Shoreline conditions are one of the most important aspects of purchasing lakefront property. Nothing is worse than discovering you can’t swim or boat at your new lakefront home because of invasive aquatic weeds that didn’t show up until summertime. The time of year you buy can make a dramatic difference in how you are viewing the shoreline. […]
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Spectacular Fall Foliage Trip by Train!
New Hampshire is one of the best places in the world to witness the brilliant crimsons and golds of fall. How about a spectacular Fall foliage trip by train? Let someone else do the driving! Enjoy a scenic and nostalgic train ride along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee on tracks that brought vacationers to New […]
Keys to Buying a Lakefront Vacation Home
Buying a lakefront vacation home is a bit like getting married: After enjoying the destination as a casual visitor, it’s time to make a long-term commitment and settle down. Where’s a good place to buy? Choosing where to buy depends largely on where you live, what you can afford, and whether or not you will […]
5 Ideas for Getting Closer to the Water While Preserving Your Shoreline
By Cabin Living Magazine. Most people like a beach. The firm, comfortable sand for spreading out a blanket. Water lapping at your toes. But more and more, we’re hearing about how important a natural shoreline is. The native plants in the lake and at water’s edge prevent erosion by buffeting wave action. Such a shoreline […]
Finding Your Dream Lakefront Home Just Got Easier
The All New LakefrontLiving.com is Here! Since its humble beginnings in 2003, LakefrontLiving.com continues to set the standard for researching and discovering area lakes and the properties for sale around them. Buyers appreciate the ability to find any direct lakefront home for sale in just 15 seconds or less; as well as discover the details […]
How a Lakefront Home’s Shoreline was Restored
Waterfront and garden were connected, in a natural way, by getting rid of the bulkhead (sea wall) and designing a living shoreline in front of a Lake Washington home. WHEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Paul Broadhurst began work on a large waterfront garden on the Eastside, he was faced with a bleak old concrete bulkhead running along […]
Stroll through this one-story lakeside tiny home
By Jing Chen, tinyhometour.com Stroll through this one-story lakeside tiny home and marvel at the rooftop view! “Life is better at the lake,” reads the sign of this floating lakeside tiny home located in Seattle, Washington. What features does this home offer? One-story lakeside living, dining room, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a few other […]
2016 Lakefront Buyers Seminar a Huge Success!
On March 19th, 2016, a sold out crowd of 100 people from all over New England packed the Mansfield MA Holiday Inn for our “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar. This was by far the most engaged and connected audience we ever had. We appreciate your great questions and enthusiasm! The theme was “Don’t make […]
5 Questions to Ask When Buying a Lakefront Vacation Home
Buying a lakefront vacation home is a bit like getting married: After enjoying the destination as a casual visitor, it’s time to make a long-term commitment and settle down. Where’s a good place to buy? Choosing where to buy depends largely on where you live, what you can afford, and whether or not you will […]
Top 10 Considerations When Buying Lakefront Property
At least a dozen times a year, we get calls from folks who purchased their “dream” lakefront home and are now having issues with the property. Many involve the understanding of lake rights vs. lake access, weed control, Lake Associations, Wetlands & conservation laws, zoning setbacks, septic systems, buying in the winter, boating restrictions, etc. […]