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This weekend, the weather is forecast to be spectacular and in the mid-80's! But soon, the temperatures will be dropping and the leaves will be changing to their bright colors. If you are looking for a home in a beautiful location, you should know that the Lake of the Ozarks has been awarded second place as the best fall foliage in the United States! Your Favorite Real Estate Team loves being at the Lake of the Ozarks year-round, and we think you will too. No matter where you are, there a few great tips to help you prepare the house for a comfortable, safe fall season. Keep reading to learn more! Check Your HVAC HVAC is an important element in keeping your house comfortable year round. In the winter, it becomes a necessity to keep you and your family safe and healthy during freezing temperatures. To make sure your heating system is working properly, it's a good idea to schedule a maintenance check with a professional company in your area. It's also important to keep your f...

Rates are the lowest they have been in years! If you are thinking about refinancing, Your Favorite Real Estate Team is here for you to help find out if now is the right time for you to refinance. We are the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , so we are familiar with the market and how to to analyze this kind of decision. Keep reading to learn more and evaluate your readiness to refinance.  How Much Will the Rate Change?  In past years, the advice was that you should only refinance if it would save you 1-2 percentage points; however, that has changed in more recent years. As rates become lower overall, percentage points can make a bigger difference with smaller adjustments. Therefore, the current recommendation is that your new interest rate should be at least 0.5 percentage points lower than the current interest rate on your mortgage. So if your current interest rate is 5.0%, then a new rate of 4.5% could be worth taking the leap. What Will be the Length of Reco...

Fall is just around the corner, but the Lake isn't slowing down! Your Favorite Real Estate Team loves this time of year with the cooler temperatures and fun events going on in the Lake area. If you are looking for something fun to do while you are down at the Lake house hunting, keep reading and pick your favorite event coming up over the next month! (Photo Credit: FunLake) Laurie Hillbilly Fair Sep 11, 2020 - Sep 12, 2020 Laurie Fairgrounds 269 Fairgrounds Rd. Laurie MO 65037 Phone: 573-374-8776 Hours of Operation: Fri: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm "Come on down to the 51st Hillbilly Fair! The parade theme this year is Hillbillies Gone Hog Wild! Will take place Saturday at 10am! Directly after the parade, the Stover School & Versailles School Bands will be performing on the main stage. Bands on Stages will include Dirt Road Addiction,Whiskey Trio,Sax on the Beach, Ponch Burkhart, Karaoke By Heidi, Steven Moore, & "Missourah...

Labor Day is a great holiday to celebrate at the Lake of the Ozarks! While it may mark the unofficial end of the summer, Your Favorite Real Estate Team thinks it's still a great time to take a break from work and enjoy being out and about around the Lake area. This holiday weekend, enjoy live music, a golf tournament, the Speedway Nationals, and fireworks! Keep reading to learn more. DAM GOOD SLICE PIZZA ENTERTAINMENT September 4-6, 2020 Dam Good Slice Pizza 1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark, MO 65049 Dam Good Slice Pizza Entertainment Schedule Sept 4: Laid Back - 8 p.m. Sept 5: Sawmill Express - 8 p.m. Sept 6: Justin Tinkler - 7 p.m. ALLEY CAT'S ENTERTAINMENT September 4-6, 2020 Alley Cat's Pizzeria & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark, MO 65049 DJ Derek K. every night and celebrity bartenders at the tiki bar Saturday night, September 5th... The Brewtop Twins from Kansas City, Kim and Jordan! CHERRY PISTOLS AT HORNY TOAD EN...

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...

Traditionally, selling a home in the fall or winter at the Lake of the Ozarks can be difficult. However, this can actually be the perfect time for people to buy. Not to mention, this year has a lot of people looking for homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . Your Favorite Real Estate Team has the best real estate agents at the Lake, and we are here to help. To make your home look as wonderful as possible, and to increase your chances of selling your home in the "off-season", keep reading! Stay Light and Bright Fall and winter can be naturally dark seasons, simply because there are less hours of sunlight each day, and clouds can often overcast the sky. If a house looks dull and dim during a showing, it is likely that potential home owners will pass up your house. When you are taking photos and showing the house, open all of the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. If you have wood or tile floors, remove any overbearing rugs that can look worn, du...

Looking for a new home can be a stressful process if you aren't careful. Hiring the best realtors at the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place to start! It's also helpful to make sure you are comfortable while you are spending time in the area looking for your forever home. Your Favorite Real Estate Team wants to help make the whole process as easy and convenient as possible. That is why we have compiled a list of the top resorts at the Lake. These are some of the best resorts to stay in and have a great time while you're visiting and buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Keep reading to learn more! Pictured: Camden on the Lake, Photo Credit: FunLake Camden on the Lake This waterfront resort is a gorgeous place to enjoy the quintessential "lake life". Located on mile maker eight of the main channel, there are a lot of great activities and places to explore nearby. Choose between studios and suites that are spacious and beautifully appointed to...