This lakefront home on Smith Mountain Lake is absolutely sweet! I cannot think why anyone would not fall in love with it. It is in a prime location (in Moneta near Westlake) with wide water views, a gentle lot, and recently remodeled.

Remodeling includes new cabinets, granite counter tops, tile flooring, carpets, paint, light fixtures & 3 full baths. Stone fireplace, lots of windows/natural light & cathedral ceiling. New siding/roof.

VERY PRIVATE, level 2 acre lot, nice landscaping/trees, BEAUTIFUL lake views, EASY walk to large 2-slip dock, deep/clean water & large 3 car garage.

Located at 417 Mariners Cove Drive in Moneta, Va. this is one of the prettiest homes on the lake for only $599,000! Truly a great property -  Click here to view the “Virtual Tour”.

For more details or a viewing call the Smith Mountain Homes Team at 1-877-765-4663.

Even more exciting, this is a situation where the seller is highly motivated to sell and so is offering an exceptionally good price and will even discuss financing! Sometimes sellers reach a point where they’re willing to hand over prime real estate at a low price, just to be able to move on…

So, if you’ve been waiting for a chance to build your dream on Smith Mountain Lake for 20-30% below already distressed “fair-market” prices, don’t miss your chance at this piece of property.

It is located in Goodview, Va. and is a wonderful 3 acre waterfront lot with over 300 feet of pristine shoreline. It also has an incredible 345ft. of deep water frontage on a pristine cove (near a main channel). The mostly wooded lot has panoramic views and nicely cleared areas, very pretty.

An amazing bonus is the nice singlewide that comes with the property. That is a plus we don’t often see. You can live on your property while you build. And all priced at $225,000, well under the normal market value of the lot alone!

We posted the pictures and more details here:

http://www.smithmountainhomes.com/listings/95/

Please call Teresa at 540-330-8844 for more information. Or you can visit www.SmithMountainHomes.com.

PS: Tax Credit Passed? No problem. At this price, It’s like getting a $50k credit…

Miss The Boat On That Big $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit? Well…Maybe Not!

One Fortunate Buyer will enjoy their first year in their newly purchased Roanoke home with virtually no out-of-pocket mortgage expense… Courtesy of Good Ole Uncle Sam!

Let’s face it… you’re about to miss the boat! If you’re still looking to buy a home now – late April 2010 – it’s very likely you won’t find a home to purchase by the 4/30/10 deadline.

Sure, you can still buy a home after May 1st. But you’ll leave up to $8,000 on the table. Doesn’t that just make you sick?!

Hold on! I’ve got great news!!

One of my rental homes… 1143 Greenbrier Ave, SE Roanoke, VA… recently became vacant unexpectedly. My top-flight crews spent the last two months installing beautiful new carpet and giving it a fresh coat of paint. (We’ve also furnished the home to give it some great appeal.)

My partner and I just decided to sell it rather than looking for a new renter. But the truth is… WE missed the boat, too. There’s no reasonable chance to get a buyer in the door, pre-qualified and approved before the deadline. And without the tax credit, I just doubt we’ll get a buyer this month.

The problem is… I’ve got another investment I need to move on by the end of the month. And I can’t do it with this one hanging over my head.

Maybe we can help each other!

Since we both drug our heels… and we both missed the Fed’s Big Cash Boat that’s available only for buyers… not renters… maybe we really can help one another out here.

You see, the big tax credit is also available for those who RENT-TO-OWN! And those who buy through OWNER FINANCING! Now I didn’t really want to do that… but I may not have much choice at this point in the game. I need to jump on this other investment.

The good news for you is this: If you do qualify for traditional financing, you can get under contract with me before month-end. Then… at your leisure… you can go to the bank and get traditional loan. And you will STILL pocket the big chunk of change from Uncle Sam!

So here’s what I plan to do: This Saturday, April 24th, I’m going to open my home up for just 8 hours. From 10AM through 6PM. You can tour the home and make me an offer on the spot.

I’m gonna make it real simple. You will have the opportunity to place bids on the home while you’re there. We will tell you the current highest bid, and you can decide if you want to top it, throw in a lower bid, or just walk away.

Your bids will be non-binding… we won’t accept any cash or checks with your bid. If you’re serious, though… and you win the bid process… you should plan to give us a down payment and sign rent-to-own… or purchase paperwork late Saturday night.

Bids will be evaluated on a number of criteria including, but not limited to:

1. Price
2. Monthly Rental
3. Down Payment

So think hard about how much you are willing to put down and how much you want to invest monthly. Remember, thanks to the US Government, you will likely get your first year in the home approximately free!!

You will be able to move in that week if you wish! Or not.

And you’ll lock in the big fat check from Uncle Sam!

I expect to be overwhelmed with people wanting to see this home in advance, but to be fair, I’m going to have to wait until Saturday. And I just won’t be able to take phone calls on this, either (I’d never be able to get to them all anyway!).

If you’re interested, click below to see pictures of this home and learn more details about the sale. I will attempt to answer any emails that are submitted through here, but don’t expect a quick reply. (If you think you’d be at all interested, please come out on Saturday.)

I almost forgot… though the home is realtor-appraised for $79,000, we are starting the bidding at only $9,000.

Before you get too excited, remember… that’s just a starting bid. I expect the sales price to be much higher. And I reserve the right to reject any offer for any reason at my own discretion. (Of course these reasons will not include any prohibited by law of or the Realtor Code of Ethics!)

NOTE 1: I am a licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Virginia. (This means I am held to extremely high standards regarding disclosures and non-discrimination. And I have all the paperwork handy.) I am selling this home through Debra Giles, another agent who knows this part of Roanoke better than I do.

Note 2: If you are a Realtor®, or if you are a buyer working with an agent, by all means come! I will offer 3% commission to the agent if you win the bidding.

Thanks again for checking out this opportunity! I hope to see you at the home tour this Saturday.

Regards,

Paul Moore
Associate Broker, Wainwright & Co. Realtors

PS: One more note… On Saturday evening, about 7PM, we will evaluate all of the bids and start calling everyone to see who may want to top the high bid. If you wish to pass, or cancel your bid, that will be fine. If you want to raise your bid, you can do that. We will call everyone who is still in the running round-robin style until we have a buyer. You will come back to the home and sign a contract that evening. You can move in the following week!

This lovely piece of property on Smith Mountain Lake is just one of many you could choose from to build the perfect home just the way you have always imagined it would be. Prices range from $29,000 for lots with water access, to prime acreage at $900,000.

The particular lot pictured is $199,100 and is Lot #10 on Augusta Way in Wirtz, Va. With a paved road, a private well and waterfront land it would be a gorgeous spot to build a home.

Visit the Smith Mountain Homes website for more details. If you would like more information about available lots or would like to see this lot in person, you can contact  contact Paul Moore and his team at Smith Mountain Homes at (866) 879-0211 or email Paul today.

Some folks prefer to own private real estate with a yard and/or acreage, while others love the community feel of condominiums and town-homes. If you are one of the latter, the condo featured here has great appeal.

This home unit is a highly desirable 1st floor unit, no inconvenience of steps or elevators.  Beautifully updated, furnished, & containing newer appliances, this condo is simply marvelous. You will want to look at the pictures of this one. The views are as gorgeous as something in the Bahamas or other exotic locale.

There is a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the lake, a tennis court, 2 sandy beaches, and an incredible view from the balcony. It also comes with the option to lease a covered boat slip & jet-ski lift. Seller pays $1,800 Capital Reserve Fee.

You can own a small piece of paradise when you buy this gorgeous Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia real estate. For more information, or to see this condo in person simply contact Paul Moore and his team at

Is there anything more appealing than a log cabin in the woods on a lake? And if that log cabin is the size of a single family home, and the asking price is only $169,900, the appeal triples. Add a fireplace, a big covered porch, a year round stream along with private well and septic and you have a dreamy summer home.

If you are not as taken as we were by this sweet piece of Smith Mountain Lake real estate, I will be surprised. If you would like to take a closer look or find out more details about this log cabin home at 1419 Cutlass Dr., Moneta, Va. give us a call. You can email Paul  Moore and his team or call for more information at 1-877-SML-HOME, 1-877-SML-LOTS or visit the website at http://www.smithmountainhomes.com/listings/149/.

This home has had recent construction to upgrade various features, such as improvements in the kitchen. It sits above the lake and has a gentle slope to get down to the floating dock and storage shed.

With tile floors, a full walk-out basement, stainless appliances in the kitchen, and a subdivision that includes a swimming beach, boatramp, and tennis courts, this single family home is a great buy.

To learn more about this home or if you would like to schedule a personal viewing, contact Paul Moore and his team at Smith Mountain Homes at (866) 879-0211 or email Paul today.

Located at 41 Fantasy Point Rd. Union Hall, Va. Asking price $898,950 down $200,000! Part of the Contentment Island sub-division, the setting of this lovely and peaceful home, offers glorious views of the mountains as well as some of the prettiest panoramas of the lake. There are also big glass windows everywhere for unbelievable sunsets and sunrise views.

The home and deck are maintenance free and there are beautiful glass railings inside and out. There is a wonderful tower room on the 3rd floor and all the fabulous furniture is included in the asking price!

To make an offer on this amazing home, to learn more or to visit in person call 1-877-SML-HOME or visit www.smithmountainhomes.com.

There are some fantastic main lake channel views from this pristine lake home. The whole house is bright and open and the living room has a fireplace that opens to a sunroom through french doors. The house has wonderful charm with it’s formal dining room,  picket fenced yard and screened front porch. It also has a big back  deck with great lake views. If that is not enough there is a party deck dock, with a sweet bonus cottage on the water.

For more info. visit the Smith Mountain Homes website. Or if you would like to schedule a personal viewing, contact Paul Moore and his team at Smith Mountain Homes at (866) 879-0211 or email Paul today.