Staff
Staff
Lake Homes Realty staff writers and market research team members.
Posts by Staff
Who Owns Your Lake?
Posted on in Real Estate
Who owns your lake? And what kind of lake regulations could the answer mean for you as a homeowner? This question doesn’t even occur to most people. But if you are considering buying a lake home, this is something you absolutely, …
Entrepreneur Magazine Shares Leadership Lesson From Lake Homes Realty CEO
Posted on in Lake Homes Realty News
Lake Homes Realty CEO Glenn S. Phillips was recently featured for his experiences in leadership on the business magazine website Entrepreneur.com The article “5 Stories That Will Make You Rethink Your Leadership Style,” by contributing writer Heather R. Huhman, shares the story of a significant …
Biggest Dams in the United States
Posted on in Lake Trivia & Lifestyle
There are more than 90,000 dams in the United States, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. So what are the biggest dams, and which one is the largest? That’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Do we mean …
How To Replace a Ceiling Fan
Posted on in Real Estate
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 …
Lake Homes: More Than Just Waterfront
Posted on in Real Estate
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 …
Ten Signs You’ve Spent Time at Smith Mountain Lake
Posted on in Lake Trivia & Travel
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.” …
Tips for Energy Efficient Lighting
Posted on in Real Estate
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 …
Getting Ready for your First Open House
Posted on in Real Estate
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 …
Summer Lake Toys in 2017
Posted on in For Homeowners & Lake Activities & Lifestyle
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 …