5 Reasons To Be Grateful You Own A Home

We are fortunate to enjoy many blessings in our lives. Even the simplest things are worth being grateful for - the roof over our heads, the food on our tables, and the people in our lives are all excellent examples of things to be thankful for this holiday weekend. If you own a home, you can add a whole extra set of blessings to that list! Eagle's Nest Realty is here to share with you some of the reasons to be grateful to own your own home.

1. You Can Decide How To Live Your Life.

There's nothing worse than not being able to live the way you want simply because an independent party (such as your landlord) tells you otherwise. As the homeowner, you are the one who gets to decide whether or not you want to have a pet, how loudly you want to play the music, and what color you want to paint the walls. There is nothing quite like the sense of freedom and pride that comes from owning your own home!

2. You Don't Have To Wait For Someone Else To Make The Repairs.

The fact that homeowners are responsible for making their own repairs is sometimes used as a negative hit against homeownership, but we believe that it's actually a big advantage. All too often, renters end up waiting weeks and weeks before the maintenance man finally responds to their request. When you own your own home, you have the freedom to make repairs you need, when you need them.

3. You Can Save Money.

Rent costs have risen to all-time highs over the past few years, and they are expected to continue to increase in 2016. As a result, individuals who plan to rent for a few more years so they can save up more money for the down payments may end up getting caught in what Keeping Current Matters has dubbed "the renter's trap." As the owner of your own home (and depending on your type of mortgage loan) you can enjoy fixed monthly payments that will remain consistent for the duration of your loan.

4. You Are Investing In Your Future.

When they make their monthly payments, homeowners are investing in what some people call a form of "forced savings." Paying your mortgage is non-negotiable, but a portion of your monthly payment comes back to you in the form of home equity. Home equity refers to the monetary amount of the home you actually own. For example, if your house is worth $250,000 and your loan balance is only $200,000, you have $50,000 of equity in your home. By making your mortgage payment every month, you are forcing yourself to build home equity - which will prove to be a valuable financial asset in the long run!

5. You Can Enjoy A Sense Of Stability.

Even if you rent the same house or apartment for several years, it unavoidably feels like a temporary arrangement. When you buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, on the other hand, you can know that you will be in that same home for several years. This sense of stability has been shown time and time again to offer incredible benefits for people of all ages - children of homeowners perform better in schools and homeowners are more relaxed and confident. There's truly nothing like it!

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If you have yet to join the ranks of proud homeowners, call us at 877-452-5338. With over 40 years in real estate and over 15 years in the Lake Area, we have the experience you need to successfully buy a home in Sunrise Beach MO. We would be honored to help you find your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks! 

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Fall/Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

With almost all of the leaves out of the trees and on the ground, it's impossible to ignore - fall is well underway, and winter is just around the corner. As the temperature continues to drop and the snowy months draw closer and closer, it's time for homeowners to take care of a few important seasonal maintenance tasks. Eagle's Nest Realty is here to help you stay on top of the tasks with this quick and easy checklist.

Fall/Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Interior

• Check window and door frames for cracks and seal them as needed.
• Have your fireplace inspected.
• Reverse your ceiling fans so they rotate clockwise (to push warm air back down).
• Have your furnace inspected.
• Check insulation in the attic.

Home Exterior

• Seal around all places where pipes or wires enter the house.
• Replace screens in storm doors with windows.
• Clean fallen leaves, twigs, and other debris out of gutters.
• Inspect roof for damage and make any necessary repairs.
• Make sure you have a snow shovel and plenty of de-icer on hand.

Lawn & Garden

• Drain garden hoses and store them indoors
• Empty all pots and store them indoors.
• Rake the leaves and remove them from the yard.
• Drain the remaining fuel from lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and chain saws.
• Lay down grass seed where needed.

Happy Fall From Eagle's Nest Realty!

We wish you the best of luck as you prepare your homes for the upcoming winter! If you have been thinking about buying or selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks, we hope you'll consider Eagle's Nest Realty as your trusted REALTORS® in Sunrise Beach. We would love to help you with your real estate endeavors!

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How To Accurately Price Your Home

Determining your initial asking price is possibly one of the biggest challenges sellers face. The price impacts a lot more than the size of your wallet once the transaction is all said and done - it also plays a huge role in your home's visibility on the market and how many buyers will come through your doors.

Why Is Pricing Your Home So Important?

There are several reasons why pricing your home is a crucial part of successfully selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here is a quick look at some of the biggest contributing factors:

• When buyers see an asking price that is outside of their price range, they may scratch the home off their list of potential properties before even giving it a second glance.
• If buyers see an asking price that seems "too good to be true," they may assume that there is something wrong with the property. 
• Buyers often search for properties online by searching within pricing parameters; if your home is not priced accurately, it may not show up in their search results.

How Can You Accurately Price Your Home?

Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR® will be a huge asset when it comes to accurately pricing your home, but there are several things you can do yourself to find the right price:

1. Research The Sale Price Of Comparable Homes

Ultimately, homes are worth whatever buyers are willing to pay for them. One of the best ways to determine how much your home is worth is to evaluate the actual sale prices of homes that are similar to yours. Look for homes with similar design structure, similar age, similar neighborhoods, etc. Your real estate agent can help you gather this information.

2. Base Your Price Off Of Your Home's Condition

Think about what your buyers will have to do to the property after they move in. Will the carpets need replaced? Do the appliances need to be updated? If the buyers will have to perform several updates after they move in, you may need to lower your price. If, on the other hand, you have already taken care of any necessary repairs or upgrades, you may be able to price your home a little higher.

3. Order A Home Appraisal

If you want to accurately find out what your home is worth, you can hire a professional appraiser to come evaluate your home. Your appraiser will carefully evaluate your home's condition and compare it to other homes on the market to determine its official market value. Once you get your official appraisal amount, you can use that information to price your home.

Eagle's Nest Realty Is Here To Help!

If you are in need of a real estate agent to help you sell your property at the Lake of the Ozarks, contact the team at Eagle's Nest Realty. We can help you price your home and market it to interested buyers. We look forward to working with you!

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NEW LISTING in Osage Beach!

Thinking about relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks? We have the PERFECT home for you! This gorgeous new listing in Osage Beach, Missouri is the perfect place to raise a family, retire, or to vacation in your second home at the Lake of the Ozarks. With incredible views, recent upgrades, and a spectacular decor scheme, this beautiful property probably won't stay on the market for long!

Lakefront Home For Sale In Osage Beach, MO

Think that all waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks have steep, winding driveways - and even more precarious stairs leading down to the dock? Think again! The home at 2453 Mowhawk Trail, Osage Beach MO features a flat driveway and a nice, level lot.

Here's a quick look at this home's basic features:

• 2500 Sq Ft
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2-Car Garage (Attached)
• $350,000

If these basic features weren't enough to entice you, wait until you see all of the other outstanding features and qualities this home has to offer:

• 110 Feet of Waterfront
• 2 Well Dock
• Double Jet Ski Lifts
• Stainless Steel Appliances
• TWO Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• Hardwood Floors
• Sunken Living Room

For more pictures of and information about this home, visit http://eaglesnestrealty.net/2453mohawktrail.html.

But Wait, There's More!

As if this home's stand-alone features weren't enough, the home is situated in the upscale Mohawk Estates subdivision. Located off highway KK in Osage Beach, this property is mere minutes away from golf courses, restaurants, retailers, Lake Regional Hospital, and more. Not only that, but the sellers are willing to consider a lease option for those of you who may not be ready to officially buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks.

What are you waiting for? Contact Eagle's Nest Realty to schedule a showing of this incredible property today.

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AWESOME Waterfront Home For Sale in Gravois Mills

Who's thinking about relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks? If you are looking for a waterfront home for sale, we're here to help you! Eagle's Nest Realty is here to introduce you to beautiful, comfortable, cozy home in Gravois Mills. Perfect for a full-time residence or a weekend destination, this home is sure to steal your heart from the minute you walk in the door.

Waterfront Home For Sale In Gravois Mills

What characteristics does your dream waterfront property possess? Breathtaking views? A dock with a lounge/swim platform? Recent upgrades? If you answered "yes" to any of these points, we may have found the home for you!

Waterfront Features

• Sweeping views of the Gravois Arm
• Lakefront bedroom
• Sturdy 1-well dock with 10x24 slip
• Upper and lower decks overlooking the water
• Boat and hot tub are available for purchase at an additional cost

Interior Features

• 1,456 square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Spacious bonus room that can be used as a master (third) bedroom or family room
• Cozy dining room
• Bonus storage area above garage

This home was 80% rebuilt in 2006, so everything is in excellent condition. Part of the remodeling job consisted of upgrading the electrical system on the dock. With plenty of waterfront restaurants simply waiting for you along the Gravois Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, this home is perfectly situated for outstanding waterfront living.

Call 877-452-5338 For A Showing!

Competitively priced at just $155,000, this home probably won't be on the market for long. As if the unbeatable price weren't enough, a lease option is also a possibility. Give us a call at 877-452-5338 or 573-280-0769 for more information.

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Beautiful Tips To Increase Your Autumn Curb Appeal

As hard as it may be to believe, we can't ignore it any longer: fall is officially upon us. If you're currently trying to sell your house at the Lake of the Ozarks, the new season means that it's time to take a fresh look at your home staging strategies and critically evaluate your home's curb appeal to make sure they each meet seasonal standards. During the summer, home buyers were looking for cool, breezy homes in which they could enjoy living near the Lake. Now that it's fall, buyers are instead looking for cozy, comfortable homes they can imagine curling up in during the winter months.

Your home staging strategies are important, but making sure that your curb appeal is up to par is absolutely crucial. Without strong curb appeal, buyers may scratch your home off their list of prospects before they even look inside. The team at Eagle's Nest Realty is here to help you entice prospective home buyers into your home with these tried-and-true methods for enhancing your autumn curb appeal

How To Increase Your Autumn Curb Appeal

Keep Your Yard Clear Of Leaves
This tip may get things started on a slightly less than glamorous note, but its importance cannot be underestimated. Just as keeping your home clean is a critical part of your home staging efforts, keeping your yard raked clear of leaves is a crucial part of autumn curb appeal if you want to create a clean, welcoming appearance.

Hide The Evidence Of Summer
It's hard to get truly excited about the new season if you are constantly distracted by reminders of the last one everywhere you look. Before you go too in-depth with your autumn curb appeal efforts, take the time to put away summer's reminders. Wind up the hoses, take down the umbrellas, and store empty flower pots. This will give you a clean slate to build off of.

Adorn Your Porch (Or Driveway) With Mums
The flowers you had on your front porch all summer have probably died off, but that doesn't mean you should let your porch become empty and bare! Mums are a beautiful way to welcome the cooler months. For best results, we recommend mixing and matching a variety of different colored mums.

Accent With Pumpkins
Nothing says "happy fall" like a few bright orange pumpkins placed here and there in front of your home. As we approach Halloween and Thanksgiving, pumpkins can be a great tool for instilling seasonal cheer in each and every one of your prospective buyers.

Light Up The Night
In addition to the dropping temperatures, the ever-shortening daylight hours serve as a constant reminder of the new season. Bright homes are typically seen as much more welcoming than dark ones, so we recommend combating the early sunsets by keeping your front porch lights on - and possibly installing some extra lights along your porch or drive.

Decorate For The Season
Mums and pumpkins will help you get off to a great start, but for the full effect, we recommend taking your seasonal decor efforts one step further. Hang an autumn wreath on your front door, for example, or adorn your front yard with other bright, cheery fall decorations. Adding these types of seasonal decorations is a great way to round out your fall curb appeal efforts.

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Remember Eagle's Nest Realty!

These simple suggestions will go a long way towards boosting your curb appeal, but they won't sell your Lake of the Ozarks home all by themselves; you'll need the help of an experienced real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks to effectively market your home and get it in front of as many prospective buyers as possible. That's where we come in! If you're looking for a trusted real estate agent, look no further than Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. We would love to work with you!

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Home Staging Tips From The Pros

Do you know what it means to stage your home? "Home staging" is the process of preparing your house for the Lake of the Ozarks real estate market. Home staging efforts take on a variety of different forms, depending your unique situation, but the end goal should always be the same: to create a beautiful environment that makes every prospective buyer feel comfortable and welcomed. Eagle's Nest Realty is here to help you out with these simple but effective home staging techniques.

Home Staging Tips

1. Organize, Organize, Organize
Books, toys, shoes, games, garden tools, silverware, knickknacks... as a homeowner, it's easy to accumulate a lot of stuff. If you're not careful, your home can quickly become cluttered - and clutter is a major drawback for anyone looking to buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks. Do yourself a favor and organize everything before you list your home.

2. Clean - And Clean Again
Nothing turns off prospective buyers faster than a dirty house. When you're preparing your home for the market, you should make it a point to deep-clean your house like never before. Be sure to do a cursory sweep and wipe down the counters before every showing, too - you don't want to risk losing the interest of any prospects simply because you forgot to clean!

3. Lighten Things Up
Put yourself in your buyers' shoes: would you rather live in a dim, dark house or a bright, shiny home? Almost everyone says the same thing - no one wants to live in a dark, dingy house. Open the blinds to let as much natural light into your home as possible, and augment with lamps and overhead lights.

4. Go For Neutral
As a homeowner, you probably filled your home with pictures, knickknacks, artwork by your kids/grandkids, and other personal items. As a seller, however, you need to tuck these types of things out of sight and instead replace them with neutral items that appeal to the widest possible range of prospective buyers. Lean towards neural color schemes and avoid anything religious, political, or similarly controversial. We also recommend taking down family photos and other things that are specific to your family.

5. Make Your Home "Homey"
When it comes to staging strategies, a little bit goes a long way. Add small touches here and there to create a warm, welcoming environment your buyers will love. Toss a blanket over the arm of the couch, arrange the pillows on your bed, turn on the gas fireplace... these types of little details can make a huge difference.

Need Help Selling Your Home? Contact Us!

These few tips will get you started on the right path, but staging your home is only half the battle - you also have to get interested buyers in the door! That's where we come in; our talented seller's agent at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you market your home to buyers from all over Missouri. If you are thinking about selling your Lake of the Ozarks property, give us a call at (877) 452-5338.

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