Author Archives: Noreen Hartkern
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE | 2012 | BUY OR BUILD?
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate “The Buyer’s Edge” Insider New Year’s Edition 2012 Author Noreen Hartkern c. 2012 “The Worst Year in Home Sales History?” Wow! What a Year! Waterfront Continues to Amaze… So….here we go again….the leading Housing Market Websites showed headlines … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Noreen Hartkern and HGTV Perfect Together!
Noreen Hartkern: Smith Mountain Lake HGTV Lakefront Property Specialist! Share and Enjoy:
3BR 3BTH Ranch Near Smith Mountain Lake Only $199,000
Moneta Ranch in Virginia Woods Under $200K Bedford County, Virginia Moneta ONLY $199,000 Virginia Woods Subdivision Off Water but just minutes from Smith Mountain Lake. Beautiful Corner Lot with amazing landscaping, custom fenced backyard perfect for kids or pets! 3 BR, … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Undervalued Deal of the Week!
FINAL PRICE REDUCTION ONLY: $524,900 $120,000 UNDER ASSESSED VALUE REDUCED $75,000 That’s the lowest list price in it’s class— OWNER’S SELLING DUE TO JOB TRANSFER FREE 24′ AQUA PATIO PONTOON IF CLOSED BY DECEMBER 31ST 2011 3,000 sq feet +/- … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate For Sale: $399K 3BR 2Bth
Smith Mountain Lake Rental For Sale Only $399,000– New Listing!! Contact Noreen Hartkern to view this wonderful home with fantastic main channel panoramic view of the Smith Mountain Lake Main Channel. This neighborhood allows short-term vacation rentals Call: 540-420-1294 Anything … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Private 5 Acres with 2 Docks!
This road is 6/10th’s of a mile long and at the end of the road is a private entrance to the home. After the causeway, it’s another minute or so to the rock wall entrance. 5 Acres of land and … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake: Who’s Buying Waterfront Homes in 2011?
So…after one of the worst Economies since the Great Depression, the question I get asked the most is: “Has anybody bought homes at Smith Mountain Lakethis year…and if so, how did they do it?” Well…I can tell you this! The answer … Continue reading
Lake Effects Smith Mountain Lake Movie To Increase Waterfront Home Sales in 2012
Smith Mountain Lake Virginia | Westlake: October 8, 2011 Last night the Westlake Cinema was a buzz with the red carpet opening of Smith Mountain Lake’s own “Lake Effects” Movie. The stars came out, as well as, area residents and … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Cinematographer’s Paradise
What About Bob? | Smith Mountain Lake 1991 Although you may not be a fan of Bill Murray or Richard Dreyfuss and their slapstick antics, “What About Bob” is the movie that put Smith Mountain Lake on the map as … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Best Time To Buy 2011-2012
Smith Mountain Lake Timeframes you should be aware of…. Did you know that the absolute best time to make a real estate deal is between Labor Day and Christmas Eve? Seriously, everyone goes out looking for real estate in the … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Home For Sale with In-Law Suite
Smith Mountain Lake 3BR, 3FB, In-Law Suite, Paved Road To Dock, Westlake Convenient to Everything! Reduced $61,000! Now ONLY: $539,000 PRICED $106K UNDER ASSESSED VALUE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! This Wonderful Lake Home is Deceivingly Large and Boasts: 3,032 sq. ft. … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Luxury Home For Sale
This is No Ordinary Smith Mountain Lake House When this home hits the Dupont Registry it will be gone. Nestled on 5 acres, this home enjoys a private entry and still all of the comforts of lake life and community … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Foreclosures
Smith Mountain Lake Foreclosures Well the truth is….there have NEVER been a lot of foreclosures on Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Foreclosures around the country are at an all time high, and yet, if you look at waterfront property—the most … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Home For Sale On Flat Level Lot
Smith Mountain Lake Virginia: 2 Homes for the Price of One? $749,000 Owners Negotiable! http://www.smithmountainlakefronthomes.com/WaltonCove.htm 2 HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Was $825,000 Now $749,000 OWNERS ANXIOUS! BRING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS 2011! Home #1 3BR, 2.5 Bath Main House … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Access: The Cheapest Way to Buy Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake Home 3BR, 2Bth Deeded Boatslip $269,900 Why forfeit your opportunity to buy a great deal on Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia? Price………that’s the most common answer… “We can’t afford it…” I guess the problem with that is this…prices … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate For Sale
NOREEN HARTKERN REALTOR * 540-420-1294 noreenhartkern@yahoo.com Tags: smith mountain lake | smith mountain lake realty | smith mountain lake real estate | buying smith mountain lake homes | smith mountain lake virginia real estate Share and Enjoy:
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate | 4BR Waterfront Home For Sale
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate: Now Only $695,000 SOLD BUT WE HAVE MORE HERE: http://www.smithmountainlakefronthomes.com/free_report.htm Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Home For Sale: 3,200 sq. ft. | 4BR Plus Office | 3.5 Baths | on .498 acres | 132 Ft Waterfront with Unobstructed … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake FREE MLS
Happy 4th of July Week! Wow! Fireworks over the water, the smell of bar-be-ques and the boating adventures! Well…so many of you said that you were tired of renting and are ready to own a home on Smith Mountain Lake! … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake: Mom and Dad’s 50th Anniversary
For those of you who were unable to make the trip to Virginia to Celebrate Marge & Bud Hartkern’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Party, I have created this blog post. The only favor I ask is that you PLEASE LEAVE A … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate: Mortgage Rates 2011
Act Now or Miss Out… is what we’re hearing from our mortgage reps….. Yes, although mortgage rates dipped slightly between last week and this week: Product Rate +/- Last week 30 yr fixed 4.75% 4.91% 15 yr fixed 4.06% 4.24% … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate | New Year’s Edition 2011
Smith Mountain Lake “The Buyer’s Edge” Insider New Year’s Edition 2011 Author Noreen Hartkern c. 2011 “The Year They Said It Couldn’t Be Done! 2010″ Wow! What a Year! Despite the fact that we were constantly being fed “Gloom and Doom” … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 2010 Sales Stats
Wow…What an incredible year!!! It’s strange how quickly time goes when it gets to the holidays. Traditionally we reflect on how lucky we are, our many gifts and blessings of family and friends, great food, great company, and……….. how the … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake: Mortgage Shopping
Every Couple of Months I Get Some Really Great Articles Courtesy of My Affiliation with Lowes, and this morning’s was no exception……Here it is thanks to RISMedia and Lowes and their entire article can be found here: http://rismedia.com/lowes/8355/9864 Saturday, Oct … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake: Jane Seymour
It’s been quite a while since we’ve had so much excitement here at the lake! Not since the filming of “What About Bob” with Richard Dreyfuss and Billy Murray has there been so much local buzz….oh, right, and then there … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Mortgage Rates All-Time Low!
It’s funny how you can say something and then have some of the biggest websites on the internet back you up! The fact is, Market Watch posted an excellent article about what’s going on out there in the borrowing world … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake: Don’t Miss the Boat!
Are you Missing the Boat at Smith Mountain Lake? Wow…when I look at sales and properties under contract I am constantly reminded that we are doing great here at the lake…it was so busy yesterday on the water and that’s … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate: Waterfront Cottage Gets Jimmy Buffet Makeover
ONLY $365,000! SOLD BUT WE HAVE MORE HERE: http://www.smithmountainlakefronthomes.com/free_report.htm Final Reduction of $75,000! Won’t Last Long! http://www.smithmountainlakefronthome… Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Waterfront Cottage Reduced another $75,000. NOW ONLY $365K COSTS THE SAME AS A LOT! Main Channel Sunsets, Fully Furnished, … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake Bargains
Have you become a Smith Mountain Lake tire kicker? Only you know the answer…. Have you been looking, and looking and looking and hoping that the prices will drop, or that some mansion will fall into your lap for $400K? … Continue reading
Buyers Agent for Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate
Smith Mountain Lake Buyer’s Agent Noreen Hartkern is celebrating 10 Years as founder of SmithMountainLakefrontHomes.com and full time waterfront home sales consultant, coach, blogger and agent. “I have a uniquely laid back approach to real estate…it’s all by the book, but … Continue reading
Smith Mountain Lake In Water Boat Show and Homes For Sale
See Southwest Virginia’s Hottest Dealers, The Latest Products, The World’s Top Boat and PWC Manufacturers. This Show, You Do Not Want to Miss! Located at Bridgewater Plaza on HWY 122N at the Hales Ford Bridge. COME BY BOAT OR BY … Continue reading