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Home Tips For Winter Weatherizing!

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Do you feel the chill in the air? Whether you call the Lake of the Ozarks home year round or enjoy a summer house in the area, winter is coming and you’ve probably given weatherizing your property some thought. Fran Campbell Team has compiled a to-do list to help you get your home prepared for the coolest months in Missouri. If you haven't found that perfect place to spend your seasons, call Fran Campbell Team and we will help you find your own home to cozy up in this winter. Clean The Gutters It's a nasty job, but someone has to do it! You can hire someone, or you can do it yourself but don't let clogged gutters be the cause of ice build up and damage this winter. Before the leaves really start to fall, clean your gutters and cover them with mesh guards to keep them clean of debris. Keeping your home's gutters clean will keep you from pricey repairs this winter. Clean Your Garage & Store Machinery Take time this fall to clean and organize your ga...

Why The Fran Campbell Team Are YOUR Real Estate Specialists

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The process of buying or selling a home is an intricate one, and the  Fran Campbell Team understand that it requires a lot of knowledge about the local real estate market, contracts, escrow, appraisals, referrals and more. Experience counts when it comes to making the most of your budget or getting the most out of your money when buying or selling property at the Lake of the Ozarks and here are some reasons why it's a smart move to use Fran Campbell Team for your next real estate transaction. Local Expertise Fran Campbell Johnson and team can inform you about local amenities, school districts, neighborhoods and activities. And our agents know the market - we know how much homes are selling for all around the lake area, we know what areas are highly desirable if you’re coming in from out of town, and we know which areas are up-and-coming. You can trust our agents to know the local inventory and know how to get the best price for a home or property . Experience Buyin...

Fran Campbell Johnson & Her Award Winning Team are Committed to Real Estate Excellence!

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With Fran Campbell Johnson leading the way, the award winning Real Estate agents of the Fran Campbell Team RE/Max Lake of the Ozarks proves you can't get any better than this! As a former Kansas City native, Fran moved to the lake for the many opportunities this beautiful area has to offer; so she now lives in the heart of the lake, Osage Beach. She's been a Real Estate agent for twenty nine years and has successfully achieved her rite of excellence through stellar recognition. Along with her award winning team, she's achieved many accomplishments through her core values of outstanding customer service, ethical teamwork, communication, accountability and of course, the truest of values, her care for others, all tied up neatly adding, a great sense of humor. Thus making her and her eight woman team the best in what Real Estate stands for! The agents at the Fran Campbell Team RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks have been working and striving towards Real Estate excellence for o...

Energy Saving Tips for Fall & Winter

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The weather is changing and nights are cooling off. Soon the trees will lose their leaves and people will swap their shorts and dresses for coats and scarves! With the new season comes a new opportunity to re-evaluate your home-energy usage and prepare for the cooler months. To help kick off your eco-friendly home improvement mindset, Fran Campbell and Team offer a few tips to curb your energy use and save you some money this fall and winter. Give your furnace a tune-up . As the temperatures begin to fall, heaters start working overtime. Give your heating unit a tune-up early on in the season, this will ensure it runs efficiently, economically and safely throughout the season. When you service your furnace you will want to check and change your filter. You should check all heating vents to make sure they are uncovered; when a vent is blocked it is useless as heat can’t get out, and it can drive up your heating bill. You may want to schedule an inspection and maintenance visit...

Charming Weekend Getaways for Fall!

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You may not have time for the full fall foliage tour but if your busy schedule affords you a free weekend, you can enjoy the crisp autumn air and some stunning sites within a few hours’ drive (or less)! Fran Campbelland and team know how important it is to take that occasional break to enjoy the splendor of the Missouri and the Ozarks, especially this time of year. We urge you to consider a few of these fabulous weekend getaways to relax and reset for fall. While you’re taking in the beauty, keep in mind that the best real estate group at the Lake of the Ozarks is always here to help you find that perfect piece of property, you never know when or where you'll find your dream home! Here are a few great getaway options in and around Missouri that will impress you, excite you and intrigue you. Fall In Love with Hermann Hermann Missouri has all the charm of small town America. You will enjoy all the aspects with numerous wineries and lodging locations. Settled in 1837, ...

How to Choose the Right Furnishings for Your Home

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The day has finally come, you did a final walk through at the home, you've signed the last of the paperwork, and now you have your very own set of keys. Buying a Lake of the Ozarks home is an exciting time, and, as the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , we are proud to help you make this big step. Of course, now you have another big step in the moving process, and that's deciding how to furnish your home! September is National Home Furnishings month, so this is the perfect time to get started. Let the Fran Campbell Team - RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks show you a few ways you can incorporate the right furnishings so it feels like home. Furnishing Your Home The furniture that you have in your home is what sets the tone of the entire house. From trendy to time tested, there are many styles you can choose, not to mention different fabrics and materials. While choosing the furniture in your home does have to do with falling emotionally in love with a piece, y...

10 Fall Maintenance Projects for Your Home

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When you're a new homeowner and fall comes around, that can mean one thing - seasonal maintenance. There are certain home maintenance projects that you will want to perform on your Lake of the Ozarks home in order to fully prepare it for the change in seasons. The Fran Campbell Team is here not only to help you find your Lake of the Ozarks real estate but also help you maintain it as well. Here are ten projects you should plan into your schedule this season. Check For Peeling Paint While peeling or blistering paint may seem harmless, it can actually be a sign that the existing paint film is failing and is no longer protecting your home. While the weather is cool, take some time to repaint and repair. Clean The Gutters After the leaves have fallen, you will want to empty the gutters and clean them out. Now you can inspect the joints and tighten any brackets. Ice dams can be detrimental to already weak systems, so you'll want to take care of them. Caulk Windows On...