Smith Mountain Lake | Real Estate | Lake Homes For Sale | Waterfront | Noreen Hartkern Realtor 540-420-1294 noreenhartkern@yahoo.com
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 an unprecedented 1,500 feet of shoreline….most homes have 100′ of shoreline…Now ONLY $1,199,000! ABOUT THE … Read more
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 Lake this year…and if so, how did they do it?” Well…I can tell you this! The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Hundreds of properties on and with access to Smith Mountain Lake … Read more
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 local business owners for the screening. Limos were stretched from one end of Westlake Plaza … Read more
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 Southwest Virginia’s Premier Vacation Destination. The movie setting is supposed to be on Lake Winnipesaukee, … Read more
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 Spring and Summer and you know from experience that that is peak season for waterfront…both … Read more
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 at the water. Maintenance free 5BR home is perfect for extended families. Shown By Appointment … Read more
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 valuable property in the country and around the world—you’ll probably see a trend…there’s not much … Read more
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 Views of Smith Mountain Lake |Fabulous Dock & Cabana with 24′ boatslip and 39′ x 15′ … Read more
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! Seriously, it costs anywhere from $1,000-$4,000 per week to rent here in the summer months … Read more
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 COMMENT BELOW– -anything at all that would be fun and festive so that I can … Read more
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 “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
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
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 16th, 2010 Brought to you by and sponsored by For Your Clients: 6 Reasons it … Read more
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 was the announcement that David Baldacci, the famous Author was moving in … but now, … Read more
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
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
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, Short-Term Rental OK 540-420-1294 YouTube Yahoo Metacafe Blip.tv Facebook Twitter NOREEN HARTKERN WAINWRIGHT & CO … Read more
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 CAR!! Dealers Include: Webster Marine Center Hughes Marine Magnum Boating, Inc. Smith Mountain Yacht Club … Read more
So…after one of the worst winters in the past 15 years, the question I get asked the most is: “Has anybody bought homes at Smith Mountain Lake this year…and if so, where did they come from?” Well…I can tell you this! The answer is a resounding “Yes!” And the rest of the answer may surprise … Read more
Tax Credits Expire April 30, 2010 As many of you know, second homes, luxury homes and vacation homes do not qualify for the tax credit which is due to expire in mere hours….what you may not realize though, is that if you were thinking about “bumping up” your primary home here at the lake and were … Read more