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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smith Mountain Lake is a lovely destination that will astound you with its remarkable natural scenery and small-town charm. A popular site among tourists for its wide range of both water- and land-based recreational activities, Smith Mountain Lake is also where you’ll find some of the most sought-after real […]

With a picturesque view of turquoise lake waters and scenic mountain ranges, Smith Mountain Lake also goes by the name “Crown Jewel of the Blue Ridge” and “Virginia’s Best Kept Secret.” For those who’ve spent time in Smith Mountain Lake on holiday, many have returned to purchase a home, either to move in permanently or […]

Exciting News!   Smith Mountian Lake made the  Top 10 places in the U.S. to buy a Lake House in 2023!  Now is a great time to start looking for that great lake house Smith Mountian Lake just might be the perfect place for you and your family!  https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/31/best-lake-house-united-states-in-2023.html

Wishing you peace and happiness for 2023!  Happy New Year from Jane At The Lake! 

Inflation, home prices, and interest rates were higher in 2022 than they’ve been in years, but if you’re planning to become a homeowner in 2023, you’ve got time to improve your buying power. TheMortgageReports.com recommends talking to a mortgage lender, even if you aren’t ready to buy until later in the year. They can “review […]

  When you apply for a mortgage loan, or any credit, the lender relies on information that is supplied by lenders, landlords, government agencies, courts, and credit card companies to three credit reporting bureau, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Numerical values are assigned to defaults and late payments, income-to-debt ratios, types of credit and other data. The values are […]

As much as you’d like to rely on the professionalism of remodeling contractors (or yourself if you’re DIYing the renovation your home) the most important thing to be done is to keep the work site as dust-free and clean as possible. Dust is one of the biggest dangers to the health of people and pets […]

With today’s runaway inflation and rising interest rates, it may seem like a good idea to put your remodeling plans on hold. Or, maybe not. According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University,  remodeling expenditures are expected to cool down from […]

As you dream about how you’d like to live in your next home, you’re joining a growing cadre of homebuyers who value lifestyle over luxury and quality over quantity. The property you choose is paramount to having more comfort and convenience in your daily life. For some, lifestyle is about displaying wealth, such as a […]

With more stuff than you probably need or want, decluttering before a move can seem overwhelming, but you don’t want to pay movers to move or store items you don’t use, love or want. Here are some tips to make it quicker and easier: Start Small Label moving boxes for selling, donating or throwing away. […]