by Alicia Dudley | Real Estate Tips
If you’ve given thought to buying a home in the near future, then one of the first hurdles you’ll have to jump is saving for a down payment. Even though getting pre-approved for a mortgage is important, having 20% of the cost of the home ready in advance will save you...
by Alicia Dudley | Real Estate Tips
If you were planning on buying a home this year, you may have had to reevaluate your options during the Coronavirus pandemic. If you were fortunate to keep your job, your partner may not have been so lucky. With schools and childcare shut down, you may have your...
by Alicia Dudley | Real Estate Tips
The first quarter of 2020 at Smith Mountain Lake did not disappoint! Strong sales of waterfront homes followed the momentum established in 2019, with likely the best Q1 sales results ever. Although showing activity has definitely slowed with the circumstances around...
by Alicia Dudley | Real Estate Tips
Buying a home is a complex process, and most of it involves an area of expertise that you do not have. That’s why smart homebuyers choose their real estate agent before they begin the process. I’ve written a few articles on how to choose your agent. Now, I’d like to...
by Alicia Dudley | Real Estate Tips
When you and your partner decide to purchase a home together, chances are slim that you’re going to see eye-to-eye on every decision. According to LendingTree.com, 60% of couples claim to disagree with one another during their house search. However, talking issues out...
by Debbie Shelton | Real Estate Tips
Whether you’ve been vacationing here for years or fell in love after the first visit, making the decision to relocate to Smith Mountain Lake was perhaps one of the easier decisions you’ve ever made. But what if you’re downsizing from a larger home? What are you...
