Some lakefront home owners are not actually home owners quite yet. They own an amazing lakeside property that is just land. The vision for a grand lakeside paradise is there, just not the home part! One of the first steps in the building process is to determine the placement...
Lakefront Living Promotes Mental Wellness
Have you ever noticed how a gentle breeze on a calm lake can instantly make you feel more relaxed and at ease? Or how the sound of waves crashing on the shore can lull you into a state of tranquility? Well, it turns out there’s a scientific explanation behind...
Lake Home Buying Seminar Teaches 37 Questions You Never Thought to Ask!
Lakefront Living Realty is hosting their 15th annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar on March 11th, 2023 at the enVision Hotel & Conference Center in Mansfield, MA. The goal of the 2-1/2 hour seminar is to keep buyers from ‘making a mistake on a lake’. Just a few...
DIY Watercraft Rack
As a lakefront homeowner, owning kayaks or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) is an excellent way to enjoy the water and stay active. However, storing these watercrafts can be challenging. Building a DIY wood storage watercraft rack for kayaks and SUPs is an affordable and practical solution. Keeping your watercrafts organized...
Outboard Motor Selection: Finding the Right Fit for Your Lakeboat
Now that you have an amazing lakefront home, it is time to get a boat! When it comes to finding the right outboard motor for your lakeboat the choice usually comes down to Mercury and Yamaha. Outboard motor selection can be confusing for novice boat owners. Both Mercury and...
Lakefront Rental Tax Benefits
There are many lakefront rental tax benefits that can be helpful in realizing extra income that comes from sharing your lakefront home. In todays vacation rental market home sharing companies like VBRO, AirBnB and Homeaway are gaining in popularity. As a lakefront home owner it may make sense to...
Live, Work, and Play From Your New Lakefront Home
Is it beneficial to live, work and play from your lakefront home? Of course it is, don’t be silly! Working from a home office has become the new normal for many of us. What better place to do it than from a lakefront property? Imagine waking up to the sound...
Can I Reupholster My Own Boat Seats?
If you are a lakefront boat owner than you know the importance of having comfortable boat seats. One of the benefits of owning a lake home is being able to spend time on the water. Lounging around in a pontoon boat with moldy, ripped seats can take away from...
5 Must-Have Amenities for a Luxurious Lakefront Home
When it comes to designing a lakefront home, there are certain amenities that can take your space from comfortable to truly luxurious. Or, at the very least, make it look like you have your life together. These features not only add value to your property, but they also provide...
How To Tell When Your Lake Ice is Safe
Every winter on the lakefront brings new opportunities to participate in a multitude of ice activities. Ice skating, fishing, hockey, and even just walking across the lake brings a winter thrill to the long cold days, but how do you know if its safe to venture out on the...