3 Keys to Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter

Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying in one of the best times of the year. But how do you know that the shoreline conditions are? How deep is the water? Are there aquatic weeds? What does the yard look like? Follow these 3 tips to keep […]

Home Buyers Trending Towards Lifestyle Choices

Recent home buying data suggests that buyers are placing a strong emphasis on how they want to live their life and not just where. More than just a roof over their head, a growing number of home buyers have greater expectations of their new home. Buyers are seeking a higher quality of life in a […]

Flood Insurance Questions to ask Your Agent

Flood insurance is a hot topic right now. Maybe you are trying to buy a waterfront home or trying to sell or refinace your current one. Either way…facts, options and choices can be very confusing. There are several things you should know before talking to your insurance agent that can help determine the right flood […]

Living on the Lake: Full Time or Part Time?

By Frank Eaton Quiet morning coffees on your deck, working at home in an office with a view, sun rises, sun sets, picnics on the water, dips in the lake on warm afternoons, water lapping on the shoreline, and still getting in a full day’s activities makes living on the lake all worthwhile; full time […]

Deck Boats Offer Terrific Benefits

When you’re shopping for a new recreational boat there are so many options to choose from it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  But if you’re looking for a fun passenger boat, consider buying a deck boat for your lakefront property. As the name implies, a deck boat has a large width deck area able to accommodate […]

The Benefits of Recycled Plastic Adirondack Chairs

Recycled plastic Adirondack chairs are a great way to enjoy comfort while being kind to the environment. They are the same Adirondack chairs that many of us know and love, except that they offer a list of advantages that can benefit everyone. Companies who make this type of furniture use the recycled plastic from things […]

10 Steps to a Healthy Lakefront Property

Take care of your lakefront property and it will take care of you. Here are 10 tips for a healthy lakefront property: 1. Don’t feed your lake: reduce or eliminate lawn fertilizers, and don’t fertilize your lawn unless a soil test says so. 2. Leave or create at least a 20-30 foot buffer strip between the lake […]

The Origin and Nature of Lakes in Massachusetts

The lakes in Massachusetts were created in two principal ways: by glacial activity approximately 12,000 years ago or by damming streams or small lake outlets, most of latter occurring during the early industrial age of the country for water power. In many respects, lakes are like people. They are born, grow older and die, with […]

Life on the Water – It’s a Way of Life for This Family

Posted July 03, 2013 in Clear Lake by Lori Berglund Cruising the lake, they crop up one after another. We spy them from the comfort of the boat: docks that are old and weathered, and some that are shiny and new. Sometimes there’s a party going on — cocktails and slinky sundresses. Sometimes it’s just […]