Shoreline conditions are one of the most important aspects of purchasing a lakefront property in New England. Nothing is worse than discovering you can’t swim or boat at your new lakefront home because of invasive aquatic weeds that didn’t show up until summertime. The time of year you buy can make a dramatic difference in how 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."
New England Lakefront Property Buyers Seminar a Huge Success
A record number of potential lakefront property owners packed the Amphitheater meeting room at the Mansfield Holiday Inn on Saturday. For two hours, they talked through the 10 key differences you need to know when purchasing your dream home on the water. One even walked away with a free kayak. “Purchasing a lakefront home is […]
Lakefront Living – How to Prepare Your Lakefront Home For Sale
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 […]
Lakefront Living – When is Lakefront not Really Lakefront?
Did you know that it is possible to own a direct lakefront home and not have any control over the shoreline? Lakefront Real Estate can have its own language sometimes. It is incredibly important to understand what your rights are (and what rights you are not) buying when you are viewing lakefront property. There can […]
Lakefront Living – Do all Dogs Know How to Swim?
Dogs are born with strong natural instincts, including barking, digging and being totally lovable to humans. Some people also think that swimming is a skill that all dogs naturally have. Why would they call it the “doggie paddle” unless it was something all canines could do? But swimming isn’t necessarily an innate ability for dogs. […]
Lakefront Living – Benefits of Joining a Lake Association
Owning a lakefront property has many advantages. Not only will you be able to wake up next to an idyllic and beautiful nature scene, you can enjoy weekend activities on the water. Another beneficial aspect of buying a lakefront is the ability to join a wonderful lake association. In short, Lake Association members help keep […]
Lakefront Living – Keys to Buying Lakefront Property Seminar
For many home buyers, the chance to own a home on a lake is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To help educate buyers so they can make that big decision an educated and informed one, Lakefront Living Realty is hosting our annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” seminar on March 16, 2013. Purchasing a lakefront home is […]
Lakefront Living – Quick Tips for Second-Home Buyers
When shopping for a waterfront property as a second home, take your time. Be patient. Weigh the pros and cons of each place. If you like something, don’t make any rash decisions. Stew on it a couple of months. Ask yourself: How often will you visit and how much time will you spend there? […]
Lakefront Living – The 2013 New England Boat Show
Ahhhh…Boat Show Season…my favorite time of year! Be sure to attend the upcoming 2013 Progressive New England Boat Show, February 16-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to view a wide variety of boats, recreation, and gear for your waterfront property. The show is a great stop for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to climbing aboard and […]
Good News for Lakefront Home Sellers in 2013
There’s good news for all of you expecting to sell your New England lakefront home in 2013. Massachusetts lakefront home sales peaked in 2005 in both Average Sale Price and Total Sales Volume (see chart below). But after bottoming out in 2009, they have shown a steady increase each year. Projections for 2013 put both […]