Living the Lakefront Lifestyle

Is it beneficial to live, work and play from your lakefront home? Of course it is, don't be silly! Working from a home office has become the new normal for many of us. What better place to do it than from a lakefront property? Imagine waking up to the sound of ducks quacking and the gentle lappin...

 When it comes to designing a lakefront home, there are certain amenities that can take your space from comfortable to truly luxurious. Or, at the very least, make it look like you have your life together. These features not only add value to your property, but they also provide a level of conven...

 There are many lakefront rental tax benefits that can be helpful in realizing extra income that comes from sharing your lakefront home. In todays vacation rental market home sharing companies like VBRO, AirBnB and Homeaway are gaining in popularity. As a lakefront home owner it may make sense to...

Living the lakefront lifestyle is a year-round adventure. There is a multitude of spring, summer, fall and winter activities. Sometimes when winter has not fully set in and the lake is not frozen over for ice fishing or skating, you have to venture out and find something to do. One of the best wi...

So summer has come to an end. The boat is winterized, the docks are pulled, and the daylight is disappearing faster each day. If you live in the colder climates this is a yearly reality for all lake home owners. Not to fear though, lakefront living can be enjoyable year round, even when the water...

 To many people owning a lakefront vacation home seems out of reach, but the right vacation home could potentially pay for itself. With the onset of people choosing an Airbnb rental over a standard hotel, the potential for owning a vacation home that pays for itself is within reach! Don't be fool...

There are a couple simple no-cost tests lake residents can do to determine if “green looking” algae is from toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms or non-toxic filamentous green algae.Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are photosynthetic, organisms naturally found in water bodi...

Nautical charts are an important navigation tool, even for the lake you live on. A nautical chart helps you figure out which way to go, how deep the water is, and the location of harbors. You will also know about underwater obstructions that may not be visible and overhead bridges and power lines...

Have you purchased a lake home, or looking into buying one, that talks about having “lake access” or a “right-of-way” to the lake? If so, you need to be careful about exactly what rights are being conveyed and how.Although there are several, here’s one definition of deeded lake access (Right-of-w...

A lakeside retreat can not only be a place to escape but a spot where you can bring family together. While a view of the water can be relaxing, there’s something to be said about enjoying family time from the seat of a hot tub. I mean what can get better then soaking in the hot tub after a long d...