Gardening and Landscaping, Uncategorized
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Low-Maintenance Lawns: Creative Lake Landscapes Without the Hassle

If you’re already enjoying the relaxed pace of lake life, you may not want to spend your weekends tending to lawn maintenance. This time-consuming and seemingly endless chore can be a passion for some, but it doesn’t rank high on the list of favorite activities for those who prefer a low-maintenance lawn and lifestyle. Think about the time and energy—not to mention the cost—of caring for a plush green lawn. There’s mowing, pesticides, fertilizer, water consumption, or lack thereof. And even if you are fortunate enough to employ a landscaping service to take care of the maintenance, the costs—both out-of-pocket…

Industry News, Lake Homes Realty News
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Chuck LeCraw Joins Lake Homes Realty on Big Canoe, Bent Tree & Carters Lake in North Georgia

A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Georgia are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Georgia’s total market at $2.1 billion, up from $1.9 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Chuck LeCraw, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Big Canoe, Bent Tree and Carter’s Lake in Georgia.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The specialized website, www.lakehomes.com, just showcases properties that are lakefront, that have a lake view or that lake access…

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Lake Homes Realty Adds Heather Leslie to Dale Hollow Lake and Cordell Hull Lake Areas in TN

A recent lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Tennessee are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Tennessee’s total market at $2.32 billion, up from $1.85 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Heather Leslie, an agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Dale Hollow Lake, Cordell Hull Lake and the surrounding lakes in Tennessee.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The specialized website just showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view or lake access so…

Lifestyle, Product Reviews
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Top Hammocks for 2023

Whether outdoors or indoors, hammocks boast several benefits for improved posture, enhanced comfort, and sleep efficacy. The structure of a hammock prevents tossing and turning, which results in back pain, and the swaying motion lulls one to sleep better than a bassinet. But, there are countless types of hammocks with varying fabrics, tensions, and support systems. To ease your purchasing questions, here are our top hammocks for 2023. Best Hammock for 2023 Yellow Leaf Signature As seen on the hit show Shark Tank, Yellow Leaf Hammocks’ Signature Hammock is our pick for the top hammock in 2023. For only $199,…

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Tyler Whitten Joins Lake Homes Realty Team on Lake Martin, AL

A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Alabama are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Alabama’s total market at $1.46 billion, up from $1.20 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Tyler Whitten, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Lake Martin in Alabama.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Lake Martin to be the second largest market in the state of Alabama,” said…

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Lake Real Estate Market Report Shows More Than $193 Million in Lake Homes and Lots Listed Around Lake Wylie

A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in North Carolina and South Carolina are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows South Carolina’s total market at $1.4 billion, up from $1.3 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Katie Pendleton and Matt Nielsen, new agents with Lake Homes Realty, who focus on Lake Wylie in North and South Carolina.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Lake Wylie to be…

Home Interiors & Decor, Lifestyle
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2023 Interior Furnishings Trends: Top Picks by Designer Kelly Guinaugh

Text by Kelly Guinaugh, ASID Produced by Jeanne Delathouder Over the past few years, a lot of our clients have been focusing on their second homes. The onset of the pandemic escalated this desire for many people who have since realized that life can change quickly, and having a place for making memories has become a top priority. As a result, the desire to create a getaway for their adult children, grandchildren, and friends has remained top of mind. My Chicago-area design firm, Interior Enhancement Group, has embraced this as we love nothing more than creating lifestyles through our designs that will serve our clients well in…

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Lake Homes Realty Makes Its Debut in Montana with New Agent, Joy Keuylian

WHITEFISH, Mt. (June 20, 2023) –A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Montana are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Montana’s total market at $607.8 million, up from $607.0 million in the summer of 2022,” said Joy Keuylian, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Flathead County in Montana.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Flathead Lake to be the largest market in the…

Lake Activities, Recipes
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Picnic on the Water: The Perfect Boat Food

Lake season is finally here, which is always a cause for celebration. This long-awaited season splashes in on Memorial Day, peaks on the Fourth of July, and commemorates its season finale on Labor Day—with plenty of festivities in between. Of course, it’s also synonymous with picnic season and idyllic days spent on the boat with family and friends. So, if you’re gearing up for a party cruise, you’ll want to pack plenty of drinks, snacks—and even food for cooking onboard—for you and your guests to enjoy. From delicious grilled meats, fish, and seafood, to lavish charcuterie boards and veggie trays,…