Looking for a new way to view the mountains and lakes of NH? Ever wanted to try snowmobiling? I suggest a guided snowmobile tours from Northern Extremes Snowmobiling! Northern Extremes offers guided snowmobile tours for all ages and abilities. You can rent a machine from them or bring your own. Their experienced guides will take you […]
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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."
Lakes and Water Quality – Constant Change
Why does the water quality of our lake seem to get worse throughout the summer? Lakes change a great deal over the course of a year. Changes are caused by seasonal weather patterns, watershed influences, and the life cycles of the lake’s biota. During the winter, ice and snow severely limit the amount of light […]
Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter, 3 Tips
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lakefront home in one of the best times of the year. But how do you know that the shoreline conditions are? How deep is the water? Are there aquatic weeds? What does the yard look like? Follow these 3 […]
Kayaks – To Tandem or Not…That is the Question
A Pro/Con comparison between Tandem and Single Kayaks By Roland J. ACK Employee | July 5, 2011 | 15 Comments I can’t even count the number of times I’ve heard the phrase “I want to buy a tandem so that I can either paddle alone or with my…” only to find that after a few trips, […]
Lake Ice Safety Tips From MEMA
Stay safe this winter on your lakefront property. Follow these great tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency: Never go onto the ice alone. A friend may be able to rescue you or go for help if you fall through the ice. Always keep your pets on a leash. If a pet falls through the […]
2015 Lake George Polar Plunge
Every year, hundreds gather on the frosty shores of Lake George in New York for a daring New Year’s Day swim, known as the Polar Plunge. On Thursday, January 1, 2015, that tradition continues at Shepard Park Beach where about 1,000 or more participants are expected to take part in the Lake George Polar Plunge. […]
How To Prepare Your Lake House For Sale – 10 Steps
Remember, you are not just selling a home, you are selling a lake. A buyer can change the structure around, but they can’t change the location. So focus your efforts on the buyer’s priorities…the lake, shoreline and lifestyle. There’s no shortage of articles on how to prepare a generic home for sale, but there are […]
Lake Life: Have You Fed Your Soul Today?
Recent home buying data suggests that buyers are placing a strong emphasis on how they want to live their life and not just where. More than just a roof over their head, a growing number of home buyers have greater expectations of their new home. Buyers are seeking a higher quality of life in a […]
Soak in Your Lakeside Hot Tub to Increase Mobility
If you are one of the 46 million Americans affected by arthritis, soaking in your lakeside hot tub spa can help ease your pain by helping to reduce joint inflammation and increase mobility. Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of medicine, and there’s good reason why this practice has stood the test of […]
Don’t Let Your Boat Drift Away – Tie it up Right!
by David Bryant, Anchoring.com Tying up your boat to a dock is an essential skill that any boater needs to know. Thankfully, it is an easy skill to master. When docking your boat at your lakefront property, you want to ensure two things: the boat remains relatively tight to the dock, and it does not […]