Who wouldn’t like to have a rustic lake house? True, this style is not for everyone. But as long as you love rustic and modernism this will blow your mind! The rustic theme gets reinvented and taken to new, modern heights with this gorgeous lake house by Sara Bederman. While many home owners may think that […]
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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 Only Lake Property Website That is 100% Accurate
“Is this property still available”? Believe it or not, we were never asked that question 5 years ago. Now it’s the most popular question we receive…how unfortunate! The inaccurate data of syndicated websites like Zillow and Tulia have brainwashed the public into thinking that ALL real estate websites have outdated information and sold listing data. […]
Are You Buying Your first Lakefront Home?
Are you ready to experience the lakefront lifestyle? Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change your life. 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. But did you know that buying lakefront property is […]
How Much Does A Boat Dock Cost?
If you live on a lake, river, or other body of water, you may want to consider building your own dock. A dock gives you better access to the water, makes launching a boat easier, and in many cases can seem like a deck on the water. Docks come in many shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations. […]
How to Load a Boat on a Trailer
The perfect ending for a day on the water starts with a stress-free retrieval of your boat—which includes successfully loading it back on its trailer for a safe trip home. Here are some simple step-by-step instructions for navigating that process. By DiscoverBoating.com. Start by idling up to the launch-ramp dock, and putting your vehicle driver and […]
Cold Water Boating Tips
Boating in cold weather can be exhilarating, but it also puts you at risk of falling into dangerously cold waters at your lakefront property. Even boating in warm weather can be dangerous if the water is much colder than the air. Be Prepared As a general rule, if the air and water temperature added together […]
Boat Launch Tips for Success at the Ramp
Every boat owner has a story about trying to dock at a waterfront restaurant, or a slip, or even the dock at the boat ramp while a crowd watches, often times shouting suggestions and critiques. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will. Backing a trailer down a ramp at your favorite lake for […]
How COVID-19 Impacts Lakefront Real Estate
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt every industry, the real estate market is positioned for some of the biggest changes. Lakefront Living Realty, presents a uniquely well-positioned model for the changing landscape of the industry through a home-based business, “buyer’s first” strategy and an emphasis on digital offerings. “We are fortunate that real estate is still […]
Give Your Boat a Lift!
The nice thing about the new modular dock systems is their flexibility and adaptability. After putting in a new ShoreMaster dock last year myself, the next logical step may be a boat lift. You can learn more about them here: An aluminum boat lift is the best way to get your boat into and out […]
How to Build a Great Boathouse
A boathouse that appears to be floating on the water is one of the most romantic and beautiful forms of architecture, but there are many technical and aesthetic complexities involved in building one correctly. That’s why you’ll want to deal only with builders, engineers, and architects experienced in building on or near the water. By Carrie […]