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Improve Your SMH 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 31 different ways to increase your …
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 hundreds of thousands lower than a …
Maintaining Your Air Conditioner Year Round
Taking Care Of Your Air Conditioner All Year Air conditioning units that were once considered a luxury can now be found in nearly 90% of American homes. The US demands more energy to power air conditioning than the rest of …
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? Most of us who enjoy summers at Smith Mountain Lake know that sunshine in moderate amounts in beneficial to our skin in a variety of ways. However, if you plan to be in the sun for …
How To Sell Your Home Faster and For A Better Price
Stage Your Smith Mountain Home to Sell in a Weekend Do you want to sell your Smith Mountain home for top dollar? 77% of realtors reported home staging as beneficial in helping to sell homes faster and for higher prices. You will …
4 Alternative Heating Systems to Consider For Your Home
During the winter about 40% of the entire energy consumption in this country is spent heating homes. Most of these heating methods are non-renewable and are also very expensive in their cost to you. If you are environmentally conscious as well as interested …
How Is The Dock Transferred To The New Owner At Closing?
Under these guidelines, the power company processes the transfer of the dock permit (if applicable) separately from the closing of the real estate itself. Though the dock or boathouse is owned by the property owner, it is technically on property …
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, …
Exterior Maintenance of Your Smith Mountain Lake Home
You’ve found your dream home among the beautiful properties built along the 500 miles of shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake. Now you want to keep it looking gorgeous. However, a well-manicured look comes with careful attention to outdoor maintenance so you’ll need …
