Many buyers at Smith Mountain Lake want it all. They want the ideal home on the right lot with a great view in the perfect location and are willing to pay for it. If this describes you, you may wish …
Home Financing and Mortgage Refinancing
Home financing and mortgage refinancing options can be confusing, but understanding them is crucial to making informed decisions about your home and financial future. Home financing refers to the process of obtaining a loan to purchase a home. There are …
5 Real Estate Scams To Beware Of
Real estate scams cost buyers and sellers, renters and landlords, billions of dollars every year. If you know the the warning signs it can help you to avoid costly mistakes. Down-payment Wiring Funds Scam: Hackers have been known to break …
Inspecting Your New SML Home – There’s More to it Than You Think
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? …
Do I need a Property Survey?
When purchasing property with an existing home at Smith Mountain Lake, you may not always need a new survey. Using an existing survey is often considered sufficient and could save you hundreds of dollars. Examine the existing survey closely, however, …
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 issues, you must locate an agent …
Is Smith Mountain Lake A Profitable Place To Invest?
Real estate investment at Smith Mountain Lake is a profitable way of increasing personal wealth. You may think, as I once did, that buying a second home is too costly or frivolous, and that it is a stretch to make …
Choosing a Buyer’s Agent At Smith Mountain Lake
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 …
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 …
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? …