If you’re an avid angler, you know that early spring can be an excellent time for fishing. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, lakefront home owners are ready to trade in their ice fishing gear. To help you make the most of your early spring fishing trips, we’ve compiled five tips that can improve your […]
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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."
How Do I Upgrade My Pontoon Boat to Go Faster?
Pontoon boats were meant to go slow. The after dinner cruise with the family is the epitome of living the “Lake Life”. However many owners want more. How do I upgrade my pontoon boat to go faster? Better yet, how do I upgrade my pontoon boat to go faster without spending any money? Believe it […]
Why Drawdown a Lake?
Owning a lake home has numerous advantages. You’ll have picturesque views and plenty of water activities to keep you entertained. But did you know that lakes are also essential for providing freshwater to both humans and wildlife? Have you noticed that some lakes purposely lower their water level during winter through a process known as […]
Locating a Water Well on Your Lakeside Property
Some lakefront home owners are not actually home owners quite yet. They own an amazing lakeside property that is just land. The vision for a grand lakeside paradise is there, just not the home part! One of the first steps in the building process is to determine the placement of the well. Locating a water […]
Lakefront Living Promotes Mental Wellness
Have you ever noticed how a gentle breeze on a calm lake can instantly make you feel more relaxed and at ease? Or how the sound of waves crashing on the shore can lull you into a state of tranquility? Well, it turns out there’s a scientific explanation behind the calming effect of water.Lakefront living […]
Lake Home Buying Seminar Teaches 37 Questions You Never Thought to Ask!
Lakefront Living Realty is hosting their 15th annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar on March 11th, 2023 at the enVision Hotel & Conference Center in Mansfield, MA. The goal of the 2-1/2 hour seminar is to keep buyers from ‘making a mistake on a lake’. Just a few of the topics covered include: “Purchasing […]
DIY Watercraft Rack
As a lakefront homeowner, owning kayaks or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) is an excellent way to enjoy the water and stay active. However, storing these watercrafts can be challenging. Building a DIY wood storage watercraft rack for kayaks and SUPs is an affordable and practical solution. Keeping your watercrafts organized and protected from damage is important. […]
Outboard Motor Selection: Finding the Right Fit for Your Lakeboat
Now that you have an amazing lakefront home, it is time to get a boat! When it comes to finding the right outboard motor for your lakeboat the choice usually comes down to Mercury and Yamaha. Outboard motor selection can be confusing for novice boat owners. Both Mercury and Yamaha have long histories of producing […]
Lakefront Rental Tax Benefits
There are many lakefront rental tax benefits that can be helpful in realizing extra income that comes from sharing your lakefront home. In todays vacation rental market home sharing companies like VBRO, AirBnB and Homeaway are gaining in popularity. As a lakefront home owner it may make sense to get involved. However, it’s important to […]
Live, Work, and Play From Your New Lakefront Home
Is it beneficial to live, work and play from your lakefront home? Of course it is, don’t be silly! Working from a home office has become the new normal for many of us. What better place to do it than from a lakefront property? Imagine waking up to the sound of ducks quacking and the gentle […]