If there is one advantage to living at a public lake is that, unlike most private lake associations, public lakes have businesses surrounding them. And one of the most important businesses around the lake is the restaurant. Where am I going to eat? Can I go there on my boat? Is there a view? These […]
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Ohio Lakefront Dam Problems: Affecting Buyers and Sellers
If anyone has been following the Columbus news for the past year or so they have more than likely seen reports that the dam for Buckeye Lake, a public lake just 45 minutes outside of Columbus, was at risk of catastrophic failure. We here at Lakefront Living Realty even wrote a blog earlier this season […]
Do You Need a Marina for Your Ohio Lakefront Home?
When looking for a lakefront home in Ohio there are a lot of questions to ask to decide which lake is right for you. One of the big questions to ask is whether or not you need to have a marina. Marinas can be very convenient since a lot of them are full service, for […]
Preparing to Sell Your Ohio Lake Home
If you’ve decided to sell your Ohio lake home, think about what drew you to the property to begin with. It was probably the lake, right? Prospective buyers will not only be looking at your house, but also the lake by your home. That’s why it’s critical that you draw buyer’s attention to the lake, […]
5 of the Most Beautiful Lakes in Ohio
So you’ve decided to buy an Ohio lakefront home. We can’t say that we blame you! Life on the lake is truly like no other, and we could not be more excited for you to start enjoying it. Now that you’ve taken the leap into lakefront life, it’s time to choose which Ohio lake to […]
Preparing Your Boat for the Ohio Boating Season
Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to turn our attention to outdoor activities. Ohio boat owners will soon be out on the state’s gorgeous lakes, soaking up the sun, fishing and just enjoying the view. But you don’t want to head on out to the lake without properly preparing your boat following its […]
Buckeye Lake: An Update on the Dam Construction
There has been no shortage of news from Buckeye Lake in the last year. After a report released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated that the “likelihood of dam failure is high,” due in large part to damage from the more than 370 homes built directly on the structure, Buckeye Lake has taken […]