Dates for the 2023 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Announced
One of the most popular events at Smith Mountain Lake, the SML Wine Festival, will be held at Crazy Horse Marina on Saturday, September 23rd, and Sunday, September 24th.| In the past, the wine festival was the signature event for the Smith Mountain Lake Regional...
These Apps Help Keep Your Houseplants Alive
If your green thumb needs a bit of attention, fear not. Your app store has a library of digital remedies that will have your houseplants reaching for the sky. These apps diagnose ailments, create watering and sunlight schedules, and offer suggestions on how to help...
Virginia’s Inventory of Homes Continues to Shrink
The November 2021 Homes Sales Report published by Virginia REALTORS® states that Virginia’s inventory of homes is rapidly decreasing. The report states that at the end of November, there were only 16,242 active listings in Virginia, which is down 25% from this time...
What Will the 2022 Housing Market Look Like?
2021 was an incredible year for real estate. Inventory sold as fast as it was available and sellers rejoiced at the competitive bidding wars between aggressive buyers. But will 2022 reap the same rewards as 2021? According to the National Association of Realtors...
Is The Housing Market Going to Crash?
Even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ve probably heard about the incredible housing frenzy that has hit the national real estate market, and Smith Mountain Lake is no exception. Homes are flying off of the MLS in record time (sometimes...
Top Housing Upgrades Made Popular During Covid
If you’re making a list of non-negotiables for your next home purchase, they may look a bit different than they did pre-pandemic. Now that we’re socially distancing and spending more time at home, we want to surround ourselves with amenities that make our lives...
How to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh in Spring
After what seemed like a neverending forecast of rain, sleet, and snow, Springtime has finally decided to unpack and hang around for a few months. The sunshine and warmer temperatures have you opening windows, cleaning out closets, and making plans to update your...
How Do I Save for a Down Payment on a Home?
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...
The Westlake and Water’s Edge Welcome New Ownership
Two of Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular golf courses have been acquired by McConnell Golf, a Raleigh-based firm focused on introducing golf enthusiasts to regional top-tier golf clubs. The company’s founder, President & CEO John McConnell has owned property...
