Staff
Staff
Lake Homes Realty staff writers and market research team members.
Posts by Staff
Lake Home Tips: Keeping Your Kitchen Energy Efficient
Posted on in Home Improvement
Energy efficiency helps the environment, but did you know investing in energy efficient home appliances and best practices can add value to your lake home? According to Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trend’s Report 2017, 48 percent of buyers list energy efficiency …
The Lake Home Essentials Checklist
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Travel
Preparing to stay for a while at your lake home can be hectic, and the last thing you want is to forget the toilet paper or toothpaste. While it’s easy to let the little things slip your mind, going without …
Lake Home for Sale? Weigh These Open House Pros and Cons
Posted on in For Sellers & Real Estate
Open houses are a continual topic of debate in the real estate industry. Many sellers question who benefits most from them, and if they’re worth the time, the money and the exposure. The bottom line is simple: the more actively …
What to Expect From Home Design in 2019
Posted on in Home Improvement & Home Interiors & Decor
The new year is the perfect opportunity to give your home a fresh look. Check out the home design trends experts predict will gain popularity in 2019 and help increase the value of your lake home! Dark Exteriors In 2019, …
Know the Difference: A Buyer’s Market vs A Seller’s Market
Posted on in For Buyers & For Sellers & Industry News & Real Estate
In recent years, there has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the housing market, both locally and nationally. Thanks to the Great Recession of 2008, the last decade has been a roller coaster of bidding wars, increasingly tightened inventory and escalating …
Why FSBO Isn’t Worth Your Time
Posted on in For Sellers & Industry News & Real Estate
More than 90 percent of all for-sale-by-owners failed in 2016, leaving the sellers to ultimately opt for a real estate agent only after they’ve realized their mistakes. The typical FSBO home that year only sold for $190,000 compared to the …
4 Reasons You Need a Lake Home on Oneida Lake
Posted on in For Buyers & Industry News & Lake Activities & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle & Real Estate
So you want a lake home but aren’t quite sure where to buy? Why not on New York’s Oneida Lake? Check out these top four reasons why you need a lake home on Oneida Lake and get shopping! Convenient Location …
Fishing in the Winter: An Essential Guide
Posted on in Lake Activities & Lifestyle
One of the biggest advantages of owning a lake home is that, unlike beaches, lakes don’t close up shop when colder weather creeps in. This is especially great news for fishermen and women who aren’t quite ready to hang up …
4 Best Novels for Autumn at the Lake
Posted on in Lake Activities & Lifestyle & Product Reviews
Rest and relaxation are major components of the lake lifestyle, which is all about enjoying life and leisure. When the weather’s cool and the leaves are falling, what better way to do that than curling up with a good book? …
