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People often say nothing lasts forever. The same can be said about a home’s paint job. Repainting your property may be low on your to-do list, but it’s a great way to zhuzh up your home without spending a fortune. And if you are planning on opening your home as a rental or listing it […]

Whether you’re selling an inherited property, a second home, or your own home after moving out of state, handling a long-distance property transaction can be challenging. But with good professional help, you can easily sell your home without leaving the comfort of where you live. Ask your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional for a referral […]

Repairs or replacements that the homebuyer requires to be completed before closing on the sale of your home can blindside you if you’re not prepared. While any unforeseen expenses are an unwelcome surprise, you’ll still have to fix the problems or risk letting your buyer out of the contract and having to disclose the problems […]

  A recent survey of homebuyers who purchased a home in 2021 and 2022 found that 72% had buyer’s remorse. Thirty-one percent paid over asking price, a median of $65,000; 36% made offers without seeing the home; and 43% made concessions to sellers such as waiving a home inspection. If you’re planning to buy a home in […]

Sooner or later, all interior design trends change, and often in the opposite direction. After years of cool minimalism, homeowners are turning toward warmer, cozier colors, fabrics, and wall coverings to maximize comfort. So what’s old but new for home décor in 2023? Greens and other warm neutrals Colors come in two ranges – warm […]

What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners and home sellers? Lower or higher home prices? Higher or lower mortgage interest rates? Or a continuation of the overheated pandemic-inspired housing market? There’s no question that the blistering housing market of the past three years was hard on homebuyers. By October 2022, the average mortgage interest […]

Have you ever needed an extra life jacket when family or friends drop in or have an unexpected need for a different size life jacket?  That is where The Life Jacket Loaner Progam comes in….and we have this service right here at Smith Mountain Lake! The Sea Tow Foundation has helped make this service possible […]

GET YOUR LAKESIDE HOME READY FOR WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL A recently sold home in Smith Mountain Lake Imagine sitting on the front porch of your lakeside home. You have a clear view of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Your family is enjoying a fun afternoon in the water. There’s a barbecue going on. Life […]

Located along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake is an exciting and popular lakeside community for homebuyers to explore. With scenic natural surroundings, picturesque lake views, upscale communities, and laid-back atmosphere, Smith Mountain Lake has been a top choice for homebuyers, real estate investors, and retirees for years. It is also […]

Recently sold: a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with a coastal, casual feel Virginia is one of the most visited states in the US for many reasons. With its tourism industry returning to pre-pandemic levels, the state’s vacation spots can be expected to be full and vibrant again during peak season. In addition to its most visited […]