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With all of the crazy busyness that the holiday season brings (and the work required to get your home ready to sell), waiting until after the holidays to sell your home in Eldon, MO seems like an obvious choice. However, recent insights suggest that listing your home before Christmas may be more advantageous. Keep reading to learn why listing your home before the New Year might best for you. 6 Reasons Why You Should List Your Home Before Christmas 1. You Will Have Less Competition Because so many sellers decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes (some people even choose to take their homes off the market during this time), the number of homes on the market is almost always lower in December than any other time of the year. By listing your home now, you won't have to compete with as many other properties. 2. You Can Get In Front Of Serious Buyers Because the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, you can be confident that the buyers wh...

Buying your first home is a very exciting - albeit a little overwhelming - experience. There are so many details that need attention and so many important decisions to be made. Your real estate agent in Eldon, MO will be able to help guide you through the home search and purchase process, but what happens after you have signed your name on the dotted line and moved into your new house near the Lake of the Ozarks ?  Owning your own home is unbelievably rewarding, but it certainly comes with its fair share of important responsibilities. If you are preparing to buy your first home at the Lake of the Ozarks (or if you have recently joined the ranks of proud local homeowners), keep reading to find a few important tips for first-time homeowners. 1. Your New Home Will Cost More Than Your Monthly Mortgage Payment While it is true that owning a home is often cheaper than renting if you plan to live in your chosen location for at least three years, don't be fooled into thinking t...

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...

When it comes to your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you shouldn't have to compromise. By definition, your dream home should be everything you could have ever hoped for - something that perfectly meets all that you have envisioned. While you could spend time combing through all of the homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks in search of the perfect property, you could also take matters into your own hands by building your dream home! If you're thinking about building a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , the first step is to find a great plot of land. If you're looking for land for sale in Lake Ozark, MO , you've come to the right place! 24.7 Acres For Sale In Eldon If you've been on the hunt for beautiful property for sale, we found it for you! This gorgeous plot of land in located off of McGarity Road on the North Shore side of the Lake of the Ozarks (near Blue Spring). With hundreds of trees, the property has plenty of privacy and a cozy ho...

Moving to a new home can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be especially tough for young children. Your kids may not be mature enough to understand all your reasons for moving; all they will know for certain is that they have to leave the home they know and move to an unfamiliar house, potentially in an equally unfamiliar city or state. Working to make the process easier on your children can be hugely beneficial for everyone involved. Here are a few tricks you can try, courtesy of your friends at Devine & Associates Real Estate . 5 Tips For Moving With Kids 1. Get Your Little Ones Involved In The Home Search One of the biggest reasons kids dislike moving is often because they feel helpless. You can help overcome this by bringing your children with you when you tour homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . Kids may find a full day of house shopping to be exhausting, though, so we recommend waiting until you have narrowed your choices down to the top 2-4 properties. ...

Moving to a new house in Laurie, Missouri is always a big undertaking - but it becomes an even bigger project when you have children or pets that will be making the move with you. Next week we will focus on how to move with kids, but this week we are here to look specifically at a few tips to help pet owners move to their new homes. We hope you find them useful! Moving With Pets - 7 Quick Tips 1.  Obtain Veterinary Records If you are moving to a different city or state, you will probably have to find a new vet. Before you leave, make sure you get access to your pet's prior veterinary records; your new vet will likely need this information in order to properly care for your animal. 2.  Arrange A Sitter For Moving Day If your first step is to determine which day you will be moving, your second step is to arrange for someone to watch your animals on that day. You don't want to have to worry about your pets getting underfoot or escaping when the doors are propped ope...

We have an exciting announcement at Devine & Associates Real Estate ! Owner/Broker Vicki Devine recently graduated Missouri REALTORS® Leadership Academy Class, and we're very proud of her. Check out this press release from Missouri REALTORS® : Missouri REALTORS® Press Release The 2015 Leadership Academy Class was honored at the Missouri REALTORS® Fall Conference with a graduation ceremony. Eleven REALTORS® from across the state participated in an intensive, yearlong leadership training program in order to earn their graduate certificates. Missouri REALTORS® coordinates the statewide program to train emerging leaders in the real estate industry. REALTORS® who graduated from the academy include:  Micci Coggeshell, Joplin, New Generation Realty Mary R. Edwards, Kansas City, Re/Max Elite Ryan Cunningham, Columbia, Century 21 Advantage Dennis Jordan, Columbia, House of Brokers  Vicki Devine, Eldon, Devine and Associates Real Estate Jeff Kester, Springfield, Re/M...