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 […]
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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… […]
The #1 Mistake Lakefront Buyers Make
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. […]
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 […]