time. You’ve known this day would come. You’ve been planning on it for quite a while now, but somehow it still managed to surprise you. You’re down to the final days before the big relocation. Maybe you’re moving across the world and landing in Branson, maybe your Branson days have ended and your job is taking you to another state, or maybe you’re just moving to the next town; however your story is playing out, relocating can still be tough, and we’re here to help with these top five relocation tips.

Start Immediately

 It’s always easier to do a big job by doing a little bit at a time, and as soon as the final decision is made, make the first move. It can be a small one, such ...

Real estate is fast becoming one of the top investments for Americans, and if you’re contemplating the pros and cons of investing in a second house, you may have a lot of fears and worries that could potentially keep you from following through on your dreams. We at Sunset Realty Services understand, and when you choose to start the hunt, we want you to be completely informed on what to expect from your second house investment. We have compiled this list of things you probably didn’t know to expect when you make that second Branson real estate investment.

You Can Set Aside Days to Stay in It Yourself

If you are considering purchasing it as a vacation rental property, but also want to spe...

As we start to grow older, the reality of retirement looms great in our minds. We don’t want to struggle and scrimp, eating cat food and living in a studio apartment to survive; we want to be able to ENJOY our golden years. We want to travel and garden and eat at fancy restaurants. We want to be able to buy our grandchildren the things we never would have purchased for their parents when they were growing up. We want to go to sleep each night knowing the bills have been paid and there is excess food in our cupboards. And because the best way to ensure a bright future is to start now, and also because the easiest way to do so is by investing in real estate, it’s now time to learn how to be...

Vacation property ownership can be one of the best and most lucrative decisions you make for your retirement years, if done right. The options and variables attached to said ownership can also make it a huge drain on your finances, leaving you far worse off than you were to begin with. So how can you make sure you do it the right way? We think the answer starts and ends with knowing when it is time to hire a good Branson property management company, and because you may not know when that time is, we’ve done the research for you!

Right After You Close Escrow

The initial investment and the first months after closing escrow are bound to be a little costly, so you may not want to spend even...

As 4th of July rapidly approaches, chances are the question of where you should celebrate our nation’s birthday is becoming a focus of your daily musings. Whether you recently moved here to improve the quality of your lifestyle, are planning to move here, or have lived in our wonderful mountain village your whole life, you want to make sure you spend your mid-week day off enjoying it to the fullest—and we can help! It can be serious business planning your Branson 4th of July shenanigans, and Sunset Realty Services understands. We’ve compiled this list of fun ways to celebrate 4th of July in Branson so you can have peace of mind!

Rockin’ 4th of July at Rockaway Beach, 2762 State Highwa...

Change is a natural part of life, and even if it doesn’t make us feel very comfortable at times, it is important to our growth to accept and adapt and even grow to love the things that are changing in our lives. Babies are born, our grown children move away, starter jobs are begun and then ended as bigger and better opportunities come along, and sometimes as we grow to accept our empty nest ways, the baby bird returns back to the nest. Change is all around us, and our homes reflect the need for change the most. Whether your house has suddenly become too small, too expensive, or even too big, your property values can help determine when it’s time to change your lifestyle and purchase a new...

Moving to a new place can be a hard adjustment. You love your new home, neighborhood, and the neighbors you are slowly coming to know, but you miss the comfort and convenience of knowing how to accomplish standard everyday activities quickly and easy. Finding new doctors (especially if you’re new to the state), discovering which grocery store offers the best deals and the freshest produce, even having to learn where to get the best Branson pizza in town can be stressful! Pizza is a very important meal in a family’s life, and when done wrong, can put a pall on the best days. Luckily, Sunset Realty Services is here to ensure that all your days are good ones—at least as far as pizza goes! He...