With its perfect location and 'small city' feel, Branson Missouri is easily one of the most livable towns in America. The scattered Ozark Mountains rise up and protect the city from natural disasters such as tornados and the fresh water lakes are a wonderful energy source for the town not to mention recreational fun for the whole family. Branson area is also home to the Mark Twain National Forest, which is filled with wildlife from turkey to deer. For entertainment the small city has over 100 daily live shows in 50 theaters and boasts more theater seats than Broadway and Las Vegas combined.

For those interested in knowing general highlights about the Branson, Missouri area you will find the following bulleted points informative.

Within A day's drive of half the population of the United States of America.

Branson has over 8 million tourists a year.

One of the most stable economies in the Midwest.

Largest Shopping destination in the United States (per capita)

Over 410 restaurants

201 lodging facilities with 17,849 rooms

World class entertainment - 50 theaters, over 100 shows, and over 56,000 theater seats. More than Broadway!

10 Area golf courses including #1 public course in Missouri (Branson Creek Golf Club)

Table Rock Lake (8th cleanest Lake in America)

One of the top trout fishing lakes in America (Lake Taneycomo)

#1 Bass fishing lake in the U.S for night fishing Table Rock Lake is home of the Branson Bell (largest boat on any enclosed water way in the United States)

Branson Missouri real estate has increased in popularity over the past few years. People from all over the world have made their way to purchase Branson real estate. It is tough to see an end in sight for Branson Missouri real estate when Branson continues to grow exponentially. Branson recently approved and funded the new Branson Regional Airport. The airport will start out with a 7,000 ft. runway and will land 737's.

Branson real estate being centrally located in the United States brings in over 8 million visitors a year by car and with the addition of the airport and an off-ramp into Branson from the highway in the sky, we expect to see another major growth spurt in our town. A city with such diversity attracts a diverse population, and Branson is as attractive to families and professional couples as it is to retirees. The Branson real estate market reflects this diversity, with a range of options from affordable single-family homes, to executive homes on the lake, from entry level townhomes to exquisite penthouse condos. Branson homes & condos continue to be popular among out of state second home buyers.

Branson home listings are in high demand and there is a limited supply of affordable building sites. The Ozark Mountains are beautiful but can make the building process costly to excavate. The majority of Branson home listings have walk-out basements, providing families with an additional level of living space and gorgeous views.

Below is statistical information for home in the Branson/ Tri-Lakes area derived from the local Tri-Lakes MLS system. This information is valuable for home buyers, home sellers, & builders alike.

The average sell price for homes in Branson Missouri has increased at a rate of 9% per year from 2004 to six months into 2007.

The percentage of Branson homes sold in the price range under 100,000 has decreased from 37% to 25% from 2004 to six months into 2007.

The percentage of Branson homes sold in the price range b/t 100,000 and 200,000 has increased from 45% to 46% from 2004 to six months into 2007.

The percentage of Branson homes sold in the price range b/t 200,000 and 300,000 has increased from 12% to 16% from 2004 to six months into 2007.

The percentage of Branson homes sold in the price range b/t 300,000 and 500,000 has increased from 5% to 11% from 2004 to six months into 2007.

The percentage of Branson homes sold in the price range above 500,000 has increased from 1% to 2% from 2004 to six months into 2007.