Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Are you planning to list your Lake of the Ozarks home this Fall? Fall is a great time to list your home and now is the time to start thinking about how you plan to stage your home. Staging your home plays a big role in your potential buyers' first impression of your home and whether they plan to buy it or not. That's why today, our team of top-notch real estate agents of the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for staging your home this fall! Add Seasonal Plants Change out your plant containers and pots around your home to show off hardier plants that will flourish this time of year. Try colorful mums, goldenrods, burning bush or aster to show off a lively space. Create a Welcoming Front Porch With a new season comes a new look. Add a new welcome mat and a few seasonal plants and pumpkins. Hang a wreath on the door that embraces fall foliage, so it can be used through the Thanksgiving holiday. Add a festive seating area if you have the space. Put out colorful, fall-...

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...

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here!! Fran Campbell Team at the Lake of the Ozarks is wishing you a fantastic holiday weekend. Whether you're a vacationer or a local, now is the perfect time to break out the jet skis and the boats and get out on the water! Another great way to enjoy the holiday weekend is by making plans to view some area firework displays. Your favorite real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks have a full list where to view the best fireworks - check it out! FRIDAY, MAY 26TH Old Kinderhook 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  In Addition to fireworks, Old Kinderhook will be having a fun festival with everything free except food and drinks so bring the family and have fun. They will have bounce houses, face painting, clowns, games, Live Music by Slick Nickel and more. Old Kinderhook is located at the 12 MM of the Niangua Arm. All American Cook Out will be $13 per person and Fireworks at Dusk. SATURDAY, MAY 25TH Bear Bottom Resort 9:45 pm Located on the 38 MM...

When it comes time to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , there is a lot that you will need to think about. There is more to buying a home than finding the home with your desired square footage and location. One of the biggest factors in the home buying process is your mortgage. Most people can't afford to buy a home outright so we rely on financing to allow us to buy a home. It's easy to become overwhelmed when it comes time to take out a mortgage and that's why the Fran Campbell Team has put together a list of questions to ask your lender before signing the papers. 1. What is the Interest Rate? The first thing you should ask your lender for is a direct interest rate quote, as well as the corresponding annual percentage rate for the loan. The interest rate, along with your mortgage balance and loan term will determine your real monthly payment. A loan with a smaller balance or lower interest rate will make for smaller monthly payments. If you're not sure abo...

Buying a home is an exciting time in your life. It's a new chapter of your life and a brand new space to call your own! Whether you are a first time home buyer or it's been a while since you purchased your last home, many people don't realize many of the different financial mistakes you can make during the home buying process. When you get pre-approved for a home loan, many don't realize it but there are still mistakes you can make between pre-approval and closing that can make you lose your financing. The Fran Campbell Team has some guidelines you should follow with your financing leading up to purchasing a home. 1. Don't Miss Payments or Pay Late Many buyers make the mistake of thinking that once the lender issues their loan commitment, they are in the clear and the lender won't check their credit again. This is NOT true! The loan approval isn't final until it's a completely done deal. It's essential that you keep your payments current on...

Once you decide that it's time to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , one of the first things you will need to do is get your home ready to show to your potential buyers. You won't want to wait until after you put your home on the market to start cleaning and getting your home organized becasue you could have showings right away. Clutter and an unorganized house will put off your buyers becasue it's hard to focus on the unique features of your home when you have clutter everywhere. Not sure where to start on decluttering your home? Read on for some tips from the Fran Campbell Team ! 1. Set Goals. The thought of decluttering your home can be overwhelming. Where do you even start? Making a plan and setting goals will help you stay focused and be efficient in decluttering your home. Start with a list or map of all the rooms and specific areas that need tackling. Then prioritize them by which area needs the most work. Set goals for when you want each area comple...

If you are getting ready to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks you are probably getting excited about living in a new place to call home. One thing you are probably not so excited about is the dreaded moving day. Moving all of your belongings is quite a job but there are several things you can do to make it a little easier. Our team of real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks  have four tips to consider for your next big move! #1 List EVERYTHING Keep a list of everything you put into any given box. Once it's full and the box has been labeled, mark which label your new list corresponds to (using letters or numbers work well) and file it away for safekeeping. This way, you'll be able to remember where you put your silverware without having to dig through every single box! #2 Label EVERYTHING Even the things you don't think you will need to. Don't seal any boxes, bags, or crates without first labeling their contents. Some people even opt to color coordina...

Are you thinking about selling your Lake of the Ozarks home ? Selling your home takes time, patience, but most importantly a plan. Your home isn't going to sell itself, and that's where we come in! With a great real estate agent by your side, selling your home doesn't have to be hard. Find out how Fran Campbell Team can work with you to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks in three easy steps. Step 1: List Your Home The first step to selling your Lake home is getting it ready to list and show. Here are a few suggestions for getting your home ready to list and sell. Make Any Necessary Repairs. If you never got around to fixing that leaky faucet or repairing that crack in the ceiling, now is the time to do so. Homes in need of repairs generally take longer to sell - and they ultimately usually sell for less - than their well-maintained counterparts. Consider A Few Upgrades . You will rarely find a buyer who will settle for a new home that is not as nice as t...

Whether you are a new homeowner, you've had your home for years, or you plan to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks this fall, once the fall season comes around it's time to complete some seasonal maintenance. In addition to helping you find your Lake of the Ozarks real estate , Fran Campbell Team also wants to help you keep your home in tip-top shape! Consider completing these maintenance projects this fall! Reverse Your Ceiling Fan By remembering to reverse your ceiling fan, you can redistribute the warm air from the ceiling back down to your living space. Cover Your Air Conditioners Vacuuming out the internal parts of your air conditioners and then covering them with an appropriate cover can help your unit last longer and protect it from the elements. If you have a window unit, you can take them out or cover them up according to their instructions. Clean Yard Equipment You will most likely not need your lawnmowers and leaf blowers once you get the landscape cl...