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About thelakeguy

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."

Visit the Largest Lakeside Living Lifestyle Event in the Country

The Lakeside Living Expo invites you to a celebration of lake homes, adirondack furniture & decor, boats and outdoor water sports adventure and much more. Over 150 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, across the United States and Canada will gather together … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Tips for Boating with Dogs

Do you ever take your dog out on the boat from your lakefront property? Here are some tips that will make your day on the water safe and enjoyable for all the pet participants. PFD’S (Personal Flotation Device). If your … Continue reading

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Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP): How to Get Started

The fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers—no waves required. Paddleboarding offers an amazing … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Getting In and Out of a Kayak with Ease!

Getting in and out of a kayak is probably what most beginners fear the most. It can be awkward and challenging but here’s how to do it with ease. The key is keeping your weight low and centered. At the … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Luxury Pontoon Boats

Over the last 10 to 15 years, pontoon boats have been a good general purpose cruising platform to explore freshwater lakes and coves. But because of their popularity (highest sales volume of any type of boat), the luxury choices for pontoon boat … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Deciding Where to Retire

It can be confusing making sense of the many “best places to retire” lists out there. In fact, it’s probably best to eye these lists with extreme skepticism. The way these lists are graded often misses the point: They don’t … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Winning the War on Aquatic Weeds

There’s nothing worse that diving off your dock and emerging from the lake looking like Sigmund the Sea Monster (I’m dating myself). Here’s a simple but effective solution to control aquatic vegetation for your lakeshore. The WeedShear Pond and Lake … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – Create Your Own Waterpark!

Want to have the best attraction on the lake? Wibit makes it easy with their spectacular modular Sports Parks. The modular system allows you to rearrange, exchange or expand your products as you wish. Due to the next to endless … Continue reading

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Thinking of a Vacation or Retirement Home? Buy It Now

When the economy was exploding in the early 2000s, many of us began to dream about purchasing that vacation home on the lake or securing a home in a more appropriate location for our retirement years. However, with the booming … Continue reading

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Lakefront Living – 5 Common Boating Mistakes

5 Common Boating Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them By Vann Burgess, U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety Division If you’re new to boating – or even if you’re not – it’s easy to make simple mistakes that may have serious … Continue reading

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