Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

With the recent flooding and the impending winter drawdown, it is more important than ever for owners of waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks to make sure their properties are secure. Without the proper precautions, the Lake's fluctuating water levels can inflict serious damage on docks and boat lifts. Fran Campbell Team is here to help you protect your property with these simple reminders. High Water Level & Low Water Level - Both Can Be Dangerous! Because of the recent flooding, this winter poses a unique challenge for waterfront homeowners. They must deal with the high water levels now, but they must also be prepared for the lake level to drop significantly over the course of the next two months. High water levels and low water levels can both damage your dock if the proper precautions are not taken.  Protect Your Dock From The Flooding The immense flooding that has surrounded the Lake Area has caused some serious damage for certain homeowners. Even if y...

Christmas is almost here! For those of you looking for some fun things to do with your family while they're in town for the holiday, Fran Campbell Team is here to help by dedicating our blog this week to a quick summary of two Christmas events that are still going on around the Lake of the Ozarks. No matter how you choose to celebrate the holiday, we hope you have an amazing time with your family and friends! Drive-Through Holiday Light Parks There's something truly irresistible about Christmas lights, no matter what age you are. The Lake of the Ozarks is home to four drive-through holiday light parks where you and your family can enjoy beautiful holiday light displays from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle. Whether you choose to visit one or all four of them, we're sure your whole family will love these beautiful displays. Osage Beach Holiday Lights Osage Beach City Park Open nightly 573-302-2000 St. Patrick's Festival Of Lights Shrine of St. Patri...

Homeownership has forever been an integral part of the American Dream. There is a unique sense of pride and fulfillment that comes from knowing you have a home of your own, a place where you and your family have the authority to make all the important decisions. That being said, owning your own home also comes with a great deal of responsibility, and it's important to make sure you and your partner are ready to take on the responsibility.  This week, Fran Campbell Team is here to help differentiate the fact from the fiction about owning your own home, so you can decide whether or not you are ready to take this step. FICTION: After I Move Into My New Home, I'll Make A Few Upgrades And Be All Set! FACT: You Will ALWAYS Have Something On Your Home's "To-Do List." Most homebuyers have a list of changes they want to make to their new home after they move in. Tackling this list is an important step in celebrating your new status as a homeowner, but it's im...

We are proud to have the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks on our team! Each and every individual on our team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our clients' needs are met, but this week we want to direct special attention to one especially talented REALTOR® at the Lake of the Ozarks , Tammy Rosenthal. Check out the following press release to learn about Tammy's latest accomplishment! Tammy Rosenthal Has Been Awarded The Certified Residential Specialist Designation Lake of the Ozarks, October 19, 2015 – Tammy Rosenthal, of Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. Only 37,000 REALTORS® nationwide hav...

The Christmas season is officially upon us, which means that it's time to start decorating for the holidays. For those of you that are planning on hosting holiday celebrations with family, friends, or co-workers, Christmas decorations are a beautiful way to dress up your home. If you're currently trying to sell your house at the Lake of the Ozarks , decorating your home is absolutely essential. Christmas decorations are the perfect way to round out your home staging efforts. No matter what your reasons are for decorating your home for the holidays, Fran Campbell Team is here to help you! Keep reading for a quick overview of this year's (and every year's) holiday home decorating essentials. Christmas Lights Twinkle lights are possibly the most classic form of Christmas decorations. These bright, cheery lights are a great way to welcome visitors to your home and grab the attention of every driver who passes by your house. If you are selling your house, hanging C...

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...

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...