waterfront: Is Aerial Photography a Great Marketing Tool in your Market? - 08/05/10 09:26 PM
Do you use Aerial Photos in your marketing. In our Smith Mountain Lake area, we find that what many call the backyard is our front yard or lakeside as we call it. There are so many different angles of photos that you need, sometimes the best way to capture a lake home is by using aerial photography.
At Smith Mountain Lake, we have enjoyed a new company, Infocus, that offers Aerial Photography by using a Balloon Camera. By using this balloon camera, they are able to position slightly above the home or property that you are trying … (3 comments)
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waterfront: Taking Advantage of the FHA 203K Loan - 12/16/09 01:30 PM
A Loan Officer that I work with at Bank of America was discussing with me the benefits of 203K FHA Loan and I just wanted to pass this along to everyone.
The FHA 203K Loan Program has increased in its importance with so much of the present listing inventory consisting of bank REO. The 203(k) loan permits buyers to purchase and finance homes in their "as-is" condition, NO MATTER HOW POOR! Both the 203(k) loan and 203(k) streamline loan are now being offered by Bank of America.
The 203(k) loan is a renovation loan that permits buyers to finance homes that would … (0 comments)
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waterfront: 7 Buyers Tips for REO properties - 12/16/09 08:54 AM
7 Useful Tips for a Buyer that is considering an REO property:
1. The Best time to make an offer on an REO is toward the end of the month. Banks and financial institutes like to have as many REO properties out of their available inventory by the end of the month.
2. Consider the area that the REO is located and current market conditions in that area. If the community that the REO is located is well maintained, mostly full time homeowners versus tenants, the REO property has a much better opportunity to appreciate higher in value.
3. Buyers of REO … (3 comments)
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waterfront: Seven Things a Buyer should consider before Buying a REO - 12/16/09 12:37 AM
So Many Buyers are only interested in properties that are the REAL DEAL and particular in REO Properties, but are they really aware of the some of the condtions to look out for in purchasing an REO.
1. FLEXIBILITY -Timelines involved with closing REO properties can be delayed. If a Buyer has a Rigid Closing time, then an REO might not be right for them.
2. FINANCIAL ABILITY-Do the Buyers have the financial ability to close an REO?
3. PROOF OF FUNDS-Do the Buyers have proof of their funds, ready and available and are they willing to suppy proof?
4. ADDITIONAL FUNDS … (1 comments)
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waterfront: 1599 Mallard Point Road, Smith Mountain Lake-Wirtz VA 24184 - 08/19/08 10:31 PM
Affordable Lake Living on Four Acres with 460' of wraparound shoreline on a serene point lot for only
$595,000. Includes a 24x36 detached garage that has its own 2 bedroom septic system for future
uses. The Three Bedroom home has its own septic system, Beach, great entertainment decks and new
Covered boatdock with cabana bar. A one of a kind lake escape.
Very Gentle walk to the dock from the remodeled lake home. Lots of Decking to entertain at the lake
Stone Fireplace in the Family room -Great Room area
Nestled on 4 private acres with … (1 comments)
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waterfront: 355 Parkway Avenue Smith Mountain Lake-Moneta VA 24121 - 08/19/08 10:19 PM
Wonderful Nantucket Style Lake Home nestled in the trees with gorgeous lake views, the affordable price of $849,500
Easy maintenance Certainteed Shake Siding with Stone to grade and stone patio entry. Great Covered
Boatdock with lift and cabana, make lake living wonderful and enjoyable.
Large Great room with Stone Front gas firepalce and hardwood floors. Paladium windows overlooking the lake. below is one of Two Large Covered Porches on the lake side with trex decking. Great location close to walking trails and deep water channels on Smith Mountain Lake.
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waterfront: This home is being featured tonight on HGTV House Hunters at Smith Mountain Lake - 06/17/08 10:34 AM
Here is a view from the home that is being featured on HGTV Vacation Homes tonight June 17th, 2008
showcasing three homes on our beautiful lake. My clients actually purchased one of the homes featured
but I will be excited to see what home the DC couple chooses tonight for their Lake Home on House Hunters.
This was a great buy for $640,000.
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waterfront: Affordable Waterfront Lot with 500 Miles of shoreline to Enjoy - 05/14/08 11:03 PM
Finding an affordable waterfront can sometimes be challenging in most waterfront areas. The photo below is a beautiful and gentle waterfront lot located on Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake located in Southwest Virginia offers over 500 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, sailing, skiing and more
This lot offers 1 acre with 119' of good deep shoreline for $299,900. Community water and easy location to shopping and restaurants, makes this a great lot to build your Cabin, Getaway, Lake Home and Boatdock. Smith Mountain Lake allows up to a 1,500 stationary covered dock with electric lifts and cabana rooms on … (2 comments)
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waterfront: 41 Harbour Court, Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta VA 24121 - 04/28/08 09:58 PM
Beautiful Waterfront English Manor Home located in a Prestigious Waterfront Community on Smith Mountain Large Sandy Beach and Covered Boadock with Lift, Neslted on a Large wooded lot. Bright and cheerful kitchenwith a Granite Topped Island and Gas cooktop. The Upper Level has a Huge Master Suite with Private Master bath and three additional guest suites plus a private study. Large Family room with adjoining game room. Lots of sundecks to enjoy the outdoors. Community Club House, Tennis and Pool Price is $1,799,000
Lake.
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waterfront: 738 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz VA 24184 Smith Mountain Lake - 04/26/08 09:17 PM
Beautiful Custom Built Lake Home on a Point Lot with 265' of shoreline, Covered Dock,Gorgeous Mountain and Lake Views. Just listed for $995,000 on Smith Mountain Lake
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waterfront: 300 Island Pointe Lane, Moneta VA 24121 Smith Mountain Lake - 04/23/08 09:03 PM
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waterfront: Light on or Lights Off...Which photos work best? - 04/23/08 08:54 PM
I have several properties where we have tried using Evening Photos. I am still undecided whether photos taken in the evening enhance the property or not? Below are some examples of the types of photos. What are your opinions? Day Dock or Dock at Dusk? Day Home or Evening Shot?
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waterfront: Best Camera and Lens for Real Estate Agents - 04/21/08 09:57 PM
Last year I decided to buy a new digital camera, so the Nikon D40 was the chosen one. My reasoning was it came with two separate lens 200 and a wide angle 55 and was easy to use. So far this has been a great camera with one exception, when my husband dropped it and broke the Wide Angle lens and the Flash. So my invest- went a little further, I now have a new detachable flash and I also invested in One Lens that goes from 55 to 200. Makes life simpilier, not having to change lens from when I … (28 comments)
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waterfront: Is it a Sunrise or the Moonlight over the Lake - 04/19/08 09:46 PM
This photo was taken at Mariners Landing at Smith Mountain Lake. Sometimes it is hard to to tell. Its it the Sun in the sky or the moon. Either one can be just as beautiful across the sparkling water.
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waterfront: What Kind of Boatdock? - 04/19/08 12:17 AM
We are located on a 500 mile 22,000 acre, fresh water lake. The lake levels stay 5' plus or minus from Full Pond, which is the 795' Sea Level. This allows us to have some great docks. Our Shoreline Management rules are set that if you are under 300' of Shoreline you can have up to 1500 Square Feet of Covered Dock, 300'-600' of shoreline allows 2500 Square Feet and over 600' allow up to 3500 Square feet of dock. That is larger than some homes. These docks can have electric cradle lifts, Cabana Bars and storage areas, diving boards,jet ski … (6 comments)
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waterfront: The BEST REAL ESTATE ON EARTH - 04/16/08 09:41 PM
I received the following from a fellow REALTOR in my office today and had to pass it along. The world is becoming smaller everyday when it comes to Real Estate and we will be working international sales one of these days like it is next door, if technology continues in the direction of videos, virtual tours and who knows what, but its all land and water and it is SO BEAUTIFUL...... Enjoy: Astronaut_Sunita_Williams_Photos_of_Earth._.pdf Thanks Walt for passing this along, so I could pass it along BE SURE AFTER OPENING TO SCROLL DOWN SLOWLY THROUGH THE PDF. YOU WILL LOVE THIS, ALL THE … (6 comments)
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waterfront: Its it Spring where you live yet! - 04/16/08 08:31 PM
In Southwest Virginia We are enjoying beautiful Spring weather and beautiful blooming trees. The Red Buds are gorgeous along with the Dogwoods. The Skys are a beautiful blue and the trees are turning green with baby leaves. It would be interesting to know how the rest of the world is doing. I noticed in a prior Post it was still snowing in Colorado!
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waterfront: Best Wineries and Experiences in California - 04/15/08 11:34 PM
My Husband and I have been to many wine areas, except the most well known "California" Sonoma/Napa Valley and more. We are starting to plan a trip there in the next year and really wanted some advice from fellow agents who have been there or are REALTORS in that area. Thanks ahead for your advice. … (2 comments)
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waterfront: Loving My Career, My Life, My Spouse and My Wine - 04/15/08 10:10 AM
After taking a few trips to Europe, I started to see the benefits of their style of living. There were no Big Box Stores, only small village markets and farmers markets. The locals visited the market almost daily for their selection of meals. No lugging of lots of grocery bags once a week, only fresh food daily, right from local growers. Which I hoped meant, less chemicals and refrigerator produce with no flavor. Meal Time was a real event and time for socializing and spending time enjoying the day. Sometimes, I feel we as Americans are always in a hurry and … (5 comments)
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waterfront: New Twist on Staging Homes to Sell - 04/14/08 10:58 PM
I have several properties that I feel need to raise the "desiribility level" of their home, in order to get a the Buyers "WOW" factor and be remembered. I have a good friend that has awesome taste and is doing staging part time but in my opinion should be doing it full time. She has a real talent. I continue to run into Sellers who listen to her "great advice" and then do nothing, stating they don't want to or can't afford to put more money into the property unless it sells. I suggested that maybe she could start a "new … (3 comments)
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