You will face some complex issues when purchasing waterfront property at Smith Mountain Lake. Unless you already live on the lake and are intimately familiar with all of these issues, you must locate a buyer’s agent at Smith Mountain Lake …
12th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival
Rain or Shine, enjoy a full-day event featuring crafts and a spectacular competitive chili cook-off, with awards for Best Chili, People’s Choice, and Showmanship! Held at Bridgewater Plaza, savor the essence of fall with ‘chili…just the way you like it’ …
The Insider’s Guide to Dining at Smith Mountain Lake
In response to our popular post, Lakeside Dining: 5 of Smith Mountain Lake’s Best Restaurants, we’ve rounded up five more restaurants that we believe to be must-eats for SML diners. However, this time we eschewed personal favorites and went to …
How To Close On Your Smith Mountain Lake Property
HOW DO I CLOSE ON MY SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE PROPERTY? So you’ve struck a deal on the perfect, once-in-a-lifetime waterfront property! How do you go from there to getting the deed in hand? What will it cost to close on …
Blueberry Benefits and Our Own TLC Buffy’s Blueberry Orchard
TLC Blueberry Orchards is now under new ownership. The new owners Doug and Sharleen Schmidt have re-named their orchard TLC Buffy’s Blueberry Orchard. Buffy was Sharleen’s nickname while working as a hairstylist in Northern Virginia for 37 years and since …
Grand Openings at Smith Mountain Lake
New businesses are regularly opening up around the Lake, and some existing companies are doing remodels. It is nice to know there is evidence of steady economic growth as we see new services being offered and existing ones being revived. …
How to Naturally Repel Pests With Essential Oils
Maintaining a home while keeping out unwanted pests is no easy feat. And the challenge is even tougher when you’re living near the water. Food crumbs, trash cans, and warm temperatures can attract a variety of rodents and creepy crawlies …
Must-Know Tips for Boat Dock Maintenance
If you’re in the market for a lakeside property, you’re likely a boating or water sports enthusiast. As such, you’re going to need a place to store your boat or watercraft. Thankfully for boaters, many lakeside properties on the market …
7 Renovations to Boost Your Home’s Value and Seduce Potential Buyers
Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply interested in making a sound investment in your home, carrying out quality renovations is a surefire way to add value. However, it can be a challenge to know which home renovations will return …
Do I Need A Home Inspection When Buying At Smith Mountain Lake?
Q: Should I, as a buyer, get a home inspection? A: YES! Q: Are there situations where buyers, by their own choice, have opted to forego an official home inspection and as a result saved tens of thousands of dollars? …