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Lovely Lakeshore Real Estate

June 20th, 2009 · Comment Now!

Smith Mountain Lake real estate is some of the loveliest in the state and is thought of by many to be the perfect location for a home. Especially for those with families or who are thinking of retiring, Smith Mountain Lake is ideal.
But with the economy being a bit on the down side right now, [...]

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Why Choose Smith Mountain Lake?

June 2nd, 2009 · Comment Now!

There is something in the human soul that is drawn to the soothing beauty of a lake and it’s surrounding panoramic feast for the eyes. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is one of those lakes that people want to bring their families to, not just for vacations, but for a satisfying way of life.
But there are [...]

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When Is The Best Time To Buy In The Current Economy

May 29th, 2009 · Comment Now!

Have you had your eye on a special piece of property at Smith Mountain Lake but have been concerned that this is the wrong time to buy?
It seems there are a large number of folks asking a similar question: when is the economy going to hit bottom and begin to recover.  Or put another way, when can we get [...]

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Home Buying: A Good Idea

May 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Many people are still working on acquiring their dream home at Smith Mountain Lake and have been a bit discouraged by the current state of the economy. But according to Real Estate ABC’s  buying a home is still a great idea.
As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about four or five percent a year. Some years [...]

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Around The Lake

March 17th, 2009 · 2 Comments

What is happening in the lovely Smith Mountain Lake community is ever of interest to me. From the Penhook Boat Dock re-opening, to mechanics who make house calls, there are always newsworthy and positive things happening in our area.
Take a look, you may find some item below that was just what you needed to be aware of. 
Penhook [...]

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Your Dream Home

March 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

What would you do with a gorgeous house, your own beach and stunning views of Smith Mountain Lake and a mountainous backdrop? Well here is your chance to find out. In the Craddock Shores subdivision of Huddleston, Va. lies someones dream.
This incredible piece of  real estate is all anyone could ask for in a lake home. [...]

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Stimulus Package and Homebuyer Tax Credits

March 7th, 2009 · Comment Now!

As most of us at Smith Mountain Lake know by now, our new president has a 2009 stimulus package signed and due to affect us all in this new year. There are many varying opinions of the good and bad in this new bill, and the debate about the pro’s and con’s will probably continue [...]

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Real Estate at Smith Mountain Lake

February 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

If you had been wondering whether it was a good idea to invest  in some  real estate you have been dreaming of at  Smith Mountain Lake, Va., wonder no more.
In spite of the economic crunch, this may be one of the best opportunities you will ever have to buy your long desired home on Smith Mountain Lake.
For [...]

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The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 3

February 21st, 2009 · Comment Now!

Pittsylvania is the third county which makes up the border of Smith Mountain Lake. Pittsylvania County comprises much of the far southeast corner of the lake and includes Smith Mountain itself as well as the dam. While this county has a small percentage of the residences at Smith Mountain Lake it has fantastic views and [...]

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The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 2

January 28th, 2009 · Comment Now!

The second county to border Smith Mountain Lake is Franklin County, Va. This county has just about anything a person would look for in a lakeside community. The diversity and offerings are tremendous as you will see in the following excerpt from the book “The Definitive Guide To Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate”, by local [...]

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