Congratulations to the “LakefrontLiving.com Snoopers” for taking first place in the 30th Annual Run of The Charles Canoe and Kayak race on Sunday, April 29, 2012. The team, consisting of 10 different area paddlers, completed the 24-mile relay race in just under 4 hours. New England’s largest canoe and kayak race, held each April, includes […]
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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."
Lakefront Living – A Great Party Barge For Your Lake!
Pontoon Boat Spotlight: The PARTY BARGE 22 DLX has all the room and amenities you need for social networking the “old fashioned” way! It includes three generously sized, super-plush wraparound lounges, two movable drink holders, a movable serving/game table and cooler storage below the console. A full-width aft swim platform invites guests to play, while […]
Lakefront Living – Fishing Kayaks Are Hottest New Trend
Kayak Fishing: This emerging sport gets a boost from new gear By Mark Anders, posted 07.10.2010 Photo Courtesy: Native Watercraft. Water Wheel: This pedal kayak’s 13-pound drivetrain uses gears similar to those that transmit power to a car’s wheels. With approximately 40 million anglers nationwide, fishing is one of the country’s most popular pastimes, and […]
Lakefront Living – Choosing the Right Dock For You
Buying a Dock By Britta Reque-Dragicevic Tue, Nov 18, 2008 One of the most important accessories you will buy for your lake place is your dock. However, knowing which one to buy and figuring out what will work best for your shoreline and lifestyle can be challenging. There are several factors to consider- such as […]
Lakefront Living – De-Winterizing Your Boat
So, you have got that itching spring fever to uncover the boat and get her wet for the first time this season. There is nothing worse than being gathered at the dock with a boat-load of people and you turn the key and…rrr..rrr..rrr…and nothing. It is likely this will happen if you do not take […]
Lakefront Living – Lakefront Buyers Seminar a Huge Success
Over 40 Buyers looking to purchase the lakefront home of their dreams met at the Mansfield Holiday Inn on Sunday…and one walked away with a FREE Kayak! “Purchasing a lakefront home is different than any other real estate. This seminar provided Buyers the vital knowledge to ensure successful transactions and avoid costly mistakes.” remarked the event host […]
Realtor Steers to Success by Selling Lakefront Property
By Jennifer Heldt Powell, Sunday, March 18, 2012, The Boston Herald When the location scouts for the movie “Shutter Island” needed to find an isolated lake setting, they didn’t have to look far. They just called “The Lake Guy,” aka Realtor Scott Freerksen. They told him they wanted a place with shallow water and no […]
Lakefront Living – Tips For Buying a Lakefront Short Sale
By preparing for a real estate short sale, you can emerge with a great lakefront home at a favorable price. Short sales can be lengthy and difficult, but if you know what you’re doing, you can end up with a great deal. When sellers need to sell their lakefront home for less than they owe […]
Lakefront Living – A Healthy Lake is a Happy Lake
What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land in which all the water drains into a particular low-lying river or other surface water body. The boundaries of a watershed are determined by higher areas of land which separate it from adjacent watersheds. Since all the land in a watershed drains into a […]
Lakefront Living – Lake Associations can Increase Your Lakefront Property Values
Lake Associations are formed to protect lakefront property and resolve problems that maybe threatening the lake’s health. When purchasing a lakefront property, it would be beneficial for you to speak with the lake association leaders. Educated yourself on the issues that the lake association is currently involved in. These issues can have significant impact on […]