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January is National Hobby Month!

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January is National Hobby Month and the Lake of the Ozarks is filled with tons of hobbies to start in 2018. Keep yourself busy and entertained by living in a place where you can explore new activities and learn new things about yourself. The best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few examples of hobbies that can be particularly popular in the Lake of the Ozarks area. 6 Hobbies That Can Be Popular at the Lake of the Ozarks Hobby # 1 Boating Why not develop a new hobby that can be a huge stress reliever? After a long hard week of grinding away at your job, kick back and relax on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, while enjoying a nice boat ride. Take in the sights and all the wonderful wildlife you can see from the Lake on your boat. Catch some rays and enjoy the Vitamin D. Hobby # 2 Fishing Fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks can be quite peaceful and calming. Whether you are looking to eat what you catch or toss them back, fishing can also he...

Why Buy a Second Home at the Lake of the Ozarks?

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While the Lake of the Ozarks is such a great place to live year round due to our thriving economy, beautiful Lake views, and close community, it may also be the perfect place for you to buy your 2nd home and the best realtor at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to tell you why. 3 Key Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Second Home at the Lake of the Ozarks Reason # 1 The Lake of the Ozarks can make for the perfect weekend getaway no matter what time of year. Whether you are looking to have an amazing summer vacation at America's #1 Recreational Lake, voted by USA Today or just a weekend getaway from work in one of the other 3 seasons, The Lake of the Ozarks can be a great place for that. Here's why: year-round we have a booming community here for you to enjoy, between the fabulous restaurants, exciting shopping opportunities, beautiful golf courses, and fun night life, you can't go wrong. Of course, in the summer, you are also in for a treat. Enjoy all the Lake has to o...

Buying Real Estate FAQ's

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Making a real estate purchase is a BIG decision, whether you've done this before or haven't. It's important that you feel comfortable every step of the way. As one of the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , I can help you through the buying process. Here are a few answered frequently asked questions in regard to buying real estate. Buying Real Estate FAQ’s Q: What’s acceptable as a fair offer price to a seller? A: A good way you can think about this is a property is only worth what you are willing to pay for it. Everyone can have a different motivation for selling, so the percentage of how low you can go on an offer price is going to differ with each seller. Typically, if you offer 5% lower than the asking price, you’re not going to ruin a deal, but just keep in mind, you don’t want to make too low of an offer because that can backfire. This is where the guidance of an experienced real estate agent comes in handy. Q: What do people mean when the...

The Polar Plunge & Polar Bear Strut at the Lake of the Ozarks

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The Lake of the Ozarks has some of the BEST events year-round. Isn't it great to have fun and also be "giving back" at the same time? As one of the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , I can tell you the people here at the Lake are very charitable and fun to be around. Here is some information regarding 2 fantastic charity events coming up next month, the Polar Plunge of 2018 and the Polar Bear Strut. Photo by: FunLakeMO Source:  https://www.funlake.com/Events?category=Events&type=Event&page=2 Event: Polar Plunge 2018 When: Feb 24, 2018 Where: Lake of the Ozarks State Park PB2 Public Beach #2 Osage Beach Missouri 65065 Held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach #2 in Osage Beach. Get in touch with your inner "polar bear" and come out for the 2018 Polar Plunge. This event presents a unique opportunity to support our local Special Olympics athletes. You may either walk, run, or crawl into the cold, frigid water of th...

Valentine's Day Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

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Valentine’s Day can be such a special day for all of to us to just take some time and appreciate the love we have for another or for ourselves. As one of the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks , I can tell you the Lake is a great place to be living when Valentine’s Day comes around because it can be so romantic down here, between all of the beautiful Lake views, wonderful restaurants, and fun activities. Here are a couple of great Valentine’s Day events you can take part in at the Lake of the Ozarks. Source: https://www.funlake.com/Events?category=Events&type=Event&page=2 Event: Free Wedding Vow Renewal at Bridal Cave When: Feb 11, 2018 Where: Bridal Cave 526 Bridal Cave Road Camdenton Missouri 65020 Phone: 573-346-2676 Email: info@bridalcave.com Website: http://www.bridalcave.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridal.cave.3 Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Pricing: FREE Bridal Cave is one of the natural wonders of the Lake of the Oz...

5 Tips for Moving During the Holiday Season

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You just bought your dream house and you couldn't be more excited to move in. The only catch is you have to balance moving in with all of your holiday activities. Moving during the holiday season can be really stressful, but there are some tips you can follow to help ease your transition. The best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you 5 helpful tips for moving during the holiday season. 5 Tips for Moving During the Holiday Season Holiday Moving Tip # 1 Pay attention to the weather forecast. If you are planning to move during the holiday season, be prepared for some colder weather. Leave warm clothes out to wear while packing and make sure you have the heat turned on in your new home so it is ready when you get there. Holiday Moving Tip # 2 Schedule around your holiday activities. If you know when your family is planning to meet for Christmas dinner ahead of time, then plan your packing around that. Don't try to cram hours of movin...

New Year’s Resolutions to Follow to Get You Your Dream Home

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Christmas will be here soon and then comes 2018! You’ve been dreaming about owning your dream home for years, but have never made the moves to really make it happen for yourself. 2018 feels like the year to make it happen, doesn’t it? There are some New Year’s resolutions you can make for yourself that can help you get your dream home in 2018. If you are looking to buy your dream home, the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks , Judi Cloyd is here for you! Keep reading for some sample New Year’s resolutions to follow to help get you your dream Lake home. Sample New Year’s Resolutions to Follow to Help Get You Your Dream Home New Year’s Resolution # 1 I will decide what I want and make a list. This is your DREAM HOME, so don’t settle for something that isn’t what you want. Make a list of the things you have to have in a home and stick by it. You don’t want to make a home purchase and commitment on something that doesn’t meet your needs. New Year’s Resolution # ...