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Melody Anderson Joins Lakewide Realty

Camdenton Real Estate Office Shows Big Promise  

Big changes don’t come easily to me, and the decision to leave real estate giant RE/MAX for a small, privately-owned real estate office was no exception.   (That big RE/MAX balloon had become quite the security blanket for me these past years!)  

Then one day in a middle of a meeting it struck me that fear and doubt were keeping me from making the change I really felt compelled to make.   With that realization the decision to make the change immediately followed.   And my enthusiasm has grown every day since.

Thanks to the internet and computer technologies, the selling of real estate has changed dramaticly these past 5 years.  Expensive brick and mortar, franchised real estate offices are likely to be replaced with innovative, creative and technologically advanced teams of agents with a passion for excellence and commitment to service.

That’s what we are putting together at Lakewide Realty in Camdenton, and I’m proud to be a part of it -  proud already of  what it promises to become in relatively short order.

For those of you ready to sell or to buy at the Lake of the Ozarks,  I hope you’ll give me an opportunity to show you the Lakewide difference.

 

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Author: | October 26th, 2009
Categories: Area Activities, Real Estate News
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Fall Colors are Afire in Camdenton

Could These Bushes be More Red at First National Bank?

Driving south of the stoplight on Business 5 in Camdenton, I was so struck with these vibrant colors I turned my car around to get a better look.   I wish I knew what type of bushes these are that produce such vibrant colors.   They are glorious!  It almost looks as if the ground in front of  First National Bank is on fire.

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Author: | October 22nd, 2009
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Horses, barns and ducks….oh, my!

Some Wonderful Missouri Farms For Sale

near the Lake of the Ozarks

 

After showing lakefront property all weekend, it was a lovely change of pace to show some farms on Monday.   After spending a little time with some horses and dogs,  and sitting next to a pond visiting with a family of ducks, I left Morgan County feeling renewed!  It’s always surprising how just a few minutes in nature can revive the spirit.  

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Author: | October 21st, 2009
Categories: Area Activities
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Lake Views from Sunrise Cantina

Sunrise Beach Mexican Restaurant Boasts Great Views

Taking a break from house-hunting on the west side of the Lake on Saturday;  I relaxed with some of my favorite clients  at Sunrise Cantina in Sunrise Beach. Good Mexican food,  nice service, great conversation and a beautiful fall view of the lake – what could be better!

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Author: | October 18th, 2009
Categories: Area Activities, Sites and Sounds
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Lake of the Ozarks Wedding Ministry

Camdenton Minister Officiates Nuptials on the Niangua River.

In addition to her duties as a realtor at the Lake of the Ozarks, Melody Anderson also has a non-denominational wedding ministry.  Last week  she discovered she has a bit of the adventurer in her!  Pictured here with newlyweds Kevin and Jade Sellers, Melody officated their nuptials from a canoe last weekend on the Niangua River, west of Camdenton.   The newlyweds not only succeeded in coaxing her into a canoe, but Melody now plans on being one of their first customers in their upcoming kayak river tour business.

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Author: | October 9th, 2009
Categories: Area Activities
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NBC's Today Show highlights Osage Beach

TV clip from the Today show about the Lake of the Ozarks

As reported earlier, Health.com has ranked Osage Beach the 4th healthiest beach in the US – alongside Monterrey Beach and others.  Here’s  the link to NBC’s Today Show segment about it,  broadcast earlier this week on NBC.   

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Author: | July 24th, 2009
Categories: Area Activities
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Some of The Nicest Servers in Town!

Camdenton’s China Town Restaurant

Located on Hwy 54, west of the square, China Town restaurant is the place to go for great service at lunch time.   I often eat there weekly, and never have I had poor service or delay.

Ordering from the lunch menu is not only quick, but inexpensive!  For less than $5, I can order an entree that is not only tasty and satisfying, but requires a doggy bag.

If you’re looking for something quick, tasty, and served with a smile, you’ll like this place.

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Author: | July 18th, 2009
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Mexican Restaurant is a Hit With The Locals

 El Caporal offers authentic Mexican fare

 Camdenton has voted YES for this new restaurant, &  I vote YES for their burritos.  This place is definitely here to stay.  Open for lunch and dinner, it’s located E. of the square on Hwy 54 in Camdenton.  It’s close to my office, so call me and I’ll meet you for lunch!

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Author: | July 15th, 2009
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Boat Docks Soon to be Classified as Real Property

Happy News for this Lake of the Ozarks Realtor!

Effective August 28, the State of Missouri will officially classify boat docks as real property.  This is very welcomed news not only to dock owners here at the Lake of the Ozarks, but for any realtor in the area, like myself, who has struggled lately trying to get lake homes under contract to appraise.   Two of my own sales in the last 3 months were threatened with low appraisals, due to more stringent underwriting guidelines imposed by Freddie, Fannie and FHA.    This new action should go a long way to relieving those difficulties.   Hence, happy news indeed!

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Author: | July 10th, 2009
Categories: Area Activities, Real Estate News
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Osage Beach is named in America's Top Ten Getaways

Health.com ranks Osage Beach #4 in Top Ten list

CNN has recently reported the news that Health.com has ranked Osage Beach as one of America’s Top Ten Beach and Lake Getaways.  Health.com cites the lake’s 1150 miles of shoreline, it’s beautiful public beach, and the rolling hills and other natural landscapes as reasons for the high ranking.

One of the judges from Health.com remarked about the views from the State Park, “The view is so spectacular, you won’t want to leave.”

I remember feeling that way myself on my last visit to the park, just weeks ago.

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Author: | July 10th, 2009
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