Posts by : Matt Schrimpf

If you already live at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may be trying to make your V-Day plans! Luxury living at the Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t just start and stop with big, beautiful homes. There are many organizations who host events, restaurants that serve up amazing food, and fun places to go to celebrate the day of love. Here are a few local events that you may want to mark on your calendar as you make preparations for Valentine’s Day, as well as some fun facts about this day of love.

Valentine’s Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

Free Wedding Vow Renewal at Bridal Cave
Feb 10, 2019
Bridal Cave

While we may be in the "dead of winter” there is still no time like the present to start thinking about your landscape. You don't have to be buying or selling luxury real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks to be interested in the curb appeal of your home (but if you're selling your million dollar lake home, take notes!). Here are a few fun trends that you'll see hitting the ground this year. Take a look, and start making plans! Before you know it, the days will be 70 degrees and sunny again.

Practical Pergolas

These have been a staple for years, but whether you choose one made from wood or composite materials, you’ll find the sophisticated upgrades are making them grand. Thi...

All luxury homeowners know that there is one thing that sets their million dollar lake home at the Lake of the Ozarks apart - big boats and big docks. If you either don't have a boat, or you want to upgrade this year, you NEED to be at the Overland Park Boat Show. This is the premiere show for boating enthusiasts all over the Midwest. Here are some fun details about the event to get you ready.

About the Boat Show Hosts

This boat show is hosted by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association. This group is made up of 40 Lake of the Ozarks area marine dealers. They represent all of the top lines of boats, marine accessories, docks, personal watercraft, and everything else...

Selling a home feel daunting enough without selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks. However, if you have the right Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent backing you up, it can be a breeze! There are a few things that make selling million dollar homes at the Lake of the Ozarks a bit unique, and with my years of experience selling lake real estate as well as luxury homes, I can use very specific tools to help you make the sale. In fact, if you must know, we can hardly keep a home on the market for long because we have SO many buyers looking for real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few tips to keep in mind, but also ways that I will help.

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For the last several weeks, we have been introducing you to the luxury communities around the Lake of the Ozarks. Places like The Village of Four Seasons and Porto Cima make luxury Living at the Lake of the Ozarks easy and exceptional. Today we’re going to continue the series by showcasing another great luxury community at the Lake of the Ozarks: The Villages at Shawnee Bend.

We’re deep in the heart of winter, and while the Lake area may not experience many feet of snow in the winter, we do still have a lovely winter season. Just enough winter to enjoy it, with some nice sunny days thrown in the mix! All the same, it’s still winter. Sometimes the days are cloudy, the weather is cold, and you just need a touch of cozy luxury to make the season feel warm and welcoming. Luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are prime examples of beauty and sophistication, so we wanted to take a few moments to examine what makes them so exquisite during the cold winter months.

The festive time of year is officially upon us and now is when people will be enacting their favorite family traditions. While many of our luxury homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks don’t vacation here during the winter, there are still some who do! If you’ll be at the Lake of the Ozarks for the holiday, whether with your family, friends, or just as a getaway, check out these light displays! Go grab your favorite hot beverage, turn on the Christmas tunes, and enjoy this festive tradition.

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Enchanted Village of Lights
Nov. 16, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019
Laurie Fairgrounds
269 Fairgrounds Road, Laurie, MO
573-374-8776

Luxury living at the Lake starts and ends with location. There are so many beautiful and wonderful communities within the lake area where you can purchase a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. We highlighted the amazing amenities from Porta Cima a few weeks ago, and this week we are going to highlight the wonderful area known as Four Seasons.

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Four Seasons Amenities

The Four Seasons POA has many amenities that you will appreciate when looking for a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks. No matter what stage you are in life, you’ll find activities that your entire family can participate in and enjoy. The Village of Four Seasons community is large, as t...

You’re the hostess with the mostest, and we all know it. Your home will be decorated beautifully, the holiday music will be wafting through your home, and the aroma coming from the kitchen will have all of your guests congregating in this room of your luxury lake home. Of course, with a few weeks until Christmas, you may still have some more menus to look through and meetings with the caterers to arrange. If you’re still looking for the meal that is made it impress, here are a few suggestions to add a little spice to your celebrations while also sticking with the favorites that your guests have come to know and love.

The Appetizers

From casual gatherings to lavish affairs, a...

As your luxury home real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks, I love to bring you properties that are both incredible and sophisticated. Places that utilize incredible views, exceptional amenities, and the luxury lifestyle that you desire. There are many private facilities at the Lake of the Ozarks which provide everything you’re looking for. This week we’re going to delve into the homes at Porto Cima (pronounced chima) and learn about what makes this development so unique.

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The Club at Porto Cima

Obviously, this is a private facility, which is ideal for even the most discrete homeowners. It features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Desig...

The best thing about a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks is that they can take on many different personalities. Whether you want to have a bright and shining glam Christmas or a classic Christmas with all of the trimmings, there are many styles you can choose from to decorate your luxury lake home. Here are just a few popular styles that would look beautiful in your million dollar lake getaway.

Glitzy Glam

If you dream of bright and shining decor, you may enjoy a glam Christmas. Glittery metallics and bold colors choices could be just what you need to create the perfect holiday style. If you want to try something bold and unique, get a silver tree and deck the halls with...

A few weeks ago we talked about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, and how Berkshire Hathaway provides the best training and experience; the same applies to selling at the Lake of the Ozarks as well. Luxury lake properties at the Lake of the Ozarks are so popular that I can hardly keep listings around for very long. I’m always looking for new properties to list because they sell so quickly. Here are a few things you should know as a seller at the Lake of the Ozarks, and how my alliance with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services provides you with the best experience.

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You Are My Top Priority

It’s my aim and my goal to consistently represent your bes...

Selling a luxury home isn’t just about staging and listing, there is a certain caliber of experience that is required. At Luxury Lake Home, I bring a unique set of skills to the table when it comes to million dollar homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. I am a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent which links me with a globally recognized and respected company. I have taken professional classes in the art of negotiation, and I have earned the certificate of designation as a Luxury Home Specialist from Berkshire Hathaway. But I am also a graduate from The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, which means I know how to market luxury homes to luxury buyers. Here are a few ways this accreditation...

These modern mansions are a sight to behold. They are built with the latest technology, they are filled to the hilt with beautiful decor, and they are home to some of the worlds wealthiest. As a Berkshire Hathaway agent, I am bound to privacy and secrecy regarding my clients. We have many people who want to move to the Lake of the Ozarks to find rest and relaxation from their hectic lives. The luxury homes that you see on the banks of the Lake are places of quiet solitude and energizing fun. If you wonder what sets these homes apart (other than their obvious size), here are a few things you may want to know that make them so extraordinary.

Grand Bathrooms

A luxury bathroom is the p...

Every year, the design gurus take look at what’s hitting the market and give us a peek at what we can expect next year. Luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are on point with design, colors schemes, materials and more. Many homeowners hire the best interior designers around, flying them in from other states like Utah, Iowa, Colorado, and Illinois. There are even designers closer to home in big cities like St. Louis and Kansas City. If you’re ready for a redesign in your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, here are a few things that you’ll see trending in the next few months.

Green With Envy

Green is a really hot color right now. Last year we saw lots of matte black and dark fi...

When buying a luxury lake home, the first thing you’ll want to do is make it your own. Cue the skilled and specialized interior designer. Every luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks needs that extra spark that is best accomplished through a professional who knows how to pair colors and textures in just the right way. Before you know it, your home will speak volumes as to what you love, how you spend your time, and who you enjoy it with. Of course, first, you have to have an interior designer. If you haven’t chosen one, here are a few questions you should consider asking them before hiring them to re-style your million dollar lake home.

What is the Deciding Factor When Choosin...

My name is Matt Schrimpf, and I am a certified Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection Specialist. Assisting you in purchasing your home should be a luxury experience, and I understand that this new home will be a part of your family’s history - the investment is significant. This is why I chose to work with and represent a company like Berkshire Hathaway. When buying a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it’s essential to have the power of a world-class brand in your corner, and my affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway grants me access to the most up-to-date tools and connections. Combine that with my experience of the luxury market as well as my commitment to customer servi...

There is one high-class space that you will always find in a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks - the luxury spa. A million dollar home isn’t complete without a decadent bathroom to relax in. These bathrooms are characterized by grand stonework, custom cabinets, and luxurious details (think towel warmers!). There is one thing, though, that you will always find in these spaces, and it’s a grand bathtub. World Bathtub Day comes up on October 7th, and there’s no better way to acknowledge it than by featuring the different types of bathtubs that you will find in million dollar homes at the Lake of the Ozarks.

A Freestanding Tub

Freestanding tubs are an excellent option for any bathr...

If you’re ready to sell your million dollar lake home, I’m ready to help. One of the first steps you take to get it ready for the market is staging. The secret to staging is taking out anything that makes it feel too personal but arranging what’s left to create an impeccable design, and then filling in the gaps with newer items. When buyers are looking for luxury homes, they have incredible style and a list of things they want to get from a home. As your luxury home real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks, it’s my job to help you appeal to the perfect buyer. Here are a few interesting secrets to staging luxury homes.

Keep It Neutral

Make sure you that you maintain color ...