How To Control Allergens in Your Home
While the spring season ushers in blossoming trees, fresh grass, and seasonal flowers, you might also see an onslaught of itchy eyes and sneezing fits. And while the most common culprits are flourishing on the outside of your home, you might be surprised to see how many allergens are found within your home. If you […]
What is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
Title Insurance protects property owners and mortgage lenders against issues that might arise with a title whenever there is transfer of ownership. If a title dispute comes up during a sale, your title insurance company may be responsible for covering legal damages. When you begin the process of obtaining title insurance, the title company (or […]
2019 Design Trends
If you’re thinking about performing updates to your home this spring, consider these following design trends that are trending high for 2019. What’s In Modern Interior Design: Design professionals are still leaning toward modern lines and clean aesthetics over rustic style. However, we’re moving away from highly contrasting black-and-white and incorporating natural elements like wood […]
Springtime Events at Smith Mountain Lake
The weather is warming up (slightly, but we’ll take it!) and the Smith Mountain Lake community is showing signs of springtime planning. Update your calendar with these not-to-be-missed events. Vinton Dogwood Festival April 25-28, 2019 Just over the mountain is the lovely town of Vinton, and 2019 marks the 64th year of The Vinton Dogwood […]
Common Myths About Home-Buying
If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you may find yourself inundated with unsolicited advice from friends, family, and the media telling you what you should and shouldn’t do. Is the market good? Am I going to pay more than I should? Does the home I want exist? Every angle is met with a […]
Tips For Long Distance Moving
If you’re planning a long-distance move, you may be hiring professional movers to help you transport all of your belongings from point A to point B. And while it’s tempting to throw up your hands and say, “Here! Take it!” in efforts to keep your sanity, it’s not in your best interest to do so. […]
Activities for Kids at Smith Mountain Lake
If your family is planning a vacation to SML, or you have grandchildren who are coming to visit in the near future, having a list on fun, age-appropriate activities on hand will keep you from hearing your little ones mumble, “I’m bored!” on a regular basis. Of course, the biggest draw to the area is […]
SML Market Report: January-December 2018
The real estate market at Smith Mountain Lake finished up a second year of improving sales, although not quite as exciting as 2017. Waterfront home sales declined slightly from the previous year and prices stayed flat. But, we still have more buyers coming back into the market as compared to the ten years we were […]
What is a Smart Home?
It started with robot vacuum that automatically cleaned your floor. We watched in awe as the tiny droid navigated its way through your home, being mindful of staircases while terrorizing small pets. Now, homeowners are controlling everything from their lights to their thermostats with their smartphones, or in most cases, just their voice. Home automation […]
Lakefront, Lake View, and Lake Access: Which One Should You Choose?
If you’re interested in purchasing a home at Smith Mountain Lake, chances are that you want to be as close to the water as possible. When searching for property, you may come across terms such as lakefront, lake view, and lake access (or waterfront, water view, and water access.) Lakefront (or waterfront) means that your […]
