Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Many people ask us if they should keep their home listed during the Holidays?  Life would be much easier if you just waited until the first of the year, right?   Although we understand the increased demand and stress that it puts on the owner, we think there are several good reasons to sell your Lake of the Ozarks Home during the Holiday Season.  Here are a few things you should consider when making your decision: If a buyer is looking during the Holiday, they are typically a SERIOUS buyer. Many people take their homes off the market during the Holidays, so there is less competition. Nicely decorated homes will show better during the Holidays. Normally, buyers will have more free time during the Holidays to view your home. Many times buyers are more emotional during the Holidays - this could help you get your listing cost (or at least closer). Sometimes, the buyer is motivated to buy before the end of the year for tax purposes. You can restrict your showings o...

The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to be during the Holiday Season. The Lake offers lights, festivals, Music Shows, holiday lights by boat and Santa on every corner!!  We are sure to have something to please everyone in your group!!  Check out this list of events around the Lake of the Ozarks area for some great ways to enjoy the Holiday Season! 11/9-12/22 - Main Street Music Hall Christmas Show - Osage Beach, MO 11/12-12/17 - Festival of Trees & Wreaths - Linn Creek, MO 11/17-01/01 - 19th Annual Enchanted Village of Lights - Laurie, MO 11/17-12/9 - Lake Ozark Rotary club 2012 Candyland Event - Stone Crest Mall - Osage Beach, MO 11/23-12/29 - Deck the Docks - Osage Beach, MO 11/27-12/31 - Versailles Unity Circle of Lights - Versailles, MO 11/30 - Supper with Santa at Camden Co Museum - Linn Creek, MO 12/01 Christmas Holiday Ball - Linn Creek, MO 12/01 - Welcome Santa and the Christmas Season - Camdenton Square, MO 12/01 - 31st Annual School of t...

After all the hard work preparing for Thanksgiving Day, the last thing you want to do is cook more appetizers and munchies for your football crowd.  This simple recipe can be prepared ahead of time and only takes about 40 minutes to cook.   This is always a crowd pleaser! The Man Appetizer Makes about 35-40 pieces Preheat oven to 350 1 lb bacon (thin long slices) 1 package lil smokies Brown Sugar Cut your bacon slices in half and wrap each piece around one lil smokie.  Secure by placing the end of the bacon down in the baking dish (for easy clean up, line baking dish with foil).  Sprinkle brown sugar on top of all the meat - Enough to cover them completely.  This will seem like too much, but this is what you want. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.  Cool for a few minutes and serve. We hope you enjoy this recipe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!! The Gattermeir Davidson team is committed to providing valuable real e...

As we go into the winter months, we all want our homes to feel warm and cozy - but there are some little nooks and crannies in your home that working against you and increasing your heating bills.  Here are 4 tips to help make your home airtight and efficient! Caulk Trim and Baseboards - as you walk through your home, you will feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to - but if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home.  A simple trick that will expose these drafts is by simply running your damp finger along the edges of your interior windows and trim - the moistened skin will be very sensitive to the draft and indicate the areas that you need to caulk. Inspect Doors The US Department of Energy claims that as much as 35% of the air leakage in a home comes from small openings in doors, windows and fireplaces.  Door sweeps can make a huge difference by closing the gap that...

Ryan Gattermeir Hello from the Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks! Our blog will be a great way for you to stay on top of Real Estate at Lake of the Ozarks , keep informed of market data and trends, see the best inventory of homes, condos, business real estate opportunities at the lake, and hear about upcoming events.  Please subscribe and comment on what we have to say!  Our blog will be published weekly and will cover a different topic. Ed Schmidt Gattermeir Davidson real estate offers the strongest team of  Realtors in the Lake of the Ozar k s  region. T his means you will experience service that is second-to-none, whether you are purchasing a new home, second home, investment property, or selling home. Our team of real estate professionals has your interests at heart and strives to establish long-term relationships with our clients.  Conda Davidson Whether you are searching for a new  lakefront home at Lake of the Ozarks  or great...