You already decided to be on the water… but which part of lake should you be on? Believe it or not, your lakefront experience can vary greatly from one house to another. Besides the home’s orientation, there are other factors that will impact your decision:
Coves – Depending on the wind direction, coves can be a catch all for floating weeds.
Depth of water – Shallow water may not provide the recreational activities you desire.
Make-up of bottom – Gravel, muck, sand, weeds… know the impact this will have on your lifestyle.
Dock restrictions – Check with the Conservation Commission for permit requirements / restrictions.
Non-native plants – Concentrations in front of your home will impact your enjoyment.
Neighbors – Good ones are terrific, bad ones you can’t change! Know who they are.
Boat traffic patterns – Understand frequency and distance from the home.
Be aware of the time of year you are buying the home because lakes change tremendously throughout the year. Your swimming area may look fine in early spring, but then by midsummer it is filled with nuisance weeds. Listing agents may not know the answer to these type of questions. Be sure to talk through all this with your Lakefront Real Estate Specialist, the Lake Association, Town Offices, and/or the neighbors until you are completely satisfied.
Posted by:
Scott Freerksen “The Lake Guy”
Owner/Broker, Realtor®
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC
Office: (508) 377-7167
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Scott Freerksen "The Lake Guy" created LakefrontLiving.com in 2003. Scott is a Real Estate Broker & Realtor® that personally understands the emotional connection that comes with owning lakefront property. This genuine passion is why he continually strives to bring Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property together. With a keen eye for detail and an intimate knowledge of each lake he covers, he helps his clients make the most of their lakefront home purchase. "Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change the way you live - it becomes a retreat to escape the hassles of daily living. The wildlife, recreation, and vacation feel of waterfront living will forever be a part of you."
