If you enjoy boating, there’s no reason not to take your dog with you. After all, dogs love going places with their owners. Safety is important on a boat and it is especially important if you take your dog along with you. Here are some tips that will make your day on the lake safe […]
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21 Best Towable Tubes for Kids
May 26, 2015 by Jim Harmer, Pontoon Guide Kids love few things more than getting flipped around the lake on a tube, but having the wrong tube can be a very negative experience for kids. I first started my kids out on a traditional donut-shaped tube that required them to lie down on their stomachs […]
Great Ideas About Kids and Fishing
Courtesy of takemefishing.org. Freshwater fishing can be done in many ways – from shore or a boat, from a bridge or dock, in lakes and ponds, and rivers and streams. There are a variety of freshwater fishing techniques, in addition to gear, baits and lures, depending on the type of fish you’re after. Involve your […]
Lakefront Sellers: What’s the Difference Between a Specialist & Generalist?
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 […]
Financial & Tax Considerations for Purchasing Lakefront Homes
If you’re considering purchasing a Lakefront property in New England, these financial and tax tips will help guide you in the right direction: Those who have a clear understanding of what their retirement income vs. their pre-retirement income will be are likely to make a purchase that they can grow old with. Thus not having […]
7 Tips For Buying a Vacation Home
You may be tempted to finally buy that vacation place now that the housing market has healed. Here’s what to consider before you start house hunting. Many Americans contemplating a vacation home abandoned that dream when the housing market collapsed. But now that home values have climbed month after month, with the median price up […]
Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter, 3 Tips
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lakefront home 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 […]
Kayaks – To Tandem or Not…That is the Question
A Pro/Con comparison between Tandem and Single Kayaks By Roland J. ACK Employee | July 5, 2011 | 15 Comments I can’t even count the number of times I’ve heard the phrase “I want to buy a tandem so that I can either paddle alone or with my…” only to find that after a few trips, […]
How To Prepare Your Lake House For Sale – 10 Steps
Remember, you are not just selling a home, you are selling a lake. A buyer can change the structure around, but they can’t change the location. So focus your efforts on the buyer’s priorities…the lake, shoreline and lifestyle. There’s no shortage of articles on how to prepare a generic home for sale, but there are […]
Simple Tips to Keep Your Lake Healthy
A Buffer of Native Plants Preserving a natural buffer of native plants is one of the best ways to protect a lake. Shoreline plants filter sediment and chemicals from runoff, provide food and shelter for fish and wildlife and can slow or prevent shoreline erosion. Shade from overhanging shrubs and trees can keep waters cool […]