Well, if we didn’t know it before, we certainly know it now… the Smith Mountain Lake area continues to grow as a premier vacation and retirement destination. Franklin County has hired it’s first tourism manager. Boones Mill resident Debra Weir …
More Dock Technologies: Plastics
I released an article about a week ago or so about the latest news in dock technology, polymer-encased dock pilings. Well after reading further into all the information available it seems as though plastics are making a real ‘splash’ around …
Hickory Hill Is the Toast of Smith Mountain Lake
Dating back to the early 1980’s, Roger and Judy Furrow were two Roanoke natives who put their passions of a life-long dream into reality by acquiring a simple half-acre of property at Smith Mountain Lake and began experimenting with wine …
Resources for Selling Your Home
Are you thinking of putting your Smith Mountain Lake home on the market and have a few questions that are keeping you from listing it? I just came across a site that offers a wealth of information and good advice …
Coming This May: A New Farmer’s Market
Smith Mountain Lake has yet another great reason to get out and enjoy the day. The newly created Westlake Farmer’s Market will be starting it’s inaugural season on May 5th and continuing on through October 28th. It will be held …
Great Article From Lake Front living: New Technology in Dock Pilings
For all those waterfront homeowners out there looking for the next generation in dock construction, repair or maintenance, Lake Front Living has published an article on the latest dock pilings technology. An excerpt from the article states: Polymer-encased timber not …
New Listing At Smith Mountain Lake!
There’s a new waterfront listing in Wirtz, VA at Smith Mountain Homes. A beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood overlooking a private cove in the western region of Smith Mountain Lake and includes a newly constructed dock and covered boat …
Business Expo Is Just the Ticket This Spring
To quote the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce website directly: Do business. Celebrate business. That’s what the Business Expo is all about. On Friday, April 28th, from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Westlake Village Business Park (behind CVS) will …
Good Fishing Primer: Two Great Fishing Articles
A short but sweet article was written by Sam Anderson for The Walleye Hunter website. He goes into some details about getting ready for the up-and-coming warm weather fishing season and includes some good tips like the one quoted below: …
IRS Tax Tip When Selling Your Home
Just a little bit of research can sometimes pay off… the IRS and its’ ever-changing regulations often allow different formulations to occur on your tax returns from year to year. Real estate is certainly no exception and it’s always best …