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Fantastic Waterfront Home For Sale In Gravois Mills!

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It's time to treat yourself to the home you've been dreaming about! Your friends at Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate want to be the first to tell you about this incredible waterfront home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . It's comfortable, it's spacious, and it's right here waiting for you! This home is located at 32082 Dunwandrin Road, Gravois Mills and is priced at only $349,900. Waterfront Home For Sale In Gravois Mills, Missouri With 130 feet of shoreline and a view that doesn't stop, this single-family home is perfect for anyone looking to relocate or purchase a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Tucked away on the 7 mile marker, this home is surrounded by incredible scenery and an amazing atmosphere that is sure to make you feel instantly at home. This home strikes the perfect balance between spacious and cozy: 2,143 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms You and your family will have plenty of room to spread out without feeling...

What Is Included In The Closing Costs?

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If you've ever purchased a home before (or talked to someone who has), you are probably well aware that the price of the home is not the total cost you will be expected to cover. When you buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , you will also have to pay for the closing costs associated with the purchase of the home. Closing costs can often seem like an unknown factor for people who are buying property, but the team at Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate is here to explain the process. What Are Closing Costs? Buying a house is not a one- or two-person job; real estate transactions require the cooperation of several different professionals. The closing costs cover the fees for the professionals' various services. Typically, t hese closing costs can range anywhere from 2.5-5% of the home's total sale price. They very greatly from transaction to transaction and there is no way to predict in advance exactly what your closing costs will be; however, your mortgage lender i...

Turning Your Laundry Room Into A Selling Point: 7 Tips

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When you're selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks , every square inch counts. Your home should shine, glisten, and gleam like never before. Not only that, but your staging efforts should maximize every inch of space so your prospective buyers can fully understand everything your home has to offer. By paying attention to the little details now, you will most likely be able to sell your home much, much more quickly. The laundry room is a great example of a room that most sellers tend not to put as much effort towards staging, but that can become a fantastic selling point if used strategically. These simple suggestions will get you started on the right track! 1. Light It Up Almost without exception, brightly lit homes sell more quickly than their dimly lit counterparts. Since laundry room are typically small, interior spaces, adding a new light fixture and/or a bulb with higher wattage can make a big difference. 2. Install A Sink If you have the space, adding a bi...

How Much Do You Really Need For A Down Payment?

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Trying to decide if you're ready to buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks ? It should come as no surprise that finances are major factor most people in your situation have to consider. Your house is likely the largest purchase you will ever make in your life, and you have to be sure that you are ready! The down payment is often the biggest obstacle that prospective home buyers have to face, so it should come as no surprise that finding out how much they need for a down payment is a top priority for most buyers. Unfortunately, there is no magic answer that indicates how much your down payment will be, as down payments vary according to several different factors and  different types of mortgage loans have different requirements. Here's a quick look at some of these various factors. What Is The Down Payment? First, let's start with a little background info on the down payment. Since the vast majority of people who purchase homes are unable to do so without a loan...

13 Crucial Fireworks Safety Tips

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Nothing says "Happy 4th of July" like orchestrating a stellar fireworks display in your backyard! Families all over the Lake Area (and everywhere else in the country) will light off hundreds of thousands of fireworks on the 4th of July. Fireworks a lot of fun and a great way to celebrate our nation's independence, but they can also be very dangerous if used irresponsibly. If you're planning to host one of these displays for your family and friends, it's important to make sure you're taking the proper safety precautions. The team at Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate is here to help you keep your family safe with these simple but critical fireworks safety tips. Firework Safety Tips 1. Don't allow young children to light fireworks. 2. Never attempt relight fireworks that did not go off. 3. Don't pick up fireworks that did not go off. 4. Keep your pets indoors while lighting fireworks outside. 5. Keep a garden hose or a...

What Is The Purpose of Rent-To-Own?

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Are you thinking about buying a home, but aren't ready to make the financial commitment yet? Maybe your credit rating isn't quite where you want it to be, or perhaps you don't have the savings to provide a down payment. If either of these situations apply to you, we may have great solution for you: renting to own. What Is The Purpose Of Rent-T o-Own? A rent-to-own agreement is similar to a car lease. Buyers agree to rent a home from the seller for a specified amount of time (generally one to three years). At the end of their lease, the buyers will have the opportunity to buy the home or walk away from the arrangement. Typically, the agreement requires that the buyers pay a little bit more in monthly rent than a regular renter would pay, but that extra money is put towards the purchase of the home at the end of the lease. If the buyer chooses to back out of the agreement and not purchase the home at the end of the lease, the sellers will get to keep the extra mon...

Ozarks Amphitheater GRAND OPENING

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Big things are happening at the Lake of the Ozarks! This Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 PM marks the grand opening for one of the Lake Area's hottest new attractions: the Ozarks Amphitheater ! Ozarks Amphitheater Grand Opening - Thursday, June 18th In order to celebrate their grand opening, the Ozarks Amphitheater will host a fantastic concert with FREE ADMISSION to anyone who wants to come! The award-winning blues vocalist Sena Ehrhardt will be delivering the grand performance, and local musician Shawn C will serve as the opening act. To top it all off, Ozark Distillery will be offering free tastings! Lake TV Sports Director / TV Personality William Holtz will host the event. Ozarks Amphitheater will also be accepting donations for C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors) . Here's a quick rundown of the evening's timeline: 7:00 PM - Doors Open 8:00 PM - Show Begins 9:30-10:00 PM - Meet N' Greet Admission is free, but Ozarks Amphitheater requests t...