Every home buyer hopes the community they move to will be scenic, economically stable, peaceful, exciting and well endowed with great schools and business opportunities. These requirements are relatively easy to investigate prior to moving, but one of the most important aspects of enjoying life in a new neighborhood, or not, is far less easily […]
Start Something New at Smith Mountain Lake
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 […]
Why Young Home Buyers Should Consider Smith Mountain Lake
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors published an update focusing on the latest buying trends of the under 40 generations. During tough economic times, potential home owners in this age range were commonly living with their parents or opted to rent a home or apartment. Now with an upward trend both economically and […]
Why You Should Retire at Smith Mountain Lake
We at Deb Beran Properties often hear that older residents searched for years before finding the idyllic place to retire at Smith Mountain Lake. A retirement location isn’t easy to narrow down. Where you retire effects both the retiree and other family members. Location plays a large part in quality of life, financial security and […]
Steamboat Building Latest Feat for Smith Mountain Lake Resident
Smith Mountain Lake is a great place for hobbyists to develop and master a craft – particularly antique boat crafters. One boat admirer is bringing a first to Smith Mountain Lake – building a steam-powered launch right in his own Smith Mountain Lake back yard. Mark White of Bedford’s major undertaking is the center of […]
Inexpensive Summer Fun at Smith Mountain Lake
The school year has finally come to an end and it’s time to treat the hard working students in the family to an exciting, sunny lake vacation. Smith Mountain Lake offers endless summer fun activities, from the most popular on-water adventures – boating, water sports, swimming and fishing – to great off-water amusements such as […]
Golfer Tom Watson at Smith Mountain Lake
PGA Tour Hall of Famer Tom Watson made a special charity stop at Smith Mountain Lake last week. The golf professional was the American Cancer Society’s annual Swing Fore a Cure special guest. He took part in the tournament, which took place at The Water’s Edge Country Club and golf course in Penhook, and told […]
