For Homeowners, Lifestyle
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Lake Tech: Apps and Gadgets For The Lake

Outdoor technology as a whole needs to be both easy to use and durable. This list not only reflects both those qualities, but is perfectly suited for your lake adventures. Consider the following lake tech for your next outing: 1. GoPro– This high quality, compact camera has made waves in the sporting world. There are several ways this small camera can be used to create home movies. Strap it into a headset while tubing, fix it to your boat and video a typical day on the water, attach it to your fishing pole and show off your technique, or even fix…

Recipes
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5 Delicious Grilling Recipes You’ve Never Tried (But Should)

Spring is just around the corner and before you know it, everyone will be firing up their grills to enjoy the warm weather. Here are 5 delicious grilling recipes you’ve never tried (but should). 1. Fire it up the tropical way: The next time you are carving a pineapple for your family, don’t toss those pineapple skins, grill fish on them! This is a brilliant way to infuse tropical flavor into your local catch of the day! 2. In a glass: If you’re looking for a creative backyard beverage, why not try Smoked Lemonade! Sound complicated? It is as simple as…

Lifestyle, Real Estate Advice and Tips
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Lake Life – We’re Knot Crazy

There are many different changes and adaptations that must be made in adjusting to lake life. One thing you may not consider is your boy scout skills; do you know how to tie an appropriate knot? There are many different knots that you will find useful for everyday lake life. Here are a few you may want to learn: The Fisherman’s Knot If you want to land the lake’s biggest lunker and impress your friends and neighbors, you will have to know how to tie on your bait and lures. For an accurate description on how to tie the strongest…

Real Estate Advice and Tips
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Lake Living and Retirement

Most people do not have a clue what to expect when they retire. They work most of their lives and then, well, there’s nothing to do. That isn’t necessarily the case. You must first prepare yourself mentally for retirement. It is important to stay busy and take the time to do what you love the most, no matter what that is. Retirement is the time to do the things you simply did not have time for when you were working. It is time to get mentally prepared and enjoy life! Stay Active Now is not the time to get lazy,…

Real Estate Advice and Tips
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Financially Preparing for Retirement

Depending how close you are to retirement you may be just starting to think about saving. Or you may be thinking that it is too late to start. First, it is never too late to start but, the earlier you start, the better opportunities that may be available for you. You may see yourself cruising the lake on your pontoon boat or reading on your dock, but to reach that point takes plenty of planning. Set a Goal and Stick to It! Most people spend more time planning trips to the grocery store than they do their own retirement. There…

Real Estate Advice and Tips
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Fun Outdoor Games for the Family

Studies have shown the recent trend of indoor entertainment and various electrical technologies have an increasingly negative impact on children. The multitude of gaming consoles, the plethora of new children-oriented television channels, and the emphasis on technology for every single activity directly correlates with overall poor health. So, how can you coax the kids outside or pry your kids away from all of these devices? Take them to the great outdoors! Encourage your kids to stay active and inspire them to get up and moving! To do so, try some of these fun lake or outdoor games and activities for…

Lake Activities, Lifestyle
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8 Amazing Lake Toys You Didn’t Know You Needed

The 2015 Atlanta Boat show has once again come and gone, and this year, it was bigger than ever! The Lake Homes Realty booth stayed busy with interested home buyers and sellers all weekend and was manned by corporate staff and a rotating list of lake expert agents from across five states. While our primary goal at the show was to provide value to potential clients, I also took the opportunity to meet other exhibitors and learn about their lake focused companies. Here is my list of the 8 unique lake toys that lake homeowners didn’t know they needed: 1.…

Events, Industry News, Lake Homes Realty News
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Join Us At The 2015 Atlanta Boat Show

It’s that time of the year again! The Atlanta Boat Show runs from January 15th through the 18th, and we would love to see you there! Lake Homes Realty staff and real estate agents will be available throughout the entire show and look forward to discussing all things lake living! Considering a lake home? If you are thinking about buying a lake home, we want to make the process as easy as possible! LakeHomes.com now has over 15,000 properties for sale across 105 lakes. We will have local, specialized lake agents from states across the South including Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and…

Real Estate Advice and Tips
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How to be the World’s Best Lake Neighbor

No matter whether you are new to the area or you have lived alongside your lake for decades, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. Or, the people you live next to. Here are a few tips to make living on your lake a pleasant experience for everyone. And, to make you the world’s best lake neighbor! • If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association (HOA), the board will help enforce some standards about house and lawn maintenance. Trash in the yard will not be allowed,…