As a Smith Mountain Lake realtor, Deb Beran wants every homebuyer to be truly happy with their lake home. Having lived at SML since 1988 and representing buyers and sellers for almost as long, Deb is as experienced as a SML realtor could be. While the fun part of the job is showing potential homebuyers […]
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 :)
When to Think Again in Your Smith Mountain Lake Properties Search
Certainly a favorite of what we do at Deb Beran Properties is showing home buyers the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake properties available to them. It’s always such a privilege to be part of the search for the perfect home, especially since it’s in our favorite area anywhere. But there are specific needs for every homebuyer […]
Freshen Up Your Smith Mountain Lake House this Fall
While most people consider spring to be the best season for cleaning, organizing and freshening up around their Smith Mountain Lake house, there’s a certain appeal to tackling some of the same projects in the fall. The weather is temperate, not too hot or cold to be active inside and outside as you tackle projects, […]
Seasonal Activities From Deb Beran Properties
If you haven’t noticed from some of our most recent real estate blogs here on Deb Beran Properties, we’re a little partial to the fall season at Smith Mountain Lake. Summer may draw the biggest crowds, but there is something truly special about the glowing reflection of colored leaves against the water this time of […]
Real Estate Blog Spotlight on Autumn Entertaining
In our last real estate blog, we highlighted several Smith Mountain Lake fall events that are always a huge hit with local residents and vacationers alike. Taking in the festive autumn attractions isn’t the only way to enjoy the season, however. Fall also happens to be the perfect opportunity to do a little redecorating and […]
Fall Picks for Smith Mountain Lake Visitors
Summer may be the vacation peak for Smith Mountain Lake visitors, but locals know that the autumn season is the time when Smith Mountain Lake really shines. Not only does fall add breathtaking colors to the already gorgeous natural landscape, but community events and attractions are some of the finest between September and early December. […]
What Smith Mountain Lake Schools Say About Local Real Estate
Like most communities across the nation, Smith Mountain Lake schools are beginning a new year. Local families are shopping for notebooks, pencils, crayons and that seemingly never ending list of educational needs. Buses are back on the highways and school time schedules rule the week once again. It’s a bittersweet goodbye to summer and an […]
The Perks of a Smith Mountain Lake Condo
Many homebuyers at Smith Mountain Lake are in the real estate market for a single-family home, but we happen to think a Smith Mountain Lake condo suits a lot of families just as well. Condo living is an affordable option that can provide the lake access home buyers are looking for here, while cutting down […]
Which Smith Mountain Lake Community is Right For You?
The Smith Mountain Lake community has prospered over the past twenty years, experiencing the most growth in the past decade. Residential building has been one of the hallmarks of its progress and that means there are countless communities and neighborhoods to buy a home in. But if you’re searching for a home to love at […]
What To Do Before You Buy a Smith Mountain Lake Home
All it takes to buy a house at Smith Mountain Lake is an experienced local real estate agent like Deb Beran and a couple of weekends hitting the open houses, right? Not so fast. While choosing a great real estate agent and a few open houses is part of the process, there are several other […]
Three Tips to Help You Understand the Smith Mountain Lake Housing Market
Smith Mountain Lake real estate is in a wonderful place. The economy is strengthening nationwide, home values are rising, the local economy is thriving and buyers are ready to buy! If you are one of the many soon-to-be Smith Mountain Lake real estate buyers starting your property search, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed […]
Buying Vs. Renting at Smith Mountain Lake, VA
You’re no stranger to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. You’ve visited before, maybe you have family here or you might be one of the many return guests who grew up in the area and always dreamed about a Smith Mountain Lake waterfront property. You don’t need convincing to be sold on SML as a perfect place […]
Top Attractions for a Smith Mountain Lake Vacation
You’ve been looking forward to a Smith Mountain Lake vacation all winter long, but now that it’s upon you, you’re not sure what to do while you’re here. Your family may say they’re content to boat and swim all day, but you know adventures away from the vacation rental will add to the excitement. And […]
The Choice to Buy or Build on a Smith Mountain Lake Property
For buyers searching for the perfect Smith Mountain Lake property, it often comes down to a choice between purchasing an existing house and or custom building one. Homes here come in every size, style and price range, but building on a Smith Mountain Lake lot or land also has its advantages. Chances are there is […]
Smith Mountain Lake Boating Safety Tips
What Smith Mountain Lake Residents and Vacationers Need To Know About Boating Safety When you live at a place like Smith Mountain Lake, Memorial Day Weekend is especially exciting. Along with honoring military veterans and service personnel, the holiday marks the official start of boating and lake recreation season. Smith Mountain Lake prepares for this […]
Millennial Home Buyers Shouldn’t Sweat Student Loans
Home buyers under the age of thirty who are searching for an affordable Franklin County home or Bedford County home will appreciate recent study results that student loans are not as likely to stand in the way of a mortgage loan as you might think. As a news update on realtor.org states, TransUnion released a […]
Take A Dip (In Fresh Paint) at Smith Mountain Lake
Deb Beran Properties wants to help you make the most of home improvements and renovations at your Smith Mountain Lake property. There’s no time like the present to check off your list of projects, and remodeling can improve your property’s value. A recent article on realtor.org lists the top remodel projects homeowners long to conquer, […]
Modernize Your Smith Mountain Lake Kitchen, Maximize Your Life
This month, Deb Beran Properties at Smith Mountain Lake is helping you make the most of home improvements and renovations. A recent article on realtor.org lists the top remodel projects homeowners long to conquer, and you’ve no doubt considered at least one or two. At the top of their list is one we highly encourage […]
The Time is Ripe for Your Smith Mountain Lake Home Remodel
Up the ante on your annual spring cleaning by tackling that list of home improvements you’ve dreamed of making to enhance your Smith Mountain Lake property. With an improved economy, builders ready for work and better weather for large-scale projects, there’s no time like the present to check off your list of projects. What’s more, […]
A New Resolve at Smith Mountain Lake
There’s something refreshing about the start of a new year. Like so many others, Smith Mountain Lake residents view these first few weeks as the prime opportunity to start something new, or pick up where they left off, be it a commitment, discipline, project or hobby. If your new year’s resolution involves shedding some weight […]
