Hot. Hot. Hot. That's about the only way to describe the real estate market at Lake of the Ozarks. Why is the market so strong? Maybe it's just the allure of the Lake. There's lots of boating fun on the water for everyone. There's skiing, wake-boarding, and tubing. Throw out the anchor in a quiet cove and relax while the kids swim to their hearts content. There's great fishing. There's plenty of waterfront restaurants and bars. And lots of activities and events. Let's face it, the lake is just a lot of fun.
So that's it. It's just the allure of the lake. Well maybe not.
There are lots of lakes, and not every one of them is growing like Lake of the Ozarks. Maybe it's the proximity of the lake to major Midwest cities. Lots of folks can get here in a couple of hours. You know what they say. Location. Location. Location. I'm sure that's a factor, but maybe there's more to it than that.
Must be the weather. Today is gorgeous so I could agree. Truth is we normally get great summer days, and great spring and fall days. We still have a winter (though normally mild), but no hurricanes. Maybe we're seeing more second home buyers and retirees opting for the lake instead of Florida.
Speaking of Florida, have you looked at prices down there? You can buy a great waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks for half of what a condo cost in resort areas of Florida. So maybe it's the value for money that has made this market so hot.
Whatever the reason, the Lake of the Ozarks is booming. If you haven't been to the lake lately, come for a visit. You'll find more restaurants, more services, more events, more activities, and more fun.
