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Discussing Lake of the Ozarks Area Information, focusing on home, lakefront, condo, lot and investment Real Estate in and around Lake Ozark, Osage Beach, Four Seasons, Porto Cima, Laurie, Camdenton, Linn Creek, Gravois, Sunrise Beach and the entire Lake of the Ozarks area.
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Shootout Schedule: A week of family fun | A week of events culminates this weekend with the Shootout Poker Run on Friday and the races Saturday and Sunday. Much of the money raised benefits local fire districts that also provide standby emergency services during the Shootout. |
By LakeExpo.com Published: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:53 AM CDT - Treasure Hunt 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 24 at Captain Ron's.
- Mini Shootout 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 25 at Captain Ron's.
- PWC Dam Run 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 25 starting at Surdyke Yamaha. There is a $150 entry fee and the run will travel from Surdyke Yamaha down the quiet side of the lake to the Truman Dam and back. The course is approximately 130 miles.
- Street Party 6 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, August 25 on Bagnell Dam Strip
- Make-A-Wish Boat Rides in the big boats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 25 at Captain Ron's.
- Celebrity Sand Volleyball Tournament 2 pm. Thursday, August 26.
- Charity Auction 6 p.m., Thursday, August 26 at Captain Ron's. Last year the auction earned $10,500 for Shootout charities.
- Poker Run with registration starting 8 a.m., Friday, August 27 at Shady Gators on the 7 mile marker. Players purchase poker hands and float to seven different lake locations to pick up their cards. There will be first, second, third place and worst hand prizes.
- Stereo Shootout 7 p.m., Thursday, August 26 at Dog Days located on the 18 mile marker.
- Fireworks at Captain Ron's start at dusk Friday, August 27.
- 2010 Shootout Races start 10 a.m., Saturday, August 28 and 10 a.m. Sunday, August 29 at Captain Ron's.
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Over the last few years I have begun to notice Armadillos that have been hit along the major roads.
Every year it seems there are more and more.
I live in Four Seasons on HorseShoe Bend and this year, for the first time, I have seen a couple that have been hit on HorseShoe Bend Parkway (HH). Well, Tuesday morning I was at my mother-in-laws in Ozark Meadows. A very nice 55+ community in Osage Beach, just behind HyVee and Lowes.
She was looking at the back yard and asked me if there were two racoons out there?
No racoons...but two Armadillos digging up the yard looking for grubs.
Having never seen a live one in the wild, I walked out into the yard.
They could have cared less! They went on digging and looking for breakfast.
Not until I clapped my hands a few times did they even notice me. Then one ran under a nearby shed.
The other just kept on digging around.
I guess if you have armor plating all over your body your not too concerned about some guy making weird noises! Now I get to spray the yard for grubs.
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I hear the question "What is the lake market doing?" almost every day. Well, there is no easy answer. Our company has closed 130+ so far this year and are on schedule to meet our goals. Could it be better? Yes, of course, but it could be a lot worse! To get there, we have had to work harder, do a better job of marketing and learn a lot of new skills like Blogging. (As you can tell, I'm still in the learning stages.) Everything has to be internet based (read instant) Virtual Tours, emails, SEO (search engine optimization), Video, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, Flicker, text messaging, IPhone apps, Droid apps... Every day is a learning experience. After 25 years in the business, it is a new world out there. Now back to the basics. The mindset of Buyers has improved over last year. They are still looking for deals and especially foreclosures, but they are looking. Last year at this time traffic was way down. We see a few foreclosures, but it is a very small precentage of listings or sales. Very seldom do we see a prime property in foreclosure. More often than not they are properties that for some reason or another would not sell on the open market. Common reasons are: I will cover more in another Blog on the Pros and Cons of buying a foreclosure. As for the market, lakefront homes under $400,000 seem to be moving fairly good. Over that is slow. Condos under $150,000 that are on the water and have a boat slip are doing OK. With prices down 20 - 30% from their peak, it puts prices back to the 2000 - 2002 levels. Interest rates have never been lower than they are right now and with inflation that is sure to hit in the next few years, interest rates are bound to DRAMATICALLY AND QUICKLY increase. They were 18% when I started selling real estate! All the Guru's I listen to say buy and lock in a cheap rate and when inflation hits you are paying for your house with inflated dollars, so it costs you less. http://www.lakeozarksmls.com/loo/maildoc/b001kd8397.html Here is the link to all the residential and condo foreclosures currently listed as of 8/18/10.
This link will be active for 30 days. If you would like a future update, just let me know. If you have any questions or comments, you can always email me at Info@DemandDonna.com or call me at 573-365-7333
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"About the Declaration there is a finality that is exceedingly restful. It is often asserted that the world has made a great deal of progress since 1776, that we have had new thoughts and new experiences which have given us a great advance over the people of that day, and that we may therefore very well discard their conclusions for something more modern. But that reasoning cannot be applied to this great charter. If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone wishes to deny their truth or their soundness, the only direction in which he can proceed historically is not forward, but backward toward the time when there was no equality, no rights of the individual, no rule of the people. Those who wish to proceed in that direction cannot lay claim to progress. They are reactionary. Their ideas are not more modern, but more ancient, than those of the Revolutionary fathers." Who said this? President Calvin Coolidge, address at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, Pa., July 5, 1926. “Silent Cal” was apparently a good deal “less silent” than we had thought!
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The Osage Beach Fire Department has just implemented a new program to alert anyone who wishes to sign up, of pending severe weather conditions by text messaging or email. Below is the release from their website www.obFire.com . During the interview on the radio, the Chief noted that visitors will be able to enter the dates they are here and wish to receive the warnings. So it isn't something you will have to put up with after you leave the lake unless you have property here and want to be made aware of local conditions. AwareUS On Thursday, June 3, 2010, the Osage Beach Fire Protection District implemented AwareUS notification system. AwareUS is designed for geographical locations to receive “real time” awareness for emergencies and information that relate to public safety. Over 90% of the Osage Beach Fire Protection District lacks coverage of warning sirens; this is the most cost effective way to communicate to the citizens and visitors in a time of emergency. AwareUS is a text paging system that will alert the public with information regarding Amber Alerts, Severe Weather, Road Closures, ect. Sign-up for the program is at NO COST to the public. Implementation of the program will be in three phases. Phase 1 is for the Tri-County area (Camden, Miller and Morgan), which is currently operational. Phase 2 is to include the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tri County Lodging. These organizations would offer this service to people visiting the area. Warnings or alerts that are seen on television or heard on the radio give you the county the notification affects. Unfortunately, most people that visit the lake area do not know what county they are located in, so they may not be aware if the warning affects them. Visitors would be able to sign up for the dates/times that they are in the lake area, thus not receiving messages once they depart. This program would also benefit the large fishing tournaments in the area by notifying anglers while they are on the water of severe weather alerts. The 3rd phase would be to include the school districts. During incidents or emergencies at a school, this program could be used to notify parents/guardians and give them instructions on where to go, what to do and/or what not to do. Please visit obfpd.awareus.com for more information and to register
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Osage Beach, Camden County
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Announcing a price reduction
on 1460 Westhoff, a beautiful home in the exclusive Oaks Golf Course Community. a 4,357 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story that sits right on a peaceful "Walden's Pond" Now
MLS®
$339,900
- Motivated Seller.
Property information
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• 1,600 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $174,900 Morgan County, Missouri - What a view from this great home on the 6MM of the Gravois Arm in Golden Beach Subdivision. Home is two bedrooms but has a living room and a family room that can sleep a bunch or be converted to a three bedroom. Paved roads to the home and two car garage are a plus. Coconuts is just around the corner but far enough away so you don't have to deal with the noise. The size of this home, the view and the gentle waterfront make this a deal for under $175,000! Property information
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A recent article in the Lake of the Ozarks Business Journal stated that the TIF for "Château on the Lake is valid and the project can proceed."
The Château is a $100 million European style, 15 story, 320 room waterfront hotel with a 100,000 square foot convention center and spa developed by John Q. Hammons. The BJ goes on to say""City Planner Cary Patterson said because convention space far exceeds the rooms, hotels throughout the Lake will also benefit. In addition, he know of other developers that have been waiting for the outcome of the trial before moving forward with plans to build two hotels and a restaurant nearby specifically to handle the "overflow" from the Château." This is great news for the Lake! I can't wait for construction to start. Stay tuned...
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Four Seasons, Camden County - 938 Palisades Dr, a 4,044 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Main Level Luxuy Living". MLS® $859,900 - Will Consider Trade for smaller home or condo. This is your opportunity to not have to wait to sell your home or condo and buy one of the nicest homes in Four Seasons. Property information
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News From LakeExpo.com March 9, 2010 
| ARTIST RENDERING: The plan for Chateau on Lake of the Ozarks features 320 rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space. |
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| John Q. Hammons development at Lake of the Ozarks clears legal hurdle By LakeExpo.com Staff CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. -- After over two years of legal wrangling, the City of Osage Beach has prevailed against Four Seasons Marina Rentals Inc. The lawsuit questioned the legality of the decision by the city to extend a 3.7 million Tax Increment Financing district to John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts for Chateau Lake of the Ozarks. Four Seasons Marina Rentals contested the "blighted" designation given the piece of property on the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake.
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Four Seasons, Camden County - Announcing 938 Palisades Dr, a 4,044 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Main Level Luxuy Living". Now MLS® $899,900 - Will Consider a Trade for your condo or smaller home. Property information
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One of the best locations at the Lake!
• 1,600 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $279,900 Camden County, Missouri - This wonderful condo comes with the ultimate in amenities! A cozy fireplace, prime boat slip with easy access, close access to the pool! Perfect for weekend or year round occupancy!
Your own private screened-in deck offers complete relaxation and easy entertaining! Plus with the Southern Exposure, you don't have to worry about the hot afternoon sun blaring down and spoiling your day.
There is a full size utility room with washer, dryer, extra refrigerator and water softener. If you want a garage, one is also available.
If you are looking to have it all in one easy package, schedule to take a look today! Property information
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Realty Trac: The deadline is fast approaching to take advantage of homebuyer tax credits! | | Whether you are a first-time buyer who qualifies for the $8,000 tax credit, or a current homeowner who wants the $6,500 tax credit, you have only until April 30, 2010 to take action. Federal deficits, budget cuts and political jousting make it highly unlikely that Congress will approve another extension of these popular tax credits, and many economists expect interest rates to increase soon. | | So what are you waiting for? | | www.DemandDonna.com has listings of nearly every foreclosure property around the Lake of the Ozarks and thousands of MLS properties. So start searching for your new home TODAY before time runs out. |
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