Taking Care Of Your Air Conditioner All Year Air conditioning units that were once considered a luxury can now be found in nearly 90% of American homes. The US demands more energy to power air conditioning than the rest of …
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? Most of us who enjoy summers at Smith Mountain Lake know that sunshine in moderate amounts is beneficial to our skin in a variety of ways. However, if you plan to be in the sun for …
How To Sell Your Home Faster and For A Better Price
Stage Your Smith Mountain Home to Sell in a Weekend Do you want to sell your Smith Mountain home for top dollar? 77% of realtors reported home staging as beneficial in helping to sell your home faster and for higher prices. …
4 Alternative Heating Methods to Consider For Your Home
During the winter about 40% of the entire energy consumption in this country is spent heating homes. Most of these heating methods are non-renewable and are also very expensive to you. If you are environmentally conscious as well as interested in …
How Is The Dock Transferred To The New Owner At Closing?
Under these guidelines, the power company processes the transfer of the dock permit (if applicable) separately from the closing of the real estate itself. Though the dock or boathouse is owned by the property owner, it is technically on property …
Do I need a Property Survey?
When purchasing property with an existing home at Smith Mountain Lake, you may not always need a new property survey. Using an existing survey is often considered sufficient and could save you hundreds of dollars. Examine the existing survey closely, …
Exterior Maintenance of Your Smith Mountain Lake Home
You’ve found your dream home among the beautiful properties built along the 500 miles of shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake. Now you want to keep it looking gorgeous. However, a well-manicured look comes with careful attention to exterior maintenance so you’ll …
Choosing A Buyer’s Agent At Smith Mountain Lake
I hope you now realize that you face complex issues when purchasing waterfront property here at Smith Mountain Lake. Unless you already live on the lake and are intimately familiar with all of these issues, you must locate a buyer’s …
Some Factors To Consider When Selling Your Property
Some Factors To Consider When Selling Your Property Most people who dream of joining the 22,000 residents of the Smith Mountain Lakes have to first sell their current property. There’s plenty to think about and do when preparing to put …
Avoid Real Estate Scams
Common Real Estate Scams That You Need To Avoid Many real estate scams have been around for decades, and they just keep being reinvented to trick new and unsuspecting victims. Back in 2014, it was estimated that real estate fraud …