How to Transform your House into a Home

Once you find your dream home and make your big purchase, it is time to get settled into your space. The contents inside your house is what makes it a home. To increase the cozy factor around your house, your trusted real estate agent in Lake Ozark, Missouri is here for you! In this week’s blog, I will cover some simple and inexpensive ways to transform your house into a home, for you and your family to enjoy on a daily basis! To learn about these easy changes you can make to your interior, see the points below!

Incorporate Lighting

Lighting is a big deal when it comes to your home. The right light fixtures and light tones can impact the entire feel of your space. To make your house feel more like home, it can be helpful to add table lamps to an end table or bedside table. Floor lamps are a great piece to place in an empty corner, as well.

Add Warm Tones

Warm hues can change the entire feel of a room, and house for that matter. When selecting a color to paint your interior, think about warm tones. These colors can help everyone feel a little more calm, which is important for a space in which you intend to relax after a hard days work!

Increase the Cozy 

There are a number of ways to add a cozy element into your space. Many times, a throw or thick blanket can be added to the arm of a chair or foot of the bed. This can help the room appear more inviting, allowing your family and guests to get comfortable in your space.

Place Interesting Rugs

To add interest and color to your floors, rugs are a great asset. From a unique pattern to a bold color, rugs are the ideal way to add interest to your space. Whether you have hardwood floors or carpet, a rug can mix it up a bit, making your space feel more inviting.

Hang Curtains

Curtains are a great way to add depth to your space. From a bold color that compliments the room to a neutral sheer that allows natural light to enter, curtains are important way to make your house feel like a home.

Bring the Outdoors, In

Adding natural décor items to your space can increase the cozy factor, and welcome guests into your home. From a beautiful flower display to a large jar with sticks, natural elements can help your home stand apart.

Place Wall Hangings

Often, first time homeowners have not been allowed to hang pictures or art on the walls, due to renting regulations. This can be an exciting time, for those who have not experienced the feeling of home associated with hanging your favorite pieces. From artwork to family photographs, wall hangings can help transform your space into a home!

Now that you know some of the easy, inexpensive ways to increase the cozy factor in your house, you are ready to start incorporating some of these items! Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is a big deal, but making your space yours is even more important. Now that you are settled in your new house, you are ready to create a home out of your space! For all of your needs for real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks, remember to call me at 573) 280-0484!

Susan Spica
Professional REALTOR®

BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484

Livin’ the Lake Lifestyle: Boat Shows

Adding to our “Livin’ the Lake Lifestyle” blog series, these features help showcase some of the fun events that go hand-in-hand with living at the Lake of the Ozarks. Since it is boat show season, this week’s blog is dedicated to the various boat shows that are coming up! Whether you are in the market to purchase a new boat or just love seeing the latest and greatest in the marine industry, attending a boat show can be very informative and FUN! Provided below is a schedule of upcoming boat shows in which you can attend!

Photo Credit: www.KansasCitySportShow.com

Kansas City Boat & Sportshow

January 19-22, 2017
H. Roe Bartle Hall
301 W. 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
www.KansasCitySportShow.com

Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape for the day, this is YOUR show! Bartle Hall turns into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun for this exciting four day event. Look all around TONS of boats for every lifestyle, activity, and budget! From boating, fishing and hunting to camping and more, you can find gear for every outdoor activity imaginable. Visit a number of vendors to help plan your next adventure. There’s really no better place to shop, compare, and save!

Overland Park Boat Show

Photo Credit: www.OverlandParkBoatShow.com

Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd.
Overland Park Kansas 66211
www.OverlandParkBoatShow.com

Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealer Association brings the Lake to Overland Park in the heart of winter. To see the latest and greatest 2017 cruisers, runabouts, performance boats, tritoons, ski boats, personal watercraft, docks, lifts, and all boating accessories, plan to attend the show. Bring the entire family to this great boat show in Overland Park!

Photo Credit: StCharlesBoatShow.weebly.com

St. Charles Boat Show

St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles Missouri 63303
StCharlesBoatShow.weebly.com

The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association wants to welcome you to the St. Charles Boat Show for 2017! Being the premiere show for boating enthusiasts all over the Midwest and certainly in the St Louis market, you can find tons of boats, boating accessories, and other vendors to learn more about the possibilities at the Lake of the Ozarks. Be sure to attend the show at the St. Charles Convention Center March 9th - 12th!

Now that you know about the upcoming boat shows taking place during the winter months, you can mark them on your calendar! If you find a new boat that does not work for your current dock space, it may be time to upgrade! With a number of homes on the real estate market in Lake Ozark, MO, you can find a new home AND a new dock to fit your new boat! To start your search for a lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, contact me today! I look forward to helping you find your dream home!

Susan Spica
Professional REALTOR®

BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484

Tips for Relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks

Relocating to a new place can be an overwhelming, yet very exciting task. The beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is a popular destination to visit, but many LOVE to call it home. If you have made a decision to relocate to this spectacular area, I would please to help during your transition. To help make your relocation a little easier, your trusted real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks has provided some helpful tips for relocating.

Find your Way Around The Lake

The Lake of the Ozarks has a unique dragon tail shape, as it curves through the Ozarks. This creates a bit of a challenge when it comes to navigating the area, don’t worry you will get used to it quickly! The Lake is not set up like a traditional town with square blocks, it is actually a lot of little towns surrounding the entire lake. To help get familiar the area, I recommend taking a drive around to see what each town or city is like. This can help you navigate the roads and find your way around, once you live here.

Get to Know the Home Options

Along with the highway system, the homes in the area are also unique! Where a traditional town has a few housing options available, we have single-family homes, luxury homes, apartments, and condos to choose from. To narrow down your dwelling type to fit the wants and needs of your family, I would be happy to show you around some various options in the area.

Find a Bank

It is important to get your financial presence established in your new location. The Lake of the Ozarks has a number of trustworthy banking options. With easy to access ATM locations, the area banks keep your convenience for money retrieval in mind.

Know the School Districts

If you have children, school districts may pay a role in your home location decision. With a number of districts surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks, you should research what each district has to offer for you and/or your children.

Familiarize yourself with the Area

From knowing where the hospital is to locating a grocery store, it is important to get familiarized with a new area in which you are going to live. Whether you are visiting the Lake before you move or relocating before coming to the area, driving around and locating important store and places can help you feel more comfortable, quicker.

Don’t Forget:

-Update your driver’s license
-Change your address with the Post Office
-Schedule new trash service
-Contact lawn maintenance / snow removal company

Now that you have read these tips for relocating to the Lake, you are ready to start looking for a home. If you are interested in buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, the best real estate agent in Lake Ozark, MO is here for all of your home needs. From narrowing down the right property for you and your family to checking out homes on your behalf, I would be pleased to help you make your transition to the Lake a smooth one. To start your home search at the Lake of the Ozarks, contact me today!

Susan Spica
Professional REALTOR®

BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484

Sell Your Home – 7 Master Bedroom Staging Tips

A master bedroom is an important part of a home to showcase, when selling. This is typically the room in which the homeowners will stay, therefore it is imperative to make a positive impression. Your trusted real estate agent in Lake Ozark, Missouri is here to help you improve your staging efforts, when it comes to selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Today, the master bedroom is the featured room for staging your home before selling.

1) Remove Clutter

Ensure your bedroom is ready for potential buyers at all times. Remove any clothes in piles and other clutter that naturally accumulates on the dresser and bedside tables. Also, keep an eye on the clothes basket and avoid it overflowing. Focus on keeping your closets tidy, especially when your home is for sale. To make it easy when selling your home and avoid a last-minute showing panic, pick up after yourself each day.

2) Eliminate Unnecessary Furniture

If you have unused furniture in your master bedroom, remove it to create more space. Keep your bedroom to the bear minimum when it comes to furniture – dresser, bed, and bedside table. This can help open up your room, creating the illusion of a larger master bedroom.

3) Stage to Your Space

Stage your bedroom to your unique space. If you have a larger room, create a reading or relaxing space with a chair or small couch with table and lamp. You want to show off the versatility of your master bedroom, if space allows.

4) Dress up Your Bed

The bed should be the focal point of the master bedroom. Dress up that space with a headboard and a nice bedcover with accent pillows. This helps to create a statement piece for potential buyers to easily picture themselves in the home.

5) Focus on Window Treatments

The window treatments are an important piece, when it comes to selling your home. You want to allow natural light can get into your bedroom, which can be accomplished with open blinds and/or a sheer curtain. Also, try to coordinate your curtain color to the color theme in the bedroom for a uniform look.

6) Coordinate Colors

For a coordinating look, try to keep a color theme for your master bedroom. Try to keep the color tones gender neutral when your home is for sale as well. You want the room to appeal to both male and female preferences, since you cannot predict who will be looking at your home.

7) Keep it Clean

The most important part of selling your home is keeping it clean. Each day ensure your master bedroom is picked up and tidy. Remove dust and vacuum on a regular basis, when your home is for sale. If you get a call for a showing, you can rest assured that your home is show ready.

To attract potential buyers to your home, ensure your master bedroom is up to par. Help your home stand out by offering an inviting space for the homeowners to imaging themselves relaxing each and every day. Once you get the potential owners hooked on the master bedroom, you have a better chance at selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are in the market to sell this winter, contact me at (573) 280-0484 for more staging tips for the successful sale of your home!

Susan Spica
Professional REALTOR®

BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484