There is nowhere that I would rather live in Ohio than lakefront on the Portage Lakes. The reasons are evident in the boating season, but only those of us lucky enough to live here get to appreciate the wonders of winter on the lakes.
There is just something magic about getting up in the morning and looking out over the frozen lake covered in pristine snow surrounded by winter frosted trees. For my wife it invokes ...
<< MORE >>| I have been hearing from other Realtors and mortgage people that they think that maybe lenders are waiting for the bail out program to get under way before they do anything to alleviate the current problems. I could not resist noting down a few thoughts that I have on this situation. Please feel free to comment here so that maybe we can help engineer a solution that everyone can sign on to. I don't think the lenders are counting on anything. They are watching and hoping, and in the ...<< MORE >>
How To Buy a Lakefront Property
Buying a lakefront home sounds like it would be a simple endeavor. All you have to do is to look for a property in your price range, buy it, launch your boat, and enjoy. Well yes and definitely NO. << MORE >>
Duck, Duck, Goose
There is an interesting downside to living on a lake – ducks and geese. No, I am not an animal hater, quite the contrary. But I do hate not being able to walk along the waterfront or in my yard because of the duck and geese droppings.
Some of my neighbors have tried all kinds of creative approaches, none of which have worked well, if at all.
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Spread the "Good News" about Real Estate
Are you as sick of the negative articles on bursting real estate bubbles and failed mortgages as I am? If so, you can help spread the word that a constant barrage of gloom and doom will just add fuel to the fire. Let’s stamp it out and let’s spread the good news instead.<< MORE >>
Summer at the Lakes
How different than this weekend when everyone was celebrating the fourth of July on the Portage Lakes. On Saturday was the Portage Lakes annual boat parade featuring gaily decorated boats including a Viking warship and a boatload of "Baby Boomers" in oversized diapers and baby bonnets. The July 4th celebration finished with the largest privately funded fireworks display in Ohio. It is hard to imagine what an incredible experience this was with thousands of boats anchored together on the lake and with people crowded all along the lakefront at private homes and at the Portage Lakes State Park. By now you probably can tell that I believe I live in the best location in Northeast Ohio. How many other places can you own property right up to the waterline with your own private dock on a state park lake.
Welcome
Welcome to my blog. I have been in real estate sales and investing for over forty years. I am an Ohio licensed realtor and an Oho licensed mortgage broker as well as a private money loan orginator.
I have lived lakefront at the Portage Lakes for over twenty five years. I plan to write about the lakefront lifestyle as well as current real estate issues with an emphasis on how to find opportunities. Please check back soon for new entries. Tom McCombs
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