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% 5/1 ARM 3.49% 3.73% “The last thing you should do is wait” has been both … Read more

Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate | New Year’s Edition 2011

Smith Mountain Lake “The Smith Mountain Lake 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” with a Power Shovel and Bucket Loader….Smith Mountain Lake sales soared. Remember, This was … Read more

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 Smith Mountain Lake Market faired! Well, this year, I’ll keep it short and sweet… Here … Read more

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  How about a 30-Year Fixed for 4.19%? You can check out the whole article here: … Read more

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 a testament to the economy here and the message that Smith Mountain Lake is alive … Read more