Who says fishing is only for warm weather? Ten years ago, you wouldn’t find many anglers out on Smith Mountain Lake in December and January. But in the last five years, the local striper fishery has changed the prospects for all of our local diehard anglers. The lake has a good striper popula
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12/31/2010
Booker T. Washington, one of America’s most recognized black heroes, has a connection to Franklin County that is remembered at an historic site located in Hardy, Virginia – not too far from Smith Mountain Lake. The local tobacco farm where he spent his early life is now a national monument. W
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12/28/2010
Are you well-versed in the fine art of negotiation? Selling your Smith Mountain Lake home does not need to be scary, but you may feel some uncertainty when trying to settle on an appropriate price. Here are some tips that might help to hone your negotiation skills: Understand your market. Look
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12/21/2010
A lot of people frequently take their homes off the market through the winter months, waiting to find a buyer until spring. Have you thought about selling your home during the holiday season? There are always buyers in the market for a home. Most sellers will take their home off the market unti
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12/17/2010
There are many factors to consider when deciding to buy or rent a home at Smith Mountain Lake. The main factor to consider is this: How fast will prices and rent rise, and how long you plan to stay in the home. If you anticipate staying in your home for six years, buying is the better option.
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12/14/2010
Are you making a move to a new community? Whether you're buying or selling your Smith Mountain Lake home, these activities have one thing in common – either way, you’re going to a new neighborhood. So how do you become part of your new community? Keep an open mind, and be open to new situations
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12/10/2010
Have you wondered what the term “geothermal energy” means? Ecologically-minded green living is a growing trend in the real estate world. The Geothermal Energy International Market found that between 2005 and 2010, the US retained world leadership in production of green living products, includin
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12/07/2010
Seller Motivated - The Water's Edge 3 BR 4.5 Baths 3,626 Sq.Ft. $849,000 MOTIVATED SELLER. THE WATER'S EDGE-THIS HOME IS POSITIONED ON A FLAT POINT LOT WITHIN A COVE. PARKLIKE SETTING. UPDATED KITCHENS AND BATHS. LUSH LANDSCAPING AND LOTS OF SPACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ONE OF
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12/06/2010
