Great outdoor furniture for kicking back at the cabin. By Lisa Readie Mayer, Cabin Living Magazine 1. It’s Nap Time Somewhere Lazy cabin afternoon? This sturdy hammock is big enough for a nap for two, and the comfy built-in cushion will have you drifting off to dreamland in no time. Pillowtop Hammock, www.hatterashammocks.com 2. Perfect […]
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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 […]
Most Important Tip for Protecting Your Waterfront Investment
Protecting or restoring your shoreland buffer is the most important tip for protecting your waterfront investment. If you have native vegetation along your shoreline, consider yourself and the local wildlife fortunate. A mature native buffer represents many years of nature at work and discourages undesirable, exotic plants and animals while attracting songbirds, butterflies, turtles and […]
Will I Need Flood Insurance for my Lakefront Property Purchase?
Your mortgage lender may require you to purchase flood insurance in connection with your purchase of a lakefront property. The National Flood Insurance Program provides for the availability of flood insurance but also establishes flood insurance policy premiums based on the risk of flooding in the area where properties are located. Due to recent amendments […]
3 Tips to Buying a Lake Home in the Winter
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lake 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 […]
Tips For Finding The Perfect Lake Home
For many people, buying a lake home is a lifelong dream come true. Like buying any property, purchasing a lake home is a major decision that should never be rushed. To ensure that you make the most out of your investment, consider the following before making your purchase: 1. It’s All About The Water! When […]
How to Sell Your Lake Home in the Winter
The question we get asked most often in the autumn season is “Should we list our home now or wait until spring”? If you are in a cold climate, here are some points to think about in your marketplace: Spring is when everyone lists their lakefront home. So that means supply is higher than demand. […]
Preparing Your Docks For Winter
by Charles Simola, TechniDock, Inc. Floating docks typically go in the water each spring, and come out of the water each autumn. When temperatures in an area drop below freezing, ice forms on lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. Ice can damage floating docks, so it makes sense to remove the docks before the brutally […]
Living the Lakefront Lifestyle Featured on TV Special
Channel 5 and the Chronicle team put together a terrific 30-minute TV special called “What’s Not to Lake”. The promotion from their website reads: “Can you boat in your backyard? Mike O’Brien can. He’s just one of many New Englanders who find a lot to like about living on a lake. Tonight we check out […]