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Essential Safety Items to Keep at Your Lake Home

One of the priorities of owning a lake home should be to keep your property and your family safe. Making safety a priority should be no different than owning or living in a landlocked home. But, because you’re living right on a lake, you’ll need to keep in mind that there are more risks. Especially if you have children. Here’s a list of some of the most essential safety items that every lake home owner should have on hand: First-Aid Kit – It’s surprising how many people don’t have first-aid kits accessible to them in their homes. A first-aid kit should…

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Benefits of Living on a Lake with Boating Restrictions

If you’re interested in lakefront property, you may be put off by the idea of purchasing real estate on waters that might have boat restrictions. You shouldn’t let boat restrictions scare you off though, as there are quite a few benefits you can enjoy from living on such a lake. Keeps noise levels low Some lakes have restrictions on the size of motor that can be used on their waters. If you live on such a lake, you won’t have to worry about noise levels as much. This is because smaller motors tend to run more quietly. Not only will…

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Questions to Ask About Your Local HOA Before Buying

Before deciding to purchase a home (lakefront or not), one of the most important things you must do – one that buyers often forget – is to speak to the homeowner’s association (HOA) before buying. The homeowner’s association is the organization that sets the regulations and rules for the community. Regulations and rules that often affect what you can and can’t do with your property. Because of this, the following are a few questions that you should be sure to ask the local homeowner’s association before deciding to purchase any new house: 1. What are the rules? You won’t want…

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5 Things Buyers Do That Drive Real Estate Agents Nuts

Buying a home can be exciting. It can also turn normally sane people just a little nuts. Ask any real estate agent. While the average real estate professional may handle several home sales each and every month, the average consumer only buys a few homes in his or her lifetime. It’s understandable that the process can be unfamiliar and thus, stressful. However, there are a few things you’ll want to avoid doing if you want to stay on the good side of your real estate agent. Here are 5 things that real estate buyers do that drive real estate agents…

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8 DIY Projects that Can Increase the Value of Your Lake Home

If you’re lucky enough to own a home by a lake, you know how peaceful sitting looking out over the water can be. You’re also likely aware that such homes generally have a steady stream of people interested in buying them as soon as they go on the market. Although a lake home can be prime real estate, there are several things you can do to both enhance your enjoyment of your property as well as increase your home’s value when it comes time to sell it. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to…

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Four Reasons to Not Fear the Zillow Buyout of Trulia

Within hours of the news, I was asked my opinion of the Zillow buyout of Trulia. I was also asked, as CEO of a multi-state real estate company, if I was alarmed. I’ve read a number of opinion posts about the potential impact on the real estate industry, and what may be the true agenda behind this deal. Some accept that this is the beginning of the end of traditional real estate companies. Others believe this is simply a matter of survival for two advertising-based companies that are both losing money. And some believe this is the first step to…

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Top 10 Real Estate Investor Mistakes

Investing in real estate property can be a career, or it can be a valuable sideline. Either way, it is not at all the same as buying a home for your family to live in. It’s a business. If you don’t treat it that way, you won’t make money. You could easily lose your investment, and more. The purpose of any investment goal is to grow your capital. Avoiding these 10 real estate investor mistakes will keep your ROI trending in the right direction.

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Easy and Inexpensive DIY Options to Refresh and Rejuvenate A Room

Nothing will boost your spirits or improve the look of your home quite like a new decorating project will. Many people have the notion that decorating has to be an extensive project in order to make a difference. The truth is that there are plenty of easy, do-it-yourself techniques you can use to liven up any room of your home. Here are five inexpensive DIY options to use the next time you need a pick-me-up for a room but don’t want to spend a great deal of time or money on home improvements:

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How to Make the Most Money When Selling Your Lake Home

Real estate professionals will tell you the two most important ingredients for a profitable home sale are location and curb appeal. A lake home has both, in a big way, but there are still a number of things you can do to when selling your lake home to bring in the highest possible price. You’re selling the lake, and the lakefront lifestyle The lake has both aesthetic and functional sales value – it provides a lovely view, from indoors and outside, and is typically also a source of numerous recreational opportunities. Everything about your property needs to be shipshape, all…