{"id":16938,"date":"2021-10-11T13:47:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T13:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=16938"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:03:11","slug":"tips-on-finding-the-right-lake-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/tips-on-finding-the-right-lake-community","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Finding the Right Lake Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16940\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:377px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brooklyn-morgan-vlSyS1VLCoQ-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brooklynmorgan?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Brooklyn Morgan<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/jumping-into-the-lake?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Lake Homes Realty, we\u2019re always talking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/whiteboard-topics-5-tips-to-get-your-dream-home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finding your dream home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We emphasize the importance of connecting with local real estate agents who have national expertise to guide your personalized search. Part of what our agents do so well is tailor their recommendations to what you\u2019re looking for. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-lake-for-retirement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lake home for retirement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? A lake area with a lot of families? We can help. We\u2019re here to help you circumvent common buyer mistakes and help you pick a lake home that suits you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In finding this dream home, a common mistake that buyers make is overlooking the importance of a lake community\u2019s culture. A buyer may think that a neighborhood checks off all their boxes, but they forget to assess the cultural feel of the lake community. To understand more about this topic, we talked with Katie Severance, real estate agent and author of The Brilliant Home Buyer. Through her insights, we\u2019re here to share some important ways to be a smarter buyer and find the right lake community for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-look-for-signs-of-expansion\">Look for Signs of Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27172\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:379px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-double-wii-1702075.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/top-view-of-houses-1702075\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivan Gale<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for a lake community, it\u2019s tempting to assess the area based on what features already exist. However, communities are constantly changing, and it\u2019s more helpful to assess the community fit based on the trajectory in which the area is headed. Katie says, \u201cSee if there\u2019s going to be an arrival or expansion of a nearby university, park, hotel, hospital, anything that\u2019s coming soon. Nothing will have more of an impact on your home than the value of a community.\u201d If you\u2019re looking to live in a lake area with an <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homebay.com\/tips\/11-signs-that-a-neighborhood-is-up-and-coming\/\" target=\"_blank\">up-and-coming\u00a0<\/a>lively<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scene full of amenities, ask about these expansion plans. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ask-for-the-town-hall-minutes\">Ask for the Town Hall Minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16942\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:378px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/West_Hartford_Connecticut_health_care_reform_town_hall_meeting_2009-09-02-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Town_hall_meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can tell a lot about a lake community by how it\u2019s run. A lot of homeowners bypass this consideration, but Katie encourages asking yourself: \u201cIf there\u2019s an HOA and town council, are they dysfunctional? Do they get along? Are they running efficiently?\u201d One way to investigate this is by asking for six months&#8217; worth of minutes from the local town hall. Not only will you determine how well-run they are, but you\u2019ll also get insight into what issues are prevalent in the community. Katie also advises getting a copy of their bylaws, rules, and regulations, if they exist. This will tell you how you\u2019re allowed to use the water, and what the restrictions are in terms of access and land use.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important consideration to look for in these minutes is indicators of the town\u2019s politics. \u201cA lot of communities skew one way or the other,\u201d Katie says, \u201cIf you\u2019re a liberal in a conservative area, you\u2019re going to be unhappy.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-the-news-and-social-media\">Check the News and Social Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27176\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4986737400530503;object-fit:cover;width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350-1536x1114.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-pixabay-267350.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-photography-of-smartphone-icons-267350\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anything bad has happened in your potential neighborhood (e.g., environmental concerns, crime issues, etc.), chances are, it would be reported in the newspaper of the nearest town or city. \u201cPut the town in quotes in Google,\u201d Katie advises. \u201cA real estate agent isn\u2019t allowed to talk with you about crime, and they also don\u2019t have to tell you if someone died in the house.\u201d Googling these potential issues in the news will help cover your bases.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great tool is social media. In addition to asking the realtor what the culture of the community is like, Katie suggests using social media \u201cto see how people talk to and treat each other.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-your-neighbors\">Know Your Neighbors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27179\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:319px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-kampus-6950708.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/family-around-barbecue-6950708\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kampus Production<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to learn about your lake community\u2019s culture is by getting to know your neighbors. Use Facebook groups to check in with people who live there, let them know you\u2019re looking to buy a home, and ask your questions. Another neighbor-related consideration is checking what percentage of homeowners are year-round residents. \u201cIn a co-op, the value of the building is higher if they are owner-occupied. At a lake house, this isn\u2019t quite the same, but you might have renters who are loud and obnoxious,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf it\u2019s a giant lake VRBO, that wouldn\u2019t be a good choice. It\u2019s a really hard thing to remedy.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your search for your dream lake community, be sure to contact one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lake <\/span><\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/agents\" target=\"_blank\">agents\u00a0<\/a>who<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help personalize your search. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Lake Homes Realty, we\u2019re always talking about finding your dream home. We emphasize the importance of connecting with local real estate agents who have national expertise to guide your personalized search. Part of what our agents do so well is tailor their recommendations to what you\u2019re looking for. A lake home for retirement? A lake area with a lot of families? We can help. We\u2019re here to help you circumvent common buyer mistakes and help you pick a lake home that suits you.&nbsp; In finding this dream home, a common mistake that buyers make is overlooking the importance of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":16940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12062,3],"tags":[16866,16665,17054,7309,139],"class_list":["post-16938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-buyers-advice_and_tips","category-advice_and_tips","tag-community-lakes","tag-home-buying-advice","tag-homebuying-tips","tag-lake-home-buyers","tag-lake-real-estate"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips on Finding the Right Lake Community<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for your dream lake home? 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