Common Myths About Home-Buying
If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you may find yourself inundated with unsolicited advice from friends, family, and the media telling you what you should and shouldn’t do. Is the market good? Am I going to pay more than I should? Does the home I want exist? Every angle is met with a […]
Tips For Long Distance Moving
If you’re planning a long-distance move, you may be hiring professional movers to help you transport all of your belongings from point A to point B. And while it’s tempting to throw up your hands and say, “Here! Take it!” in efforts to keep your sanity, it’s not in your best interest to do so. […]
Activities for Kids at Smith Mountain Lake
If your family is planning a vacation to SML, or you have grandchildren who are coming to visit in the near future, having a list on fun, age-appropriate activities on hand will keep you from hearing your little ones mumble, “I’m bored!” on a regular basis. Of course, the biggest draw to the area is […]
SML Market Report: January-December 2018
The real estate market at Smith Mountain Lake finished up a second year of improving sales, although not quite as exciting as 2017. Waterfront home sales declined slightly from the previous year and prices stayed flat. But, we still have more buyers coming back into the market as compared to the ten years we were […]
What is a Smart Home?
It started with robot vacuum that automatically cleaned your floor. We watched in awe as the tiny droid navigated its way through your home, being mindful of staircases while terrorizing small pets. Now, homeowners are controlling everything from their lights to their thermostats with their smartphones, or in most cases, just their voice. Home automation […]
Lakefront, Lake View, and Lake Access: Which One Should You Choose?
If you’re interested in purchasing a home at Smith Mountain Lake, chances are that you want to be as close to the water as possible. When searching for property, you may come across terms such as lakefront, lake view, and lake access (or waterfront, water view, and water access.) Lakefront (or waterfront) means that your […]
Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday Season
With all of the fervor of the holiday season, it’s easy to push safety to the sidelines. Besides, rules and precaution aren’t nearly as fun as twinkle lights and Christmas cookies. Don’t let the extra stress of the holidays distract you from keeping your loved ones safe. Here are a few tips to help you […]
Getting Pre-Approve
If buying a new home is on your holiday wish list, then adding a mortgage pre-approval is a must. A mortgage pre-approval, also known as a credit approval, is a loan that has been approved by the financial institution (bank, mortgage lender, or credit union, for example.) This means that all of the criteria that […]
How Are Credit Scores Determined?
Having a good credit score lets banks and mortgage lenders know that you’re a low-risk investment. Making sure that your credit is in tip-top shape is a must for house hunters. Even though there’s no published algorithm that explains exactly how your score is determined, we do know that certain factors play a definitive role […]
Smith Mountain Lake Market Report
Market Report for SML from January-September 2017 vs. 2018 The market at Smith Mountain Lake continues to show improvement in waterfront home sales, just slightly ahead of last year, which was the best year since the recession. But, inventory staying high has continued the pressure on pricing and the average selling price of these homes […]
