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4 Alternative Heating Methods to Consider For Your Home

During the winter about 40% of the entire energy consumption in this country is spent heating homes. Most of these heating methods are non-renewable and are also very expensive to you. If you are environmentally…

How A Dock Is Transferred To New Owner At Closing

How Is The Dock Transferred To The New Owner At Closing?

Under these guidelines, the power company processes the transfer of the dock permit (if applicable) separately from the closing of the real estate itself. Though the dock or boathouse is owned by the property…

Why You May Need A Property Survey

Do I need a Property Survey?

When purchasing property with an existing home at Smith Mountain Lake, you may not always need a new property survey. Using an existing survey is often considered sufficient and could save you hundreds of…

Exterior Maintenance Of Smith Mountain Lake Home

Exterior Maintenance of Your Smith Mountain Lake Home

You’ve found your dream home among the beautiful properties built along the 500 miles of shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake. Now you want to keep it looking gorgeous. However, a well-manicured look comes with careful…

Choosing A Buyer's Agent At Smith Mountain Lake

Choosing A Buyer’s Agent At Smith Mountain Lake

I hope you now realize that you face complex issues when purchasing waterfront property here at Smith Mountain Lake. Unless you already live on the lake and are intimately familiar with all of these…

Factors Involved In Selling Your Smith Mountain Lake Property

Some Factors To Consider When Selling Your Property

Some Factors To Consider When Selling Your Property Most people who dream of joining the 22,000 residents of Smith Mountain Lake have to first sell their current property. There’s plenty to think about and do…

Tips From Smith Mountain Homes To Avoid Real Estate Scams

Avoid Real Estate Scams

Common Real Estate Scams That You Need To Avoid Many real estate scams have been around for decades, and they just keep being reinvented to trick new and unsuspecting victims. Back in 2014, it…

Tips To Remedy Hard Water In Your Home

Hard Water… A Burden On Your Home

Hard Water, A Burden On Your Home Your new waterfront property is great. You picked it at a decent price, it has great resale value, and its long-term value estimates are reassuring. The place…

Life Jacket Tips And Facts

Life Jackets 101

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Building A New Home-Add Basement Or Garage

Building A Home – Should I Add A Basement Or A Garage?

Many lot owners preparing to build at Smith Mountain Lake ask these questions. Some folks come here from areas such as Raleigh, where garages are a must and basements are virtually unheard of, so…

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