There’s always that moment in the fall when you wonder whether you can squeeze in one more ride. The lake is quieter, the shoreline is showing its autumn colors, and your personal watercraft is still ready for adventure. But once that final ride is behind you, what happens next can make a big difference when […]
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Scott Freerksen "The Lake Guy" created LakefrontLiving.com in 2003. Scott is a Real Estate Broker & Realtor® that personally understands the emotional connection that comes with owning lakefront property. This genuine passion is why he continually strives to bring Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property together. With a keen eye for detail and an intimate knowledge of each lake he covers, he helps his clients make the most of their lakefront home purchase. "Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change the way you live - it becomes a retreat to escape the hassles of daily living. The wildlife, recreation, and vacation feel of waterfront living will forever be a part of you."
The Lakefront Features You Can’t Add Later
It’s easy to walk into a lake house and start imagining changes. You could update the kitchen, replace the flooring, open up a wall, or give that dated bathroom a fresh look. Before long, you’ve mentally transformed the entire home. But when you buy lakefront property, some of the most important features have nothing to […]
Buying a Lake House With a Dock? Check These 7 Things First
Picture this: You walk through a lake house, step out onto the deck, and see a dock stretching into the water. You can already imagine your boat tied up for the weekend, the kids jumping in for a swim, and sunset dinners with your feet dangling over the edge. For many buyers, that dock is […]
Autumn Angling: Why Fall Is the Best Season for Shoreline Fishing
Ask a casual angler when they prefer to fish, and they will likely describe a warm, sunny mid-summer morning. Ask an experienced angler the same question, and they will almost always give you a different answer: autumn. As temperatures cool, leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson and amber, and summer speedboats disappear from the water, […]
Lake House Winterization Checklist: What to Do Before the First Freeze
There is always a little resistance to closing up the lake house for winter. The boat rides are getting shorter, the evenings are cooler, and the shoreline is beginning to fill with fallen leaves. Part of you wants to squeeze in one more perfect weekend before admitting that another lake season is coming to an […]
What Did Your Lake Teach You This Summer?
There’s something about the end of summer that makes me look at the lake a little differently. The mornings start getting cooler, the sun disappears a little earlier, and the lake that was buzzing with boats, swimmers, paddleboards and jet skis just a few weeks ago begins to quiet down. There are still some great […]
Does a Lake House Hold Its Value Better Than a Regular Home?
If you’ve ever shopped for a lake house, you’ve probably had this thought: Why does that house cost so much more than a similar home just a few streets away? The answer is pretty simple. They aren’t really comparable properties. When you buy a traditional home, you’re primarily buying the house, the land and the […]
First-Time Pontoon Owner? Here’s What You Should Buy First
Congratulations, you bought your first pontoon boat. Now comes the fun part. If you walk into a marine store right after buying a boat, you can easily convince yourself that you need $3,000 worth of accessories before your first day on the water. Cup holders, floating coolers, underwater lights, grills, upgraded speakers, inflatable islands, fancy […]
The 15-Minute Lake Test: What to Look for Before Even Walking Into the House
When most buyers arrive at a lakefront home for the first time, they naturally want to walk through the front door. They want to see the kitchen, the primary bedroom, the bathrooms, the finishes and whether that great room really looks as big as it did in the photos. I usually want to go the […]
7 Financing Mistakes That Can Cost You the Lake House
You finally find it. The lake is perfect. The view is exactly what you pictured. The house has the dock, the deck and enough room for everyone to spend summer weekends together. You make an offer, it gets accepted, and then something unexpected happens. The financing hits a snag. After more than 20 years specializing […]