If you’re thinking about making an offer on a second home in this market – perhaps a property that’ll become your eventual retirement place – here are four things to keep in mind: 1. Never forget that the key to vacation lakefront homes is location, location, location. Sure, this...
Buying a Lakefront Home
Lakefront Home Plans – From Small to Well-appointed
Lakefront home plans span a wide range of design styles, from smaller vacation cottages to sprawling, well-appointed residences. These homes have a “natural” look to them that is enhanced by waterfront settings. Lakefront floor plans also offer excellent views, no matter the size. Depending on the home’s orientation to...
Financial & Tax Considerations for Purchasing Lakefront Homes
If you’re considering purchasing a Lakefront property in New England, these financial and tax tips will help guide you in the right direction: Those who have a clear understanding of what their retirement income vs. their pre-retirement income will be are likely to make...
4 Tips for Vacation Home Buyers
If you’re thinking about making an offer on a second home in this frothy market – perhaps a property that’ll become your eventual retirement place – here are four things to keep in mind. 1. Never forget that the key to vacation homes is location, location, location. Sure, this...
3 Keys to Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying 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?...
10 Questions to ask When Buying Lakefront Property
Many buyers say that purchasing their dream lakefront home was the best think they ever did. But buying lakefront property is different than any other real estate. Answer “yes” to any of these 10 questions below and your ability to finance, as well as your ability to enjoy your dream home,...
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...
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...
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...
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...