If you’re an avid angler, you know that early spring fishing in Ohio can be an excellent time to get out on the water. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, Ohio lakefront home owners are ready to trade in their ice fishing gear. To help you make the most of your early spring fishing trips, […]
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Top Amenities to Have in Your Ohio Lakefront Community
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Top Amenities to Have in Your Ohio Lakefront Community Everyone knows that the top reason that you buy a lake house is for the view and for the lake; boating, fishing, skiing, it all happens on the water. However, whether you live at the lake full time or part time, or if you have a […]
Understanding Utility Services at Your Ohio Lakefront Community
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Understanding Utility Services at Your Ohio Lakefront Community For all the potential lake buyers out there who are touring and looking into several different lakefront communities there is an entire list of things they need to check into. Buyers need to look into boat regulations, amenities, costs, market and one of the things that many […]
Lakefront Communities of Ohio: A List of Private Lakes with a Golf Course
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Lakefront Communities of Ohio: A List of Private Lakes with a Golf Course If there are two hobbies that I see that are more prevalent among Ohio residents (and maybe other states as well) are water sports and golfing. What do the two have in common? They both can be time consuming and expensive that’s […]
The Top 5 Rustic Lakefront Communities in Ohio
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The Top 5 Rustic Lakefront Communities in Ohio There are dozens of lakefront communities spread across the state of Ohio, each one with it’s own setting and it’s own vibe. Generally speaking we can divide the settings into three different types; Residential, Rustic, and a Combination of the two. Each lakefront buyer has their own […]
How HOA’s Can Affect the Value of Ohio Lakefront Homes
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How HOA’s Can Affect the Value of Ohio Lakefront Homes In the state of Ohio there are several types of lake communities that we actively work in and have discussed on several other blog posts. You have public lakes with state parks and reservoirs such as Hoover Reservoir; you have lakes run by the government […]
Understanding Boating Rules at Ohio Lakes
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Understanding Boating Rules at Ohio Lakes One of the big reasons an individual gets a lake house here in Ohio is so that they have the opportunity for recreational activities, and one of the biggest activities is boating. It is important for prospective buyers to realize that each lake in Ohio will have different boating […]
Common Fees to Look for at Ohio Lakefront Communities
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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
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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 […]
6 Lakefront Communities Within 1 Hour Drive of Columbus Ohio
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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 […]