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Right now, people are moving to the Lake of the Ozarks faster than ever and Your Favorite Real Estate Team has helped a lot of buyers find their forever lake home this year!  If you are preparing to make your move to the lake, we know it is an exciting time and you just want to get settled in and start living the lake life you have dreamed of for so long.  So, we wanted to share some tips with you to help make your move easier and less stressful.  Read on to learn more! 1) Reduce and Recycle The less stuff you have to move the better.   We all accumulate things that we think we need but end up not using.   If you can’t remember the last time you used an item, consider donating it to someone else who may actually have use for it.   There are numerous non-profits at the Lake of the Ozarks who do great work and would appreciate donations of useful items in good condition.   You can feel great about paring down and reduce your workload at the same ti...

In part one, we shared some basic concepts for planning your move to the Lake of the Ozarks .   In part two we will go into a few more details that could make your move more seamless.   From getting rid of things you don’t need to pack and move, to planning the transition, thinking ahead is key.   Keeping track of the details (like which cords go with what, and where are the nuts and bolts for the disassembled furniture?) can make all the difference when you get to your new home at the Lake of the Ozarks . It is all about looking at the big picture and having an overall strategy for success.   Here’s how. 6) Pare down. If you are like most people, you have probably accumulated a lot of things that you really haven’t used in a while.   Now is a great time to stop giving up space to store (and now move) those things.   If you haven’t used it in the last year, you might not need to keep it.   The more you get rid of stuff you don’t need, the better your...

So you are buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks … and we are so excited for you!   The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to live, and now the only thing between you and the lake life is … the move.   We are here to help with some tips to make that process more seamless and less frustrating.   Here are some things to consider when getting started. 1)Plan ahead.    You will want to start a notebook to keep track of everything.   There will be several people or companies you will need to contact and let them know you are moving.   You will want to arrange ahead of time to have utilities such as electric, gas, internet, cable, trash services, etc. shut off in your old home and turned on in your new home. You will also need to update your new address with your bank, insurance agent, doctor, and any company that sends you bills, as well as your online shopping accounts and subscription.   If you have a gym membership you will want to stop or t...

Your Favorite Real Estate Team has noticed that a lot of people are moving to the Lake of the Ozarks lately for its beauty, thriving businesses, and fun activities. If you are one of those people, we would love to help you find your forever home. After all, we are the best real estate company at the Lake of the Ozarks ! We also know that moving can be difficult. So today we are talking about a few helpful tips to get you prepared for the big move. Keep reading to learn more! Declutter Take the move as the perfect opportunity to get rid of anything that you no longer use. The more you are able to get rid of, the less you will have to pack and transport to the new house. There are several different decluttering methods you can use to make quick work of the stuff that is just taking up room in the house. Do some research on decluttering and organization, pick the method that makes the most sense to you, then take it on! Pack an Essentials Box There are a few item...

Moving into a new home can be a stressful process. After all, you are picking up your whole life and, in a way, starting over in a new place. It can be easy to worry that you're going to forget something, that items will get lost in the process, or that packing won't go well and your belongings will be impossible to find later. Your Favorite Real Estate Team is here for you to help with tips and tricks on how to pack like a pro for a smooth move into your new house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Read on to learn more!  Make a Checklist If you try to dive into the packing process without a plan or checklist, then it could quickly become overwhelming and things could be forgotten. For instance, you may be so used to the shower curtains being a permanent fixture in the bathroom that you forget to pack them!  Make a detailed list room-by-room of everything that needs to be packed. It can be helpful to plan ahead for fragile or heavy items to get a special place in t...

You have sold your house and are moving to your Lake of the Ozarks dream home ! I don’t think I know of anyone that enjoys moving, but with a few tricks, it can be done. Your Favorite Real Estate Team knows it’s not always easy to leave, and you might dread the packing and toting boxes, but with these 10 moving hacks, it will be much easier! 1. Create a Schedule Moving can be a stressful time. Don’t get overwhelmed! Make a schedule of your time! Tackle those tasks one at a time and stick to the schedule! 2. Garage Sale As you start packing and realize there are many things you don’t need or use anymore, create a stack of things and plan a garage sale. Not only can you make a little money, that’s less stuff you need to pack to the new house! 3. Time to Donate After your garage sale. What you didn’t get sold, donate it. 4. Pack an “Open Me First Box” Take one of your moving boxes and grab all your essentials. Things to include would be like, change of clothes, phone c...