Floating Homes: The New Trend in Homeownership? These days, with tiny homes all the rage across the country, more and more people are opening up to the possibility of alternative living conditions, including buying a floating home. By Carson Buck, Homes.com. Remember, a floating home is not necessarily a houseboat, even though these terms may be used […]
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Don’t Miss the Last Boat Show of the Season in New England!
Have you ever thought about owning a boat or personal watercraft? Or perhaps you need a new dock for your lake home? Then you can’t afford to miss the 2019 Worcester Boat Show! BIGGER THAN EVER FOR 2019! From March 15-17th, the DCU Convention Center will be filled with all the latest 2019 model boats […]
Tritoon vs Pontoon: The Buyer’s Complete Comparison Guide
I was wandering around the lake one morning and there it was in all its glory. By Morgan Adams, BetterBoat.com. A tritoon! The vessel looked different at a glance and then it hit me—this baby has three air tubes instead of two! I watched it glide over the water at my lakefront home as it passed me with […]
By the Water’s Edge: Lakeside Log Cabin
This lakeside cabin offers plenty of outdoor living area.
Tips For Snowmobiling on Your Favorite Lake
Unfortunately, one of the most common causes of snowmobile deaths is thin ice. When winters are exceptionally warm, some bodies of water may only be partially frozen, greatly increasing the risk of an accident on the ice. The best option when you come across a frozen lake or pond is to find a way around […]
Should I Buy a Boat at a Boat Show?
Boat shows represent a major opportunity for dealers to make big sales and market their brand-name and products. Competition between dealers can be fierce at boat shows, leaving many opportunities for the savvy buyer to get a great deal on a new boat for your favorite lake house. Buying at a boat show isn’t always […]
Buying a Boat Can Be Affordable
So you’ve been on friends’ boats enough times now to know you just might want one of your own. But what to buy—what sort of boat do you want? What would you use it for? What’s a best-fit for you and your family? What would you do with it when you’re not using it? Of […]
Dock De-icers: Types and Best Practices
Many people use dock de-icers to protect permanent docks and boathouses from ice damage. However, if these devices are not properly managed or installed, they can create large openings with thin ice that are unsafe for recreation during the winter months. These large areas of open water can also lead to greater ice damage to […]
Thinking of Buying Your Dream Lakefront Home? Attend This Seminar!
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Announces 12th Annual Lakefront Property Buyers Seminar Dreaming of purchasing your dream lakefront property? Learn why buying a lake home is different than any other real estate at the 12th Annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar in Mansfield, MA on March 9, 2019 and you may leave with a free […]
3 Reasons Not to Wait Until Spring to Buy Your Lake Home
Congratulations on your decision to invest in the lakefront lifestyle! 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. Purchasing a lake home is unlike any […]