The cost to build a lake home primarily depends upon the size of the home or square footage, the cost of the waterfront land it sits on and how many custom, top-of-the-line features that are selected. Cost overview The National Association of Home Builders periodically conducts “construction cost surveys” to collect information from builders on […]
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9 Things You Should Consider Before Buying A Vacation Home
About one in eight home buyers is buying a second home, according to research from the National Association of Realtors. And Autumn is a time of year when buyers think about it. By Kate Ashford, Forbes.com. Consider: You’ve just had a great summer trip to a relaxing location, and you’re wondering whether you should get yourself […]
Lakefront Location Considerations
As it relates to lakefront property, the popular real estate phrase “Location, Location, Location” was never more applicable. Once you find your dream LAKE, the location ON that lake can make or break your enjoyment. So here’s some things to consider about location: From house to neighboring house, the shoreline conditions can change dramatically, be […]
Special Considerations When Designing a Lake Home
By Kelli Wegscheid, AIA Architect and Owner of Harmonious Architecture We’ve all seen it — a new lake home that sticks out like a sore thumb as you drive along the lakeshore. A “city house” awkwardly squished in with the lake cabins. We are accustomed to seeing the small, sometimes run-down (I mean well-loved) lake […]