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Why Waterfront Property Is Worth More at Smith Mountain Lake

The waterfront premium is real — and so is the six-figure spread between neighbors. The scarcity arithmetic, the dock as the yield, and the seven factors that actually set waterfront value at Smith Mountain…

Understanding Water Access Property

Water Access Property at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, refers to real estate (homes, lots, condos, or townhomes) not directly situated on the water. This means they do not have a property line directly bordering…

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…

Buy Waterfront Lot Smith Mountain Lake

I Want To Buy A Waterfront Lot; Where Do I Start?

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…

Improve Your Smith Mountain Lake Home Value

Improve Your SML Home Value With These Tips

Whether you’re renovating a property or looking to update one before putting it on the market, this guide has everything you need to know about adding value to your home. We’ll take you through…

Smith Mountain Lake Property Values

The Most Important Thing You Need to Know about SML Property Values

Many people looking at home listings over the web are surprised when they see the wide variation in home prices here on the lake. They wonder why a beautiful, large waterfront home is priced…

Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach

Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach

Lakefront living has many advantages over living near the ocean! I will detail several of the advantages of living at Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach shortly, but let me start by giving you…

How is Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Property Valued? - Key Factor #2

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…

How Water Affects Property Values

How Water Affects Property Values

Can a piece of land be deemed more desirable because of water quality? The answer is definitely yes. Excellent water quality is one reason people are flocking to Smith Mountain Lake. The vast majority…

Rising and Falling Water Levels

Rising and Falling Water Levels

Does the Water Level Rise and Fall? How Does That Affect Me and My Property? Many people who visit Smith Mountain Lake are surprised that the water levels do not fluctuate much. Other man-made…

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