Lakeshore Property Consultants
Our experience as a lakeshore home designer, builder and consultant has given Cottage Home team a valuable perspective on shoreline property; its availability, usability and value. Having helped hundreds of clients deal with the dynamics of living on 'The Big Lake', we are well versed in existing and potential home and site issues. Many owners are often unsure where to turn when needing knowledgeable and unbiased consultation on the many factors unique to lakefront property: cottage succession, DEQ and Critical Dunes Regulations, bluff or home restoration, build versus renovate, energy enhancement and others.
We can help. With an expertise that spans from valuation to estate planning to LEED design and construction, we provide a holistic plan on how to achieve maximum value and enjoyment your lakefront property.
Our fee-based service includes, but is not limited to:
Lakeshore Property Study
A comprehensive 64 page report (typical) documenting:
- Complete title work
- Comparative analysis To similar/adjacent properties
- Statement of contingent and limiting Factors
- All property information, description, deeds, maps
- Site amenities/constraints analysis
- Regulatory conditions, including zoning, DEQ, Critical Dunes, high risk erosion, etc.
- Lakeshore information
Site Selection Assistance
- Proprietary database of more than 2,000 lakefront properties, covering 61 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
- Aerial site viewing
Existing Home Design Consultation
- Home Use Evaluation - determine how the space in your home could be redesigned to best accommodate your use
- Opportunities for Improvement Assessment - research and offer aesthetic and functional ideas to improve the design of your existing home
Restoration Services
- Site draining and structural engineering
- Bluff restoration
- Erosion control
Structure and Performance Analysis
- Home Energy Testing - pinpoint air leaks, infiltration, insulation voids and other energy issues
- Weatherization - implement a variety of repairs, large and small, to help promote lakeshore home energy efficiency and comfort
- Indoor Air Quality Assessment - to improve the health of your home
- Maintenance Assessment - can help prioritize, project and perform a variety of maintenance issues
Home Maintenance Service
- Power Washing
- Interior and Exterior Cleaning
- Landscape Updates
New Home Design and Construction
- Award winning Cottage Home design/build services
- LEED and Green Home Certification
Lakeshore Home and Estate Planning
- Advice and associate referral regarding cottage succession, tax planning, future land use and master planning
Ensure the maximum enjoyment and sustainability of your lakefront assets. Contact our offices today, 616.393.9460 or info@cottagehome.com.
