Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a pretty overwhelming experience. Between finding the right home for your family and trying to understand the process of buying, it can be one of the most stressful decisions you'll make. However, eXp Realty has some really helpful tips to make your home purchase a breeze. This week, we're offering you 4 steps to take to protect your investment when buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks :  1. Hire a Buyer's Agent First and foremost, you need someone on your side to represent you during the home buying process. Hiring a Buyer's Agent at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you narrow your search down to save you time and help you locate properties you may otherwise not have known about when searching on your own. Not only can an experienced real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks help you find the right home for your family, but they can also guide you through the paperwork and closing process. Since they've ...

Moving from one home to the next is no small task. In fact, it can be one of the most stressful things you'll do in your lifetime. This isn't meant to scare you away from moving, though (unless you're leaving the Lake of the Ozarks!), but to actually empower you, and make it easier. There are many shortcuts and quick tips you can utilize to make the process simpler. We're we're constantly working with people who are moving, either relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks or moving away from and selling a Lake of the Ozarks home . Because of this, we thought you would like to learn a few ways to make it easier. Pack an Overnight Bag with Essentials Don't get so wrapped up in the packing hubbub that you forget to pack a bag with all of the necessities. You'll want to include a few changes of clothes, your toiletries, and anything else you'll need your first night in your new Lake of the Ozarks home. This way, if you don't feel like unpacking everyt...

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? 2017 could be your year for successfully finding the home of your dreams. Here are seven reasons you should consider buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in 2017. Rent Rent prices have been going up through 2016 and 2017 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? Interest Rates Have you paid any attention to the interest rates from 2016? They haven't just gone up ...

Purchasing your first home can be intimidating. At Gattermeir Davidson, we want to assist you in finding the perfect home! Knowing that it's easier to get the financing for a home now more than ever, and you don't even have to have a perfect credit score, we are confident that we can help you get the property you've been waiting for. If you've never owned your own home and you're ready to take the leap and purchase your first home at the Lake of the Ozarks , here are a few things to keep in mind. Evaluate Your Budget Take time to sit down and really think about how much you can afford on a home. If you don't know, you can always find a mortgage lender who can help you with the numbers and tell you what your monthly payments would be. This can be a huge help, and it's really one of the most important steps in buying your home. Even before you look for a home, you need to know how much you can spend. Otherwise, you could fall in love with a place, and t...

As a homeowner, there can be several chores required that you knew about like cleaning the gutters and mowing the lawn. There are a few chores, though, that didn't come in your "Homeowners Handbook," and if not accomplished could lead to problems down the road. At Gattermeir Davidson, we understand that you can't possibly know everything, especially when jumping in and buying your first home at the Lake of the Ozarks . That's why we've compiled a list of these obscure maintenance tasks you may never have considered! Test the Sump Pump Your sump pump is the piece of equipment that stands between you and a flooded basement - which obviously proves how invaluable it is. It's important to check your sump pump not just before you leave for a vacation, but also other times of the year as well. Some malfunctions could be as easy as a tangled hose - but cause detrimental results. Check Garage Door Balance When your garage door isn't properly ba...

Buying your first home is (understandably) a rather daunting experience. How are you supposed to know how to successfully navigate all of the negotiations - or how to even begin the negotiations in the first place? Fortunately for you, you don't have to face these challenges alone! Your real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks . As your personal representative, your buyer's agent will have special responsibilities and obligations to fulfill during your home buying process. You will have help every step of the way! What Should Your Buyer's Agent Do For You? 1. Help You Discover Your Dream Home Choosing the home you want to buy is perhaps the most exciting part of real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks . There's nothing like walking into your dream home and knowing it's "the one." Of course, walking through every home on the market to try to find that one might not as much fun. Your buyer's agent will take your wish list and use it to sor...