Dan Sells the Lake

There are many factors that you should consider when you are buying a new home, and the quality of the local school district is a very important one. Even if you do not have children that will be attending school in the area, this factor greatly impacts the value of a house.  A good real estate agent in the Lake of the Ozarks area can give you all of the details that you would like to know about the schools nearby.  Here are a few reasons why this is so important to your home-buying decision.   Resale Value You will probably pay a little more for a house in a good school district, but when you are ready to sell, this fact will also make your resale value remain high.  Even when the market isn't at its best, a quality school district will keep your property desirable to those wanting to buy.  There is also a better chance that the home will sell quickly, because area's like this are in high demand.     Neighborhood Quality Good scho...

You may think that a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is a luxury, not a necessity.  While you may accomplish buying or selling a home on your own, numerous problems can be avoided and the entire process will go much quicker and smoother with the help of a trained real estate agent.  Here are 7 reasons that you should use a Lake of the Ozarks realtor to make the entire experience easier on yourself.     They know the area. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new town.  Your real estate agent can zero in on areas that match your needs without you having to do a lot of homework on your own.  Even if you are just moving across town, they may know the back-story of an area that you have never heard about, and only would if you were around real estate all of the time.  Just like if you don't have a baby you probably aren't aware of a stroller recall, if you haven't lived in a particular spot, you may not have heard certain d...

July is PGA Family Golf Month, and the Lake area is blessed to have several excellent quality golf courses.  If you are a golf fan, or are interested in becoming one, then you would be very happy buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Not only do I know all about where to find the best real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks , I am an avid golfer, so I can definitely point you in the direction a some amazing places to play.   Golfing can be a great way for a family to spend a day together and get some exercise and fresh air in the process.  Family Golf Month is promoted to show the game as a fun way  for families to engage in a little healthy competition, and it's marvelous for teaching kids discipline, honesty, and sportsmanship.  The Lake of the Ozarks is surrounded by beautiful, professionally built courses that can be both enjoyable and challenging.  Here are a few that you and your family might enjoy giving a try.   Osage Nation...

It's not always an easy task to find a beautiful yard when looking at real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Quite a few lots are rocky with very hard soil, so landscaping initially can take quite a bit of effort and money.  On the other hand, if you start small, doing a little at a time, it is not an impossible task.  If you have a beautiful yard surrounding your house, people around the Lake area will want to buy it.  A Lake of the Ozarks realtor will be able to point you in the right direction, whether you are looking for a yard that is already done, or you want a yard that you can design yourself.   First impressions are always important, and your yard is the first thing that potential buyers see when they arrive at your house.  The curb appeal of your home can be an amazing selling tool and add to the amount that people believe it is worth.  The plants and trees in the yard should be attractive, functional, and most importantly, easy to ma...

One of the wonderful things about actually having a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is that you are already at the most wonderful vacation destination in the Midwest when holidays roll around.  This is the perfect place to celebrate the Fourth of July.  There are lots of places to enjoy different types of celebrations, live music and fireworks are happening everywhere, and of course, there's that gorgeous lake.  Below are a few different things that you might enjoy this holiday weekend. Old Kinderhook Friday July 3 - 573-317-3500 The 5th annual Fireworks fun Fest is happening here from 5 pm -9 pm.  You will experience free activities such as face painting, games, and live music. Concessions will be available, and they are having an all-American cookout and pig roast for $12 per person.  A fireworks show will end the evening.   Windermere Friday July 3 - 573-346-5200 This "Freedom Celebration" goes on all day.  Beginning at 8 am, ...