Staff
Staff
Lake Homes Realty staff writers and market research team members.
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47 Agents Honored at 2018 Lake Homes Realty National Summit
Posted on in For Buyers & For Sellers & Industry News & Lake Homes Realty News

Lake Homes Realty awarded nearly 50 top-producing lake experts with Premier Agent designations at the brokerage’s sixth annual Agents Summit, held October 16-19, 2018. “Each year we look forward to honoring the hours of work our agents have put in …
4 Ways to Boost Your Lake Home’s Curb Appeal
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle

When it comes to your lake home’s most valuable assets, curb appeal is easily in the top three. Not only is it a major selling point when putting your house on the market, but it’s also a mark of personality …
Lake Holiday: The Perfect Place to Call Home
Posted on in For Buyers & Lake Activities & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle & Real Estate

A picturesque, gated lake community with affordable homes surrounded by nature? Sounds perfect to us. Located in Gainesboro, Virginia, just near the West Virginia state line, Lake Holiday offers everything a true lake lover craves. The 1,900-acre wooded community has …
Remodel Your Basement for More Space at the Lake
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle

When it comes time to do some lake home renovations, many homeowners consider improving the landscaping, updating the kitchen, and painting the walls. But what about creating a new space for your family to enjoy, without having to add-on to …
3 Lake-Inspired Closing Gifts Your Clients will Love
Posted on in For Buyers & For Sellers & Real Estate

Sometimes it’s nice to show a little gratitude. Presenting clients with a gift after closing on a property is a way for agents to show their appreciation of the client’s patronage as well as congratulate them on their sale or …
Long Live the Real Estate Agent! Realtors Still Reign Despite Technology
Posted on in For Buyers & For Sellers & Industry News & Real Estate

In an age where cell phones are smart and “Google” is a verb, it’s no surprise technology has taken root in real estate’s back yard. And while this relationship has been mutual so far, Silicon Valley is inching closer and …
Smith Mountain Lake: The Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Posted on in For Buyers & Lake Activities & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle & Real Estate & Travel

In Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake is a big deal. Nestled in a valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge” stretches across three rural counties in southwestern Virginia, including Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania. With 20,800 acres and …
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a Lake Home
Posted on in Real Estate

Home ownership is a big deal and a large part of the American dream. And when that home is a lake home, it makes the dream even more vivid. But owning a lake home is no walk in the park. …
Lake Home Financing and Equity: What You Need to Know
Posted on in For Homeowners & For Sellers & Real Estate

Home equity, or the difference between the value of your home and what you still owe, is a key component of your finances. Your equity can act as a financial cushion for emergencies, or provide your family with a healthy …