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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Lake of the Ozarks! To get in the spirit of the holiday even more, many areas around the Lake are setting up light displays and your Lake of the Ozark real estate agent has all details. Enchanted Village of Lights The Enchanted Village of Lights at the Laurie Fairgrounds is presented by the City of Laurie. It is one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in mid-Missouri. There is no charge to drive through the Enchanted Village and look at the lights, however, any donations are greatly appreciated.  When: November 18 - January 1 Where: Laurie Fairgrounds Time: Open nightly 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (until 10:00 p.m. on weekends) Price: Donations welcomed St. Patrick's Festival of Lights The Festival of Lights at the Shrine of St. Patrick, off HWY 5 in Laurie, is the oldest light park in the area. It began in 1981 with hundreds of lights decorating the buildings and grounds and has continued to grow eac...

Whether you live here year round or part time, when you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , there are many reasons to be thankful. From the beautiful landscape to the amazing community events, the Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful community that gives us a lot to be thankful for. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR has shared a few reasons why this is an incredible place to call home.  1. Seasonal Views Whether is fall, winter, spring or summer, the Lake of the Ozarks is always beautiful. During the fall, the Lake area is surrounded by beautiful trees that are covered in colorful leaves. In the spring, you can gaze at all the flowers that are blooming. Although the area is known for being a popular place to travel in the summer, no matter the season, there are always gorgeous Lake views.  2. Community Events The Lake of the Ozarks is loaded with annual events all year long. Our summer "tourist" season is filled with Harbor Hops, ...

When selling your Lake of the Ozarks home , there are a few things you should do before putting it on the market. One of those things is staging your home. Staging is an important part of the selling process, as it will make your home look more inviting and potential buyers can see themselves living there if done properly. Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR has a few staging tips for your living to hopefully get potential buyers interested in your home. Staging Tips For Living Room  - Have shelves free of clutter. You want the shelves to be somewhat bare, so potential buyers can visualize their belongings there. - Remove any personal items, such as family pictures. Again, you want the buyers to visualize themselves living in your home. When you depersonalize your home, it is easier for home buyers to picture themselves living there.  - Painting your walls are an easy way to update and freshen up your home. It is relatively cheap and will make a big difference i...

There are many fun events happening at the Lake of the Ozarks this autumn. From fishing tournaments to holiday markets, there is something for everyone. Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away. If you are unsure where to spend it, there are many local places offering a Thanksgiving buffet. Check out some of the exciting things you can do during November & where you can spend your Thanksgiving dinner, brought to you by your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent . November Events   Photo Credit: FunLake.com Deer Widows Weekend While the men are out in the woods, the women can enjoy some shopping! Over the weekend, shoppers can enjoy a VIP Welcome Reception, Win Big Bucks Scratch Cards and a Block Party on Sunday. The VIP Welcome Reception will feature entertainment and light refreshments and is held in the common area of the center on Friday evening. The Win Big Bucks scratch card event hosted on Saturday will feature at least 200 scratch cards and are available at ...

Now that fall is in full swing, it is a good time to take care of some home maintenance chores before it gets too cold. Taking proper precautions to protect your home during the different season will make it easier to sell your Lake of the Ozarks home when the time comes. Check out these fall home maintenance tips brought to you by your trusted Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR : Exterior Rake Leaves Although leaves in your yard makes for natural autumn decor, they should be picked up as they can damage your lawn. Grass needs sunlight in order to be healthy. Although some grasses go dormant in the winter, in order to be healthy in the spring, they need sunlight. The leaves not only block the sunlight, they also trap in moisture, which could cause your lawn to become moldy. Raking leaves can be a never ending battle, but don't worry. You do not need to hunt down every last leave in order for your lawn to be healthy in the spring - unless you want to rake leaves for aesthetics purpose...

Although summer is the busy time at the Lake of the Ozarks, many people are considering living here full time. After all those people had a great time on their vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks, they are ready to find their own place here. If you are considering selling a Lake of the Ozarks home , now is the time to do it. Check out these reasons why autumn is a great time to list your house at the Lake of the Ozarks : 1. Demand Is Strong It's no secret that summer is a busy time in the real estate market. However, that demand doesn't go away once the season ends. There are still many potential home buyers still looking for their dream home due to numerous reasons including being out bid. During autumn, home buyers are typically more serious and ready to buy. Take advantage of the buyer activity and don't wait to list! 2. Less Competition Typically, during the fall season, there are less homes on the market, which means that you have less competition. If you ...

Although the Lake of the Ozarks is the #1 recreational lake in the United States and is a great vacation destination, it is also a wonderful place to live. From the beautiful location to the community involvement, there are many different reasons to live at the Lake of the Ozarks year round. Check out these five reasons you should consider full-time lake living. Photo Credit: FunLake.com 1. Beautiful Views Year Round The midwest is known for its beautiful seasons. At the Lake of the Ozarks, we get to enjoy these seasons with a wonderful view of the Lake. Spring is full of beautiful flowers and fun lake events. Summer brings a whole new life to the Lake area. There is a reason the Lake of the Ozarks is the #1 best recreational lake in the U.S. and that is our exciting events on the water. Autumn starts to calm down, however, there are still many different community-wide events around the Lake area. Plus, the changing leaves makes for beautiful Lake views. The Lake of the Oz...