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Lake season is right around the corner, but before you invest in that new bathing suit and head down to the water, be sure to take the proper steps to de-winterize your lake home. Window Wisdom Months ago, before the first cold front hit, you checked all your windows for damage, improper seals and cracks around your windows and frames. Well now’s the time to open them back up and let in the sunlight and fresh air. You don’t have to seal your home for the entire winter for the air to get stale; even if you’re only away for…
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 their rods for the season. Surprisingly, there are a significant number of fish that remain active (and hungry) during the winter months. To be successful at catching them though – that takes a little bit of extra know-how. But never fear, we at Lake Homes Realty have put together an essential guide to fishing in the winter. Check it out,…
For many people, “Florida” is synonymous with never-ending sunshine, dazzling beaches, crashing waves and crisp ocean air. However, many fail to acknowledge the Sunshine State’s best kept secret: its more than 30,000 lakes and lake communities. In Central Florida alone there is more than $1.15 billion in lake real estate on the market. Convenient to many of Florida’s most famous cities and attractions, these lake markets uniquely combine the amenities and comforts of urban life with the natural beauty, tranquility and solace of traditional lake living. Orlando Area There are roughly 76 lakes and lake communities located in Florida’s Orlando…
Winter 2018 Update to the Lake Real Estate Market Report Released Lake Homes Realty has released the Winter 2018 update to the firm’s proprietary Lake Real Estate Market Report. Covering more than 650 lake real estate markets across 13 states through the Southeast, Southwest, Northern, and Northeast United States, the report is the nation’s most comprehensive look at these lake real estate markets. This edition of the report has data from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. This is the second report to include trending data that shows how markets compare to…
Making sure your empty lake home is safe in the winter is essential. Nobody wants to show up when it gets warmer and there be something not working or even come home to an empty place. It is imperative to lock up and seal everything before you close up shop for the winter. This will keep animals and potential thieves out of your home. Here are some things you must do so that you can be sure your vacation home will be safe during the winter: Unplug appliances– make sure all TV’s, microwaves and kitchen appliances are all unplugged. Drain…
When storing your boat in cold environments over long periods of time, it’s important to keep in mind several things. Besides preparation, which deserves an entire article in its own right, there are a plethora of boat storage options for essentially any budget and preference. The question becomes- what is your highest priority? The answer to that question will determine exactly how and where you decide to store your boat, and this article aims to make that decision as easy as possible for you. The options are simple, but the differences between them can be subtle. To put it at…
Preparing your home for winter doesn’t have to seem like a daunting task every single year. Instead consider these tips for easy winterization and know your lake house is winter-ready. Clean the gutters. With the falling leaves cluttering up the gutters, it is easy to get a clog, making it hard for snow and water to move off the roof. Make sure to clean your gutters before the snow arrives to ensure that you won’t have to do this while it is cold, icy, and snowing outside. Clean your furnace. Making sure to get all the built up sediment out of…
