The Berra's Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate Blog

After 12 very good years with RE/MAX, we have moved forward with our new company. We are situated in the heart of Osage Beach in the office suites at Stonecrest Mall. We are in the process of getting the office in order now, and welcome you to contact us and stop by in the near future. We look forward to providing continued excellent real estate services, along with updating you frequently on the Lake real estate market and local events.

May 1, 2009 - Trivia Night at Camden County Museum in Linn Creek.

May 1-3, 2009 - 21st Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals - Lake Ozark on the Strip.

May 2, 2009 - 12th Annual Spring Harbour Hop.

May 5, 2009 - Cinco De Mayo Party at Mexicali Blues in Linn Creek.

May 9, 2009 -  Spring Dance with the Lake Jazz Band at the Camden County Museum.

May 10, 2009 - Mother's Day.

May 11, 2009 - Missouri State Shoot at MTA Gun Club on "A" Road.

May 15, 2009 - 15th Annual Home Tour sponsored by the Newcomers/Longtimers Club.

May 17, 2009 -  "Cornet Chop Suey" - famous jazz band to play at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

May 24, 2009 - Memorial Day Celebrations Lake-wide

You may hear different stories from different people about what is happening at the Lake regarding property values, marketing times, supply, demand, etc. If you want straight answers with facts to support those answers, contact me with any questions.

*Do you want to know how many condos are for sale in your complex?

*Do you want to know what price range homes are selling now?

*Do you want to know how long the homes in your neighborhood have been on the market?

*Do you want to know if this is the right time to buy or sell?

Contact me at mikeberra@charter.net and I will get you the facts on your particular questions. Once you get the facts, you can make an informed decision on what you want to do. I look forward to helping you any way I can.

Thanks.

Mike Berra

According to the Mortgage Asset Research Institute, mortgage fraud rose sharply in 2008. The number one state for mortgage fraud in 2008 was Rhode Island, followed by Florida at #2 and Illinois at # 3. Numbers 4 through 10 include Georgia, Maryland, New York, Michigan, California, Missouri and Colorado.

The data suggests that the economic downturn may have caused more desperation in people's lives, causing more people to commit mortgage fraud. Fraud has a large impact on neighborhoods, since many of these loans end up in foreclosure, thus impacting the values and marketability of nearby properties. The leading cause of fraud in 2008 was falsified loan applications. There are other factors too, such as appraisal fraud and lender fraud.

Here are a few photos of some of the current new development projects taking place in the Camdenton area.

The American Center

Section of new Highway 5 near 5-89

Looking north on new Highway 5

New apartment complex in Camdenton

Camdenton Apartments II

Spring is finally here and there are lot of cool things going on! Here is a list of some of the upcoming events at the Lake.

April 4: Spring Fling Party at Captain Ron's near the 35 MM

April 16-19: 59th Annual Dogwood Festival in Camdenton, MO

April 17-19: 28th Annual In-Water Boat Show at the Horny Toad Complex in Lake Ozark, MO