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 […]
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Renovating a Lake Home? HGTV Wants to Know!
HGTV’s new lakefront lifestyle series “Lakefront Bargain Hunt – Renovation” explores what happens after families purchase their lakeside home and shows how they turn them into their ideal family getaway. The intrepid homebuyers on the new HGTV series don’t let questionable layouts, spooky decks or attics — that may or may not house large families […]
Buying Lakefront Property is Different Than Any Other Real Estate
We like to say that you’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lake! Therefore, all the details of that lake are extremely important for the future enjoyment of your lakefront lifestyle. At least that’s what over 150 people found out at Lakefront Living Realty’s 10th annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar on […]
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 […]
Attend the 2017 Lakefront Buyers Seminar This March
What is the difference between a lake and pond? How do you know what lake will fit your families lifestyle? Do you need flood insurance with a lake side home? These are just a few of the question that will be answered at Lakefront Living Realty’s 10th annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” seminar on […]
Test Drive the Lakefront Lifestyle Before You Buy
There’s no better way to experience the lakefront lifestyle than to live it yourself. But before you invest a few hundred thousand dollars for your dream lakefront home, you may want to give it a test drive first! Short term lakefront rentals are a great way to discover if the qualities and amenities of the […]
How to Prepare Your Lakefront Home for a Showing
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression! Use these tips to make your lakefront home showings the best they can be… Shoreline: Rake the beach /shoreline to remove any debris and weeds. Be sure your dock is secure and stable. “Stage” the lakefront area so the buyers can see what […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Lake Home Architect
If you’re hiring an architect to design your lakeside cabin or addition, equip yourself with questions like these: What are important considerations when designing on or near a lake? What are the challenges of lakeside design? How will you gather information about my waterfront needs, goals, etc.? Will I be working directly with you the […]
7 Reasons to List Your Lake Home During the Holidays
We often get asked…When is the best time to sell my lake home? And really, the calendar time is irrelevant. The best time to list your lakefront home is when you are emotionally, financially and physically ready to list it! In fact, the holiday season can even be a great time to sell…and here’s why… […]