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Should You Buy A Single Or Multi-Level Home?

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As you prepare to buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , you have a lot of important decisions to make. How many bedrooms/bathrooms do you need? What are your requirements for yard space? Do you want an inland or a waterfront home? Where do you want your home to be located? The list goes on and on. The number of levels you want your home to have is another important thing to consider. Multi-level and single-level homes each have unique advantages, and it's up to you to determine which will best meet your lifestyles. Here are a few things to consider as you make this decision. Lot Size Because they have to fit all of their square footage into one level, single-level homes are typically much more sprawling than their multi-level counterparts. As a result, more of the lot space is typically taken up with the house itself, leaving less leftover for yard. If expansive yard space is a priority for you, this will be something important for you to keep in mind. Stairs If you...

4 Myths About Buying A House

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It's no secret that real estate is an integral part of American culture. Almost everyone will buy or sell a house at some point in their lives. Despite its incredible pervasiveness in modern society, however, there are many myths surrounding real estate. This week, our real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to dispel some of the common myths about our industry. This week, we're going to look specifically at myths about buying a house. (See our blog next week for myths about selling a house.) MYTH #1: You Should Never Buy The First House You Tour If you've ever been shopping for homes at the Lake of the Ozarks , you probably had at least one person tell you that you should not buy the first house you see. However, we have worked with several buyers who chose to purchase the first house they ever toured, and couldn't be happier. The key is to never purchase a house without looking at a few others first. There are so many different types of homes ava...

10 Tips for Buying a New Home

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Buying a home can seem like a massive undertaking, but with the right strategy, it doesn't have to be hard! If you're planning on buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the near future, it's time to start strategizing. Fran Campbell Team is here to help make the process easier with these simple (but crucial!) tips. 1. Get Prequalified The trick to a successful home buying process is preparation. You never know when you think you're going to go tour "just another home" and you end up stumbling across the home of your dreams . Getting prequalified for a mortgage loan shows sellers that you are serious about buying and it will keep you one step ahead of other buyers. 2. Determine Your Top Ten Your top ten amenities, that is. In your opinion, what are the most important features for your new home to possess? A wood-burning fireplace? Hardwood floors? Vaulted ceilings? Identifying your priorities ahead of time will help you weed out homes that will no...

7 Key Ingredients of a Successful Home Buying Process

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Let's be honest. Who wouldn't  want the process of buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks to be wonderfully simplistic and completely pain-free? A smooth, cooperative, simple home buying process is every real estate agent's dream, but at Fran Campbell Team , it's more  than a dream - it's a reality! As the most experienced, professional, and trusted real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , Fran Campbell Team is here to help turn your home buying process from a nightmare into a daydream. (Our leading lady, Ms. Fran Campbell herself, offers more than twenty-six years of experience in real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks all on her own!) We pride ourselves on delivering a stress-free home buying experience to each and every one of our clients. Today, we're going to offer you some insight into what a successful home buying process looks like and how you can help us create one. Here are the seven essential ingredients of a simplistic, rewarding real estate...