In a CNBC special report released this week, Missouri ranked fifth in the nation for the cost of doing business. “America’s Top States for Business 2010″ report used public data to score states’ competitiveness with 40 different measurements and used input from national business groups and state economic development marketing materials to separate the metrics into ten weighted categories. Listed as 17th overall, Missouri ranked fifth in terms of the cost of doing business, weighted as the top category because it is often the first consideration when a company chooses a state for expansion or relocation.

At the local level, the fastest-growing county in Springfield’s Metro Area, Christian County was ranked 12th in the top counties for job growth. CNNMoney.com compiled a list of the counties that have experienced the most job growth over the last nine years, citing that plentiful job opportunities are key to making somewhere a “great place to live”. From 2000-2009, Christian County has experienced 39% job growth, with many residents commuting to Springfield for major employers like O’Reilly Auto Parts, St. John’s Health System and CoxHealth. The county has also benefitted from attractions in Branson and outdoor activities at Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals Lakes.

For the full CNBC “America’s Top States for Business 2010″ report, click here.

For the full CNNMoney.com “Where the jobs are” list, click here.

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Murney Associates, Realtors® is proud to be part of the HBA’s Parade of Homes. To locate homes on the HBA Map look for the corresponding number on the map.

HBA Parade of Homes Map

Directions

South on Highway 160 to miles past Highway 14, east on Pawnee to the bottom of the hill, east on Riverdale Road, cross the bridge, take the first right (south) into The Timbers at Riverdale, east on Riverdale Court

Builder: Sam Clifton, Millstone Custom Homes LLC Subdivision: The Timbers at Riverdale Price: $750,000 Craftsman-style home on three acres with a walk-out basement Wet bar, game room and concrete tornado room Four-car garage 7,000 square feet; 4 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms Stone and stucco exterior with timber accents Covered front porch with stone flooring Outdoor living and grilling area Hidden galley prep kitchen, professional stainless steel appliances Large kitchen island and desk area Master bedroom with timbered ceiling and seating area Walk-in shower with body sprays Custom walk-in closets Designed by Dale Peer Interior design by Michelle Clifton

Directions

South on Highway 65, east on Evans Road through the four-way stop, north on Lookout Ridge

Builder: Mark Martin, Martin Building & Development Subdivision: Millwood Price: $545,000 4,000-square-foot home with a finished walkout basement French Country-style home positioned on a cul-de-sac 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths 3-car garage Zoned 95 percent efficient heating and cooling Open floor plan with hearth room Hand-scraped maple hardwood floors Stainless steel kitchen appliances and French Country alder cabinets Spacious master suite with natural stone floors, granite countertops and walk-in shower Screened-in porch with views of the 11th hole Designed by Dale Peer Decorated by Obelisk Home and Mark Martin

To find other homes on the HBA’s route please click on the map.

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(Springfield, Missouri) May, 2010, Murney Associates, Realtors®  once again have been named in the Top 100 real estate brokers, ranking 88th in the U.S., as released in the 2009 Power Broker Report and Survey.

The Top 100 Ranking was determined by the number of closed transaction sides in 2009. As the only Missouri based broker making the Top 100 list, Murney Associates had 4,130 closed transaction sides and a closed sales volume of approximately $615,728,000.

“We are always excited to receive this kind of national recognition. We are extremely proud of our associates who have put forth such tremendous effort during a year of tough times,” said Patrick Murney. “They deserve all the credit for our success. Whereas location, location, location was the mantra in simpler times for real estate companies, we have always believed in the value of strong relationships. Our investment in the client centered resources continue to benefit home buyers and sellers alike.  Whether expanding facilities for customer convenience or increasing exposure to listings through our web site, the focus of our business is always on the customer.”

Murney Associates has five locations. Managing brokers Twila Hillme, Sherre Lane, Harry Chalfant, and Jeff Parker, lead the day-to-day operations at the company headquarters.  Melinda Hayes is the branch manager for the Nixa office and Wanda McMullin manages the Ozark office.

RIS Media’s 2009 Power Broker Survey is distributed by RISMedia, publisher of RealEstate magazine. The annual survey ranks brokerage firms according to closed sales volume and closed transactions side. The ranked companies, accounting, auditors and/or franchises verify results.

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