We were so excited when Paul Moore of Smith Mountain Homes was chosen as the featured agent on HGTV House Hunters! Check out the full episode below, and let us know what you think! – Paul Moore Free Download The …
Can I Have a Dock? What About a Boathouse?
This is an important question for property owners at SML. There are some lakes that, for one reason or another, do not allow the wonderful types of docks that we enjoy here at Smith Mountain Lake. Some lakes have such …
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 lakes, controlled by power companies, see …
What About Water Depth and Dredging?
The depth of water in front of your home will affect both the value and long-term enjoyment of your home. While a few buyers are looking for shallow water to launch a certain type of craft or for children’s play …
What is the Water Quality at Smith Mountain Lake?
Excellent water quality is one reason people are flocking to Smith Mountain Lake. The vast majority of spots on more than 500 miles of shoreline have crystal-clear water year-round. Unfortunately, as in any fresh body of water, a few places …
Interpreting Recycling Codes on Plastics
Many families at Smith Mountain Lake recycle plastic products to help prevent the deterioration of our environment caused by trash build-up. On the bottom of each plastic container you purchase, there is a triangular-shaped recycling symbol with a number in …
Smith Mountain Lake – Channels & Islands
The Channels One of the many wonderful features of Smith Mountain Lake is the numbered navigation channel marker system on both the main channels and the tributaries. The Roanoke Channel numbers start at R1 near the dam and extend west, …
How is Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Property Valued? – Key Factor #7
Property Value Factor #7: Lot Size We often get first inquiries from people asking for the typical price of property per acre here. While there are rare individuals who want more acreage, most buyers value the factors discussed above so …
How is Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Property Valued? – Key Factor #6
Property Value Factor #6: Cove versus Main Channel This issue is not completely cut and dry because there are varying degrees of land in coves, on the main channel, and in between. Many first-timers here at the lake assume that …
How is Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Property Valued? – Key Factor #5
Property Value Factor #5: Location This issue is way down the list here at Smith Mountain Lake because the location is already established. Everyone choosing to buy at Virginia’s Jewel of the Blue Ridge already has THE location, wherever they …
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