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Weather you are buying your first house, investing in a vacation property, or refinancing your home sweet home, an appraisal will always be part of the process. Your Favorite Real Estate Team is the best real estate business at the Lake of the Ozarks , and we are very familiar with the home buying process. Today we are going to walk you through the details of an appraisal so you know how to prepare and what to expect. Read on to learn more! What is an Appraisal? The real estate appraisal is a service that is ordered by the mortgage lender during the real estate transaction process. An appraisal’s purpose is to determine how much a home is worth. Appraisers go over the house and property in detail and then create a comprehensive report about the home and what its value is. Who is Responsible? Appraisers need to be unbiased when they make their assessment of a home, so they are hired by the mortgage lender, rather than the buyer or seller of the home. The cost of the appra...

The Lake of the Ozarks was named the number one recreational lake in the United States! But it's not just a fun place to visit, it's an incredible place to spend your summers and even live full-time. Your Favorite Real Estate Team is the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , and we have the tips and secrets you want to know about buying a lake house in Missouri. Read on to learn more, and give us a call to get started on your search! Choose Your Lifestyle The Lake of the Ozarks has something for everyone! Whether you are looking for peace and quiet or fun around every corner, you can find it at the Lake. Before you start looking for your lakefront home, make sure you know which areas are most interesting to you and your lifestyle. If you live on one side of the Lake and work on the other, you could spend a couple of hours or six dollars every day commuting to and from work. There are many restaurants, bars, shopping areas, and fun activities aro...

With everything that's going on, now could be the perfect time to dive into the big remodeling and renovation projects you've always wanted to do in your home. Your Favorite Real Estate Team has the best realtors at the Lake of the Ozarks , and we have seen a lot of houses. So we can tell you what upgrades are worth the effort, and which ones may not pay off as well in the end. Read on to learn more about some fun home remodeling projects that you and your family can take on during your time at home. Invest in the Landscape  At the Lake of the Ozarks, it is quite common to find homes with steep yards, or areas that have been filled in with a variety of rock. You can make your home stand out among the rest by paying a little extra attention to your landscaping. Steep yards often won't sustain a clean-cut grassy lawn, and a rock lawn may simply roll down the hill and wash away at the first big rain storm. Instead, you could plant wildflowers and ground covering p...

The Lake of the Ozarks is a strong community, and we are all working together to make sure our area businesses and our residents are supported and cared for. Your Favorite Real Estate Team loves the Lake of the Ozarks, and we are sharing a list of restaurants in the area that are offering curbside pick-up, carryout, and delivery to keep bringing you your favorite foods! Read on and find more resources at the Lake Area Chamber website .  4 Seasons Pizza & Deli  Carryout and Curbside Pick-Up Sunday through Thursday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (573) 365-6989  Andy's Frozen Custard   Order your favorite ice cream, concrete, sundae and much more at the drive through. (573) 346-1577  Arris Pizza & Pub  Carryout and Curbside Pick-Up Dining Room CLOSED  Sunday - Monday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays)  Wednesday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm  Friday - Saturday: 11:00 ...

It's no secret that things are different this spring than they were last year. But we're here to share with you some great ways you can still enjoy a beautiful spring at the Lake of the Ozarks. Your Favorite Real Estate Team has been a fixture at the Lake of the Ozarks for quite some time, and we love helping people turn the Lake area into their home sweet home. Keep reading to learn how you can enjoy this beautiful place, no matter what else is going on outside. Order Take-Out While many establishments have had to close their doors to in-person shopping and dining, several restaurants have converted their businesses almost overnight to still be able to supply our community with the delicious food we all love. Check out this list from the local Chamber that shows several of the local restaurants and their current operations:  http://lakeareachamber.com/covid19/TakeOutBlitz%204-1-20.pdf Try a Meal Delivery Service With groceries flying off the shelves, it can be ...