Yes we were temporarily distracted by taxes, and Old Man Winter decided to remind us of why we love Spring so much, but he is on his way back out !

Everyone seems to have that Spring Fever in their bones.  And that is a good thing !

• Buyers are happy – it is still a buyers market and interest rates are still low.
• Bankers are happy – mortgage lenders are loosening the reins and handing out more mortgages.
• Appraisers are happy – they have more work to do to support mortgage approvals.
• Surveyors are happy – between all of the refinancing and new mortgages – they are dancing in circles
• Builders are happy – new builds are up and you can see those carpenters swinging their hammers everywhere.

It looks like the general consensus is that things are looking up, so add a little color to your world with a lakefront property !

Last but not least REALTORS®  are HAPPY.  You are keeping the spring in our step by keeping us busy.  I would also like to thank you for your referrals.  We continue to strive to be the very best at what we do and in turn all we ask is that you send us more referrals.  That is the best way of telling us Thank You !

If you are looking for a lakefront property on Keuka Lake, Canandaigua Lake, or Seneca Lake, give us a call.  If you are thinking about selling your lakefront property, we can assist you with that as well, supplying you with all of the market data  available to ensure your property is priced right for the current market.  We look forward to working with you and you will find out what our other clients already know!

This information brought to you by Mary St. George, Associate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, 315-719-8377

Container homes have become trendy among artist, architects, folks deciding to go green by recycling old containers, and for quick emergency housing in disaster areas.  Designers utilize the space in very efficient ways incorporating green products such as bamboo flooring, counters from recycled products and even stacking the components to provide relief or exposure to the sun.

Trendy…

There are many different makers of these container homes, with more and more entering the market.  Some home manufactures and designers, are producing homes that look like containers and are made of recycled components.

One of these homes can be found on Seneca Lake.  The owners purchased the land and then set up a home, made of these Wee components. The home now completed, is set up as a vacation rental.  If you want to see what one of these homes are like, you could rent it for the week and enjoy Seneca Lake while there.  The  Wee House 5127 Elm Rd, Dundee NY 14837

If you are not sure what to put on your vacant land and want to be trendy when it comes to vacation homes or lake homes,  just Google “container homes” and visit some of the numerous sites available.

Located on beautiful Seneca Lake, this lakeside vacation rental has been very popular with large groups, be it large families or just lots of friends visiting the area to go on the numerous wine tours that are available. 

This spacious 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home easily accommodates large groups of visitors. Located on the West side of Seneca Lake just off State Route 14, it is easily accessible to the numerous wineries, Watkins Glen and a short drive to Corning Glass.  The property sits on a 1 acre lot and has 100 feet of lakefront complete with a dock.

For boat owners, there is a State boat launch located less than 1/4 mile down the road.

This property was carefully built for the handicapped person in mind.  It has a first floor master suite with a master bath built for those in wheelchairs.  The interior of the downstairs has floors that are seamless from one room to the next.  The doorways are all ANSI rated allowing complete mobility on the main floor.

Besides the downstairs master suite, this home offers two more master suites on the second floor as well as an additional sitting area.

The rear deck runs the total length of the home and offers plenty of room for dining, entertaining and just watching the lake with a glass of Finger Lakes wine !  The view is spectacular !  The large yard leading down to the lake lends plenty of room for outdoor games and activities. 

If you look real close, you will see me sitting on the end of the dock, just taking in the beauty of it all !

This home is a culmination of inspirations from a family with a great vision.  They built this home specifically to address  the vacation home  rental market along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail in the Finger Lakes knowing  of the high demand for rental properties. The property has a high rental rate, normally with sold out bookings.  The revenue brought in annually is somewhere around $60,000.

This Seneca Lake property would be available to the right investor.  For more information and additional photos, contact me @ 315-719-8377.

Where ?    Geneva NY 14456

When ?      April 28, 2012 7 AM

What ?      7 Runners per team,

                     77.7 Miles

For more information about the race, registration, direction, and even an interactive map, visit the following page:  http://www.seneca7.com/

You can also view photos from last years race.  Talk about gorgeous surroundings and breath taking beauty, you will see it here, farms, vineyards, waterfalls and of course Seneca Lake from numerous vantage points.

If you would like to sponsor the race or even one of the legs, there is a contact link on the site.

So get your team together and plan a fun run around Seneca Lake !

photos courtesy of the Seneca 7 website.