That is 69% higher than the average sale at REMAX Lake of the Ozarks.  With our new luxury showroom opening any day now, we expect this trend to continue.  For Information on The Villages, Porto Cima, or and other Luxury homes at the Lake of the Ozarks, call the Luxury Experts. John Garrett, Broker Lake Real Estate Pros LLC 573-480-6420

All property types sold in February 2010 totaled $24,183,890.  The same time period last year was $16,154,427.  That is an increase of 50%.  Average sale price was up as well an impressive $39%.

My new real estate company is called Lake Real Estate Pros.   Maybe I took the Warren Buffet quote that everyone loves nowdays that says ““… be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful” a bit too seriously.   After 10 year at RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks, it was time to make this move.   Lake Real Estate Pros is located across from JB Hooks on Bagnell Dam Blvd.   The address is 2221 Bagnell Dam Blvd Ste 400, Lake Ozark MO 655049.  John Garrett can be reached at 573-480-6420.

53 Grove Estates  Linn Creek MO

MLS#3046005  List Price $424,900

Life is good at this lakefront home! It has everything you could want, such as: main level living, huge master bed and bath, newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, newer carpet and paint, open great room with an entertaining area and wet-bar, corner fireplace, vaulted ceilings, level driveway and yard, 2 car attached garage, cove protected and deep water, great view and a two well concrete dock included!  Call John Garrett at 888-322-1802 for more information on this or any property at the Lake of the Ozarks.

136 Pinnacle Point Climax Springs, MO  65324 List $549,900

What a wonderful floor plan in this contemporary, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath lake front home boasting 3,307 sq ft. Located on 85 feet of gorgeous lake front. Kitchen has island breakfast bar, corner pantry, tile flooring, up-graded cabinets opening to a dining area w/ vaulted ceiling. Large living room w/fireplace, 14 ft ceiling, master suite w/ walk in closet, glass shower, corner Jacuzzi and loads of quality tile.

Lower level has family room w/ wet bar for entertaining, guest suite, and 2 additional bedrooms. Gentle driveway with extra parking and almost level walking to the lakefront. All this in a Beautiful Lake front Subdivision.

Lake of the Ozarks real estate is still hot!  This deal is really smokin’ – The heart of Osage Beach with a 14×40 newer boat slip only $165,000!  Not a typo, just a motivated seller that is ready to sell this well cared for and remodeled lakeview home.   Here’s the info

Why buy a condo when you can have your own home with a new 14×40 boat slip right by the Glaize Bridge! Ceramic tile, white and bright, new appliances, great view from the deck, this really shows well. Boat slip is right below the house, you get water and ship-to-shore power on a newer concrete dock, the rent on this slip would be $400 a month elsewhere! Home is very comfy with a wall of windows, great lake colors and an excellent layout. Located right in the heart of Osage beach, you’ll never be far from whatever you need with this location. Very close to area employment, dining, shopping, golf, etc. Very central location by water, this is a boaters best buy! Don’t miss this one, it’s a winner. Call today 888-322-1802 for a private showing.

Call Joh Garrett today for more info.  This is a hot deal!

The numbers don’t lie.  While sales are starting slower than we’d like for spring, the prices are going up and buyers are looking right now in this price range.  With the difficulty of finding waterfront lots, and the demand for central locations, the acquisition costs associated with these homes will continue to rise dramatically.  The costs of building supplies will likely continue to rise as well, meaning today’s price per square foot will look as good in 5 years as $233 psf looks today!  In fact, that is an increase from 2004 to today of 35%.

With the baby boomer retirement demographic and the fact each home built takes away another buildable lot, the next 5 years appear to be the best we have seen in this area yet!