Advantages for the Short-Term It is no secret that the national real estate market is in a slump. This slump has hit investors especially hard, and those holding waterfront property at Smith Mountain Lake, VA, are not exempt. This is …
Origins of Valentine’s Day
For those of you at Smith Mountain Lake who have wondered where Valentine’s Day originated, I have endeavored to find out the real story. However, as is often the case with trying to track down the roots of a tradition, …
Welcome to the World of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate
Hello folks! My name is Paul Moore, and I’ve been a Realtor here in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, for many years now. I’ve learned so much about waterfront property in general, and Smith Mountain Lake in particular, that I’ve written …
“Green” Business Help
Several local businesses at Smith Mountain Lake have made it their concern to help their customers ‘Go Green’ or in other words, to make their living area more earth and people-friendly. If you have had concerns about chemical toxicity in your environment, …
“Greening” Up Your Home
More and more people who own Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate are becoming concerned about the costs of using products that are not environmentally friendly. The dangers are not just to our environment …
Virginia Western at Smith Mountain Lake
It’s great when unusual educational opportunities come and practically knock on our door. Like the courses from Virginia Western Community College currently being offered here at Smith Mountain Lake. The college has gotten the instructors lined up to teach since …
Dealing With Pain
Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to live no matter what the season, and we appreciate the beauty and serenity we are blessed with. Still, there are those of us here who need help with pain management for various …
Healthy Valentine Treats
Smith Mountain Lake is looking rather colorful these days as Valentine’s Day draws near. After the more drab shades of winter, it is always a treat to see all the reds and pinks break out for this holiday. For many people, Valentine’s Day …
Tax Help For Lake Home Owners
We posted the information by Kenyon Blunt last year for owners of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate, but it is no less appropriate this year. Tax season is always an interesting time. It gives us cause to be thankful for …
Vintage Valentine’s and More
It’s hard to believe that it is almost Valentine’s Day again. But that is a good thing because at Smith Mountain Lake the occasion becomes one to be remembered far after it is past. Everyone loves someone and that’s what …