Dan Sells the Lake

A very helpful room to have in any house, especially one with kids and pets, is a mudroom. This is a small room or entryway where shoes, coats, backpacks, and much more can be easily dropped of when you enter the house, and easily picked up when you leave.  Any house for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks should have this practical room to offer.  It's nice to have a spot to contain everything. Plus, w ith all of the lake activities and changes in weather in this area,  it's the perfect addition so that you don't have to undress outside after a messy day.   Growing families especially love seeing a mudroom in a potential home, but they are very useful for anyone.   A small, side room near the garage or entryway is the best spot to place a mudroom if possible.  This keeps you from trekking through multiple rooms with all of your stuff.   Don't worry if you don't have a room especially for this.  You can use an empty wall in an entryway to creat...

The Lake area is full of fun and adventure all year long.  It's a lot more than just a Summer vacation destination.  When you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can find all kinds of activities and events to keep you busy.  There are lots of gorgeous places to view all of the beauty of the colorful leaves, and Halloween offers plenty of family-friendly fun.  State Parks There are 2 spacious state parks close to home for Lake area residents.   Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka State Park feature lots of hiking trails and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy.  You will find amazing Fall color in the trees and on the ground everywhere that you look.  The view just driving to and from all of the towns in the area offer very similar landscapes to enjoy.   Pumpkin Patches I have talked about adding seasonal curb appeal to your home by adding pumpkins and mums before.  There are a couple of places around the Lake th...

Summer is the busy season for the Lake area, but people don't disappear completely in the Fall.  Autumn is a great time to sell a home at the Lake of the Ozarks .  All of those people that had the time of their life playing here over the Summer are ready to find a place of their own in the area.  Here are a couple of reasons from this Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent that you shouldn't wait until next Spring to list your home.  Let me get it on the market for you now.  Demand is strong. Reports show that the amount of people physically out looking for homes right now is significantly higher than it was at this time last year.  They are searching from their homes, too.  In the past, many buyers got busy with work and kids in school after the Summer season, leaving less time to search for a home.  Today, the internet allows buyers to look anytime, anywhere, at their convenience.  If they are looking, they are not too far...

My goal is to bring you the best Lake of the Ozarks real estate when it becomes available.  Many of the greatest places will be snatched up quickly in this beautiful area.  The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to live all year long, and a great spot to own a second home too.  This spacious  Lake of the Ozarks waterfront condominium recently opened up.   1119 Passover Unit: J-1 # on Building: 1119 Osage Beach, MO 65065 $143,500 This magnificent Compass Pointe lakefront condominium is perfect for either keeping for yourself or using as a rental property.  The lower level patio is covered and offers a relaxing view down the main channel of the lake.  It has been updated throughout with Anderson windows and doors, tile flooring, paint, custom cabinets & counter tops, and the bedrooms have been turned into suites with access to their own bathrooms.  A 12' X 30' dock comes with it.  The complex offers a pool...

When you think of the Lake of the Ozarks, the first thing that generally comes to mind is that it is a wonderful vacation destination. However, this wonderful place is so much more! From the beautiful location, to the great ways to get involved in the area, there are some huge bonuses to living here all year. Here are five reasons I know you'll like living the full time Lake life. FunLake.com 1. Beautiful Seasons The Midwest is famous for its beautiful seasons. Spring boasts stunning flowers, moderate temperatures, and fun activities. While Summer brings a whole new experience with the Lake activities, exciting events, and warm weather, Fall at the Lake of the Ozarks is absolutely stunning with rolling Ozark hills that are bursting with perfect Autumn colors. Winter is mostly moderate.  You get enough snow to appease your desire for a Winter wonderland, but most of the time not enough that you'll have to invest in top of the line snow removal equipment. You'll find ...