Once we have invested in the home we have saved for and dreamed of, there are many things little things we can do to increase our trouble-free enjoyment of it, as well as keep it in tip-top shape. Keep your …
12 Tips For Buying Waterfront Real Estate
Most of us would love to own a second home or a vacation cottage on Smith Mountain Lake. There is just something being on or near the water that refreshes the soul and relaxes the body. Buying property at the …
Pooling Funds for a Home at Smith Mountain Lake
With the lofty prices of many of the nicer homes at Smith Mountain Lake, some of us can’t afford property there, no matter how much we wish we could. Kenyon Blunt tells us there may be an alternate way to …
Tax Breaks For Lake Home Buyers
It’s tax season again and if you are like the rest of us, you’re scrambling to get your records to get the best refund possible. Did you also know that if you recently bought a new home at Smith Mountain …
Finding a REALTOR® Who Specializes in Waterfront Property: Part 2
Once again, author and waterfront home specialist Kenyon Blunt, has provided us with an excellent article on how to choose a REALTOR® who specializes in selling homes such as those located at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. When you’re shopping for …
Selecting a Mover
The challenges of buying a new home can sometimes be intimidating enough without having to worry about whether your furniture, mementos, and other valuables arrive at their destination safely. Here are some helpful tips from Harry Lipsky for choosing the …
Finding a REALTOR® Who Specializes in Waterfront Property: Part 1
When shopping for a property at Smith Mountain Lake, it is critical to locate a REALTOR® who specializes in waterfront properties. Of over 1,500 REALTORS®in the local realty association, only a very small percentage of full-time REALTORS® specialize in lakefront …
Buying a Lot
Purchasing a lot is certainly a big step in anyone’s life, and one that is likely to cause some hesitation from all but the most veteran real estate buyers. If you’re teetering on the edge of purchasing, here are five …
Smith Mountain Lake Log Home Living
There is a certain unbeatable combination that stirs the imagination when a log home is built on the water’s edge. Log homes have long been a part of the Smith Mountain Lake real estate market and part of our collective …
More Great Real Estate Advice
Spring is definitely in the air! And with it comes the ever-increasing urge to complete your dream of having your own little piece of lakefront paradise here at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. To help you with your journey, I searched …