Your Favorite Real Estate Team

The Lake of the Ozarks is a destination location for many reasons, and the diversity of homes here matches the diversity of landscape and lifestyles available here too.   Your Favorite Real Estate Team loves to help match people with their perfect home at the lake and we thought we would share a few tips on what to think about before starting your search for a home at the Lake of the Ozarks.   photo credit: Fun Lake MO Location. We hear it all the time … location, location, location.   Because of the landscape and the lake itself, location can make even more of a difference at the Lake of the Ozarks.   What mile marker you live on can have a huge impact on how busy the lake will be, or if you will be seeing more fishing boats and wake boats versus race boats and cruisers.   Some parts of the lake are more laid back and quiet and other parts are full of action.   Your Favorite Real Estate Team knows the area and can show you houses in areas that are mo...

You dreamed of buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks for years as you vacationed here each summer.  Now you have invested in a second home at the lake and it involves more than you realized to maintain it from a distance.  You are not alone, and the Lake of the Ozarks area has businesses that serve second homeowners to help make their experience of life at the lake the best it can be.  Today, we are going to talk about tips for second homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks to help you spend your time enjoying your second home, not maintaining or repairing it, while you are here. Regular Roof Inspections. One of the worst things that can happen while you are away for months is a roof leak.   Not only can the water intrusion cause major damage, but the potential for mold becoming disastrous in a short time unmitigated is huge.   Many reputable roofing companies offer free roof inspections and recommend having them done once or twice a year.   A free ins...

At Your Favorite Real Estate Team , we can see and feel people’s excitement when they achieve their dream of buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks .  They may have diverse reasons for making the move, but one thing is for sure, they are looking forward to getting out and enjoying the Ozarks and all this area has to offer.  With the school season approaching and fall waiting just around the corner, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite things to do or see this time of the year.  Whether you are new the lake area or have lived here all your life, we think you will enjoy them too. 1) State Parks The Lake of the Ozarks area is BEAUTIFUL all year round.   Fall is no exception.   The State Parks in this area are extensive and each part of the parks has unique features and views.   From hiking to mountain biking to horseback riding, swimming, or just sitting and taking it all in, the Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka State Park, among...

At Your Favorite Real Estate Team , we learn both from buyers and sellers, just what they value most about life at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Not surprising, a huge part of what attracts people to the lake is the outdoor lifestyle.  Whether someone likes entertaining in the back yard, being on the water, or having a serene view of the lake from a distance, when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks you like your outdoor space.  We have the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , and we have the experience to know what features will add value and interest to your home.  So, we thought we would share some ideas on how to enhance your outdoor space to make your home more valuable to a buyer. 1) Parking. Living at the lake means hosting family and friends, and that creates a need for parking.   That can be challenging in the Ozarks, especially for lake front or second-tier homes.   Whenever you have the opportunity to create more parking, buyers wil...