Linda Thach
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[Mecklenburg Times] A “Rich Idiot” Isn’t Coming to Buy Your Lake Home – But a Savvy Buyer Will
Posted on in Industry News & Media & Real Estate
In the 2025 lake real estate market, sellers should abandon the expectation of wealthy buyers overpaying for their properties. Instead, informed and financially prepared buyers are seeking fairly priced homes and are often willing to pay in cash. Sellers who …
[The Journal Record] Survey reveals top vacation home markets in 2025
Posted on in Industry News & Media & Real Estate
A survey conducted recently has pinpointed the leading vacation home markets for 2025, showcasing locations that have become increasingly popular among buyers in search of secondary residences. This trend mirrors larger changes in consumer tastes and economic factors impacting the …
[Birmingham Business Journal] Smith Lake mansion sells for record-breaking, multimillion-dollar price
Posted on in Industry News & Media & Real Estate
An Alabama home on Smith Lake fetched a staggering $43.45 million, shattering the previous record for the priciest property sold in the area. With breathtaking lakefront vistas, exquisite custom details, and top-notch amenities, this luxury estate turned heads among affluent …
[AL.com] Smith Lake home sold for $4.345 million, highest price ever for area
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A Smith Lake home in Alabama was sold for $43.45 million, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a property in the region. The luxury estate, known for its expansive lakefront views, custom design, and impressive …
[Bama Buzz] Record-breaking $4.3M home sold at Smith Lake
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In the Pointe Sixteen community on Smith Lake, a prestigious waterfront estate has been sold for $4.345 million, setting a new record as the most expensive home ever sold in the area. Previously, the highest price recorded was $3.6 million. …
[Miami Herald] Why your expired listing could be like ‘picking juicy grapes off a vine’ for a Realtor
Posted on in For Sellers & Industry News & Media & Real Estate
“In fact, many properties are sitting stagnant because they are overpriced, making the market appear far healthier than it really is, says Glenn Phillips of Lake Homes Realty, a multi-state brokerage.”
Homes, Hammers, and Happiness: Lake Home Remodeling and Its Impact on Mental Health
Posted on in Health and Wellness & Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Real Estate
On Lake Homes Lifestyles, we’ve written extensively about the positive effects of lake living on mental health. Researchers agree that living on or near the water promotes the Blue Mind Effect, a meditative state that is characterized by a sense …
Best of Lifestyles: Top Lake Stories of 2024
Posted on in Home Improvement & Home Interiors & Decor & Lake Activities & Lifestyle & Outdoor Living & Real Estate & Travel
From lake activities and outdoor living to lake home maintenance and design, here are the most-read lake lifestyle stories from 2024: Looking back at the past year, we’re excited to present a selection of our most popular and thought-provoking articles …
Classic Christmas Cheer at the Lake – Oldies Playlist
Posted on in Holidays & Lake Playlists & Lifestyle
Take a trip down memory lane with this enchanting oldies Christmas playlist! Featuring timeless hits from the golden era, these songs bring the magic of the holidays to life with vintage charm and warmth. Whether you’re decorating the tree, enjoying …
