Here are a few things to keep in mind so your dream vacation home doesn’t turn into a nightmare. by Vera Gibbons, Zillow Blog. If you’re in the market for a vacation home but are looking to minimize costs as real estate prices rise and you face a stagnant paycheck, you might be considering going in […]
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Own Lakefront Property
By Mary Sauer Many people dream of one day owning a beautiful property on a picturesque lake that overlooks the water and gives quick access to the shore. But owning a lakefront property isn’t simply a luxury—there are financial and personal benefits to making this dream a reality. Here are the top ten reasons why […]
3 Tips to Buying a Lake Home in the Winter
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lake home 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? Follow these 3 […]
How to Sell Your Lake Home in the Winter
The question we get asked most often in the autumn season is “Should we list our home now or wait until spring”? If you are in a cold climate, here are some points to think about in your marketplace: Spring is when everyone lists their lakefront home. So that means supply is higher than demand. […]
7 Tips For Buying a Vacation Home
by Trey Duling / BiggerPockets @biggerpockets Nov. 6, 2014 You may be tempted to finally buy that vacation place now that the housing market has healed. Here’s what to consider before you start house hunting. Many Americans contemplating a vacation home abandoned that dream when the housing market collapsed. But now that home values have […]
Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter, 3 Tips
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lakefront home 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? Follow these 3 […]