Always dreamed of a new kitchen? Now’s your opportunity!

The Cabinet Gallery of Smith Mountain Lake Announces A $25,000 Drab To Fab Kitchen Contest The Cabinet Gallery of Smith Mountain Lake, in collaboration with Smith Mountain Building Supply, invites homeowners to end kitchen envy with a $25,000 grand prize Drab to Fab Kitchen Contest beginning February 1st through March 31st. The grand prize winner, who will […]

7 Ideas for Fall Fun at Smith Mountain Lake

When it comes to outdoor fun, it’s hard to beat the lineup of fall festivals at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. In fact, autumn is nearly as busy as summer at SML, which makes it a great time for those looking to buy or sell homes at Smith Mountain Lake. Mark your calendars and make plans […]

New Smith Mountain Lake restaurants and bars

It seems like there’s never a shortage of excitement when it comes to Smith Mountain Lake restaurants and bars. And while I always enjoy stopping by for a bite at my favorite SML restaurants – The Landing, Blackwater Café, Benny Adelina’s, Moosie’s and Waller’s to name a few – it has been so much fun trying […]

The Short, Dynamic History Of Smith Mountain Lake

Today visitors flock to the stunning Roanoke region of Virginia to experience all the waterfront fun and natural beauty of Smith Mountain Lake. What many people don’t understand is that Smith Mountain Lake hasn’t been around all that long like other lakes in the United States. It wasn’t created as a result of plate tectonics […]

Family Fun Happens At Bridgewater Plaza

Bridgewater Plaza has everything you need for an active day on the lake from motorsports to superior eats. The complex is located a short 30 to 40 minutes from both Roanoke and Lynchburg on premier waterfront property. Spend the day in the sun partaking in some fun water activities like boating or jetskiing when you […]

Get your Camping Gear Ready and Head to SML State Park

Yay, camping season is officially here! This year the Virginia State Parks changed the opening day of camping season to Friday, March 6th. Previously this was always on the 1st of March regardless of which day of the week the date fell on. There are a few exceptions to this new opening date, and Smith […]

Virginia Garden Club Guests

The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week is great regional event we look forward to every spring. Deemed as “America’s Largest Open House” the 8-day long event features over 250 of Virginia’s most exquisite historic landmarks, homes, and gardens! This year, my business partner Vicki Millehan and I decided that we wanted to do […]

Mark Your Calendar for the Upcoming SWVA Boat Show

The Southwest Virginia Boat Dealer’s Association Boat Show in Roanoke is quickly approaching. Mark your calendar for the 2015 Boat Show taking place February 20th, 21st, and 22nd. This year marks the 40th Annual show that will be taking place at the Roanoke Civic Center/Berglund Center located at 710 Williamson Road in Roanoke. If you […]

Market Report– December

We are finishing out the year with a bang as strong sales numbers continue. If you are looking at entering the local real estate market, it’s a great time with less competition than the traditional busy real estate months that exist throughout the spring and summer seasons. Here are the main headlines from my December […]

Enjoy the Holiday Season at Smith Mountain Lake

The holidays are in the air which means that Smith Mountain Lake has a variety of fun things to participate in. This week marks the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, the Moneta Christmas Parade and the Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Boat Parade.