Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

The decision to buy a home is a big milestone in anybody's life and should not be taken lightly! Your home is likely one of the biggest investments you'll make in your lifetime. You want to be sure that you are ready to take the step financially, mentally, and emotionally. If you're considering buying a home in the near future, the team at eXp Realty is here for you! Check out this list of the top five reasons to own your own home. 1. Tax Deductions As a homeowner, you will receive special tax deductions on the interest you pay on your mortgage and your property taxes. Whether you're single or married, these deductions can be a huge help when April comes around! 2. Freedom Want to paint your bathroom bright green? Go for it! Owning your own home gives you total independence when it comes to decorating your own home. You are also in total control of your home's maintenance; you'll never wait on your landlord again. 3. Investment Purchasing your o...

Lake of the Ozarks is often thought of only as a popular vacation spot. However, there are a lot of reasons you should consider making the Lake of the Ozarks your permanent residence.  eXp Realty  specializes in  Lake of the Ozarks real estate  and would love to help you relocate to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the top 10 local attractions at the Lake of the Ozarks that play a huge role in turning vacationers into permanent residents: 1. Shopping Buying or browsing, shoppers will find stores galore at the Lake of the Ozarks. In fact, it’s not unusual for people to come to the Lake strictly to shop! From a major outlet-mall with name brand designer stores to small, unique boutiques, the Lake has it all. The area’s hundreds of retailers offer items for the family, the home, the outdoors, the holidays and much more. Shopping is one activity you can indulge in year-round at the Lake of the Ozarks.  For holiday or anytime shopping, you’ll...

As the end of the year approaches, it's time to start thinking about your new year's resolutions. Some popular ones might include losing weight, reading more books, or even saving money. Have you ever thought about making your next resolution be to buy a house? 2018 could be your year for finding the home of your dreams. Here are seven reasons you should consider buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in 2018. 1. Rent Rent prices have been going up through 2017 and 2018 will be no different. When you make monthly payments every month, you are taking money that could have gone towards a house payment, and putting it in your landlords pocket. If you think about it this way, if you pay $1000 a month for ten years, that's $120,000, which is easily the price of a nice home. Wouldn't you rather put your money towards an investment that you can own? 2. Interest Rates Have you paid any attention to the interest rates from 2017? The rates have steadily risen over this...

Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a stressful time with all the details there are to remember, but with a good plan in place to keep yourself in order you don't have to be intimidated by it. With proper steps, and organizational techniques you can make this a breeze, and easily find a Lake of the Ozarks home that is perfect for you. At eXp Realty, we aim to not only help you find the right home but also help you get through the process easily and quickly! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start the homebuying process to keep it easy on yourself. 1. Take Care of Current Bills Now is the time to take charge of your finances and make sure that everything is in order. Pay off your credit cards and take care of any outstanding bills. Get your credit report and make sure that everything on it is accurate, and fix any mistakes. This is a critical step in securing your loan, so be sure to take a close look at your financial history and credit standing before ...

Attention all goblins and ghouls, witches and wizards, princesses and superheros! One of our favorite holidays is almost among us... which means it's almost TRICK OR TREAT time! Do you know what you and the kiddos are doing this Halloween? The Lake of the Ozarks has several spooky activities that are great for the entire family taking place all over. If you're looking for safe public places to take the kids trick or treating this year, check out the list of events below! Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-Treat Oct 26, 2017 from 4-7PM Hy-Vee Parking Lot 929 State Hwy D Osage Beach Missouri 65065 Visit the Hy-Vee Parking lot for the annual Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-treat event! New this year: this is a FOOD ALLERGY FRIENDLY EVENT! Each booth will have candy and non-food treats! Hy-Vee will be supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project in donating a separate bucket of non-food treats to each booth for those kids who have food allergies. They will provide children with food allergies a...

Any relocation can bring up many questions. Moving to the Lake of the Ozarks is no different, and we want to make sure that you are completely confident in your decision. The Lake area is a unique combination of vacation spot and close knit hometown. From the activities and local attractions you'll notice that every season here is different with huge advantages to each. Here are a few questions we know you'll want the answers to before moving to the Lake of the Ozarks. FAQs When Relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks Question: Can I get a home with a view of the Lake? Answer: Of course! At eXp Realty, we have homes of all different shapes and sizes. From small homes that are perfect for retiring at the Lake of the Ozarks, to large homes that will accommodate your entire family in style - we have it all! Question: What are the schools like in the Lake area? Answer: The entire Lake of the Ozarks consists of fabulous school systems. From the schools in Camdenton ...

You want to trust your real estate transaction at the Lake of the Ozarks to someone with experience and extensive local knowledge of the Lake of the Ozarks community and real estate market. Dan Ralston is very involved in the Bagnell Dam Association of REALTORS® and has the experience and knowledge to ensure your experience is as seamless and financially beneficial as possible. Dan moved to the Lake ten years ago in June, 2005. As a kid, he spent much of his time at a smallish lake in Lees Summit called Lake Lotowana. His parents had a summer cabin, as did his grandparents, and aunt and uncle. So, Dan grew up as a "Lake Rat." In 2003 he recalls reminiscing about the days when he would spend all his time at the Lake and how much he thoroughly enjoyed and missed those times. In having a discussion with a long-time friend, he expressed his desire to give his kids the same opportunities of growing up around a Lake atmosphere, and getting back to Lake living before retirem...

Relocating can be overwhelming and stressful.  Moving to the Lake of the Ozarks  is no different, and we want to make sure that you are completely confident in your decision. The Lake area is a unique combination of vacation spot and close knit hometown. From the activities to local attractions, we know that you'll find the Lake of the Ozarks to be the perfect place to relocate:  Here are some things to look forward to when relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks : 1. Something For Everyone  At eXp Realty  we have access to homes of all different shapes and sizes. If your dream is to live lakeside and be able to walk right down to the water from your back door, we can help make it happen. If your ideal living consists of a home in a remote location with acres for privacy, yet located close enough to town for a quick commute, we can help find that too. From small homes that are perfect for  retiring at the Lake of the Ozarks , to large homes that will...

Summertime at the Lake of the Ozarks is all about having fun and making memories! This week, eXp Realty , the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , wants to make sure you're up to speed on the upcoming Lake area happenings over the next few weeks. So we've put together a list of family-friendly fun events to check out around the Lake that we know you'll enjoy! Recurring Events Lake of the Ozarks Bike Night  April 20th - May 18th - June 15th - July 20th - August 17th - September 21st Multiple establishments on the Bagnell Dam Strip host biker related activities on the third Thursday of each month, April - September. Come out and enjoy live music. Sign up for prizes and giveaways from Karma Custom Motorcycles, The LeatherMan, Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson, We’re Talking T-Shirts, and more! Hot Summer Nights May 12th - June 9th - July 14th - August 11th - September 8th Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark from 6-11 pm (rain or ...