For almost 43 years, the Ironman triathlon has been the ultimate proof of the strength and determination of the human spirit. We look on in awe and disbelief as men and women from all over the world compete against themselves for 70.3, or 140.6 in the case of a full Ironman event. And in 2020—June 7th to be exact—we in the Smith Mountain Lake area won’t have to look on
There’s a lot to consider when you decide to pull up stakes and move to an area you’ve never lived in before. Does the neighborhood you’re moving to have children similar in age to your own? Will it be within short driving distance of where you are about to work? And most importantly, what Smith Mountain Lake restaurants will be open on the last day of the year? You’re certainly
When making the life-changing decision to move to a new home, new town, or even new state, it’s important that you explore all aspects of the area you are considering. Are the mosquitoes bad in the summer? Do the fall leaves turn vivid enough colors? Does the neighborhood you are looking at have enough children your kid’s age? And the most important consideration of all: Does the area celebrate Christmas
The family phase of life is quite possibly the best phase of them all, and when it comes time to seek out a home to make new memories, it’s important that you do it right. This isn’t the time to take the first property you see just because it’s the right color and has the right number of bedrooms; now is when you do a little research, check out school
We’re about to let you in on a secret that residents of the Smith Mountain Lake Area hold near and dear to their hearts: Winter is one of the favorite times of year of all who live here! If you’ve been considering a move to the area, fear of winter has probably been a major hesitation point in the decision-making process, and we’re here to show you that not only
As you start your search for a Smith Mountain Lake property, there may be a few questions you have about the area. Questions about school systems, hospitals, even where the best hiking trails are common, and occasionally we even get a question about local wine! Virginia isn’t just for lovers, it’s for wine lovers as well, and Thomas Jefferson is considered the father of our wine industry! And because we
Sometimes it seems that the older you get, the more complicated life becomes, and when you have to start planning for your retirement, it gets even more so! We live longer than we ever have before, which of course means you’ll need more money to live comfortably, and everyone has different ideas as to what it will take to do so! Fortunately, almost everyone agrees that investment properties are a
There’s something wonderful about the water. Be it a pond, lake, or even the ocean, it draws us near, fills empty spaces in our souls, and makes us feel as if everything in our worlds will be alright. When we have the opportunity to buy a waterfront home—in this case, a lakefront home—we can’t imagine anyone turning it down. There are, however, things you may need to consider when purchasing
As you begin to contemplate selling your first house, your 7th house or even the thousandth home you’ve owned over the years, your fears will still be the same: worries that you will never be able to keep it clean, fears that current home prices won’t cover your mortgage, leaving you upside down on a loan, and the underlying uneasiness that maybe your home just isn’t good enough for another
Whether you’re looking to buy your next forever home or are thinking of investing in a vacation rental to ensure that your golden years are shining ones, you’re probably wondering about more than the property you’re about to buy. You want to make sure that the home is close to the hub of the area and that there’s always something fun and unique to do. Smith Mountain Lake features great
