Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Missouri winters can be unpredictable and many Lake of the Ozarks homeowners plan a vacation during our coldest months. If you’re hoping to relax and escape the Ozark chill, a winter getaway should do the trick - and when you’re miles from home, the last thing we want you to worry about is the safety of your home. Fran Campbell Team knows homes, condos and everything in between – let us share some simple tips to prepare your home for a vacation. Hold the News You don’t want to worry about a pile of newspapers in the driveway, it’s a sure sign of being absent from your home. If your mail is delivered to your home, contact your newspaper delivery company and stop service while you’re gone. Furthermore, contact your local post office and have them hold your mail. Light It Up A dark house stands out, especially in a neighborhood when all the other homes are lit up with activity. Before you leave, consider purchasing a timer and install it on a lamp in your home. It’s not a bad i...

Missouri winters can be unpredictable and many Lake of the Ozarks homeowners plan a vacation during our coldest months. If you’re hoping to relax and escape the Ozark chill, a winter getaway should do the trick - and when you’re miles from home, the last thing we want you to worry about is the safety of your home. Fran Campbell Team knows homes, condos and everything in between – let us share some simple tips to  prepare your home for a vacation . Hold the News You don’t want to worry about a pile of newspapers in the driveway, it’s a sure sign of being absent from your home. If your mail is delivered to your home, contact your newspaper delivery company and stop service while you’re gone. Furthermore, contact your local post office and have them hold your mail. Light It Up A dark house stands out, especially in a neighborhood when all the other homes are lit up with activity. Before you leave, consider purchasing a timer and install it on a lamp in your home. It’s not a ...

The temperatures have plummeted over these last few days, reminding us that - like it or not - cold days at the Lake of the Ozarks will be here before we know it. Hot chocolate, cozy blankets, crackling fires... the cooler months bring lots of wonderful opportunities for sharing quality time with our beloved family and friends, but they also come with plenty of household responsibilities.  13 Fall Home Maintenance Tasks As we prepare for the temperatures to drop, Fran Campbell Team is here to remind of you of some key home maintenance tasks that must be done in order to help prepare your home for winter. We hope you find this checklist helpful! 1. Clean Your Gutters Now is a great time to clear leaves, sticks, and other debris out of your gutters. Between rainfall and melting snow and ice, your gutters will have a lot to do this winter. You'll want to be confident that the excess water is running smoothly through your gutters - and not creating massive puddles all al...