Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Making sound investments in your home can improve the bottom line when the time comes to sell your home.  The trick is, knowing what to improve.  Making home improvements prior to listing is common practice.   However, improvements should be selected carefully if the primary goal is to increase the profitability of your property. Return on Investment is a phrase that quantifies how much an investment returns compared to what you spent on the investment.  For example, if a homeowner remodels a kitchen, and the home sells for a higher price (after covering remodeling costs), then they achieved a positive return on investment.  It is important to remember, though, that not all improvements guarantee additional profits. General guidelines suggest that you should not spend more than 20% of your home's value on an upgrade of the kitchen.  And beware of "trends" - these are the fashionable upgrades that are popular in the moment, but may not be practical in the long-term.  M

What better place to be for Labor Day 2012 than the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks?  Our community has a variety of events, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages. Many will take the boat out on the water for the day with family and friends. Others will head straight to the Best Shopping at Lake of the Ozarks to grab great deals, while some will simply come to the lake to relax, enjoy a nice meal and hear some great live music.  Whatever you decide to do, Lake of the Ozarks is definitely the prime location for a great Labor Day weekend. Here are just a few of the things that you can do this Labor Day weekend! 8/31-9/2/12  Labor Day Lakefest and Fireworks at Runaway II Resort in Sunrise Beach 8/31-9/2/12  Labor Day Sidewalk Sale - Osage Beach Premium Outlets 9/1/12   Sweet Corn Festival Rocky Mount Fire Station 10am-4pm 9/1/12   Fireworks Display at Tan Tar A  - Fireworks will begin at Dusk 9/1/12   Labor Day BBQ and Fireworkds at Lodge of Four Seasons

RE/MAX Lake Of The Ozarks Fran Campbell Johnson Cell: 573.280.1110 Office: 573.302.2390 Toll-Free: 866.306.FRAN Website or Mobile: http://www.francampbell.com/KRK3087044 E-mail: fran@francampbell.com 117 Greystone Lane Villages, MO 65079 MLS#: 3087044 Price: $784,000 Bedrooms: 5 Full Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 0 The BEST VALUE in a waterfront, luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks! This home is located in the prestigious Villages at Shawnee Bend. The driveway is level, the lot is private, and beautifully landscaped. Open floor plan that is light and airy with two bedrooms on the main level . Wonderful living room and great room areas for family gatherings or perfect parties! Quiet water in a serene cove setting make swimming, floating, or docking your boat a breeze. This home is completely furnished and includes the 2 wel

The 2012 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is this weekend!!!  The Shootout is a fabulous charity event that benefits local organizations.  You won't want to miss it.   The event is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the United States with official speeds that hit 208 mph in the past two years.  Last year there were more than 100,000 people who came out for the various events including the Treasure Hunt, Golf Tournament, Concerts, Shootout on the Strip Street Party, PWC Dam Run, Auction, Make-a-Wish Boat Rides, the Mini-Shootout, remote controlled boat race, poker run, Fireworks Display and Boating Racing.   This year, the committee has added even more fun events that are designed to bring in additional funds to benefit local charities.  A total of $70,570.00 was given to eight different Fire Departments and other charitable organizations last year with hopes of surpassing that number in 2012. This event is a huge contribution to the Lake Community and The Team at Fran Cam

RE/MAX Lake Of The Ozarks Fran Campbell Johnson Cell: 573.280.1110 Office: 573.302.2390 Toll-Free: 866.306.FRAN Website or Mobile: http://www.francampbell.com/KRK3087143 E-mail: fran@francampbell.com 215 Eagle Crest Camdenton, MO 65020 MLS#: 3087143 Price: $369,900 Bedrooms: 3 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Immaculate lakefront home located in popular Beauty Cove on the Big Niangua! Open living area with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, corner gas log fireplace, three seasons room, updated kitchen with granite counter top, roomy master suite with walk in closet, jetted tub and separate shower, lower level family room + large bonus room could easily be 4th bedroom. 2 well dock w/2 hoist, desert landscaping, and 2-car garage. No wake cove location, this one has it all!