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2020 Smart Luxury Home Trends

Wed, Jan 8th 2020 8:21 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
It’s a smart year when it comes to luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. More and more homes are being built with the smart features that everyone is asking about, but what about homes that are already finished? If you want to update your home and add the smart features that everyone is raving about, here are a few of the coolest that you will be seeing in Lake of the Ozark luxury homes in 2020!


Touch Faucets

This isn’t new technology, but it is new to homes! A touch faucet can help keep things clean as well as make it easier and faster while working in the kitchen. Many different styles are trending, some have color indicators to show the water temperature. Others come ...


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SOLD Real Estate in Porto Cima, Missouri

Thu, Jan 2nd 2020 7:46 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
Luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks don’t stay on the market for long, especially when they are as beautiful as the one on Via Del Lago. We recently sold this beautiful lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, we wanted to take a few moments to showcase the superb details, amazing design, and more.


About the Home on Via Del Lago, Porto Cima, Missouri

This home is situated perfectly so as you enter the home your eyes immediately focus on the amazing main channel views. It checked all of the boxes and left little to be desired. Fully furnished and ready for immediate use. With gentle topography, huge dock, and complete outdoor entertaining area, this home was built to im...


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Buying with Berkshire Hathaway

Mon, Dec 23rd 2019 7:37 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
Buying a home is a big deal no matter where you make your purchase, or what size home you buy. However, when buying a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is obviously a lot at stake. Our team makes it a priority to assist you in the purchase of lakefront properties at the Lake of the Ozarks, and to do this well. If you have been considering purchasing a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, here are a few things you need to know about why you want to choose a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices LuxuryCollection Specialist, and how our up-to-date processes can make your home search even more productive.


Representing Clients of Wealth

When buying a Lake of the Ozark luxury home, you ...


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Popular Trends for Your Powder Room

Wed, Dec 18th 2019 4:44 am by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
This may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it has the power to pack a BIG punch in style! Luxury homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks quickly realize that their most extravagant design aspirations can happen in these little cubby hole bathrooms, and they are an easy place to renovate if or when you change your mind. Here are a few trends that are popping up in the powder room department and how you can quickly make a change in your space with dramatic flair.


Fun Wallpaper

There’s something about the small rooms with the impactful wallpapers. A powder room is one of the easiest rooms to go out of the norm. Mesmerizing patterns and styles can be ultra-chic in wh...


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Winter Decor Trends for Luxury Homes

Thu, Dec 12th 2019 6:45 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
As the winter season rolls around, and the holidays wind down, the winter blues may begin to strike. An easy way to give your home a breath of fresh air is to change up the style and freshen things up. After you put away the holiday decor, your home is going to feel empty, so it’s the perfect time to revamp the style and start new for the new year! Here are a few design and decor trends that you’ll want to know about for your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks.


Textures, Shapes, and Colors

Because you’ll be staying inside more in the winter, it’s the perfect time to make things cozy, comfortable, and inviting. You can accomplish this by challenging the eye and keeping...


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Holiday Hostess Tips For Luxury Homeowners

Tue, Dec 3rd 2019 10:47 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
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’Tis the time of year for elegant gatherings, luxurious parties, and ways to enjoy the season with your friends and family. While the winter months aren’t the prime time when homeowners stay in their luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks, it can still be the perfect time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy some quiet yuletide time in your home. Of course, you can always bring the season to your home and do a little ro...


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A Luxury Home for the Holidays

Tue, Nov 26th 2019 8:18 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice! From gifts to give, meals to prepare, and decorations to put up - your weeks are probably filled with holiday merriment. Of course, if you’re going to be enjoying the holiday season at your vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it’s going to require a bit more unique planning because you’ll be in a different space, but it could be the perfect touch for the Christmas spirit. Here are a few Christmas color and style trends that you’ll want to check out before you get started!


Nature Inspired

For Christmas 2019, try incorporating nature into your design palette. You can still make us...


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Recently Sold Listings With Luxury Lake Home - Part 1

Wed, Nov 20th 2019 5:06 am by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
Luxury Lake Home is proud to represent both buyers and sellers of luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. We are affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Luxury HomeServices, which gives us an edge in the million-dollar home market at the Lake of the Ozarks, but it also gives us the consistent education and training to continue offering you the best real estate services at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few of our recently sold homes, somewhere we represented the seller, somewhere we represented the buyer - all ending in a successful sale!


Luxury Home in Four Seasons, MO

Quality built home on a one of a kind lot in Four Seasons. This nearly 6,000 sq ft home had features that...


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FAQs About Interior Designers

Wed, Nov 13th 2019 10:35 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
If you’ve been dreaming about hiring an interior designer for your luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, the winter season can be prime time. Chances are likely that your home will be sitting vacant for much of the winter if it is a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If this is the case, then now is the perfect time to start looking around for your interior designer, and finding the best fit for you. Before you get started, here are a few frequently asked questions, and even some things your interior designer may want YOU to know before you get started.


Q: What does an interior designer do?

While it’s true that your interior designer will help you choose fabrics and p...


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Questions for Your Real Estate Agent - Part 2

Fri, Nov 8th 2019 5:41 am by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When buying or selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, one of the first and most important decisions you make will be choosing your real estate agent. Luxury Lake Home makes it a point to stay on top of all of the latest research, marketing trends, and pricing for the area, which are all great things to look for. However, choosing a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is just as much of a personal decision as it is logical. Here are a few questions you should ask when hiring your luxury real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks.



Q: How Will You Help Me Find Other Professionals?
Your real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks can assist you with finding other pr...


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Selling a Home With Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Part 2

Fri, Nov 1st 2019 7:13 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is a certain level of care and expertise that is required. At Luxury Lake Home, we specialize in luxury properties at the Lake of the Ozarks, and with that as our specialty, we take great pride in assisting you in making this experience as luxurious as your home is. Because your home isn’t just a part of your family’s history, but also a significant investment, having a world-class brand in your corner is important. Here are a few reasons we take pride in working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection at the Lake of the Ozarks.

If you would like to take a look at part one from our blog series, you can see it her...


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Preparing Your Vacation Home for the Off-Season - Part 2

Fri, Oct 25th 2019 5:27 am by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
Every homeowner at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to handle this time of year a bit differently (though, we’re sure it involves tears for all!). Some will completely winterize their luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks and come back in the spring to enjoy it, others are only going to partially winterize it because they will still visit throughout the winter, or have someone who cares for it through the off-season. No matter what your solution, here are a few ideas to consider as you prepare your million dollar home at the Lake of the Ozarks for the upcoming off-season.

We covered part 1 a few months back, if you haven’t seen it yet, you can read it here: Preparing Your Vacation Ho...


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Questions to ask When Hiring a Luxury Real Estate Agent

Wed, Oct 16th 2019 5:28 am by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When buying or selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, one of the first and most important decisions you make will be choosing your real estate agent. Luxury Lake Home makes it a point to stay on top of all of the latest research, marketing trends, and pricing for the area, which are all great things to look for. However, choosing a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is just as much of a personal decision as it is logical. Here are a few questions you should ask when hiring your luxury real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks.


Q: How long have you been in business?

There are some amazing agents who are still new to the industry, but with that being said, findi...


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Luxury Staging Tips When Listing Your Home

Fri, Oct 11th 2019 3:35 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there are a few things that set listings apart. High-quality staging can make a huge difference when posting your listing, and because you are appealing to a unique and sophisticated market, it’s important to appeal to them. Staging can be an easy way to take your home to the next level, so we wanted to cover a few important staging tips to remember as you start the listing process.


Keep It Real

When adding floral and greenery to your home, there is just one thing to remember - keep it real. Don’t bring the dead energy of dead or silk flowers into your luxury home. Instead, work with a florist or a stager to find arrang...


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Winterizing Your Luxury Summer Home

Fri, Oct 4th 2019 8:16 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
The time has come, as much as we hate to see summer go, these cooler temps that are showing up at the Lake are reminding us that winter is coming. Vacation homes at the Lake of the Ozarks can be vulnerable if there isn’t a plan in place to care for them. Many luxury homeowners can make the task simple by hiring a company to come in and care for their home, make sure that everything is functioning properly, and even clean while they are away. Whether you have hired someone to take care of your luxury vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks, or you plan to care for it yourself, here are a few things that need to be checked before winter sets in.



Check Your Insurance Policy

First an...


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Selling a Home With Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Fri, Sep 27th 2019 8:46 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is a certain level of care and expertise that is required. At Luxury Lake Home, we specialize in luxury properties at the Lake of the Ozarks, and with that as our specialty, we take great pride in assisting you in making this experience as luxurious as your home is. Because your home isn’t just a part of your family’s history, but also a significant investment, having a world-class brand in your corner is important. Here are a few reasons we take pride in working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection at the Lake of the Ozarks.



You Are Our Top Priority

We will consistently represent your best interests by...


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Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Home Stager

Thu, Sep 19th 2019 7:08 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
When you’re selling a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, staging is going to be one of the first things that you’ll start preparing for. The first step is, of course, going to be hiring a luxury real estate agent, but after that, you’ll want to start getting your home prepared for going on the market. Having incredible photos, especially of a luxury home, is going to be incredibly important, because many buyers are going to be primarily shopping from a distance, at least at first. You want your lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks to portray exactly what it needs to tug at a buyers attention. Because of this, staging can play a HUGE role in the sale of a luxury property.

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Luxury Home for Sale in The Villages!

Wed, Sep 11th 2019 5:50 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
If you are looking for a quality new home in The Villages at Shawnee Bend at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have THE listing for you. Not only is this beautiful home available for purchase, but the price has been reduced, making this a prime luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check out these magnificent details, and make plans to come down to the Lake of the Ozarks to see this home for yourself.


About 259 Waterview Ridge

If you are looking for a premier luxury development at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can’t go wrong with a home in The Villages at Shawnee Bend. This six-bedroom, six-bathroom estate sits beautifully on a lot with 148 feet of shoreline in a breathtaking cove. The fl...


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6 Luxury Home Trends You Don’t Want to Miss

Fri, Sep 6th 2019 8:47 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
If you’re looking for a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you don’t want to miss out on the amazing details that make these homes rise above the rest. Obviously, some of the obvious aspects are their incredible lake views, their location amenities, and their beautiful designs, but there is so much more. Here are a few luxury home trends that are commonly found in these breathtaking million-dollar homes at the Lake of the Ozarks, and how the team at Luxury Lake Home can help you find what you are looking for.


Kitchen & Appliances

An innovative home needs a top of the line kitchen, and this is what you’ll find in a luxury home at the Lake. One of the first things that can...


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Finalizing Labor Day Plans at the Lake of the Ozarks

Fri, Aug 30th 2019 6:25 pm by Matt Schrimpf General Posts by Luxury Lake Home Living
The Labor Day Weekend is finally here! This means that summer has come to a close, and while we will miss the days there are still so many things to look forward to. Fall at the Lake of the Ozarks is truly spectacular, in fact, it was voted the second-best destination to see the colors in the nation! Of course, our favorite aspect is that this is such a prime time to buy a home. If you come down this weekend to enjoy your last big summer celebration, and you fall in love with the area, we can think of a few agents who would love to help you find that luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Before we jump too far ahead and start dreaming about pumpkin spice lattes, cozy bonfires, and afte...


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