Understand that you are not just buying a house, you are buying a LAKE! After all, it’s the lakefront lifestyle you wish to experience. Therefore, all the specific details of the lake become critically important to enjoy the lifestyle you desire. Ask yourself (and your family) the following questions. It will help you understand your […]
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Why Choose a Lakefront Specialist When Selling your Lake Home?
Lakefront property is unique, your home is unique… and it takes a focused marketing approach to attract & educate the best buyers from a nation-wide audience. So why would you trust your most important investment to a generalist? Most Real Estate agents sell every type of property they can get their hands on…and there’s nothing wrong with that. But lakefront […]
The Benefits of Creating a Buffer Zone on Your Lake Shoreline
More and more of us are choosing to live near lakes, streams and rivers, with the expectation that our shoreline property will provide lovely views, wildlife habitat, and clean water for fishing, swimming, boating, and other recreational activities. But as development increases it can seriously affect the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams. Visual signs of […]
Considerations When Building a Lake Home
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 ahead of you. There’s a lot […]
How To Calculate The Value of Your Lake Home
Tired of inaccurate on-line valuations for lakefront homes? Automated Valuation Models – or “AVMs” – can be a valuable tool for buyers & sellers…but they are notoriously inaccurate for certain types of homes…especially lakefront. AVMs cannot account for all the variables that accompany unique locations, especially the details of the lake itself. We consistently find them […]
Take Advantage of a Lakefront Specialist for Your Lake Home Purchase
Purchasing lakefront property is unlike any other real estate. You are not only buying a lake house, you are buying a lake and a lifestyle. There are dozens of questions that need to be answered specific to any lake and lakefront home you are considering (Ask us about our 37 critical questions when buying lakefront […]
Four Design Tips For Your Lakefront Home
Living on the lake is very different from living anywhere else. Since living on the lake — even if it is just for a weekend — is different, shouldn’t the houses be different? The most attractive and valuable houses on Lake Martin have one thing in common — they are designed for the lake! What […]
Floating House Living Perks and Pitfalls
As you’re biking or driving along the river, you see a seemingly idyllic life: People on their docks in front of their quaint, quirky or quite grand floating houses. Before you take the plunge and move everything you own to a bobbing abode, learn the real perks and pitfalls of living in a home anchored […]
Learn How to Find Your Dream Lakefront Home in 60 Seconds
Finding your dream lakefront home can be a daunting task. It’s frustrating to go to several websites to find direct lakefront property; and when you finally do, you can’t find any information for the lake it is on. After all, you’re not just buying a home, your buying a lake! LakefrontLiving.com is the first website […]
How to Buy a Vacation Home With Family or Friends
You want a lodge in the woods, a cottage by the sea, a chalet by a ski run or a lakeside retreat. But vacation homes are expensive, and who has the time to care for a second home in addition to a primary residence? So, here’s an idea: Split the financial obligations with a friend […]