Whether you’ve always wanted to live by the water or you’re expanding your real estate portfolio, these are the top places to buy a lake house.
For many, lake houses are synonymous with summertime nostalgia. Barbeques, refreshing dips in the chilly water, gorgeous sunsets, boat rides, and fireflies: If you’ve spent any time by a lake in the warmer months, you’re likely well-acquainted with this particular brand of vacation magic. You may even be looking to recreate it for yourself by purchasing your own lake house. If that’s the case, but you’re not exactly sure which lake you want to call your home (or your second home) just yet, we can help.
There are quite literally thousands of lakes with real estate opportunities in the U.S., so we spoke with a few experts to narrow down the selection. Below, they’re sharing their picks for the best places to buy a lake house this year.