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New Year's Eve is a time to think back about what happened in 2015, and to dream about all of the wonderful things that you hope for in 2016.  It's also a time to relax, take a break, and celebrate.  The Devine & Associates Real Estate Team  decided to do a little digging, and we found some interesting fun facts about this holiday to share with you.  Quite a few were brand new to us, and some sound like fun traditions to start! 1.  Over 4.000 years ago in Rome was the first New Year's celebration.  New Year's Day was put on January 1 due to the month being named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates.  Janus is depicted with two faces, one looking ahead and one looking back.  A perfect symbol for the ending of one year and the beginning of a new one! 2.  Baby New Year is a very familiar symbol for the holiday.  Greek mythology is credited with coming up with this one.  It states that the baby will grow to old age o...

The winter season is nearly upon us, and along with it will come the inevitable ice and snow.  Whether you own a home in Eldon or at the Lake of the Ozarks, you want to know that your roof will keep your house protected all season long.  Now is the time to make sure that your roof is in its best possible shape so that it can handle whatever winter throws at it.   Devine & Associates Real Estate has a few tips for you so that this winter your roof should remain problem-free.   Inspect it, inside & out. Before it's too cold and snowy outside to safely get on top of your roof, get out there and take a look.  Keep an eye out for any cracks or other damage.  Replace any caulking that needs it with a caulk that is approved for use on roofs.  Also check the flashing.  This is what keeps the areas waterproof near fireplaces, pipes on the roof, and other spots where the plane is interrupted.  Remove all dead leaves, branches, and a...

You've decided to buy a house, but now it's time to ask yourself an important question: do you want to buy a foreclosure, or do you not? Buying a foreclosure at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a great way to save money on your home purchase, but there are several associated factors that deserve careful consideration.  Devine & Associates Real Estate is here to help you make a smart, educated decision about your foreclosure purchase. Here are a couple things to keep in mind before buying a foreclosure. 1. You Should Always See A Foreclosure Property Before You Buy It This guidelines applies to all properties, but it is especially true for foreclosed homes. A foreclosed home will generally require lots of work after you move in in order to make it "livable," so you should make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. Don't be afraid to look at the home several times; it sometimes takes several passes through a single property before yo...

Real estate is a very personal field. If you hire a real estate agent to help you sell your home in Laurie, Missouri , you have to find someone you trust to come into your home and help you with one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. Similarly, you have to trust the agent helping you to buy a new home to help you make one of the biggest purchases you are likely to ever make. Either way, finding an agent you trust is absolutely critical. Devine & Associates Real Estate is comprised of the top real estate agents in Eldon, Missouri . Every single member of our team is dedicated to providing you with an enjoyable and stress-free buying or selling experience, and we would be honored to help you with all of your real estate needs! This week, we'd like you to meet one of our experienced and dedicated team members, Ms. Billi Johnson. Getting To Know Billi Johnson What Is Your Role at Devine & Associates? I am a Realtor/Sales Person How Did You...

Vicki Devine When it comes time to buy or sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you want to be confident that you have the very best representation available to you. We firmly believe that our clients should have the opportunity to get to know the entire team at Devine & Associates Real Estate in order for them to feel comfortable working with us on their next real estate endeavor. This week, we invite you to get to know the owner of Devine & Associates, Ms. Vicki Devine! What Is Your Role at Devine & Associates? Broker - Owner - Sales Agent How did you get involved in real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks? I walked into Veatch Realty to get advice on the job market and never left. It is such a great learning environment and there are so many supportive people. Who is your family? My "family" consists of a few very special people. My work family (Susan & Michelle) are the sisters I never had and my partners in crime. I have two grown sons ...