The Magic of Log Homes By Robbin Obomsawin, via Cabin Life Magazine For many of us, there is nothing as warm or inviting as a log cabin for escape from our hectic, fast-paced, information overloaded techno lives. It’s no wonder that when people think of building a weekend retreat, often their first thoughts are of […]
thelakeguy
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."
Lakefront Living – Boomers Seeking Lakefront Dreams
Boomers Seeking Lakefront Dreams By Fern A Nissim, Broker Associate, Realtor ®, Lakefront Specialist Remember that dreamy ending in all the old black and white movies? It is the one where the couple lives happily ever after in a vine-covered cottage in a lovely lakefront setting with the birds singing sweetly. Picture it… the sun […]
Lakefront Living – Am I Required to Have Flood Insurance?
If you are a lakefront Buyer, flood insurance can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,500 per year! Make sure you understand if the property you’re looking at is considered “inside” a flood zone. If you are a lakefront Seller, you may not be paying flood insurance now. But then you try to refinance and your […]
Lakefront Living – 10 Tips to Keep Your Lake Healthy
Loving Your Lake – 10 tips for keeping your waters clean and healthy– forever By Steve McComas, Published: August 1, 2005 People have a remarkable affinity for and attraction to water, so more and more of us are moving to the lake or dreaming about it. Maybe you have dreamt about a place on the […]
Lakefront Living – Visit Candlewood Lake in Connecticut!
Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in Connecticut and one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. The Lake has a surface area of 8.4 square miles (5,420 acres) with 86-miles of shoreline. Most of the lake is approximately 40 feet deep. Candlewood Lake was created in the 1920’s with water from the […]
2012 Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
August 25 & 26, 2012 I was reminded how great Lake Winnipesaukee was while hanging out in Meredith, NH a couple of weeks ago. Here’s a suggestion for August 25th and 26th, 2012… Take a ride into Meredith and park at the public docks. Watch the boats come in and out for a while and then walk […]
Lakefront Living – So You’re Ready To Build A Dock
Design it around your lifestyle. Create a requirements checklist before you start. Docks can be very simple and functional, or elegant and elaborate. Of course, the first considerations when figuring out what kind of dock is right for you are budget, the weather conditions and the water depth. A dock is a major investment and […]
Lakefront Living – Shred Some Waves!
Shred Some Waves! Wakeskating tips & tricks from an expert! By Zenon Bilas, Published: April 16, 2010 Tow sports have an amazing ability to evolve, to pull in new ideas from land sports, and to morph into a variety of tow-sport offspring. Take wakeskating for example. It’s a tow sport heavily influenced by not another […]
Lakefront Property Specialist Goes Above and Beyond
One of the questions I’m always asked is how a Lakefront Property Specialist/Realtor is different from your standard Realtor. The picture of one of our realtors, Rick Stockhaus, illustrates that quite clearly. Whenever he meets a potential buyer at a lakefront home, he immediately takes them down to the lake and he walks into the […]
Lakefront Living – Dive Into Fun
By Sally A Kane, J.D., Published: June 18, 2010, Photos by Jacek Chabraszewski, dreamstime.com Whether you own a cabin on a lake, a cottage by the sea or a ranch by the river, water sports offer a fun and relaxing pastime during the summer months. A vast array of water sports exist to suit a […]