I’d Like to Sell My Home. Where Should I Start and What Should I Expect?
Putting your home on the market comes with a lot of “what-ifs.” What if my home stays on the market too long? What if nobody makes an offer on my house? What if my home is priced too low? Or too high? Luckily, you don’t have to manage this process on your own…and you shouldn’t. […]
Owning Waterfront Property at Smith Mountain Lake
If you’re buying a home at Smith Mountain Lake, you’ve probably entertained the thought of purchasing waterfront property. Waking up to a gorgeous view of the water and taking an afternoon jaunt on your boat doesn’t sound too shabby, and the sooner you can trade-in your work suit for some flip flops, the better. But […]
How to Avoid Common Moving Mistakes
You’re excited to move into your new home, but the panic of packing up your current living situation is causing grave anxiety. Relocating is stressful, so taking the time to make the moving process goes smoothly will keep the entire ordeal in check. Below are a few tips to help get you on track. Know […]
Rising interest rates- Why you shouldn’t worry
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Rising Interest Rates When mortgage interest rates rise, you may be tempted to put your home buying plans on hold, but there are three reasons you shouldn’t let higher interest rates deter your home buying plans. Interest rates fluctuate. Mortgage interest rates rise and fall based on the lender’s viewpoint […]
Smith Mountain Lake Market Report
Preparing your home to sell: Clutter-free Countertops
Clutter-free Countertops Today’s kitchens are filled with all kinds of gastronomical gadgets, but if you want to show your kitchen to its fullest advantage, here are five ways to keep clutter down: Store unused equipment. Which appliances do you use the most? Chances are they’re not vegetable curlers or pasta makers. Store those appliances somewhere else, […]
The Seller Who Tests the Market
The Seller Who Tests the Market When you see the market rising, it’s tempting to price your home even higher than nearby homes that recently sold. So you tell your listing agent that you want to “test” the market to see if you can get even more for your home. Sometimes, it’s appropriate to choose […]
Third Quarter 2016 Smith Mountain Lake Market Report
Single family homes and condo sales are still ahead over last years data, however the momentum has slowed down since the first half of 2016. For all categories, we are still on speed for a nice increase in total number of sales over 2015.
Market Report- Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate First Half
Good news for Smith Mountain Lake real estate! Sales are up over the same period last year in all categories. The trends of increasing numbers of properties selling for the last three years continues, and has picked up pace. Especially in waterfront homes where year-to-date we see a 23% increase. Also encouraging are the sales […]
How do tax assessed values compare with actual sales prices here at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia?
Many customers looking to occupy their dream home, or sell their current one here at Smith Mountain Lake have inspired my thoughts for this blog post. Perhaps you have asked this yourself. What a great question, because as a general rule of thumb, assessed value is assumed to be “true market value”. But is it? […]
