Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Everyone thinks there's nothing to do at the Lake of the Ozarks during the "off-season," but that simply isn't true. This Sunday, one of the greatest annual events at the Lake returns for its 25th year: Lake Area Christmas for Kids! 25th Annual Christmas for Kids Christmas for Kids is a fantastic, fun, formal event designed to raise money and provide toys for children in need at the Lake of the Ozarks. This year, the event will be held: On Sunday, December 14th At 7:00 PM At the Lodge of the Fours Seasons in Campana Hall In addition to a simply wonderful evening out with other members of our great community, participants will get to enjoy hors d'oeurves, a cash bar, and a silent auction. Bands Spontaneous Serendipity & Captain Geech And The Shrimp Shack Shooters will provide the entertainment for the evening. Admission is as follows: $15/Person + one new, unwrapped toy Additional $20 without a toy Participants must be 21 or older to a...

Big news from Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate ! We are excited to announce that we have officially partnered with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® . This new partnership should lead to great things in the world of real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Our press release has all the info. Gattermeir Davidson Selected for Membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® "Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate, one of the Lake of the Ozarks' largest independent real estate companies , has been selected for membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® ," announced Ed Schmidt, Partner & Chief Marketing Officer. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ®  is a global network comprised of more than 500 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms, with 3,500 offices and 120,000 sales associates in the U.S. and nearly 50 other countries. Collectively, these firms produced $314 billion in sales in 2013, with over 1 millio...

How do you plan on celebrating Thanksgiving weekend this year? Are you traveling to reconnect with extended family? Celebrating with friends? Planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner? Going the non-traditional route with a big Thanksgiving party? No matter what you're doing or who you're with over Thanksgiving weekend, it never hurts to have a few conversation starters tucked up your sleeve! Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate team is here to help you breeze by any awkward silences. Your local Lake of the Ozarks' REALTORS have compiled a list of the best Thanksgiving trivia we could find. Use this list to wow all your friends and family with your impressive Thanksgiving knowledge! The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted a full three days. The first Thanksgiving feast did not include mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, cranberries, or pumpkin pies. The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving. The average turkey purchased for Thanksgiv...

Very few people can afford to purchase a home without the help of a mortgage loan, so get ting a home loan is often one of the biggest components of buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . The type of loan your qualify for and the size of the loan you can be approved for are largely responsible for dictating which home you will be able to buy. Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate is here to help you simplify the process with these five quick tips about home loans. 1. Loans Are Not "One Size Fits All" Home loans come in many different shapes and sizes. Some loans have fixed interest rates, some have adjustable rates. Some loans require a minimum 5% down payment, others require more or less. Most home loans span thirty years, but others only cover fifteen or twenty years. An experienced mortgage lender will be able to help you determine which type of loan will be best suited for you and your needs. 2. Loan Amounts Depend Greatly On Your Credit Score Your credit report i...

Home Sweet Home. There's No Place Like Home. Home Is Where The Heart Is. If you're looking for a new home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you're going to want to find one that resonates with you on a deep emotional level. One that feels like "home" in every sense of the word. One that you can imagine coming home to after a long day at work, one that you can see filling up with friends and family over the holidays, one that you want to share with kids, grandchildren, spouses, and pets.  If you're looking for a home that can perfectly complete all of those pictures and more, you definitely won't want to miss this magnificent waterfront home in Camdenton, Missouri .  With this beautiful structure to call home, you and your family will be ready to take on the world! At a Glance This single-family detached home has everything you need to build a beautiful nest at the Lake of the Ozarks. Completely remodeled in 2010, this home features all new do...

Home organization... that necessary evil in all of our lives. If there's one thing all homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks can agree on, it's that you can never truly be finished organizing your home - but that doesn't mean it's not worth the effort!  Having a beautifully or cleverly organized home can make your life much easier while giving you a unique sense of pride that only homeowners can fully understand. Organizing your whole home is an ambitious undertaking, so it's usually a smart idea to only tackle one room at a time. For this post, the Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate Team put their heads together to come up with some of our favorite kitchen organization ideas.  Get Hooked Never underestimate the power of adhesive hooks! Incredibly affordable and easy to install, these brilliant little inventions are an organizer's dream in the kitchen. Stick them anywhere - inside your cabinets, alongside your cabinets, hutches, or refrigerator - to s...

"Mommy! Daddy! Let's go trick-or-treating this year!!" The eager young faces beam up at you, and you can't possibly resist. You smile, help them plan a costume, and get ready to enjoy a night of spooky family fun.  You're just about to walk out the door, but then a young hand pulls you back.  "Wait, wh ere's your costume? You can't go without a costume!"  Does this sound familiar - or like a very real possibility? Don't get caught without a costume this Halloween! Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate is here to help you out with some of our favorite easy, funny, last-minute Halloween costume ideas.  Tacky Tourist This is the perfect quick costume (especially for  the Lake of the Ozarks )! Grab some khakis or swim trunks and the brightest shirt you have, and embellish away. Fanny packs, socks and sandals, binoculars, giant cameras, and flower leis barely scratch the surface of everything you can use to complete this look. Identity Thie...