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Moving from one home to another is a daunting task that can easily become stressful. In fact, it’s considered to be the 3rd most stressful life event. You often have a deadline of when you have to be out of your current residence and you have to wait for the closing to move into your new place. With a little planning and anticipation though, you can reduce the stress on moving day. Keep reading for a few tips from your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent . 1. Make a Plan Before You Start Packing.  Before you even start packing, make a plan for how the days leading up to moving day and how the actual moving day will go. Start early and give yourself enough time. Rushing through packing and doing everything last minute really adds a lot of stress. Make a list of utility companies, such as electric, water, internet, cable, etc. that you will need to call and either cancel or transfer service for. Set aside some time to fill out a change of address form. While you can do this...

Fall is a great time to move to the Lake of the Ozarks . The busy season is behind us, leaving less competition and more options. In addition, the hot, humid season is gone, which makes for a much more enjoyable move. However, if moving during the fall season, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration. Your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent offers seven tips to help you during your fall move. 1. Have A Clear Path Although the bright colored leaves make for a beautiful scenery, they could be hazardous while moving boxes. During your move, make sure you have a nice clear path, especially if it has recently rained. Wet leaves can quickly become slick, which could cause issues for people carrying heavy objects/boxes. Before you start packing up the car, make sure you sweep the sidewalk and driveway and do it again before unpacking and moving into your new home.  2. Dress Appropriately The cooler weather is quickly approaching, which makes it ni...

Whether it's across town or to another state, moving can be stressful. Adding kids into the mix and it can be challenging. However, it isn't impossible, and the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help with seven tips for those planning a move with children: 1. Let Them Know What's Happening Even if they are little, let them know what is going on. They may not know what the term"moving" means, but if you explain to them what is happening, it will help them understand. It is also a good idea to find some age-appropriate book about moving. 2. Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Help Moving is stressful enough, so don't be afraid to ask for help. If needed, ask a friend or relative if they are willing to watch your kids while you pack up areas like the kitchen. You will be surprised how much you can get done when you are not distracted. It will make the move go smoothly since everything was placed in boxes with purpose and not ha...

Moving can be a stressful situation. Whether that move is a relocation to a new state or just moving across town, there is a lot that you need to do before that first night in your new home. There will be a lot on your mind and you don’t want to forget to do something important. Your Lake of the Ozarks’ real estate agent is here to help you with your next move. These 5 tips can hopefully make the transition into your next home a little smoother: 1. Get Organized When going through your items you will want to ask yourself a few tough questions. Do I really need this? Do I use this item? Start creating piles of thing that you need to sell, donate and throw away. If you are finding that your sell/donate piles are starting to grow, consider holding a garage sale. This will help you later when you go to pack because there is no need to bring something you don’t need. 2. Separate Important Items Important documents such as passports, checkbooks, medication, etc. should all b...

As the weather gets warmer and warmer, the Lake of the Ozarks gets busier and busier. This weekend marks the return of two highly anticipated annual springtime events at the Lake, the In-Water Boat Show and the Dogwood Festival. If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, you may want to check out one (or both!) of these great family-friendly events. Photo from FunLake.com Spring In-Water Boat Show Hosted by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, the Spring In-Water Boat Show is your chance to get everything you need for the upcoming boating season from one convenient location. With literally hundreds of brands, products, dealers, and vendors, this year's event should be one for the record books. Event Details Dates: Friday, April 15th - Sunday, April 17th Friday Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach MO, 65065 Mile Mar...