While most of us at Smith Mountain Lake consider the colder weather as a deterrent to being on the water, there are always a few die-hard boaters and fishermen on the lake year-round. Regardless of the season, wearing a life …
Smith Mountain Lake Fall Attractions
A lot is going on at Smith Mountain Lake this fall besides just the falling leaves, so it seems like a good time to list some of the fun things you won’t want to miss. You can be part of …
A Unique Kind of Life Jacket
We all know that safety on the water is of utmost importance. Yet all too often it is difficult to get everyone to wear their life vests when out for the day on Smith Mountain Lake. For those who are …
Re: Septic System When Buying a Lot at Smith Mountain Lake
I WANT TO BUY A WATERFRONT LOT AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE……DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT ENSURING THAT IT WILL ALLOW A SEPTIC SYSTEM? So you found the perfect waterfront (or off-water) lot. Your friend, agent, or someone else …
Hot Weather Recipes to Enjoy at SML
Some of us had hoped that milder temperatures would now be the norm at Smith Mountain Lake for the rest of the summer. But this week the thermometer and the humidity have begun to climb again. When it is hot …
Forbes and the Housing Market
Although life at Smith Mountain Lake has remained good it would be hard to miss the fact that our economy is struggling in some ways. (And some reading this will think that is an understatement.) But Forbes says that for …
Tips on Buying A Waterfront Lot at Smith Mountain Lake
Buying A Waterfront Lot at Smith Mountain Lake… where Do I Start? Many buyers at Smith Mountain Lake want it all and I can’t blame them. They want the ideal home on the right lot with a great view in …
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days
July 20th through July 22nd has been officially named Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days Weekend. If that sounds like fun, it’s probably because it’s going to be a blast for the whole family! There will be something totally enjoyable for …
Tips For Selling Your Home at SML If You Are a Cat Owner
This post is for our fellow cat lovers who own real estate at Smith Mountain Lake. Our cats are like family to those of us who appreciate the feline species. Because we love them for their grace and agility, intelligence, …
SML Advantages Over Ocean
The SML Advantages Over Ocean Living are many as you will read below… The oceanfront property became popular decades before lakefront living, so the prices at the ocean skyrocketed to (often) many times that of lakefront homes. In the last …