
Owning a lake house gives you a beautiful retreat where you can get away from it all and spend time relaxing or enjoying recreational activities. One important part of ownership is making sure your lake house is properly winterized. Whether you still visit the lake occasionally during colder months or plan to wait until warmer temperatures arrive, you'll need to prepare your home inside and out so it can withstand colder temperatures.
While summer is still in full swing in Northern New England, crisp fall weather is right around the corner, and if you haven't started thinking about how to winterize, now is a great time for a refresher.
Our real estate agents recommend taking these steps when winterizing your lake house so it'll be in great shape when you're ready to visit:

Summer is a great season to put your home on the market. Lots of buyers wait until summer to look for a home so they can move before the school year starts. Plus, during the summer, buyers can see a home's landscaping and outdoor living areas at their very best before making an offer.
If you're selling this summer, you'll want to stage your home in a way that shows off its key features and attracts higher offers. Our real estate agents can offer some tips in that regard.

Patio season is here: is your patio ready? Now is a great time to give your outdoor spaces a few much-needed updates before all of your summer parties and barbecues. Here are a few of our real estate agents' top trends to keep your patio fresh and functional in 2023.

Before you know it, winter snow will start to melt, and warm sunshine will be on the horizon. Gray skies will turn blue, and flowers will begin to bloom in your garden. It's time to get ready for spring weather and plan some backyard improvements for your home so you can enjoy National Backyard Day on March 19th.
National Backyard Day celebrates the love of outdoor spaces where you can relax, enjoy nature, and spend time with family and friends. Whether that means relaxing by the pool, taking a nature walk, grilling with friends, or digging in the garden, our real estate agents want you to make the most of this special day by spending time outdoors. Take a look at 7 ways to transform your backyard into a welcoming oasis where you'll love spending warm spring days.

When beginning a new home project, hiring an experienced contractor is one of the most important components to ensure you're happy with the results. Our real estate agents suggest asking the following questions when hiring a contractor to make sure potential candidates are the right fit for the job.