The American dream often consists of many parts but at its center is always the plan to own a home and with the all-American holiday of Memorial Day rolling around soon, now is the time to make your own American dream come true in the Smith Mountain Lake region. Spend your long weekend relaxing on a hammock tied between two trees overlooking the lake, grilling your favorite meats on the
The beauty of the holidays is always amplified when spent in your home with your family, but somehow, those same holidays provide an added luster when spent in a Smith Mountain Lake home. Whether you choose an on the lake house that offers views that won’t quit and endless options for entertainment, a charming condo where yard work won’t take up all your spare minutes, or a quiet farmhouse located
When we buy a new home, there are many ways we go about making it our own once we move in. Some homeowners love to paint each room a signature color that speaks to their soul, other’s take a particular room and make it their own space, a man cave, she shed, or library office. And then there are the folks who love dirt under their nails and flowers in
We all have that vague idea in the back of our heads about what our dream home should look like. Some of us think a property that is small and cozy and offers views of the countryside is a grand idea while still others may feel that an apartment overlooking the city we are moving to is the only way to live. If you are in the early planning stages
As you settle in for the winter in your new Smith Mountain Lake home away from home, the Valentine’s Day holiday reminds you of how little you know the area you have made your forever home. How do you bring sweets to your sweetest if you don’t know the nearest chocolate store and how can you plan a romantic night out when you don’t know the best restaurants in town?
One of our favorite parts of house hunting is getting the opportunity to check out the design schemes of the homes we visit on a daily basis. While it could be considered research, we love to help out our Smith Mountain Lake Properties clients even after they buy their favorite home; there is just something fun and fulfilling about seeing how families make their homes feel cozy and welcoming. This
The magic of the Smith Mountain Lake area is hinted at in its name, offering a variety of landscapes that include a beautiful and serene lake, as well as the rugged beauty of the mountains beyond. The best of both worlds can be yours when you choose to live in this part of Virginia because you know the secret: seasons that are serenely beautiful and adventures that can take place
The best way to make your new house your home starts with a meal, but not just any meal. We have all stayed in enough vacation rentals over the years and have cooked in enough kitchens to understand that not all kitchens are our own, but when you cook your first holiday meal in your brand new kitchen, it all becomes clear. The kitchen is the heart of the home,
Maybe you have already found the Smith Mountain Lake home of your dreams and it is just missing one tiny detail to make it absolutely perfect, or possibly you are on the hunt for the home that will change your life, and that little detail is on your new home must-have list. Either way, adding a fire pit or upgrading the one that is already there is an expense that
One of the more exciting parts of owning your home in the heart of Smith Mountain Lake country is being able to decorate for the holidays. Hanging valentines and Cupid’s angels in February, honoring your country with red, white, and blue décor in the summer months, and when the calendar turns to fall? Your decorating skills will get a work out as you switch from haunted Halloween, to blessed Thanksgiving,
