Back in April, Virginia was hit by 24 tornados that killed 10 and destroyed 212 homes while damaging 1,000 more. If you are a Smith Mountain Lake homeowner or a potential one, you may be concerned whether more recent storm activity will once again hit our state. You wonder "Will your homeowner's
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05/25/2011
Everybody has a bit of nostalgia when it comes to the past. Well now you have a chance to see the way things were in Franklin County, VA! Not far from Smith Mountain Lake on Father's Day weekend, you can take a step back in time at the Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days held at the Franklin Co
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05/21/2011
Green can be beautiful on Smith Mountain Lake, whether you are talking about our lush golf courses or homes built with the environment in mind. Recently the Washington Post published an article about the first home LEED certified in Smith Mountain Lake; only 16 other homes in all of Virginia have
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05/14/2011
Family Feud Appalachia! No it isn’t the latest show in reality television. It is the infamous feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families that took place right here in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It can be fun trying to separate fact from fiction. Recently the Conflict in the Mountain
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05/07/2011
Looking for a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? How about a “staycation” in Smith Mountain Lake? Bring the whole family to celebrate together, or give mom some much- deserved relaxation time in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is easy to say “Thanks, Mom,” with a weekend in S
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04/23/2011
“Homes for sale in Smith Mountain Lake” – those words are often the beginning of the journey to home ownership, when they're typed into the search bar on an Internet browser. Over 80% of all buyers start their home search online. With so many listings to choose from, how can you be sure your ho
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04/15/2011
Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to live. I should know, because I am a long time resident of the area! There is nothing quite like waking up to your own lakefront views. It will only take one visit to see why this is called the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Be warned, though – many pe
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04/08/2011
Buyers who have been on the fence as to whether or not to go ahead and purchase a vacation home, may not find a better time to buy than now. Great prices and low mortgage rates on waterfront homes are making purchasing a vacation- or second home attractive to buyers. If you are ready to make yo
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04/01/2011
Hey Smith Mountain Lake - go fly a kite...with Benjamin Franklin! April 2 is Kite Day at Popular Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home in Forest, VA. Ben won’t be alone; Jack Jouett, Virginia’s Paul Revere, will be there as well. So grab the family and a kite, and head out for a day of high f
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03/25/2011
St. Patrick’s Day has just passed, and it was a great way to put you in the mood for the green scene in Smith Mountain Lake! Yep, it’s that time of year again; time to start trolling the lawn and garden section, and stalking the nurseries. Spring is arriving, and this year, there is even more i
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03/18/2011
