Dan Sells the Lake

Sure, the days are reasonably chilly right now, the pumpkin spice drinks are flowing, and the trees are JUST hitting the peak of their beauty. Give Mother Nature a few more weeks, though, and we’ll be seeing colder temperatures and Old Man Winter will be making his appearance. As the days get shorter and colder, here your home will appreciate some extra loving care to help it stay protected, and your pocket book will benefit from some great money saving tricks. Here are a few things you can do this winter for your Lake of the Ozarks real estate . Turn it Back Turn your thermostat back 10º to 15º for just 8 hours a day. This is especially true if your home sits empty while you’re away at work. You can actually save up to 15% a year on your heating bill by doing this one simple trick. Just turn it down before you leave for work, and turn it back up when you get home. Switch Your Fans Did you know that you need to turn the switch on your fan to run clockwise in the winter? This...

Anything after Labor Day at the Lake of the Ozarks is practically considered "off-season." We still have great local events, many of our restaurants are still open, and it's not too cold to get out on the water for a joy ride. However, our vacationers start packing up around this point, and other than the guests who love golfing in cooler weather, we tend to see a lot fewer people around the Lake after this time. If you've always dreamt of moving to the Lake of the Ozarks and securing your dream vacation home, this could be the perfect time to do it. Here are a few things you should remember and consider as you shop around and find your Lake of the Ozarks home . The Market Can Be Great In many cases, buying a home in the off-season can be a great time! There are generally fewer buyers (though there will always be some), to compete with. You may have better chances of securing the house you've been eyeing, or at the very least you won't have all of the ...

The winter months are usually the time when people are looking to deck their own halls - not buying a new one. However, buying a home during the wintertime could be a smart move. If you are serious about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , take advantages to all that the winter months have to offer in the real estate market. Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR explains a few advantages of why you should start your home search now rather than waiting until the spring. Fewer Buyers Durning the winter months, there are typically fewer buyers, which means there's less competition when it comes to the homes that are on the market. People are taking time off from home searching, due to the holidays, weather and other reasons and will resume again in the spring. Less competition means you won't run into bidding wars and sellers are more flexible with the price. Motivated Sellers If a homeowner is selling their house during the winter, they are typically motivated and ready ...