As the weather warms up, many of us will be reaching up to turn on your ceiling fan. These are good for dispersing cool air throughout a house, adding air flow to a room and more, but contrary to common …
When you hear “lake home,” those words can conjure various images. Contrary to popular belief, not all lake homes are waterfront homes. As a matter of fact, many people who own lake houses aren’t even close to the waterfront! Because …
Smith Mountain Lake, known locally as “SML,” is the largest lake contained entirely in the state of Virginia. With beautiful waters and more than 500 miles of shoreline, the lake is more widely known as “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains.” …
Upgrading the lighting in your home with energy efficient bulbs or other types of lighting can cut your monthly power bill dramatically. It may take some time, but even the more expensive energy efficient bulbs pay for themselves, and then …
If you are selling your home, chances are your real estate agent has spoken with you about an open house. These are an excellent way to get prospective homebuyers in the door and get them talking to your selling agent. If …
Lake toys have advanced in leaps and bounds since the good old days when we were growing up. That’s just as true on the lake as everywhere else! Here’s a look at some cool new lake toys to keep an …
As the weather warms up, homeowners everywhere are throwing open the front doors, opening the windows, and pulling on the gloves for a little spring cleaning. Here are some tips to help you tackle that task! Kitchens and Bathrooms Before …
Airbnb is an online network where people can lease or rent short-term lodging in private homes. The company was started in San Francisco by two roommates who wanted to “just make a few bucks” by renting out their apartment like …
If you are shopping for your first lake home, there are several factors to consider. Between lake geography, utilities, property restrictions and hidden costs, buying lake property can be full of unexpected surprises. Be sure to ask these five questions …
Lake Homes Realty is now licensed as a real estate brokerage in Maryland and Pennsylvania. This expands the company’s brokerage operations to 11 states. The expansion into Pennsylvania marks the first company operations north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The firm’s prior state …
