What YOU Need to Know About Buying a Lake Home

There’s nothing sweeter than escaping to your Lake home for the weekend, week, or even summer. The warm summer sun, cool lake waves, and great activities that you can only find when you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks are glorious. The best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks know how important it is to you to not only find a home that’s in the right price range or the best area, but that matches your lifestyle. We are ready to help you find THAT home - whether it’s a primary residence or a second home. Here are a few things you should keep in mind as you consider buying a Lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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Home Orientation

This may not be one of your primary considerations when looking for your lake home, but you may want to know whether the sun will be setting right into your kitchen window when you want to fix dinner or rising over your front porch where you can drink coffee and watch the sunrise. This may not be a make or break deal when buying you lakefront home, but it is definitely something you may want to consider.

Current State of the Home

The Lake of the Ozarks has been around since the 1930’s - for the real estate market, that means that there are many homes with varying ages. Your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agents knows that this is something to consider when shopping for your Lake home, and we’ll help you find a home that fits your lifestyle. If the home is too old, it could have some maintenance tasks you weren’t planning on.

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Are There Modern Conveniences Nearby?

While many Lakes may be situated out in the middle of nowhere, you can be sure that you are generally within close proximity to local shopping, gas, and grocery. While the Lake area can have some rural areas, there are many locations that are just minutes from town. Our real estate agents can help you find a home that is in the best location for your needs.

Are There Expansion Possibilities?

For some lake homes, local zoning can vary quite a bit, and sometimes the lots can be smaller than lots that aren’t on the Lake. Our real estate agents can help you not only figure out what the lot looks like around your home and whether you can expand in the future, but we can also help you find the homes that will fit your future plans.

Does It Have a Dock?

Having a dock isn’t just a simple statement, you’ll want to make sure you’re up to the challenge of caring for the dock that comes with your home. From the electric to caring for it in the rainy and dry seasons, there can be a lot that goes into it. If you don’t want a dock with your home, we can help you find one that works for you.

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LOVE the View

The main reason you’re buying your Lake home is because you want to see the lake, right? Make sure you love the view. Imagine yourself sitting out on the back deck, or in the windows that face the water and drinking your morning coffee, or enjoying cold drinks in the evening after a day on the water.

The Best Real Estate Agents at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Gattermeir Davidson, we know that any real estate you purchase is going to be a big investment for you. There is nothing better than being able to enjoy your new lakefront home, and because we are so confident in that - we want to help you find YOUR dream home. Visit our website to learn more about our buying and selling processes, as well as start looking through our inventory.

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Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate, LLC
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Suite A
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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Location: Lake Ozark, MO, USA

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