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HGTV Worthy Design Ideas for Lakefront Homes

Published on December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by thelakeguy

Lake houses are known for having a nostalgic feel, from memories with friends and family on a hot summer day, to ice fishing on a cold winter’s day. Although the lake view goes a long way, having the right decor in your home will help create a serene and...

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Buying a Lake House: What You Need to Know

Published on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 by thelakeguy

Watching the sunrise over a glassy lake. Long summer days spent out on the water. Sunset boat rides. Bonfires with singing and roasting marshmallows. Bonding and memories that will last long after you’ve packed up the car to go home. Purchasing a lakefront home can be one of the...

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How Do I Finance a Second Home on the Lake?

Published on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by thelakeguy

Buying a second home—whether for an investment or as a vacation getaway—can be a wise financial move if you plan to use it several times a year and rent it out for additional income the rest of the time. But buying a second home is not like purchasing a...

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What Fees Do Lake Homeowners Pay on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Other Popular Booking Sites?

Published on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by thelakeguy

Buying a lake home and renting it out can be a great source of income that can pay for the mortgage and put additional money in your pocket. Listing your home on multiple booking sites like VRBO and Airbnb will get your property in front of as many travelers...

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Pros and Cons of Renting Your Lakefront Home

Published on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by thelakeguy

There’s nothing like buying a lakefront home! What better place to spend your vacations than feet away from the lake? You will be creating tons of memories with family and friends from swimming to boating and enjoying the scenic view. Buying a vacation home on the lake can be...

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The Truth About Lakeside Septic Systems

Published on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by thelakeguy

You’ve just purchased your new lakeside home and it comes with a septic tank… but you have never dealt with one before. You’re in luck because today’s post is about to uncover the truth about lakeside septic systems! Septic Tank Repairs VS Septic Tank Maintenance: Why fix what’s not...

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How to Win Your Lake House Bid in a Competitive Market!

Published on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by thelakeguy

Tired of losing out on your dream lakefront home to another bidder? You’re not alone! Limited inventory, low interest rates, cash-rich buyers, families leaving the cities, more people working from home…all created a feeding frenzy for lakefront properties. It’s not unusual for any new lakefront listing to have multiple...

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Can I Cut Trees Down Near the Lake Shore?

Published on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by thelakeguy

Most new homeowners seem to want to cut trees down between the house and the lake when they first buy a property. I STRONGLY urge you live with what you have for a full year first. I can’t count the number of homeowners that came back to me and...

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What Does it Mean to Have Lake Access or Right-of-Way?

Published on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by thelakeguy

Have you purchased a lake home, or looking into buying one, that talks about having “lake access” or a “right-of-way” to the lake? If so, you need to be careful about exactly what rights are being conveyed and how. Although there are several, here’s one definition of deeded lake...

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How Do I Get on HGTV Lakefront Bargain Hunt – Renovation?

Published on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by thelakeguy

If you have plans to renovate a lakefront cottage, HGTV wants to know who you are! First…you must already own the property and purchased it in the last 6 months (spoiler alert: they film the show in reverse). The purchase price needs to be under  $375,000 and HGTV likes...

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