Who lives on those islands in Lake Winnipesaukee? By Stacey Myers Globe Staff. LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H. — What do you do when you have a cozy cottage on an island and you need a new couch? If you’re Boxford, Mass., resident Mark Abare, you slip the delivery guys a few bucks...
Buying a Lakefront Home
Tips on Buying a Vacation Home
A vacation home is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Are you considering purchasing a vacation home? If so, check out these tips to get you unwinding in no time! by James Shea, Media Lab. A vacation home is a perfect way to relax after a busy workweek...
Buying a Lake Home with a Sump Pump? Here are 10 Things You Need to Know
A sump pump can be a great addition to any lake home, but the property you’re interested in may already come with one. Although we’ve all heard the negatives of having a sump pump, depending on the type of lake home you have, they’re an excellent tool to have...
3 Reasons Not to Wait Until Spring to Buy Your Lake Home
Congratulations on your decision to invest in the lakefront lifestyle! 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. Purchasing...
5 Things to Know Before Buying a Winter Vacation Home
If home ownership is the first cornerstone of the American Dream, then a quiet cabin by the lake (if not a beach house with a view of a breathtaking sunset) in the mountains as far away from a Wi-Fi hot spot as possible probably runs a close second. By...
What’s The Best Time Of Year To Buy A Vacation Home?
Whether your summer vacation takes you to the beach, the mountains, or any of America’s popular destinations, chances are good you’ll encounter advertising and sales pitches to buy your vacation place. By Steve Cook, Homes.com. If you are tired of high rents and the hassles associated with finding a...
Building A Lake Home – What You Need to Know
Nothing beats the serenity and beauty of lakefront home. The views are out of this world, and there’s something peaceful about the sound and sight of water. But if you plan on building a lake home from the ground up, you should know that you’ve got a challenging road...
Important Tips on Financing a Lakefront Home
Building wealth is not an easy thing to do these days. However, one way to really catapult your wealth into another level is by owning a lake home. The difference between how much you owe on your home and your home’s value, also known as equity, is a very...
How Do You Calculate The Value Of A Lake Home?
The best part about selling only lakefront homes is that no two are the same. The hardest part about placing a value on lakefront homes is that no two are the same. Lake home appraisals, by their very nature, are complex. There is a lot that needs to be...
The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Floating Home
Floating Homes: The New Trend in Homeownership? These days, with tiny homes all the rage across the country, more and more people are opening up to the possibility of alternative living conditions, including buying a floating home. Remember, a floating home is not necessarily a houseboat, even though these terms may...