tips and advice: Buying a Home with Savings You Can Count On
- 06/03/09 03:48 AM
In recent months, we hear this statement over and over again: "The time to buy a home is now." And this is very true. The time to buy really is now. It couldn't be a better time with low property prices, low interest rates and huge tax credits for first-time homebuyers. However, because of new stricter lending practices, many banks are requiring a down payment of 3% to 5% of the property value. The fact is that the majority of Americans don't have any savings plan. We would like to share some great ways to help you build a savings you … (1 comments)
tips and advice: Protecting Your Investment
- 04/08/09 06:01 AM
It can be exciting to buy a new home, whether it's your first home or your third home. However, we must never let our excitement keep us from protecting this precious investment. It is important to perform regular maintenance on your home annually. Therefore, we offer the following tips to help you prevent some of the most costly repairs that homeowners face when they neglect their investment. These tips can also help you save money on your monthly utility bills. Spring is the best time of the year to give your home a good once over. So each spring, go through … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Celebrate Your Easter in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
- 04/01/09 02:17 AM
Whether you're a resident or a visitor, at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is always something happening. Therefore, we thought it would be the perfect time to blog about the Easter celebrations that will be going on around Lake of the Ozarks this wonderful spring season. · Easter Brunch - April 12th at the Country Club Hotel & Spa, Lake Ozark. For more information, call (573) 964-2222. · Easter Brunch - April 12th at the Resort at Port Arrowhead, Lake Ozark. For more information, call (573) 365-2334. · Easter Brunch at HK's and Easter Egg Hunt - April 12th at … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Choosing a Real Estate Professional to Handle all Your Real Estate Needs
- 03/18/09 07:12 AM
Buyers and sellers alike who do their research when it comes to finding a real estate professional can experience a smooth mental and financial transaction and save thousands of dollars. Therefore, never waste what time and resources you have. Use your time and all your resources wisely. Decide what is important to you when looking for a real estate professional. You want to look for someone who specializes in your area. Are you buying, selling, relocating or investing? Whatever your choice, if you choose the right real estate agent, they will be able to help you. A great place to start … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Lake of the Ozarks 2009 Shoreline Spring Cleanup
- 03/11/09 03:51 AM
Spring is getting ready to spring upon us already. We really can't believe how fast it has come. But, nevertheless, it's here and it's time to do some Spring cleaning around the lake. Therefore, the Lake of the Ozarks is calling upon its brave souls to help clean up the lake's shoreline. This year, the annual Shoreline Beautification Cleanup is scheduled from March 15 through April 15. Adopt-the-Shoreline organization is seeking volunteers to help spruce up the lake in time for the summer swimming and boating season. So far, there are over 600 volunteers expected to turn out, but there is … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Building Green Saves Money and Energy and Creates Jobs
- 03/04/09 06:20 AM
In today's world, we are beginning to hear the term "going green" more and more. We read about it, see news reports about it and watch television programs geared toward it. Now we have a President and an administration that seems to understand the importance of that term and how it effects our economy. Therefore, we are seeing experts from both sides of the playing fields demanding a recovery plan that will focus on green jobs and infrastructure, especially now that consumers are striving to cut their living costs and live in more economically sustainable homes and businesses are looking to … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Tax Help for Seniors in Lake of the Ozarks
- 02/11/09 04:45 AM
Tax season is here again and the AARP Tax/Aide will have several volunteers in the Lake of the Ozarks area to help prepare hundreds of federal and state tax returns for lake area seniors. Lake area residents that make up to $50,000 can receive this free quality income tax assistance and tax form preparation. There are still 64 days left before the deadline date of April 15th. However, people are already getting in line to get this free help from the AARP Tax/Aide. There were over 1,300 federal returns and over 500 state tax returns filed by lake area residents last … (0 comments)
tips and advice: The Lake of the Ozarks Master Plan
- 02/04/09 05:45 AM
Lake of the Ozarks residents have been waiting to hear about the new Camden County master plan. On February 23 and 24, the county will host two "Community Visioning Workshops." The County began a series of public meetings last summer as part of the whole revising process. The first meetings were held back in August of 2008. This second round of public meetings will begin this month with visioning workshops. Anyone attending the visioning workshops will get to take part in a series of exercises that are intended to prioritize many major issues that impact the whole lake area. They will … (0 comments)
tips and advice: New Lake Access Opens in Lake of the Ozarks
- 01/21/09 02:51 AM
A new access point to the lake will open at the end of January in Lake of the Ozarks . The new 78-acre Wigwam School Access will be located at mile marker 66.5 just across from Duncan 's Point. The new access point is named after an early 20th century school that sat on the property before the area was dammed in 1931 to create the Lake of the Ozarks . The $1 million Wigwam Access will feature a two lane boat ramp, a lakefront weigh-in station, eighty-nine vehicle & trailer parking slots, handicapped parking, and public restrooms. It's a big … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Lake of the Ozarks Passover Bridge Gets New Design to Save Money
- 01/14/09 01:24 AM
The Lake of the Ozarks will soon see the new Passover Bridge project begin construction. The original bridge plans have had to undergo some redesign to help the community save money, but the redesign will not compromise the structural integrity or traffic flow of the roadway. The city is expected to save almost $100,000 with the bridge redesign. Original plans called for a four-lane boulevard style road that would lead from the expressway to the expected John Q. Hammons' resort on Wilson Drive , which will start construction soon also. Costs before the change were estimated to be almost $2 million. … (0 comments)
tips and advice: Lake of the Ozarks Police Chief Keeping the Community Safe
- 01/07/09 04:53 AM
There is no better feeling than to feel safe. And feeling safe in the community in which you live is a great feeling. Over the past few years, Chief Mark Maples has revamped the police department in the Lake of the Ozarks . During Chief Mark's first year he changed a lot of policies. He began moving the department in a completely different direction than it had been going. By changing things, Chief Mark made a lot of enemies in the department and lost several officers in the process. Many officers went on to other departments and turnover was high for … (0 comments)
Crist and Sharon Fanning help buyers and sellers with their real estate needs in Warsaw, Lake of the Ozarks, and Benton County. Search the MLS and view various neighborhood tours.
In recent months, we hear this statement over and over again: "The time to buy a home is now." And this is very true. The time to buy really is now. It couldn't be a better time with low property prices, low interest rates and huge tax credits for first-time homebuyers. However, because of new stricter lending practices, many banks are requiring a down payment of 3% to 5% of the property value. The fact is that the majority of Americans don't have any savings plan. We would like to share some great ways to help you build a savings you … (1 comments)
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