NEW LISTING - Waterfront Home For Sale In Gravois Mills

Are you dreaming of your very own lake house at the Lake of the Ozarks? What characteristics does your dream home possess? If you've been fantasizing about a spacious house with plenty of room to accommodate both your immediate family and the extended family/friends who come to visit, Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. has the perfect property for you!

30459 Green Valley Road
Gravois Mills, MO 65037
MLS #: 3115058

Property Overview

• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• 3,160 Square Feet (includes guest house)
• 2-Well Dock
• 2.5 Stories
• Versailles School District
• Built in 1994
• $359,900

Your Spacious Lakefront Property Awaits

You'll enjoy everything the Lake Area has to offer as the owner of this fantastic waterfront home for sale in Gravois Mills, MO. The massive wall of glass that offers a sweeping lake view will take your breath away as soon as you enter the spacious great room. You and your family will get to enjoy four full bedrooms plus a bonus room, large lakeside decks, and so much more.

• Hardwood and Tile Flooring
• Fireplace
• Vaulted Ceilings

If you don't feel like tackling the stairs, a fun and functional tram can carry you down to your private two-well dock with 10x28 slips and attached swim platform. After a fun-filled day on the water, you can enjoy countless attractions in the nearby town of Laurie, including a movie theatre, golf course, restaurants, and more.

Private Guest House

Looking for room to sleep extra guests? Say goodbye to needing to front the cost of a hotel - this property comes with its own private (detached) guest house! The guest house is small and cozy, measuring about 12 x 16, but it has everything you need - including a half bath and deck!

Priced To Sell

This custom-built home was constructed in 1994 and has been carefully maintained by proud owners ever since. In order to make the move-in process easier on the buyers, the sellers have agreed to provide a credit that may be used to repaint the exterior if desired. There is no garage currently, but there's plenty of room to build one. The property is located at the end of a street, so you and your family will get to enjoy all of the great benefits of living on the water without having to deal with close or noisy neighbors.

This home also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn supplemental income by renting it out as a vacation property on the water. Give us a call to learn more about renting out your lake home: 1-877-452-5338

Call Eagle's Nest Realty To Schedule A Showing!

Don't miss out on your chance to secure this brand new listing! With so many fantastic features and such an affordable price, we don't expect this house to stay on the market for long. Call our team at 1-877-452-5338 to schedule your private showing of this waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks today.

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5 Reasons To Stay In A Rental Home At The Lake

What are your plans for vacations this summer? If you are planning to vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks, the first step is deciding where to stay. Some people choose to buy a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks so they can have a place of their own to use as frequently as they'd like. If you only plan to come down to the Lake once or twice a year, however, you may not want to purchase a home of your own. If that's the case, Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. can still help you out. We are proud to offer stellar vacation home rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks for vacationers just like you!

5 Reasons To Stay In A Vacation Home

Why would you choose to stay in a rental home over a hotel or condo? It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that staying in a private home for your vacation offers several distinct advantages. Here are a few of the reasons you're going to love staying in a vacation property at the Lake of the Ozarks.

1. Added Privacy
When you stay in a hotel or condominium, you're surrounded on all sides by other rooms/units with other vacationers. While this can contribute to a fun atmosphere, it can also come with its fair share of drawbacks. Your neighbors may be noisy, and you (in turn) may have to alter your evening plans to avoid waking the neighbors. Staying in your private home gives you greater flexibility and privacy.

2. Your Own Space
You may not actually be the owner of a second home in Sunrise Beach MO, but it will certainly feel like it! There's nothing compared to the comfort of a private home, especially if you plan to stay at the Lake for more than two or three nights. 

This charming lakefront cottage is available for rent!
Get more information on this property (and others!) here.

3. All The Benefits (None Of The Work)
For all its advantages, owning a second home comes with a large amount of work, too. You have to keep the property clean, organized, and stocked with your various essentials. You also have to handle any unexpected maintenance or repairs that may arise. By renting a vacation home, you get to enjoy all the benefits of having a private waterfront property at the Lake of the Ozarks without any of the extra work.

4. More Space
Unless you want to shell out a pretty penny, your hotel room will probably have a pretty limited amount of space. A bedroom and perhaps an attached living area are good, but they can start to feel cramped after more than a night or two. Conversely, even the smallest vacation homes will probably have at least 1,000 square feet. Give it a few days, and your whole family will definitely appreciate the extra room!

5. Room To Share
What's better than a vacation at the Lake? A vacation at the Lake with your extended family or closest friends! If you are planning a trip with several people, a vacation property gives you the opportunity to all stay in the same place. This allows for more quality time together - AND a chance for you to keep individual costs down! By splitting the cost of your rental home, your Lake vacation will become even more affordable.

Book Your Rental Home With Us!

In addition to offering professional real estate services in Sunrise Beach MO and the rest of the Lake Area, our team also specializes in vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks. Visit our website to browse available rental properties today!

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Dogwood Festival 2016

It's another beautiful spring season here at the Lake of the Ozarks! There's no better way to celebrate this beautiful weather than by getting out and enjoying all that our community has to offer. If you're looking for an excuse to get the family out and about, you'll have to check out one of our community's favorite annual events: The Dogwood Festival. Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. is here to provide you with all the details.

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66th Annual Dogwood Festival

With literally hundreds of different things to do see and to do, the Dogwood Festival offers fun for the entire family. Some of the festivities (like the pageants) have already started, the main events begin on Friday, April 15th and continue through Saturday, April 16th. Here is a quick overview of this year's schedule of events:

Friday, April 15th

• St. Anthony's Church Garage Sale: 7a - 4p, N Bus. Hwy 5
• Our Savior Lutheran Church Garage Sale: 8a - 4p, 442 E. Hwy 54
• Fine Art Display: 9a - 4p, First National Bank
• Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: 4p - 8p, 547 W. Hwy 54*
• Spaghetti Dinner: 5:30p, Melodrama: 7p, Camden County Museum*
• Shoe Box Float Display: 5:30p, Middle School, S. Bus Hwy 5
• DECA Craft Show: 5:30p - 8p, Middle School, S. Bus Hwy 5
• Food & Craft Booths: 5:30p - 9p, Middle School, S. Bus Hwy 5
• Baby Contest: 6:30p, Camdenton Middle School Little Theatre
• Carnival: 5p - 10p, Middle School Parking Lot*
• LOZ Dance Performance: 6p - 7p, Middle School Parking Lot
• Live Band: 7p, Middle School Parking Lot

Saturday, April 16th

• Pancake Breakfast: 6:30 - 10a, United Methodist Church, W Hwy 54*
• Fine Art Display: 9a - 3p, First National Bank
• St. Anthony's Church Garage Sale: 8a - 12p, N. Hwy 5
• Our Savior Lutheran Church Garage Sale: 7a - 1p, E. Hwy 54
• DECA Craft Show: 9a - 4p, Middle School
• Food & Crafts: 10a - 6p, Middle School Parking Lot
• Dogwood Festival Parade: 10a, Downtown Camdenton
• Young Eagles Flights: 12p - 3:30p, Camdenton Airport, S. Hwy
• Spaghetti Dinner: 5:30p, Melodrama: 7p, Camden County Museum*
• Carnival: 10a - 10p, Middle School Parking Lot*

* Requires an admission fee. Click here for more details.

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Live Entertainment Breakdown For Saturday:

Middle School Parking Lot

• 12:00 p - Xanadu Dance
• 1:00 p - Woodie & Cleda Cochran
• 2:00 p - Mitch Shields & Guest
• 3:00 p - Dog Contest (cutest, ugliest, best kisser, best trick, etc)
• 4:30 p - Iron Celtics Balloon Release
• 5:00 p - Britt Small
• 6:00 p - The Ginnings

Happy Weekend from Eagle's Nest Realty!

Regardless of how you decide to spend your weekend, we hope you have a wonderful time. There is always something fun happening at the Lake. If you are interested in moving to the Lake of the Ozarks so you can become a permanent member of our great community, let me know! We would love to help you make that dream a reality.

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4 Things Your REALTOR® Wants You To Know

Your real estate agent in Sunrise Beach MO will be right there by your side for the entire process of buying or selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. For buyers, we'll be there to help you hunt for the perfect home, extend your offer, negotiate on the final sale price, and walk you through the closing. For sellers, we will be there to help you stage and list your home, aggressively market your property to get it in front of as many buyers as possible, negotiate the sale price, and assist with the closing.

As your advocate, guide, and confidant, it is our job to make the entire process easier. In this vein, here are a few things we want everyone to know about real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks.

1. SELLERS - Your House Might Not Be Ready For Listing Photos

If you have never sold a home (or haven't in several years) you may not be up-to-date on everything that needs to happen before taking listing photos and marketing your home. EVERYTHING needs to be deep-cleaned, and ALL clutter needs to be removed or, at the very least, hidden - all the way down to the magnets and pictures covering your refrigerator. Any work you may have already done to prepare your home for listing photos will be hugely helpful, but be prepared for your agent to prescribe a few other tasks before photos are taken.

2. BUYERS - You Won't Be Able To Afford Every House

Your real estate agent can show you any home you want, but ultimately it is entirely up to your mortgage lender to determine how much house you can afford. Consequently, we strongly encourage our buyers to talk with a lender before they begin searching for homes in earnest. By getting prequalified or pre-approved before seriously beginning the home search, you will be able to have a realistic understanding of the price points will be able to afford. Once you know your price parameters, your agent will be able to help you find homes within that price range.

3. SELLERS - No One Can Actually Predict How Quickly Your Home Will Sell

The market is hot right now and most homes are selling quickly, but it is impossible to truly predict how quickly a buyer will extend an offer that you wish to accept. It will depend on the quality of the offers you receive, how much foot traffic and general visibility your home gets, and how much effort your agent puts into marketing your home. A good agent will go out of his or her way to ensure that your property gets in front of as many buyers as possible, but again - it is impossible to predict exactly how quickly things will happen.

4. BUYERS - Just Because You Can Afford To Buy A House Doesn't Mean That You Should

Your lender will tell you how much house you can afford to purchase based on your debt-to-income ratio. The debt-to-income ratio looks at how much of your monthly income is tied up going to preexisting debts and the new debt you will have once you take out a home loan; typically, lenders will want to make sure that your total debts will not equate to more than 40-42% of your gross income. However, they don't take into account the myriad of other expenses you will have to face as a homeowner, such as repairs, maintenance, upgrades, utilities, etc. Buying a cheaper home with a smaller mortgage payment will leave more room for these other (sometimes unpredictable) expenses.

Eagle's Nest Realty Will Be Here For You Every Step Of The Way!

No matter where you are at in your real estate journey, the team at Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. would be more than happy to assist you in any way possible! Our goal is to make selling or buying real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks as stress-free and rewarding as possible. Contact us to get started!

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AMAZING Waterfront Home For Sale In Gravois Mills

Your dreams of living at the Lake of the Ozarks are about to come true! Your trusted real estate agents in Sunrise Beach MO are here to introduce you to your dream property - a gorgeous lakefront home for sale in Gravois Mills. With panoramic views of the water and two spacious decks, this home is perfect for a vacation home or a full-time residence at the Lake.

32321 Island View Drive
Gravois Mills MO
MLS #: 3113310
$225,000

Property Quick Facts

• 1,821 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 120 feet of lakefront property
• 2 well covered dock with swim platform
• Paved parking area with large 2-car detached garage
• Contemporary 2-story house with walkout lower level

Fabulous Lake Living Awaits

This lakefront property features an expansive lot with plenty of room for all of your visions to take place. What are you dreaming of - a fire pit? playground? private pool? No matter what your vision is, you'll have plenty of room to watch it come to life in this home in Gravois Mills MO. 

The sloping lot concludes at your private dock floating above deep water, so you'll never have to worry about maintaining your dock in shallow water. The covered dock is already equipped with two boat hoists, a dock locker, a dock pump, electricity, and an attached swim platform. All that's left for you to do is jump in and enjoy it!

Enjoy Your Private Waterfront Retreat

The lake access is one of the home's prominent features, but its fantastic attributes don't stop there. The property also offers three bedrooms (the one on the lower level could easily be converted into a spacious man cave), an open kitchen/living area, stunning stone wood-burning fireplace, lots of decking with an additional screened porch, and more. The home is located in an upscale neighborhood only minutes away from great local attractions, including a movie theatre and miniature golf course.

What Are You Waiting For? Contact Us For A Showing Today!

Don't miss out on the chance to call this spectacular home your own. If you are interested in touring this property for sale in Gravois Mills MO, contact Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc,to schedule your private showing. We would be more than happy to help you make this home your own!

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13 Little-Known Easter Facts

How are you planning to celebrate your Easter holiday? If you have kids, your plans probably involve dying Easter eggs, holding exciting Easter egg hunts, and waiting impatiently for the Easter Bunny to arrive with his basket full of goodies. 

While these fun traditions are a great way to celebrate, let's not forget the real reason for Easter - to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. No matter how you plan to celebrate, Eagle's Nest Realty is here to help you prepare with these fun facts about the upcoming holiday. Some of them might surprise you!

Fun Facts About Easter

1.  The world's tallest chocolate Easter Egg measured 10.39 meters (31.17 feet) tall and. It was produced in Italy in 2011.

2.  Easter is the oldest Christian holiday.

3.  When enjoying a chocolate bunny, 76% of people eat the ears first.

4.  Peeps are the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy, with over 700 million sold every year.

5.  Easter is a joyous holiday in the Christian faith, because it commemorates the day when Jesus rose from the grave. His resurrection proved that he was indeed the son of God.

6.  Eggs are a traditional Easter symbol because they symbolize new life and rebirth.

7.  The date for Easter changes every year. It is always held on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

8.  Every Easter, Americans consume an average of 16 million jellybeans. (That's enough jelly beans to circle the globe three full times!)

9.  The crucifixion, the day when Jesus died for our sins, serves as a symbol of faith and hope for all Christians to this day.

10.  Chocolate accounts for 70% of all Eater candy.

11.  Good Friday is recognized as a holiday in 12 states.

12.  The largest Easter Egg Hunt on record was held in Florida, where 9,753 children hunted for 501,000 eggs.

13.  Easter lilies are often associated with Easter because their petals face downward, honoring Jesus.

Happy Easter from Eagle's Nest Realty!

No matter how you decide to celebrate this weekend, we hope you have a wonderful time. Don't forget to set aside a few hours to relax and reconnect with the people who mean the most to you! From our family of real estate professionals at the Lake of the Ozarks to your family at home, we wish you a truly happy Easter.

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7 Safety Reminders For New Homeowners

When you buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, protecting your family should be a top priority - even if you only have a family of one. Safety for new homeowners encompasses several different facets, such as protecting yourself from burglary and reducing your risk of fire. Installing a home security system can be great, but there are other easy, cost-effective strategies you can use as well. Eagle's Nest Realty, Inc. is here to help you protect your family with these simple safety reminders.

PROTECTION FROM BURGLARY

1. Change Your Locks
The previous owners will have turned over their two house keys to you at closing, but you can never be sure who else they gave a key to while the house was theirs, nor can you be sure what happened to those extra copies. Just to be safe, we recommend changing the locks on the doors of your new home so you can be confident that the only people with access to your home are the ones whom you give keys to directly.

2. Introduce Yourself To Your Neighbors
When you're traveling, having someone close by to inspect your home if necessary can be a great asset. Shortly after moving in, make it a point to walk down your street and introduce yourself to your new neighbors. Exchange phone numbers and make sure they know that they can always feel free to contact you if they need something. Extending this offer will encourage them to do the same.

3. Lock Your Windows And Doors
This may sound like an obvious tip, but you might be surprised how often burglars access homes simply because the doors or windows weren't locked. A percentage of the population never lock their doors. While it is more common for these people to live in rural areas, some urban and city dwellers also neglect to lock their doors. Because there are so many people who leave their houses unlocked, many burglars will pass by a locked home in search of an easier target. Don't let that target be your property!

4. Don't Announce Your Absence
In today's increasingly digital age, more and more people are posting updates about their impending vacation on social media or sharing pictures from their trip while they are still away. Unfortunately, these types of news blasts are practically an open invitation to anyone of nefarious intent to break into your home while you're away. Keep your home safe by waiting to post about your travels until after you have returned. It's also a good idea to ask the post office to hold your mail and newspaper deliveries until you return.

5. Get A Dog
Good news for pet-lovers! Dogs offer a great level of protection for your home while you're away at work. If your dog barks when a stranger approaches the home, the stranger will probably leave to look for a quiet, unoccupied home. They don't want to risk the dogs giving away their position or - worse - biting and injuring them. If you are willing to consider sharing your home with a dog, your property may be much more protected.

PROTECTION FROM FIRE

6. Check The Batteries In Your Smoke Detectors Regularly
House fires are one of the leading causes for property loss/damage, personal injury, and deaths that occur in the household. Your smoke detectors are your first line of defense against these hazards, as they can provide you with the early warning you need in order to escape. Check your smoke detectors every few months to ensure that all batteries are installed and working properly. If the battery is beginning to weaken, replace it immediately.

7. Keep Fire Extinguishers On Hand
In the event of a fire, having a fire extinguisher easily accessible can mean the difference between a small episode and a devastating house fire. Safety experts recommend keeping a fire extinguisher on every floor of your home. They also recommend keeping an extra one in both the kitchen and the garage, as these are the two primary locations for the start of house fires.

Stay Safe, Everyone!
As your trusted real estate agent in Sunrise Beach MO, your safety is one of our top priorities as well. We will do everything we can to help you find a property that will keep you and your family safe. If you are moving to the Lake of the Ozarks and in search of a new property, contact Eagle's Nest Realty! We would love to help you find your dream home.

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