What a cold winter we have had so far!  Many " under forty's"   have never experienced these cold conditions before.  The local  real estate market  seems to ride along, unfazed by the New Hampshire weather.  Some feel that winter is not the best time to sell their home.  The biggest indicator is the 700 plus homes taken off the market on [...]

Weather often determines new listing waterfront inventory during the winter months in NH. The first week in January recorded some record cold temperatures.  Those under 40 years old may have never experienced these extreme cold conditions of temperatures in the -20 degree area. As we moved into week two the weather warmed and new listings [...]

New Hampshire is fortunate to have  a very innovative Fish and Game Department. Their website has much to offer the angler.  One of the most progressive features on the website are lake maps. The maps are not intended for navigation but will direct you to deep sections in the lake or pond and what types of fish can be found in the water [...]

New Hampshire has over 250 lakes in the Lakes Region and 7 of those lakes are over 1000 acres. The majority of the lakes are between 100 and 700 acres.  The large lakes have a lot to offer but are very pricey with quite a bit of boat traffic.   To find a home on Squam, Sunapee, Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, Newfound, Ossipee , Wentworth or [...]

I was just reviewing our website statistics and there are a ton of buyers out there still shopping/dreaming of purchasing a lake home. Sunday seems to be the most active search day and every holiday is a spike in visitor [...]

A lake home is a dream many families have and a goal they work towards.  Many of us have family memories visiting our grandparents home on the big lake, small pond or visiting a friend's lake house that we would love to duplicate with our own [...]

You pull into the driveway of a beautiful Adirondack Lake Home, every aspect of the home is perfect. Level lot,  sandy beach, sunsets, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on a 1 acre lot.  The price seems fantastic for the region.  This home is too good to be true and you are contemplating an offer. Stop you need to do some additional research prior to purchasing any lake home.   Water Quality.  Your first inclination that there may be a problem with water quality is the color of the water. In NH the state has graded each lake with a water clarity number and is available at the Department of Environmental Sciences website. Is the water crystal clear, tea colored or reddish? The home you are looking at maybe perfect but the lake is dead, or better said the water is suited for abundant weed growth and possible even cynobacteria algae blooms that are extremely dangerous.  What about milfoil?  Is the lake currently infested and  is there a plan of action to keep it in control if there is a problem?  When you ask your agent about the water quality and you get the standard answer I'll have to find out, you are not talking to an agent who is a  lake expert.  New Hampshire has three water classifications, Oligotrophic, Mesotrophic and Eutrophic.  If the lake home you are looking on is Oligotrophic you can feel pretty safe that the water quality is tops.  Mesotrophic you need to do some digging but 80% of the time the lake meets standards that you will find acceptable. I will not even show a home on a Eutrophic Lake.  No matter what state you are located in find a realtor that specializes in what you are looking for. Golf, skiing, snowmobiling, lakes, your realtor should be advising you no t learning about the lakes as you go.

Sunset at Newfound Lake one of the cleanest lakes in the US

For additional information on lake homes and water quality  call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view  lake homes and water quality reports  in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesrealty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.

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You know in real estate they say "all agents are not created equal" and this could not be truer when it comes to dealing with lakefront  properties.

Work with a Realtor who has knowledge of the lakes

An astounding number of buyers sign up with Realtors that just don't have the experience or [...]

The typical story I hear when we first meet with a client is when I was growing up we went to our grandparents lake home every summer and I want that same experience for my [...]

Winter in NH is a wonderful time of the year. The state is covered in a blanket of white snow making the landscape a photographers dream especially after a fresh snow fall.

What to do on a winters day in NH ?

I have a bucket list to fill every winter that includes a ton of outdoor activities.  Trips to my [...]