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3 Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Buying Your New Home

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Buying your new home is a BIG decision. You're most likely looking at paying on a mortgage for the next 15-30 years, so it's vital that you and your family find a house you love. To help ease the tension when making this big decision, the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few questions to ask yourself before buying your new home. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Buying Your New Home  1. How long do I see myself living in this area? This is a good question to ask yourself, before buying a home, because: You may love the area you're looking to live in now, but how do you think you will feel about it 5 years from now? What ties you to the area? Perhaps you have family that lives there or a great job in the area. You may admire the school districts in the area and think it would be a great place to raise a family. You may even be looking to retire in that area because from what you know about the area, it's a great place...

Hosting Thanksgiving in Your New Home!

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Thanksgiving is going to be BIG this year, even more so than usual because you are not only hosting, but showing off your new house to your family and friends. This will be your first big event in your new home and you couldn't be more excited. There are a few tips you can follow that can help make your life easier while trying to host Thanksgiving in your new home. The best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here give those tips. Hosting Thanksgiving in Your New Home Tip # 1: Organize, organize, organize Have everything planned out ahead of time, so you are able to socialize and be a good hosts to your guests the day of the big event. Have you ever walked into a grocery store thinking you know what to buy for a big Thanksgiving dinner, but then you end up forgetting a key ingredient? Don't do that to yourself this year. Write everything you need down ahead of time and give yourself plenty of time to get the groceries before you have to start pre-cookin...

Home Buying Options for Veterans

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Veterans Day is a day to recognize and honor our veterans. Those fearless men and women have helped make this country great. With Veterans Day being this Saturday, I'd like to point out the helpful home buying options that are available to veterans. As one of the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , I can tell you that the lake is a great place for a veteran to live. It's beautiful here and we respect our veterans.  Home Buying Options for Veterans Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website Here are 5 different home buying options available to veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , there are 5 different types of loans or financial aid designed to aid veterans in buying a home. Purchase Loans Purchase Loans help you purchase a home at a competitive interest rate often without requiring a down payment or private mortgage insurance. Cash Out Refinance loans allow you to take cash out of your home equity to take car...

Get to Know Judi Cloyd

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The first thing you need to know about me is that I truly LOVE helping my clients find their dream home at Lake of the Ozarks . It's delightful to help them find the perfect home at the right price. I personally enjoy living at the Lake of the Ozarks, myself, so i want to bring that joy to other people. I am a major Kansas City Chiefs football fan and I enjoy spending time on the Lake of the Ozarks with my grandkids. I love to go boating with my family. I enjoy getting to know my clients, so I want you to be able to get to know me. Get to Know Judi Cloyd Here's what I will do for you! Educate you about the current real estate market Help understand your needs Be an active listener Preview listings so I don't waste your time Walk you through the "buying process" Negotiate aggressively Always call you back promptly Show you properties until we fulfill your dream Address all your questions and concerns Treat you as a valued friend Stay in touch ...