When you first made the decision that your next new backyard was going to be on Smith Mountain Lake, chances are you weren’t thinking about the minutia of the everyday. You planned on researching schools for your children, you checked out the distance from home to work, and you may have already discussed doctors and dentists with the ones you have now; referrals from trusted people make the move go
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
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
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
As you begin the search for your new home, seeing some of the “issues” in the properties you are looking at may be the instigation of promises that you will never let your place look that bad, and when you first move in, chances are likely you will hold to that promise! As life moves by at a rapid pace, however, some tasks will be overlooked. Out of sight is
You will be hard pressed to find a better fishing spot than the incredible Smith Mountain Lake found near Roanoke. While many families make the journey to Smith Mountain Lake for a relaxing vacation getaway, many seek the waters for the incredible fishing conditions and fish in the water. Not only has Smith Mountain Lake gained popularity in fishing with locals and visitors but also from the professionals at Bassmaster
Congratulations, homeowner! After months of searching for that perfect property in the Smith Mountain Lake area, the loan has been approved, the home has closed, and the shiny silver keys are now tightly clenched in your happy hands! The property is 100% yours, so now what do you do next? If your new purchase is your forever home, it may not feel like yours yet, but then again, how could
