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Investment Properties vs. A Second Home

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When looking for real estate that is in addition to your primary residence, it's important to know the facts about that property. There are different rules from the mortgage to the insurance, and even tax info for your additional real estate and the Gattermeir Davidson team would love to share some insight. Here are a few differences in a second home and an investment property. Investment Property The main purpose of an investment property is to do exactly what the name implies - give you an investment. What defines an investment property is that it's not your primary residence, and it's purchased or used in order to generate an income or profit. This can help take advantage of certain tax benefits as well. Basically, if you purchase real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks that will be used to make a profit rather than it being used as your personal residence, it's an investment property. There are also many different types of investment property. You can get a ...

Keeping Your Home Secure

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After the lengths you've gone to when purchasing your home, don't you think it's important to protect it? While the Lake of the Ozarks is a relatively safe area, you can never be too careful when protecting your family and your home. At Gattermeir Davidson, we realize how important it is to know what your options are for protecting your home, so we're going to provide you some basic information on home safety and security. Securing Your Home By creating multiple layers of defense, you are eliminating the chance that an intruder would be interested in targeting your home. Take some time to add security to your home, and look at your home through an intruder's eyes. 1. Garage Security Do you have windows on your garage door? These can give burglars the upper hand, not only because they can see if you're home, but because they can also see what you have in your garage. Many homeowners use their garage as storage for the items they don't have room for ...

Easy Organization Tips for Tiny Houses

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Living a minimalistic lifestyle and fitting into small houses has become a bit of a trend for some. With this lifestyle, you also have to try to either find a way to organize your belongings, or do without. When buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can find many homes that have a small feel without being too cramped or uncomfortable - and we would love to help you find the perfect home. Whether you have a small house or you just want to get a handle on the clutter, here are a few easy ways you can organize the spaces in your home! Purge Your Space The first step to organizing your home is to purge all of the items in your home. You aren't just looking for "clutter," though. Sometimes the items that you need to purge are not necessarily clutter, but items that don't fulfill a purpose in your home. When you think about the items that you have, if they have a dual purpose, keep it! If you have several items that have the same purpose, you may want to get ...

Newly Remodeled Lakefront Condo at the Lake of the Ozarks

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If you have always dreamed of owning a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks , look no further! You don't come across a deal like this very often, a newly remodeled lakefront condo, that is beautifully decorated. Memories are meant to be made in this condo, and the ideal location in Lake Ozark is only part of what makes this unit fantastic. Here are a few more reasons you're going to love living in this Lake of the Ozarks condo by Gattermeir Davidson! Live the Lake Life From the stainless steel appliances to the beautiful screened deck, you will make many fun memories in this beautiful condo. This kitchen is going to be a great place to gather with friends and family as you prepare for summer barbecue's, sipping on drinks and relaxing after a long day on the Lake. There is a small dining area off the side of the kitchen where you can sit down and enjoy breakfast while preparing for a fun vacation day, or enjoy a cozy meal with friends. The living area features ...