Common Fees to Look for at Ohio Lakefront Communities

Published on March 18, 2017 by ohlakelife

Common Fees to Look for at Ohio Lakefront Communities Most buyers will come to understand that there are always additional fees when purchasing a property such as application fees, surveys, pro rated taxes, etc. However, buyers should be aware that when purchasing a lake house there are several common fees to look for at Ohio […]

Gated Lakefront Communities in Ohio: Pros and Cons

Published on February 4, 2017 by ohlakelife

Gated Lakefront Communities in Ohio: Pros and Cons There are several types of lakefront communities across Ohio; reservoirs, state parks, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy lakes, private lakes, etc. And each one comes with a certain set of rules, settings and an environment that makes living at each type of lake different than the others. Today we’re […]

Quick Tips: Owning an Ohio Lakefront Investment Rental

Published on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 by ohlakelife

Quick Tips: Owning an Ohio Lakefront Investment Rental There are a few different types of lakefront buyers floating around out there looking for their Ohio lakefront home. Some people are looking for a second home, a place to get away from everything else going on. Others are looking for a full time residence that they […]

6 Lakefront Communities Within 1 Hour Drive of Columbus Ohio

Published on January 7, 2017May 28, 2018 by ohlakelife

There are 6 lakefront communities within 1 hour drive of Columbus Ohio. This is important to know because the drive time to reach a lake house is one the most important items to figure out when deciding on what lake to live at. If the drive time is too long then buyers will not use the home as […]

Buying a Lakehouse in the Offseason: Ohio Lakefront Market Advice

Published on November 26, 2016 by ohlakelife

Buying a Lakehouse in the Offseason: Ohio Lakefront Market Advice Everyone knows that real estate in general has the “on” season or “busy” season and then there is the “slow “season. This is largely due because most people don’t want to go look at houses in the cold and they don’t want to move during […]

3 Common Mistakes Made By Ohio Lakefront Buyers

Published on November 13, 2016 by ohlakelife

3 Common Mistakes Made by Ohio Lakefront Buyers Often buyers make the mistake that buying a lakefront home in Ohio is the same as buying any other property. It’s not, and too often, if a person is not working with a lakefront specialist they can make a substantial mistake. So here are 3 common mistakes […]

Jet Skis and Powerboats at Ohio Lakes: Choosing a Lakefront Community

Published on November 4, 2016 by ohlakelife

Jet Skis and Powerboats at Ohio Lakes: Choosing a Lakefront Community Two of the most common questions I get asked when I show a potential buyer a new lake is “Do they allow jet skis?” and “is there a horsepower limit?”. And the answer to that question can make a break or a buyer on […]

What is the MWCD? Understanding Types of Lakefront Property in Ohio

Published on October 12, 2016 by ohlakelife

In Ohio there are several types of lakes, it’s a subject covered in our annual seminar but the topic is so important to determining where to buy property that it warrants it’s own series of blog posts. Each type of lake is different with a separate list of pros and cons and every lakefront buyer […]

Ohio Lakefront Dam Problems: Affecting Buyers and Sellers

Published on September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 by ohlakelife

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 […]