Deciding between a lake condo and a lake house is a fantastic dilemma! Both offer stunning scenery, peaceful lake access, and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. However each option comes with its own set …
How To Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Are you considering selling your Smith Mountain Lake home? Boosting your home’s curb appeal is a great way to enhance its charm and value, whether you are just aiming for an attractive new look or preparing for to sell your …
Make Your New Year Celebration Special
Happy New Year from the team at Smith Mountain Homes! New Year’s Eve is a night for celebrating, reflecting, and perhaps determining fresh intentions for the year ahead. Making your gathering special is all about creating memories that will last …
Why Christmas Matters To Us All
Christmas is a holiday that most people in America look forward to and celebrate in some way or another. While everyone may not celebrate the Christian aspects of Christmas, there are numerous compelling reasons why the holiday should matter to …
Valuing Property At Smith Mountain Lake
Real Estate in different areas of the country is priced very differently due to a wide variety of factors. Similarly, each lake with waterfront property has characteristics that cause the property values to rise or drop. Real estate at Smith …
Handling Loss & Grief During The Holidays
Special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss and are grieving. The cheerful atmosphere and emphasis on family and togetherness can heighten feelings of sorrow and loneliness. Even though there may …
Ideas For A Meaningful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, gratitude and a thankful heart. We nearly always have more to be thankful for than we do to complain about, but we often need reminders of that truth. Why not make this Thanksgiving …
How To Find A House To Flip
If you are into buying houses, fixing them up and reselling them (called ‘flipping’), you may have found it difficult at times to find the kind of home you need for this kind of project. Here are some tips on …
Be Alert For Rental Scams!
There seems to be an increasing number of reports of rental scammers on Craigslist and other advertising venues. Certain red flags might cause any of us to be wary, but many scammers are not so obvious. Here are some tips …
What Does A Title Company Do?
A title company is a third-party company that provides title services for real estate transactions. They are responsible for researching the property’s title to ensure that the seller has the legal right to sell it and that there are no …