real estate: Coordinate Your Smith Mountain Lake Stay with This Calendar
- 03/24/15 10:38 PM
There’s no denying Smith Mountain Lake is a peaceful and relaxing vacation destination, but many visitors prefer to mix fun and activity in with the quiet, serene moments of their getaway. Not only visitors, but local residents too can get excited about the year-round event calendar for Smith Mountain Lake published in the latest Laker Magazine. Start your warm weather planning with the help of the calendar, which includes business-related events, festivals, sports competitions, community outreaches and much more. In addition to popular annual events such as the SML Triathlon in May, the Fire-Worx Fest to celebrate July 4th, the beloved
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real estate: Innovative Education Highlights Smith Mountain Lake Schools
- 08/17/14 10:46 PM
School children are donning backpacks once again in the Smith Mountain Lake community. Another school year is beginning at most area schools and man families here are expecting nothing short of excellence from public and private school systems. One of the ways the Franklin County school system is achieving high standards of learning is through an innovative, hands-on approach at the Gereau Center. Franklin County’s Gereau Center is a creative learning center whose program combines challenging academic standards and integrating critical thinking skills in a problem-based learning approach. The Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED), in which Energy Engineering is
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real estate: Room For the Garden To Grow at Smith Mountain Lake
- 06/30/14 04:16 AM
When it is time to think about that second home, retirement location or a more idyllic family neighborhood, Smith Mountain Lake often pops up on the radar. And one of the primary reasons is the acreage available. Many home buyers in this area are looking to trade crowding, traffic and small spaces for space to spread out and enjoy a personalized property. Local residents are making the most of the space available by following a national trend - growing their own food right in their backyard. A recent article in the July/Aug Smith Mountain Laker Magazine highlights community members who are
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real estate: Free to Fly at Smith Mountain Lake
- 06/24/14 04:17 AM
Smith Mountain Lake is often on the cutting edge of water sports and water recreation. The latest in water hobbies never takes long to catch on at a place where residents and visitors want to take on the next water challenge. Flyboarding is one of the on-the-water activities to make its arrival at Smith Mountain Lake this summer season. The daring sport puts a single rider on a flyboard for a 15-minute cruise at 25 to 30 feet above the lake using a steady blast of jet stream for lift. Flyboarding is offered at Wet Connection, part of Crazy Horse
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real estate: The Safe Way to Secure Your Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rental
- 06/16/14 02:18 AM
Renting a vacation home is a popular way to enjoy the thrills of Smith Mountain Lake, but a recent article in Forbes Magazine cautions renters on a growing fraud trend. An April report titled “How To Avoid The Internet’s Hottest Scam: Fake Vacation Rentals” warns vacation home rental seekers of the increasing online scam. Phony landlords are conning would-be renters into sending deposits after reeling the renter in with false information on rental homes online. Along with several other smart tips on protecting oneself from vacation rental scams, Forbes suggests hiring a trusted local real estate agent to help secure
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real estate: Tips for the Home Search at Smith Mountain Lake - Know What You Need
- 04/23/14 03:25 AM
Searching for a new home can be so exciting that sometimes buyers lose focus of the practical parts of home ownership. Daily life requires more than great curb appeal and beautiful interiors, each family has certain needs that have to be prioritized in order to ensure a perfect property selection. Forbes Magazine offers a few tips for buying a home in the spring, ones we thought were appropriate for any of our followers who want to be smart about their Smith Mountain Lake property search. One tip is to make sure you know what you really need and want. At
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real estate: Tips for the Home Search at Smith Mountain Lake - Hire a Professional
- 04/16/14 03:44 AM
In spring time many aspects of the economy get a lift from tourism to home and garden, fashion to the entertainment industry. When the weather improves, so do moods - and spending. Spring is consistently the busiest time of year for real estate, marked by increases in property listings, open houses and buying interest. Smith Mountain Lake is no different. Our area’s homes show best when the landscape is green, the trees and flowers are in bloom and the warmer weather makes the lake most inviting. Forbes Magazine offers a few tips for buying a home in the spring, ones we
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real estate: The Gains of a Golf Community
- 02/27/14 11:32 PM
Spring is just around the corner for Smith Mountain Lake which means it’s time to start warming up the golf swing. Soon, area golfers will take to our beautiful courses for months of their favorite sport in one of the most beautiful lake settings you could imagine. Those who live at one of our four golf communities have several distinct advantages that go beyond beautiful scenery and year-round golfing access. Living at a golf community enhances your quality of life in many ways. Promotes physical health Having a golf course in your backyard is one of the best ways to motivate
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real estate: Visit Smith Mountain Lake, Stay Forever
- 10/15/13 09:22 AM
As Smith Mountain Lake continues to become Virginia’s best kept secret discovered by the luckiest of home buyers and home builders, new residents find they have a lot in common. Many are from across or out of state, often the east coast. A lot are looking for less traffic, noise and people. Most dreamed of the kind of amazing mountain and lake countryside SML offers. For most, a visit here was the catalyst for making it home. New residents frequently say they stumbled upon Smith Mountain Lake by wedding or event invitation, by mention of an acquaintance or by traveling through
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real estate: Smith Mountain Lake’s 2013 Charity Home Tour
- 09/26/13 01:31 AM
The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, one of our most popular annual events, demonstrates how easy it is to create a dream home at Smith Mountain Lake. The homes are always a fitting reflection of their owners, built to the precise preferences of those who reside in them. Many boast vast open areas for congregating, multiple bedrooms decorated for the tastes of children and grandchildren, offices and libraries for the business and academic space and sprawling basements with plenty of recreational activities to offer. Some provide stone fire pits, pools and patios for more outdoor time. Others have built in
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real estate: Positive Change for Virginia Home Sales
- 09/05/13 12:30 AM
Virginia home sale trends directly effect Smith Mountain Lake’s real estate scene. We’re very pleased with a recent report issued by the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech for Virginia Homes Sales that compares pace of residential sales, median residential pricing, sales volume and average days on the market for the past three years. The report shows positive changes in 2013. Virginia has had a 23-percent increase in home sales from July 2012 to July 2013. This is exciting news for Virginia and the Smith Mountain Lake area, which usually fairs particularly well among Virginia localities. See the
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real estate: Start Something New at Smith Mountain Lake
- 08/09/13 12:15 AM
Most of us have a hobby, skill or career we wish we could pursue but put on the back burner while life is full of other priorities and demands. We tell ourselves one day we’ll have time for it but that day never seems to come. Smith Mountain Lake is a perfect place for reigniting the flame of that hidden desire and local residents are doing it. Water sports, antique boat hobbyists, engineering feats and artistic development are just a few categories represented here by people who began later in life and are finding joy in that long-awaited pursuit. Smith Mountain
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real estate: Smith Mountain Lake Helps Set Water Safety Record
- 07/26/13 02:57 AM
Smith Mountain Lake is not without highly successful water safety advocacy, and an event in May helped prove the lake community’s excellence in safety awareness. The National Safe Boating Council held its fourth annual “Ready, Set, Wear It!” world record day on May 18th this year, of which Smith Mountain Lake placed third nationally. Participants around the world were invited to participate in the event which required people to inflate their inflatable life jacket or wear an inherently buoyant life jacket to break the world record for life jacket wear. The event promotes proper life jacket wear while boating and
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real estate: Waterfront Country Club Hole in One Sponsorship
- 06/12/13 02:06 AM
Deb Beran RE/MAX Lakefront Realty had the privilege of participating in a special Hole In One sponsorship last month. The sponsorship took place at a dedication in memory of local women who were avid golfers and beloved friends and community members. A memorial clock was presented in memory of PT Smith, who recently passed away after battling ovarian cancer and other members loved and lost. PT Smith was a strong advocate of the game of golf as well as breast and ovarian cancer. We were honored to be part of this meaningful tribute to her legacy.
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real estate: What To Do About Watercraft at Smith Mountain Lake
- 06/12/13 02:02 AM
This weekend, thousands of locals and tourists will venture out on Smith Mountain Lake. Like most other places, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the most fun in the sun one can have in a three month span. As we have in summers past, we will be providing you with tips to enjoy the lake smartly and safely. We hope this summer is your best yet at SML! If you plan to get on the water but don’t have your own boat or PWC to do it, plan to rent watercraft well ahead of time - particularly for
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real estate: Create a Spectacular Outdoor Space
- 03/19/13 01:34 AM
A well designed and maintained outdoor space can be as useful as indoor space for properties at Smith Mountain Lake. Living at a waterfront location with such astounding natural scenery means residents and guests want to be outdoors and as close to the view as possible. Make the most of your Smith Mountain Lake home with a well developed patio, deck or yard. HGTV Gardens has plentiful tips and ideas for creating the perfect natural hideaway. Here are just a few tips for ground cover and walkway enhancement: Use a variety of ground materials to create texture and
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real estate: The Expert Take on Smith Mountain Lake
- 03/15/13 04:01 AM
One of the first priorities a new resident faces is how to find a reputable industry specialist within their community. Property ownership means a need for builders, lawn care, security systems, appliance updates or maintenance, cleaning service, communications installers or other services. In addition to the needs that come with owning a home are ongoing personal services such as financial consultants, childcare, pet care, religious services, insurance representatives, health and wellness services and much more. As most seasoned homeowners know, finding the right expert makes all the difference in the long run. At Smith Mountain Lake there are several
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real estate: Settled at Smith Mountain Lake
- 02/05/13 02:42 AM
Since its establishment in the 1960‘s, Smith Mountain Lake has earned a reputation as an idyllic retirement or second home location. Its custom building opportunities, well-designed developments, maintenance-free neighborhoods and pristine condominium and town home communities support high quality living. Large lots, low taxes and well-developed neighborhoods aid buyers in turning their SML property into a perfect home. Buyers in retirement or approaching retirement seek SML as the perfect place for entertaining and accommodating guests. Retirees from northern cities and surrounding states in search of a milder climate, escape from heavy traffic and overwhelming busyness and a location convenient to
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real estate: Basement Inspiration
- 01/14/13 01:46 AM
We know that though it’s winter time, you’re already dreaming of spring. With spring comes those seasonal changes idyllic for the home remodeling projects you can’t wait to accomplish. Area home shows are already in full swing and home improvement businesses are stocking up in preparation. Now is a good time to begin brainstorming what needs the most change at your place. Smith Mountain Lake homes are typically a perfect gathering place for family members, friends and community groups. Everyone wants to take advantage of the peaceful environment and especially the excitement of lake activity. What this amounts to is a
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real estate: Great Gifts From Smith Mountain Lake
- 12/12/12 04:12 AM
It’s easy for a holiday shopper to feel there are many gift ideas to choose from but few that are as distinctive as the individual they’re shopping for. At Smith Mountain Lake, residents are at a holiday shopping advantage. Retail outlets surrounding the lake are distinctive on purpose. Here, shopping opportunities match the unique character of SML - providing gifts that are a refreshing change from the norm. As you head out in search of hall-decking decor, children’s toys, beautiful apparel, one-of-a-kind jewelry, home interior accents and gadgets of every kind, plan on a day of shopping at SML. The wide
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