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Fun Things To Do With Your Family This Thankgiving

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Thanksgiving holiday is a time to spend with those you care about the most. It's a chance to reflect on all of the things in your life you are grateful for - a chance to reconnect with friends and family after another busy year. The feast is the center point of most Thanksgiving celebrations, but what else can you do to keep everyone occupied this holiday weekend? Fran Campbell Team is here to offer a few suggestions. Fun Things To Do With Your Family This Thanksgiving Go For A Hike The Lake of the Ozarks is home to some truly incredibly hiking trails. If you're looking for a way to spend some quality time with your family this weekend (or work off that last slice of pie), bundle up and go exploring at Ha Ha Tonka State Park (ranked the fourth best state park in the country!) or Lake of the Ozarks State Park. In addition to offering a much-needed breath of fresh air, this group hike will allow for special family bonding time. Play Games There's nothing quite l...

Who Lives At The Lake?

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The Lake may have earned its fame as a top vacation destination, but our area is recognized as much more than that today. In addition to the thousands of tourists that come every year, the Lake Area is home to thousands of year-round residents and hundreds of thriving businesses. In this blog, Fran Campbell Team is here to help shed some light on the demographic profiles of those people lucky enough to call the Lake of the Ozarks their home. Lake of the Ozarks - Facts & Figures Before we delve into the Lake Area's numbers, we want to point out an important factor. The last official census was performed in 2010, which means we are halfway to our next census. Keep in mind, then, that the numbers represented here may not represent our true population size as of today; however, they represent the most recent data we have available.  (Source:  LOREDC ) POPULATION AS OF 2010 Camden County: 44,002 Miller County: 24,748 Morgan County: 20,565 PROJECTED POPULA...

FABULOUS Porto Cima Home For Sale!

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If you're searching for your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you deserve the best of the best. The Lake Area features some of the most gorgeous homes in the Midwest, and many homebuyers are amazed by the staggeringly beautiful homes for sale. If you are in the market for a luxury waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks , Fran Campbell Team is here to introduce you to this gorgeous property in Porto Cima. Trust us - this property will take your breath away! 809 Via Appia, Porto Cima Porto Cima is famous for having some of the most opulent homes on the market, and this incredible property is no exception. With soaring ceilings and and expansive outdoor living space, this home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks is perfect for anyone ready to embrace a luxury lake lifestyles to its fullest capacity. Gourmet Kitchen Gas Stove Top Top-Of-The-Line Appliances Huge Walk-In Pantry Large Master Bedroom His and Her Closets Jetted Tub Separate Shower S...

FACT VS FICTION - Living At The Lake Of The Ozarks

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The Lake of the Ozarks has long been thought of as a top vacation destination in the Midwest, but the Lake Area has also been gaining increased attention as one of the best places to live in the Midwest . Those who still think of the Lake Area purely as a vacation destination, though, are sometimes surprised when they hear about people who are moving to the Lake of the Ozarks full-time. This week, Fran Campbell Team is here to help you distinguish the facts from the fiction about living in our beautiful area. Photo Credit: FunLake.com FICTION: Once Summer Is Over, There's Nothing To Do. FACT: There Are Family-Friendly Events Held All Year-Round! The belief that we "roll up the sidewalks" after Labor Day Weekend is possibly one of the biggest misconceptions anyone could have about the Lake of the Ozarks. While it's true that the busyness that comes with the summer vacationers mellows once fall arrives, there are still plenty of events that the locals (and sec...

4 Fun Halloween Crafts You Can Do With Your Kids

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It's a spooktacular time of year! As the leaves finish their color change and the temperatures drop lower and lower, kids all over the Lake Area are picking out their costumes and gearing up for a spooky, fun-filled night of trick-or-treating. What are you doing to help your kids get in the Halloween mood, besides carving pumpkins? Fran Campbell Team is here to help you embrace the Halloween spirit with these simple crafts you can do with your little ones. (For all of you lucky people who own homes at the Lake of the Ozarks , these crafts can double as charming Halloween decorations!) Kids' Halloween Craft Ideas 1.  Baby Ghosts Starting with this craft is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. For this craft, you'll simply need clear fishing wire, tissues (Kleenex® works well), and a black permanent marker. Take one tissue and wad it up into a little ball. Drape a second tissue over the ball and use the fishing wire to fasten it around the base of the wadde...

How To Increase The Luxury In Any Home

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Think luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are only for the elite? THINK AGAIN! Luxury real estate is a market all its own, but there are several easy things any homeowner can do to increase the luxuriousness of their homes. Fran Campbell Team is here to help you out with a few quick tips to get you started. The Bedroom When it comes to upping the luxury in your home, the master bedroom is a great place to start. Your bedroom should be a beautiful place of comfort and warmth - a place to relax and unwind after a long, busy day. Here are a few quick tips to get you started: Cover your bed with a thick comforter and deck it out with pillows, shams, and throw pillows. Hang gauzy curtains or thick, rich drapes around your windows. Declutter your dressers and nightstands. Install plush carpet. Off-set your overhead lighting by placing floor lamps and table lamps around the room. The Bathroom Designing a gorgeous master bedroom is a great start, but if you finish i...

WATERFRONT CONDO For Sale In Osage Beach!

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Welcome to your own little slice of paradise! This beautiful waterfront condo at the Lake of the Ozarks is in mint condition and perfect for a vacation property OR a full-time residence. Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic Lake of the Ozarks condo for sale ! Cape Royale Condo For Sale - $264,900 4499 Ski Drive, Unit 235 ~ Osage Beach MO You will fall in love with this condo as soon as you walk in the door. Already mostly furnished, it's move-in ready and simply waiting for you and your family to come home! Expansive Open Living Area 1,638 Total Square Feet 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Spacious Kitchen with Stainless Appliance Package Large Breakfast Bar and Pantry Corner Electric Fireplace The master suite has a private walk-in closet, and each guest bedroom is complete with private bath access. Lakefront Living in Style Situated on the 18 Mile Marker, this condo at the Lake of the Ozarks is in the perfect location from both land and water to e...