At 127 Riverbay drive in Moneta, Virginia there is just such a home. Besides having a private beach this home has some incredibly gorgeous architecture with a 2008 Custom viceroy timber frame. The kitchen is state of the art, and there is a covered wrap around porch that even has an outdoor fireplace.

The cathedral ceilings with extensive exposed beams & large open floor plan make this 2 story home truly spectacular. Outside there are lovely main channel views of the lake, and a gentle slope down to the dock and beach. To really appreciate this one you need to see the pictures which you can view here.

You can own it for $1,250,000 and you can find out more about it by contacting us. You can schedule a tour or ask questions by visiting the Smith Mountain Homes website or call Paul and his team at 1-877-765-4663. Or if you prefer you can also email Paul today.

This Cape Cod reminds me of the kind of home you would find nestled into the woods in a very expensive woodland resort. It is beautiful with just a touch of the rustic and sits on over an acre of prime real estate. Some of it’s best features are the awesome sunrise views off the huge party deck, a full walk-out basement, and TWO kitchens!

There are spectacular lake views from virtually every room in the house which has been meticulously maintained & updated by the way. There are three bedrooms and three full baths. The lake is clear and perfect for swimming after which you can dry in the sun on your deck. I also think the private well and septic are a huge plus.

Where is this treasure located? At 15976 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway in Huddleston, VA. and the price is great at $549,900. You need to see it in person to fully appreciate this lovely home.

Schedule a tour or ask questions by visiting the Smith Mountain Homes website or call Paul and his team at 1-877-765-4663. Or if you prefer you can also email Paul today.

This piece of prime real estate can be found in The Windward subdivision one of the newer SML waterfront communities. It has a  beautiful open floor plan,  gorgeous hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, and of course the great boat dock no waterfront home would be complete without.

And I forgot to mention the charming screened in porch, glass railed deck, gas log fireplace, and whirlpool bath. You really have to see it to appreciate it fully. 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.

I have to confess however, that all those wonderful homes pale in comparison to the idea of designing my own home on a beautiful lot like this one for sale in Hardy, Va. Before you think that is too impossible, go and look at the pictures of this pretty lot and imagine what you could do with it.

The price is $175,000, a great price considering it already has a covered boat dock in place and is only 10 minutes from Westlake or 30 from Roanoke! The one little picture I could put on here does not even begin to give you an accurate glimpse of this lovely lot. It’s in an excellent water front community at Smith Mountain Lake, which includes a community water supply so you don’t have the expense of a well right up front. It’s on the main lake channel and has a paved road, riprap, etc. Plus possible owner financing too!

If you want more info. just contact Paul Moore and his team at Smith Mountain Homes at (866) 879-0211 or email Paul today.

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.