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Buying a Smith Mountain Lake Home After Foreclosure - 09/30/10 11:13 PM
In 2009, foreclosures totaled over 2.8 million homes. In 2010, the predicted numbers are even higher; close to 3 million homeowners may face foreclosure. So what does that mean for the people who lost their homes due to the downturn in the economy? One of the valid questions is, "How long before I can become a homeowner again?" Fortunately, it may be sooner than some realize.
Losing your home to foreclosure can be heart-wrenching, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! While some who have been through it believe they have to wait up to seven years before … (0 comments)
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Poplar Forest: Thomas Jefferson’s Second Home - 09/29/10 11:17 PM
Many people own a second home, a place to get away from all the daily stresses of life. There are many families who own such a home in Smith Mountain Lake, but they aren't the first to be drawn to this part of Virginia. While most people know about Monticello, not everyone is familiar with Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's second home.
Poplar Forest was a personal retreat for Jefferson. He only designed two homes for himself, Monticello and Poplar Forest. The retreat was nearly lost after years of decline, but in 1984, a group determined to save the retreat. They purchased … (0 comments)
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Fall Can Be a Great Time to Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal - 09/25/10 07:43 PM
If your home has been on the market for more than a few months, it may be time to see if you need a little "facelift". Fall can be a great time to increase your home's curb appeal without spending a lot of money. Making your home stand out above the rest can help your Smith Mountain Lake home sport the best decoration of all: a SOLD sign!Keep it Clean!Besides keeping the lawn neat and clean, the dog days of summer usually do not see a lot of outside maintenance needed on your home. Now that fall is here, it may … (3 comments)
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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is Finally Here!! - 09/22/10 08:35 PM
It is that time of year again! The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival 2010 is finally here! This event is one of the most popular with visitors, so if you have been looking for a great excuse to get away to Smith Mountain Lake, this is it! Wineries come from all over the state of Virginia to offer you samples of their best wines.This year's festival is on September 25th and 26th at the LakeWatch Plantations in Moneta, Virginia. The festival hours are 11am - 6pm on Saturday and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can try wines from 27 of … (0 comments)
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Small Plates, BIG Taste in Huddleston, VA - 09/15/10 11:17 AM
There is a new restaurant on Smith Mountain Lake, offering a new kind of dining experience; tapas-style dining. The Small Plates Restaurant offers small plates with BIG taste in Huddleston, VA. Located in Sportsman Marina, the restaurant opened on Memorial Day, and is going strong.Tapas-style dining is very popular and usually can only be found in larger cities. The concept of this type of dining is to try various small, appetizer-sized dishes so you can enjoy several different flavors and foods at one time. Sharing tapas with a friend is highly encouraged! It allows the diner to experience new foods without … (0 comments)
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Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour - 09/13/10 11:56 PM
If you have ever had the chance to visit Smith Mountain Lake, you know why it is called the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains." There are some beautiful luxury waterfront homes along the shore. If you have always wondered what they are like inside, you will soon have the chance to see some of them. October 1st and 2nd will be the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.The tour has its roots in the 1991 SML Multiple Sclerosis Home tour, set up by Jeanne Wagoner. They hoped to raise at least $10,000 for the charity, by allowing a tour of … (0 comments)
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Vicki Millehan - Vicki's Lake Homes - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Smith Mountain Lake,
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Address: P.O. Box 540, Smith Mountain Lake, VA, 24184
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