It’s wonderful weather for a cup of tea! Winter brings out the desire to be warm and cozy and nothing fits that scenario better than a hot cup of freshly steeped tea. Not only does it have the potential to …
Tax Breaks For Lake Home Buyers
It’s tax season again and if you are like the rest of us, you’re scrambling to get your records to get the best refund possible. Did you also know that if you recently bought a new home at Smith Mountain …
Loving Life on the Lakes Part 3
A Few Final Tales of Lake Life The tales of ordinary folks like you and me who have chosen to relocate to homes on the shores of beautiful lakes such as Smith Mountain Lake, are a never-ending parade of interesting …
Vacation Rentals at the Lake
No matter what the season, everyone needs to get away from their normal day-to-day existence and see some fresh scenery now and then. It gives us renewed perspective, some needed time with family, space to breathe away from the daily …
Finding a REALTOR® Who Specializes in Waterfront Property: Part 2
Once again, author and waterfront home specialist Kenyon Blunt, has provided us with an excellent article on how to choose a REALTOR® who specializes in selling homes such as those located at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. When you’re shopping for …
How Smith Mountain Lake Came To Exist
Have you ever wondered how beautiful Smith Mountain Lake came to exist? As Virginia’s second-largest lake and one of the most popular spots in the state, it is a rapidly growing area with a fascinating background. Many of its residents …
Golfing on Smith Mountain Lake
One of our favorite American pastimes has become the sport of golf. When you talk to golfers you find a wide variety of reasons why they enjoy this game. Some like the obvious opportunity to hone their game to a …
Finding a Church Near the Lake
For many people, one of the wonderful things about living at Smith Mountain Lake is the nearness one feels to the Creator in the great outdoors. When trying to find folks of like mind, there are many alternatives to choose …
Loving Life On the Lakes, Part 2
More Stories From the Lakes The urge to move to the water hits people from all walks of life, just like the ones at Smith Mountain Lake. Most of them seem to applaud their choice as time progresses. Here are …
Selecting a Mover
The challenges of buying a new home can sometimes be intimidating enough without having to worry about whether your furniture, mementos, and other valuables arrive at their destination safely. Here are some helpful tips from Harry Lipsky for choosing the …