Smith Mountain Lake’s residential scene contains neighborhoods with and without homeowners associations. The neighborhoods that do have HOAs vary quite a bit in standards, restrictions and benefits. The basics of an HOA, however, are prevalent in these communities and considering the pros and cons can be a great help to homebuyers who need to decide […]
Deb Beran Properties Blog
I frequently update my blog to bring you the latest in news and events around the Smith Mountain Lake local area, in addition to insightful information on the unique real estate market here. I hope you will find some useful content here! Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about the content you see here. I'll be happy to help :)
Smith Mountain Lake a Craft Beer Community
Sunken City Brewing Company put the Smith Mountain Lake to the test last spring when it opened in Westlake as a craft beer manufacturer reaching neighboring cities of Roanoke, Lynchburg and Danville, Richmond and Virginia Beach. The big question then was if a cultural trend could not just survive, but thrive outside of a more […]
How Smith Mountain Lake Home Owners Can Profit From Space Sharing
Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect place for an affordable and convenient vacation, particularly for anyone living on the east coast. The charms that draw residents to its shorelines are the same reasons tourists come here in droves in spring, summer and fall, and occasionally winter. Our guests find that a week or weekend of […]
The Livability of Smith Mountain Lake
One of Smith Mountain Lake’s neighboring cities was recently ranked number six out of the top ten places to retire on livability.com The site describes Roanoke, Virginia as a place with affordable homes, a moderate climate, cultural venues and a small-town vibe. Only a thirty minute drive from Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake has all that […]
Measuring Positive Market Trends at Smith Mountain Lake
Good news on the real estate market front is always encouraging. realtors.com released its October 2013 National Housing Trend Report which shows a positive increase in sales for this fall season. The report is encouraging as home sales are commonly known to slow during the fall and winter. Instead, the report indicates fast paced movement, […]
Smith Mountain Lake Celebrates 50 Years
It is hard to believe a place as warm and welcoming as Smith Mountain Lake is only fifty years old. Though it is young compared to a lot of lake resort destinations, SML has a more established feel than most, secure in its identity and unwilling to simply be a vacation spot. Roanoke area television […]
Hints for Hiring the Right Help
Being a Smith Mountain Lake home owner can mean a multitude of handyman needs throughout the course of your inhabitance. Even brand new houses have their weaknesses. From heating and air conditioning replacements to dock repair, plumbing issues to cracked concrete, the fix-it projects can certainly add up. Then there are the unforeseen disasters no […]
Tour Open Houses at Smith Mountain Lake
The health of real estate at Smith Mountain Lake is on the same upswing as the national trend shows, and the pick up in activity at Deb Beran Properties affirms it. Buyers who are in search of their lake dream home can no longer linger at a distance and leisurely choose from plentiful inventory. The […]
Visit Smith Mountain Lake, Stay Forever
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 […]
Live on Less at Smith Mountain Lake
Retirees and second home buyers may think no place they could desire offers both a luxurious lifestyle and a low cost of living. But Smith Mountain Lake is one of those rare destinations that has both. According to Realtor Magazine’s cost of living comparison, the metro areas of Roanoke and Lynchburg, the two cities closest […]
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Turns 25
At the end of the month, one of Smith Mountain Lake’s most anticipated annual events will celebrate one of its proudest milestones. The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival turns 25 this fall and what may be more impressive than its longevity is how successful it has become in a place most would consider to be […]
Positive Change for Virginia Home Sales
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 […]
Smith Mountain Lake’s Autumnal Attractions
Summer at Smith Mountain Lake is known for peak tourism but locals would tell you our gorgeous fall season is just as popular. Autumn’s mild temperatures and clear skies along with the addition of rich red, brown and gold colored leaves is enough to make anyone fall in love with Smith Mountain Lake. What’s more, […]
Top Notch Neighbors
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 […]
