Selling Your Home? Don’t Overlook These Small Details.
Putting your home on the market may produce feelings of overwhelm simply because there are so many moving parts to a successful listing. Aside from the obvious, such as cleaning and repairs, you may quickly become surprised at the small details that pop up from the moment your shake hands with your new realtor. If […]
Smith Mountain Lake Market Report
The market at Smith Mountain Lake continues to improve in the waterfront home sector. More buyers are coming into the market and the average sold price is just slightly higher. The strongest part of the season is just getting started so if you are thinking about buying, now’s the time. Inventory has stayed high as […]
How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
The idea of a home inspection seems easy enough to understand. You’ve received a contract on your home and now the buyers want to send someone in to see if there is anything wrong with it. The inspector gives the buyers a list of their findings, which can be used as fuel for a counteroffer […]
Bringing your Dog to the Lake? Visit These Places.
If you spend a lot of your time at Smith Mountain Lake, chances are you’ll want to bring your puppy with you so he can enjoy all of the wonderful amenities of the area as well. Aside from the obvious draw of the lake, SML offers dog lovers a variety of pet-friendly places to explore. […]
July 4th Fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake
Independence Day is a holiday hallmark of a Smith Mountain Lake. Residents and guests alike blanket their schedules with barbecues, boat rides, and relaxed walks on the boardwalk in efforts of squeezing out the last drop of Fourth of July fun. And no Independence Day celebration would be complete without a healthy dose of fireworks. […]
Fun Day Trips from Smith Mountain Lake
While tearing yourself away from Smith Mountain Lake seems unimaginable, on occasion you and your family may want to explore the areas that surround SML. One of the draws of living at Smith Mountain Lake is its central location, making travel to and from the area a snap. Smith Mountain Lake spans three counties: Franklin, […]
The Best Places to Visit at Smith Mountain Lake
Memorial Day is the official kickoff of the Smith Mountain Lake summer vacation season, and the area is prepping for warmer weather, barbecues, and long, lazy afternoons on the water. If you’re a longtime SML enthusiast, you probably have a list of must-see SML hot spots that you’re anxious to explore. And if this is […]
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Your upstairs neighbor seems to walk in iron shoes. The couple next door loves to argue at 2am. And your landlord refuses to fix your thermostat, keeping your apartment at 60 degrees all winter long. Just as you’re signing your check for next month’s rent, you start asking yourself if you can handle one more […]
New Brews and Tunes Festival Scheduled
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA are co-hosting the first annual Brews and Tunes Festival. This event will feature craft beers and ciders from 20 local breweries and live music from area favorites Goose Gossett and Barefoot West. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th from […]
4 Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
You’ve invested in an expensive home security system and have tried your best to teach your lovable Labrador to bark at the sign of danger. What else can you do to keep would-be thieves from breaking into your home? Here are 4 tips from professional burglars to help you keep your home as safe as […]
