Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Memorial Day Weekend is finally here! This is a big holiday weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, attracting thousands of vacationers from all around the Midwest. While there are plenty of different activities and attractions to choose from this weekend, fireworks are almost always at the top of most people’s lists. Many of the big resorts in the area are hosting spectacular professional displays this weekend that will take your breath away, but there is still a lot to be said for the fun of setting off fireworks at home with your family. If you are planning to shoot fireworks from home this weekend, Fran Campbell Team is here to help you keep your family (and your home) safe with these quick, no-nonsense safety reminders. Fireworks Safety Reminders 1. Keep All Pets Indoors If you have dogs, cats, or other pets, be sure they are safely indoors (or otherwise contained) before setting off fireworks. If they are left unrestrained, they may come too close to the fireworks and injure ...

The kitchen is the heart of every home. It's where friends and family tend to gather the most frequently, where you prepare food for your family and guests, where your children grow up, and where you'll make memories to last a lifetime. If you are trying to sell your house at the Lake of the Ozarks , staging your kitchen to make it immaculately clean and uncluttered is absolutely essential. You may also want to consider upgrading a few things to make it more appealing to the modern buyer. Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, adding a few upgrades to your kitchen may make it easier to sell when the time comes - and you will get to enjoy the added benefits in the meantime. If you are looking for ways to improve the kitchen in your Lake of the Ozarks home , Fran Campbell Team is here to help. Check out these ways to add interest to (and potentially increase the value of) your property by upgrading your kitchen. 1. Backsplash Tile ba...

Memorial Day is usually viewed as the official kick-off to summer at the Lake of the Ozarks. Though the holiday is still a few weeks out, it feels like summer 2016 has already started! The Lake Area is teeming with life, and the warm temperatures have everyone out and about in their boats, convertibles, and motorcycles. If you're looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy the warm air, Fran Campbell Team has the perfect opportunity for you... Hot Summer Nights kicks off this Friday! Photo Source: FunLake.com Hot Summer Nights at the Lake Hot Summer Nights was officially voted Best Summer Event in the Lake Lifestyles Readers Poll 2016, and for good reason. This fun-filled event takes place on the Bagnell Dam Strip once a month from May to September, and it routinely draws hundreds of spectators from the Lake Area and far beyond. Hot Summer Nights is held on the second Friday of every month. The dates for Hot Summer Nights 2016 are: May 13 -- "Route 66 Detour To The ...

Your search for your dream waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks is finally over. Fran Campbell Team has recently listed an absolutely phenomenal property for sale in Porto Cima MO , and we would LOVE to help you make it your own! Don't let this one-of-a-kind property slip away. 819 Via Appia ~ Porto Cima, MO 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3,542 Square Feet $930,000 Luxury Home Features Though listed at an affordable price, this property offers everything you'd expect in a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks . As you enter this stunning Lake home, you'll be amazed by the phenomenal features and the unique attention to detail exhibited in every corner. 14' Ceilings Crown Moulding Hardwood Floors Plantation Shutters Stone Front Fireplace Shaded Landscaped Lot With plenty of interior space as as well as multiple decks (screened, covered, and uncovered), this home is built for entertaining. The comfortable and inviting living room boasts a beaut...

Like any major industry, real estate has a vocabulary all its own. If you are unfamiliar with many of the common terms, it may be hard for you to keep up with the real estate jargon tossed around by your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent  and other professionals. We have a great deal of experience working with both buyers and sellers who are either new to the market or who haven't bought/sold in many years, and we are sympathetic to the challenges they may experience. That's why we're dedicating this week's blog to defining some of the common real estate terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Keep this as a reference guide for the next time you plan to buy or sell a house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Common Real Estate Acronyms:  2B/2B: Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (exact numbers vary) ARM: Adjustable Rate Mortgage CMA: Comparative Market Analysis COO (or C of O): Certificate of Occupancy DTI: Debt to Income Ratio FHA: Federal Housing Administration FRM: ...

If there is one thing Lake residents are incredibly proud of (besides our beautiful lake, of course) it's the monumental generosity of community. Both full- and part-time residents continually go out of their way to help those in need in any way they can. This weekend, one such opportunity is coming. Fran Campbell Team is here to fill you in on all the details! Photo Source:  ClownGolf.com Clown Golf  Classic  Tournament - An Overview The 32nd Annual Clown Golf Classic Tournament is a fun-filled golf tournament that raises money for Lake of the Ozarks chapter of The Dream Factory. The Dream Factory is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to making dreams come true for children who are chronically and/or critically ill. These illnesses do not have to be life-threatening (although they can be); the goal is simply to improve the quality of life who have experienced (or may still be experiencing) the immense challenges that come from chronic illness, cr...

Your Lake Story Starts HERE! This custom-built, one-in-a-million property is the perfect definition of a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks . With one phenomenal feature after another, you will truly have to see this home to believe it. The property boasts five luxurious bedrooms (all en suite), multiple decks, massive private dock, and so much more. You're going fall in love with this home as soon as you set eyes on it! 1064 Brookhaven Lane ~ Villages, MO 65079 Opulence and luxury practically pour out of every square inch of this incredible property. Positioned in a deep water cove with phenomenal main channel views, this waterfront mansion offers a beautiful overlook on one of our area's best features. The list of this property's outstanding attributes goes on and on... Wet Bar Gourmet Kitchen Covered Deck Covered Patio Screened Porch Surround Sound System Wiring (Inside & Outside) Lush Landscaping Dramatic Lighting 3-Car Garage 2 Master Bedroo...