Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

This Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day. Here at the Fran Campbell Team , we believe that taking the time to honor our Veterans for their selfless acts of service and patriotism is important. There are several events happening around the Lake Area to celebrate and honor our Veterans. Read on to find out more about the local Veterans Day events around the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: Funlake.com  Veterans Day Parade  November 9th, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Honor a local Veteran by attending Osage Beach's Annual Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day parade begins at Osage Beach City Hall and ends at the Lake of the Ozarks Elks Lodge #2517. There will be free hot dogs and chili at the Elk's Lodge. Attend a Veterans Day Ceremony at a Local School Many of the area schools will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Veterans Day. If you don't know many Veterans, attending one of the local school Veterans Day Ceremonies is a great way to show your support for ...

Are you thinking about selling your Lake of the Ozarks home in the near future? If you are, have you thought about making a few updates before you list? Sometimes the difference between selling your home quickly and not is making a few updates to appeal to your modern buyer. A great room to start in is your kitchen! The kitchen is generally one of the most criticized rooms and today, our team of real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks have a few suggestions for things to consider updating in your kitchen. 1. Backsplash A tile backsplash is all the rage right now. "Backsplash" refers to tiling the area of the wall above the countertop and below the cabinets above it. Modern kitchens use the backsplash to bring out certain colors in the decor scheme and accent surrounding features. Feel free to make your backsplash the color of your counters, your cabinets, your walls, your floors, or a unique collage mixing the various colors featured in each. 2. Island An ...

Let's face it, decorating your home at the Lake of the Ozarks can be time-consuming and often a lot of work! This is especially true if change out your home decor throughout the season. The Fran Campbell Team is committed to making your life easier from selling your Lake of the Ozarks , helping you buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , and homeowners advice! Today, we would like to help you make decorating your home a little easier with some tips for home decor that will look fantastic all year!  Neutral Colors Using neutral color schemes in your home decor strategy can be a great way to tie together the whole feel of your home while going great with any color of furnishing you choose. Paint the walls a shade of tan or gray and put colorful furniture throughout the room. As long as your colors complement each other, they don't have to match! Timeless Photography Photographs are truly timeless home decor pieces; it doesn't even really matter what the photograph i...

It may seem logical that the most important part of buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is finding the home itself. However, it's important to not get ahead of yourself and secure your finances before you start looking for a home. If you don't have your finances in order before you start looking, you risk making a rushed decision on your mortgage which could cost you a higher interest or you may find your dream home and not be able to make an offer because you don't have your finances squared away. Read on to get some advice from the Fran Campbell Team for dealing with your finances for purchasing a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Get Pre-Approved The last thing you want to do is fall in love with a home that you can't afford. That's why it's so important to know what your budget is before you start looking at homes. You can avoid a lot of wasted time and energy by getting pre-approved so you have an idea of what lenders will loan to you. This wil...

Selling your home isn't easy as 1 2 3... In fact, selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks can be tricky if you don't know the ins and outs of marketing a home, fair listing pricing, and the overall selling process - just to name a few! For these reasons, we highly recommend using a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks to help you sell your home! The Fran Campbell Team would like to dive deep in why it's so important to have an agent sell your home, read on to find out! Valuable Referral Source As you prepare to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you may be in need of many professional services. Carpenters, plumbers, painters, landscaping artists, tree trimmers, and roofers are just a few examples of the different industry professionals whose services you may need during the process. Because they work with these individuals on a frequent basis, real estate agents should be able to provide valuable referrals to help you identify the professionals t...

There's nothing quite like watching a spectacular firework display at the Lake. Weekend visitors and homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks alike will make their way out to the various resorts this weekend to take in the incredible displays. Fran Campbell Team is here to provide you with all the insider info on the firework shows this weekend - don't miss out! Bear Bottom Resort Labor Day Fireworks Date: Saturday, September 1 Time: 9:45 pm Hwy 5 to 123 Bear Bottom Drive in Sunrise Beach View fireworks by land at Bear Bottom Resort or by water at the 38 Mile Marker. Parking is limited; Arrive early. Call for details: 573-374-6905 Celebration Cruises Bagnell Dam Sunset & Fireworks Cruise Date: Saturday, September 1 Time: Boarding 7:30 pm; Departure 8:00 pm; Return 10:00 pm Celebration Bagnell Dam: Next to Bagnell Dam on Bagnell Dam Blvd. in Lake Ozark Call for reservations and details: (573) 480-3212 Celebration Cruises Grand Glaize Fireworks Cruise Da...

Top powerboats racers and offshore racing boats from across the country will be at the Lake of the Ozarks for the 30th Annual Shootout very soon! This is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the midwest and you will not want to miss out! When you live at the Lake of the Ozarks, you have the opportunity to participate in fun events all year long! Your favorite real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks have all the details for The Shootout below! Photo Credit: www.FunLake.com Race Day at Captain Ron's Lake of the Ozarks Shootout being held at Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill August 25th – August 26th, 2018 will bring the top racers and offshore racing powerboats up to 244 MPH. This two-day racing event is one you don't want to miss out on. The best way to watch the race is by boat at the 34.5 MM. Attending by boat allows you to get up close to all the racing action. If you don't have a boat, you can view the race by land at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill 82 Aloha...

If you are looking for an activity to enjoy at the Lake of the Ozarks, AquaPalooza is THIS weekend! If you are in the area on vacation this is one of the biggest events of the year! Head out to Dog Days Bar & Grill at the 19 MM for their annual event, AquaPalooza! Saturday, July 21st from 12 pm - 5pm Dog Days will host the biggest and best concert on the water. Your favorite real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks has all the details for this great event! Photo Credit: www.FunLake.com Largest Single-Day Boating Event at The Lake! There will be thousands of people gathered at this great event at the Lake! If boating and music is your forte then you won't want to miss this event! Hundreds of boats will gather around the cove for the biggest and best on the water concert of the Summer. Some will be in boat slips and others will tie up together throughout the cove. If you don't own a boat, no problem! Many spectators will come by land. Just remember to b...

The Fran Campbell Team with RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks is among the 2,506 RE/MAX agents and teams featured in the 2017 REAL Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” survey. The agents included in the survey represent less than one percent of all real estate professionals in the United States. “We are focused on giving our clients the best possible home buying or selling experience. We believe that to best serve our clients, it is important to treat their real estate needs as if they were our own. We will earn your trust as we work together towards a common goal. Whether you are selling your own home or searching for a new place to call your own, here at the Fran Campbell Team, we will work hard to make sure that you are completely satisfied. Our team has the knowledge, experience, and dedication that it takes to get the results you are looking for.” The REAL Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” survey ranks participating agents in the United States based on residential t...

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...