Debbie Shelton Sponsors SML Charity Home Tour
Debbie Shelton will be serving as a Silver Sponsor for the 2017 SML Charity Home Tour, a locally based fundraising initiative that supports charities in and around Smith Mountain Lake and Roanoke. In its 27th year of operation, the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour showcases eight breathtaking homes known for their popular points-of-interest, including […]
Beer Festival Celebrates 20th Year in Roanoke
Microfestivus, a beer festival showcasing local, regional, and national breweries, is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th, 2017. This year marks the event’s 20th anniversary. Located in West Downtown Roanoke, Microfestivus features upwards of 180 micro and craft brewed beers to sample from a host of vendors, making the event one of the largest beer festivals […]
Tips for Selling Your Home in the Summer
Ask any real estate agent when their busiest time of the year is, and you’re most likely to receive the same answer: summer. Beautiful weather ushers in home-buying optimism as families begin searching for their next home sweet home. And if you’re trying to catch the eyes of prospects, then you’ll want to take advantage […]
Confidence in Housing Market Continues to Climb
A new study from Fannie Mae shares that home sellers are more confident in putting their property on the market. Data collected from Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 2.1 percentage points in June, resting at 88.3. Experts say that this is a strong sign that the real estate industry is becoming a […]
Five Boating Tips to Help You Stay Safe This Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of summer, and flocks of lake lovers migrate to Smith Mountain Lake to celebrate the first holiday of vacation season. From water sports, like wakeboarding and waterskiing, to sipping Virginia wine and lazily lounging on the dock, Smith Mountain Lake offers a host of activities to keep residents and […]
Smith Mountain Lake Announces Pirate Weekend Festivities
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has designated July 13th thru 16th as Pirate Weekend, a community event chock full of pirate-themed adventures. New this year is the Pirate Ball, taking place at Mango’s Bar and Grill on Thursday, July 13th. There are a limited number of tickets to this event. Back by […]
How Will the Bedford Regional Water Authority Project Affect Smith Mountain Lake?
At an estimated cost of $34 million, the brand new Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Plant will allow residents and businesses in Bedford County, the City of Bedford, and Forest to receive water from Smith Mountain Lake instead of Lynchburg. The project will combine and expand the Bedford County Public Service Authority (BCPSA) and the […]
Beer and BBQ Festival Scheduled for May 6th
If you’re a Smith Mountain Lake resident or guest, chances are you know that the area’s signature event is the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, which takes place annually on the last weekend of September. But there’s another event that is quickly becoming a popular draw for the community and tourists alike: The Smith Mountain […]
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate Market: First Quarter Report
Real estate sales at Smith Mountain Lake showed impressive gains in the first quarter of 2017 with higher numbers of sales across all categories of waterfront homes, water access homes, condos & townhouses, and waterfront lots, versus the same time period last year. Plus, prices rose slightly in all but condos & townhouses. This is […]
Rising interest rates- Why you shouldn’t worry
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Rising Interest Rates When mortgage interest rates rise, you may be tempted to put your home buying plans on hold, but there are three reasons you shouldn’t let higher interest rates deter your home buying plans. Interest rates fluctuate. Mortgage interest rates rise and fall based on the lender’s viewpoint […]
