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Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make

Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make Part 2

When there are changes in the economy, Smith Mountain Lake is still thriving with life and a great place to live. If you are considering buying a home on the lake this may be…

Some Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make

Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make Part 1

Below is an article by Stacey L. Bradford, who is the Associate Editor at SmartMoney.com. Stacey is all about helping the average person understand the not-so-average world of real estate in a practical and…

How about Mexican tonight?

How About Mexican Tonight?

There are a couple of good Mexican restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake if you enjoy Mexican food. I rarely eat out because it’s so hard to do and eat healthy. But I have to…

A Day of Green Fun

A Day of Green Fun

You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in…

Remedies From the past

Remedies From the Past

Many of us folks at Smith Mountain Lake love old-fashioned things. Whether it’s regarding cures our Grandmother passed down or fishin’ tips from old-timers, there is a lot of wisdom from the generations gone…

Birds and Flowers Abound

Birds and Flowers Abound

Smith Mountain Lake is a paradise of beautiful birds and wildflowers this time of year. For those of us who love the great outdoors, this season brings the heavenly smell of spring rains, colorful woodland feasts…

What About Water Depth and Dredging?

What About Water Depth and Dredging?

The depth of water in front of your home will affect both the value and long-term enjoyment of your home. While a few buyers are looking for shallow water to launch a certain type…

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

Whether your Mother (or the person who Mothered you), lives at Smith Mountain Lake or hundreds of miles away, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to share your love and appreciation for all they have meant to…

Smith Mountain Lake Memorial Poker Run

SML Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run

The Smith Mountain Lake Boating Association holds an annual charity event on the 3rd weekend in May each year, called the Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run. I knew it had something to do with…

The Concert

The Concert

I am sure the spam that circulates on our emails at Smith Mountain Lake is no different than that anywhere in the world. It’s often quite obnoxious, and the friends who do mass forwards…

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