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7 Tips For Staging and Selling Your Home With Kids Around

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In a dream world, your home will always look beautiful and clean. Especially when your REALTOR® calls and says that they are bringing a couple over to see your home. In a real world, this could be when all pandemonium breaks loose, especially because you're selling and showing with your kids in tow. While this can seem stressful, Gattermeir Davidson is here to help, and we want to make this as easy as possible. Here are a few tips to make the staging and showing process a little easier when you have children in the house. Sneaky Storage You'll want to get creative about storing items right before a showing. Since you won't want your everyday items lying around the house (bibs, placemats, soap, and cleaning supplies, etc.), you can dedicate a drawer to the storage of those items. You will also want to hide items that you store in your shower and on your bathroom sink. You can purchase a plastic caddy to put these items in, and then store them neatly under the sink til...

Country Estate with Acreage - REDUCED by $100,000!

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Imagine finding a home that feels like it's in the country, but is only five miles from shopping, dining, and the school. That is exactly what you'll find in this beautiful three bedroom, four bathroom home in Miller county. There's plenty of space inside the home to spread out and relax, along with a huge yard and lots of property to enjoy many outdoor activities. This is a true family oriented retreat, and we're sure you'll make wonderful memories while living here. Check out some of the other great amenities in this home! Beautiful, Spacious Home One of the first things you'll notice about this home is the amazing cathedral ceilings in the huge great room. The formal dining room and large kitchen allow for plenty of space when you have friends or family members over. There is also a quaint breakfast nook for those days when you won't be using the dining room. There is also a private office space in this home, which could also be made into a four...

What You NEED To Know About Home Buying in 2016

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2015 was a great year to buy a home. There were many great houses on the market, and the interest rates stayed low. While 2015 was a good year, 2016 is showing signs of having many great benefits as well. Here are a few things you'll want to be aware of as you prepare to buy your Lake of the Ozarks home . Home Prices Should Slow Down While real estate prices have been on the rise recently, it is believed that the prices should start to slow down soon. As the prices slow down, this will be an ideal time for first-time buyers to get their foot in the door and purchase the home of their dreams. Along with first time buyers, it can also be a good time to purchase a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks and invest while the prices are low. More Homes on the Market Because the prices of homes may start to slow down, we may also see a rise in listings. This means that as a buyer, you will have more homes to choose from. It may also diminish the "bidding wars" as the...

Tips for Packing Your Holiday Decorations

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Now that the Christmas parties are over, the gifts have been unwrapped and leftovers are almost gone, it's time to take down the holiday decorations. While it's easier to deck the halls than un-deck them, there are a few ways you can make the process easier. From having the correct storage bins, to creative ways to store your Christmas lights, here are a few ways you can make the packing easier, and the unpacking even easier next year. Invest in Appropriate Storage You and your attic will both thank you for investing in clear plastic bins. You won't have to dig through storage trying to find the right box this way. Make sure that you get the correct size as well. While you'll want the bin to be large enough to hold many items, you don't want it so large that you can easily overfill it, making it too heavy to lift. If you choose one style that you like and buy many of them, it will be easier to stack them than if you buy several different styles. Help Your Ri...

5 Ways To Enjoy Christmas In Your NEW Home

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Christmas is a wonderful time of year, and even more exciting if you'll be spending it in your new home. Whether you'll be decorating the halls, or singing carols around the neighborhood, there are several ways you and your family can make amazing memories. Here are a few ways you can celebrate the Holiday's in a new place. Deck the Halls Use your new home at the Lake of the Ozarks as a chance to really enjoy decorating. You'll have new places to put all of your old decorations, and you can enjoy buying a few new pieces that are special for this new home. Of course, you don't have to limit the decorating to just the inside! Enjoy a chance to get out and hang some lights on your home and make it festive outside too. Sing it Loud for All to Hear Christmas in your new neighborhood is a great chance to get out and meet your neighbors. Put together a nice plate of treats that you can make with your family, and then take the opportunity to meet the people aroun...

Holiday Events You Won't Want to Miss!

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The Holiday season is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy fun winter activities at the lake of the Ozarks. From beautiful light displays to fun visits with Santa there are so many ways to enjoy this wonderful Missouri destination. Check out these great events and choose a few to make your days before Christmas more fun! Christmas Light Displays at the Lake of the Ozarks Enchanted Village of Lights - Laurie Fairgrounds Through January 2nd St. Patricks Festival of Lights - Shrive of St. Patrick Through January 1st Versailles Unity Circle of Lights - Hwy 5 and Hwy 52, Versailles Through January 1st Deck the Docks Holiday Light Cruises - Celebration Cruises Through December 30th Osage Beach Holiday Lights - Osage Beach City Park & Osage Beach Parkway Through January 3rd Christmas Activities Christmas on Main Street - Main Stree Music Hall Through December 20th Christmas Village and Ice Skating - Old Kinderhook Through December 20th Tri-Coun...

7 Tips To Keep Your Home SAFE During the Holidays

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The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year for. It's full of gifts, Christmas lights and time spent with family, but did you also know that the last two weeks of December has a high burglary percentage? As a homeowner, it's good to be aware of the possibility, and prepare your home for when you may not be home to protect it. Gatterimeir Davidson doesn't just want to provide you with a beautiful home at the Lake of the Ozarks  but also help you secure your home. Here are seven tips to that can help protect your home while you're spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season. Do Not Broadcast Your Holiday Plans Online It's great to keep your friends and family updated on your fun holiday activities - but if you don't have your social media settings extremely secure you will have no idea who's really seeing them. It's best to save your photos till later and post them when you're back home safe and sound. Put Your Holiday Lights On a Tim...