Sales Activity has increased over the Summer season after a
lull in the Spring market. Many reports
have attributed it to the severe weather we experienced. Based on the fact that I worked successfully
with several clients during the worst of the weather and that the downtrend was
nationwide regardless of location, I have a hard time blaming it on climate
conditions. I personally feel many
buyers and sellers were hesitant to move forward due to the unrest felt in the
country and unknown future outcome of various legislation. Whether your opinions are pro or con on the
laws enacted, it has affected our marketplace.
Total sales this
year stand at 1559. This is slightly
below last year at this time, 2013 total sales were 1592. However it is a healthy increase of 36.3%
over 5 years ago in 2010.
Commercial movement
is increasing. Some current construction
includes the new hotel and conference center at Old Kinderhook and excavation
is in process at Eagles Landing in Lake Ozark.
There is much speculation about what new business will be located
there. 42 commercial sales have closed
so far this year with an additional 17 properties under contract. This is huge increase of 162.5% over 2010.
Residential
building permits in Camden County have steadily climbed from 15 in 2011 to 32
this year. Information is based on
reports from Camden County with data available from January 1, 2011 thru July
22, 2013.
The luxury home market is seeing some
relief. In 2010 only 6 lakefront homes were
sold over the $1 million mark. This year
15 homes priced over $1 million have closed to date with another 4 currently
under contract. If you would like to
view homes that are available at $1 million and up, you can visit my website at
www.LakeMansions.com
Sales data was
obtained from the Bagnell Dam and Lake of the Ozarks Board of Realtors MLS from
January 1, 2010 through August 25, 2013.
Michael has been selling real estate at the
Lake of the Ozarks since 1981. He is one
of the most respected brokers in the area.
If you would like to work with Michael in the sale or purchase of
property, contact him at 573.365.SOLD or cme@yourlake.com View thousands of lake area listings at www.YourLake.com. You can also view each months’ article, ask
questions and offer your opinion on Michael’s real estate blog, www.AsTheLakeChurns.com
