If you own a summer home at Smith Mountain Lake, VA then you know how harsh our Winter’s can be. It is very important to take care of your vacation property. Winterizing your home for the winter doesn’t have to be a laborious task. Follow these simple instructions to help keep your home in pristine […]
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 :)
Annual Westlake Tree Lighting
The Annual Westlake Tree Lighting event was held on December 1, 2016 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the Westlake Shopping center, in front of the library. Hundreds of local residents lined the sidewalks and visited local shops as they awaited the momentous tree lighting. Many of the shops that remained open for the occasion, provided refuge […]
Small Business Saturday
As we prepare to have our Thanksgiving dinner some are anticipating the black Friday sales. While I cannot contest that there are good deals to be had on black Friday I prefer small business Saturday. This is an annual event held on Saturday, November 26th, 2016. What a great way to get out and support […]
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Nestled in the gorgeous beautiful blue ridge mountains the epitome of a fun fall family day lies. Layman Family Farms; The Great Pumpkin Patch. Situated on a sprawling 87 acre farm the farm offers a bit of everything fall. A 5 acre parking lot boasts plenty of room for guest parking. As you enter the […]
A Summer Treat: Smith Mountain Lake Dining
For a lot of residents and SML lake lovers across the country, springtime means planning for another great summer of fun – including trying out the many distinctive and delicious places that make up the Smith Mountain Lake dining scene – a favorite pastime around here. From pizza pubs to waterfront grills, going out for […]
Summer Attractions at Smith Mountain Lake
We are well into spring at Smith Mountain Lake and for a lot of residents and SML lake lovers across the country, that means it’s time to start planning for another great summer of fun – first, with the plentiful attractions at Smith Mountain Lake. Though SML offers exciting, diverse attractions all year long, the […]
Is a Smith Mountain Lake Homeowners Association Right For You?
If you’re buying at Smith Mountain Lake, chances are you’ll have to choose whether you want to live with or without a homeowners association. Plenty of SML neighborhoods leave the community governing to homeowners themselves, and plenty of communities, including most luxury waterfront communities, have an HOA in place to keep the area uniform. Here, […]
Credit Scores and Home Buying
Thinking about your credit score probably isn’t part of your everyday life. You probably don’t drive to work wondering if it’s risen lately, browse the grocery aisles inspired to run a credit check, or contemplate FICO 720 every time you take your dog on a walk. We’re sure there are much more exciting things you […]
Make Your Home Renovation Count
In our last blog post, we talked about making this your season for a Smith Mountain Lake home renovation. We covered several reasons why there’s no time like the present for the home renovation you’ve been wanting. Now that you’ve decided to take the leap, you need to choose which projects are the most important […]
Spring Is For a Smith Mountain Lake Home Renovation
We know you’re thinking it, how much you would like to tackle a home renovation at your Smith Mountain Lake home. But it’s a big larger commitment than your annual spring cleaning list. Fortunately, an improved economy, builders ready for work and better weather for remodel-sized projects, mean there’s no time like the present for […]
Love Your Smith Mountain Lake Home
With Valentine’s Day falling right in the middle of the month, February feels like a great time to talk about a different kind of romance – the love you have for your Smith Mountain Lake home. Maybe you recently bought a home at SML and are still puppy-love smitten, or perhaps you’re a longtime Smith […]
Make 2016 Your Year – To Buy at Smith Mountain Lake
With most of 2016 still ahead, Deb Beran Properties thought it would be an opportune time to help you amplify the typical New Year’s resolution to a goal that’s bigger and better, like making this your year to buy at Smith Mountain Lake. If you’ve visited our lake community with hopes of some day making […]
Make 2016 Your Year – For a Stronger Family
At Deb Beran Properties, we’re saying goodbye to resolutions as they’re commonly known and hello to a year-long resolve to make this entire year YOUR year – for a stronger family. Even if you think your family is doing well, it never hurts to identify areas of improvement, after all, your family should be an […]
Make 2016 Your Year – For Financial Freedom
This is the year to say goodbye to resolutions as they’re commonly known and hello to a year-long resolve to make this entire year YOUR year – starting with financial freedom. Many families would like to be free from debt, save more, give more or be able to make certain purchases, but the typical open-ended, […]
Getting Acquainted with Smith Mountain Lake Healthcare
Over the past few years, the Smith Mountain Lake healthcare has exploded. The SML community’s growing population, increasing commercial developments and additions of healthcare companies and private providers have come together to create the most convenient and complete coverage the area has ever had – and it continues to expand across the area. There are […]
Smith Mountain Lake’s Best Neighborhoods
Like many home shoppers, our buyers often want to be steered toward Smith Mountain Lake’s best neighborhoods, particularly the ones that are up-and-coming hot spots. The latest real estate trend is turning outdated locations into the next great neighborhood through home flipping and community rehabilitation. Not only is it a social payoff to live in […]
Smith Mountain Lake Living – the Great Escape
In the midst of the busyness of life – especially this time of year – you may be prone to wonder if Smith Mountain Lake living would provide you with the permanent escape you often wish for. After a while, the traffic and crowds of larger cities and towns can inspire an ongoing longing for […]
Enjoy a Peaceful Smith Mountain Lake Home Search
As any seasoned local realtor will tell you, the searches for a Smith Mountain Lake home will rise and fall from spring to fall like every other part of the country. We’ll also tell you that some SML home buyers could benefit the most from a Smith Mountain Lake home search at a less popular […]
Sell Your Smith Mountain Lake Home the Smart Way
It may be time for an upgrade, a downsize or a move closer to the kids and grandkids, but whatever your reason, there are good and bad ways to try and sell your Smith Mountain Lake home. As any Smith Mountain Lake realtor like Deb Beran will tell you, this is great time to sell […]
It’s Tax Time for Responsible Homeowners
We may have been a little distracted by the gorgeous autumn season at Smith Mountain Lake lately, but not too preoccupied to look ahead to some winter preparations that can help responsible homeowners get ahead. Taking care of a Smith Mountain Lake property requires more than sprucing up the areas you can see — the […]
