Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

The song says “let it snow” but for home owners, that snow has got to go! For home snow removal tasks, electric and gas-powered snow blowers are just the ticket. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right snow removal tool for your area.   Home snow removal is an easier task with a snow blower. To choose the right snow blower, take into consideration the size of your property, average snowfall amounts in your area, and your budget. Generally speaking, as snow blowers go up in price, they increase in size and power, reducing the amount of time and effort it takes for snow removal. The best way to decide what kind of snow blower you’ll need is to know the amount of snow your area gets. Find annual snowfall totals in nearby cities, or check winter storm snowfall totals at the website of your local news and weather source, such as a television or radio station. Also, size matters. “The main thing I ask shoppers is, how big is their property,” says Andrew Kelly...

Planning to sell your Lake of the Ozarks home this Spring? It’s a great time to think about home improvements to add value to your house, and catch potential buyers’ attention. This checklist provides several simple, inexpensive ways to increase the appeal of your home, inside and out. It’s also a good idea to talk to a REALTOR® with the Fran Campbell Team who can offer helpful advice about giving your home that extra advantage. We'll call out the highlights in this article, but you can PRINT THE FULL CHECKLIST here ! Do a little landscaping Replace mulch. Pressure wash the house. Edge sidewalks. Remove vegetation between concrete and bricks. Trim tree limbs that are near the roof. Cut the grass. Prune hedges. Freshen flowerbeds. Clear away dead trees and debris. Make your home more welcoming Install a new door. Paint your front door. Add some new house numbers. Get a new lockset, kickplate and house number combination that coordinates with a new light f...

This home has everything you need to enjoy the lake at an affordable price. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace & wall of windows to enjoy the lake views. There have been many recent updates including roof, HVAC, interior doors. The lower level of this home has been completely remodeled. Entertain or relax and enjoy the views from the upper deck. Lower level has screened porch. There is a heated pool just steps away for your enjoyment. Includes 10 x 24 slip in community dock & hoist (new dock in 5/2011). $168,000 3 bedrooms/ 2 baths MLS# 3075572 The Fran Campbell Team LAKE OF THE OZARKS BEST REALTORS www.FranCampbell.com 573-302-2390 Fran@FranCampbell.com

Central Missouri, and the Lake of the Ozarks area in particular, is a popular destination for military veterans and retirees. We thought it might be useful to publish the current guidelines for VA Loan Eligibility. Note: The following information is accurate as of 1/2/2012 and is republished from the Department of Veterans Affairs website : http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/elig2.asp Military Service Requirements for VA Loan Eligibility: Note: Applications involving other than honorable discharges will usually require further development by VA. This is necessary to determine if the service was under other than dishonorable conditions. Wartime - Service During: WWII: 9/16/1940 to 7/25/1947 Korean: 6/27/1950 to 1/31/1955 Vietnam: 8/5/1964 to 5/7/1975 You must have at least 90 days on active duty and been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you served less than 90 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability. ...

HouseLogic.com recently posted an interesting article on the Schedule A Form and 6 Home Deduction Traps that we wanted to share. Be sure to consult with your accountant or a tax professional to see if any of these apply to you! Schedule A is the part of Form 1040 you use to list myriad deductions, and the more moving parts, the more prone you are to misinterpretation. To save you heartache, we asked four tax experts to weigh in on the six most common Schedule A mistakes do-it-yourselfers make. Trap #1: Line 6 - real estate taxes Your monthly mortgage payment often includes money for a tax escrow, from which the lender pays your local real estate taxes. The money you send the bank may be more than what the bank pays for your taxes, says Julian Block, a tax attorney and author of Julian Block's Home Seller's Guide to Tax Savings . That will lead you to putting the wrong number on Schedule A. Example: Your monthly payment to the lender: $2,000 for mortgage + $500...

Two (and a half) more shopping days until Christmas! If you have a crowd coming to your home at Lake of the Ozarks for the holidays, you'll love this easy and delicious hot artichoke and red pepper dip ... another Fran Campbell Team favorite! Ingredients 1/3 cup sliced green onion 2 T butter 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts (drained & chopped) 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayo 1 7oz jar roasted red sweet peppers (drained & chopped) Salt & Pepper to taste 2T grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. In a medium skillet, melt butter and cook onions until tender but not brown. About 5 minutes. 2. Remove from heat 3. Add artichoke hearts, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, mayo, red peppers, and salt & pepper. 4. Transfer to an 8" or 9" pie plate and spread evenly. (This can be refrigerated at this point for 24 hours prior to baking) 5. Sprinkle with remaining 2T Parmesan and bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, fresh bread, cracke...

Beautiful, wooded acreage priced to sell quickly. Perfect for hunters or nature lovers. Own a true Ozarks retreat with deer and wild Turkey. This is a extremely great deal for a substantial amount of land. Call the Fran Campbell Team today! $160,000 157.8 Acres MLS#3081906 The Fran Campbell Team LAKE OF THE OZARKS BEST REALTOR S www.FranCampbell.com 573-302-2390 1-866-306-FRAN Fran@FranCampbell.com