Your Favorite Real Estate Team

So your dream of buying a waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks has finally come true, and Your Favorite Real Estate Team is SO excited for you. We know you have looked forward to this and are ready to get out and enjoy the lake with your family and friends.  That is why it is all the more important that you are aware of the what’s and whys of basic dock safety to keep your loved ones safe. photo credit: Fun Lake MO Dock Inspection. It is recommended that you have your dock inspected every year to make sure it is safe.   An inspection will point out any structural issues, damage, needed repairs or safety issues not just to keep people from getting hurt but also to hopefully avert more expensive repairs later on.     Electrical Inspection. We know that electricity and water don’t mix.   There are specific precautions that are taken when wiring a boat dock and weather conditions throughout the year can cause issues and damage.   Your dock should be inspected annually to ens

It has been a hot summer when it comes to how many people are buying and selling real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks right now.  Just like the market, it looks temperatures are on the rise as well.  At your Favorite Real Estate Team, we are thrilled for all our clients who are now calling the lake area home, and we want you to enjoy all there is to do here in the summer.  Since the heat is on, we wanted to share some fun things to do to beat the heat since moving to a new home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Caves. Missouri is called The Cave State, and for good reason.   We are fortunate to have a number of unique and beautiful caves around the lake and they are all a comfortable 55-60 degrees.   From caves in the State Park to commercial caves, you can tour several and see something different in each one.   The best thing is you won’t even break a sweat. photo credit: Fun Lake MO Pools, water slides, indoor & outdoor water parks. There are SO many choices at the Lake of th

It is well known that your credit score influences your interest rate on a home mortgage, and over time that higher interest can cost you big bucks.  It is worth improving your score before you make the decision to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , and Your Favorite Real Estate Team has some tips to help you do just that. What makes up your credit score? Your credit score is determined by five factors.   1) Payment history (makes up 35% of your score).    2) Utilization - amount of credit used versus what is available (makes up 30% of your score).   3) Credit history length (makes up 15% of your score).   4) New credit/opening of new credit accounts (makes up 10% of your score).   5) Mix of credit – e.g. revolving accounts like credit cards are worse than installment accounts like car/personal loans (makes up 10% of your score). Where to start. The first thing to do is to get your credit reports from all three credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) and look fo

Everyone is looking for a lake home this summer and homeowners are especially excited about the rewards of selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks right now.   We know what buyers are looking for because we connect buyers and sellers every day at  Your Favorite Real Estate Team in Lake Ozark . We would love to share just a few simple tips with anyone who is preparing their home for sale at Lake of the Ozarks to help them make the most out of staging a home for sale this summer at Lake of the Ozarks. 1) Color and appeal. As always, the first impression can be everything.   In the summertime your yard is a blank canvas.   Some blooming plants and potted arrangements framing your porch, drive or entryway set an inviting tone. Cleaning your outdoor surfaces is another way to make your house shine and stand out from the rest. Washing the windows, washing the siding, even the sidewalks … it all makes a statement.   If you are willing to invest a little, a fresh coat of paint or stain

Your Favorite Real Estate Team is excited to wish everyone at the Lake of the Ozarks a Happy Independence Day!  4 th of July weekend is always one to remember here at the lake, and this one will be even more special for anyone who has recently purchased a new home at the Lake of the Ozarks . To make your holiday weekend the best it can be, we wanted to share a quick and easy list of fireworks displays for you to choose from all around the lake. photo credit: Fun Lake MO July 2, 2021 Captain Ron’s 34.5 Mile Marker in Sunrise Beach (at dusk/9:15PM) 573-374-5852 http://captainronsatthelake.com/   City of Linn Creek Soccer Fields in Linn Creek (around 9:15PM) 573-346-6200   Dale Hollow Winery 314 E. 1 st St., Stover (at sundown) Concert by Jackson Fisher and food truck 5-9PM 573-569-0094 https://www.dalehollowwinery.com/   Regalia Hotel In Lake Ozark at sundown Free concerts all weekend 573-723-3000 https://theregaliahotel.com/ July 3 rd , 2021