Deborah Beran's Blog

Good news for real estate - a recent article on MSN states new home starts are expected to rise by 10 percent in 2012. We’re encouraged by this and to see several new construction sites arising here at Smith Mountain Lake. So what is on the radar for the future of home building? The perks of prac...

In a recent post on todayonline.com, concerned writer Julia Ng makes several statements about the future of retirement living. She points out the difference in the financial status, lifestyle expectations and health of current generations approaching retirement versus those previous. In summary, ...

We’ve mentioned before one of the most recent highlights of living at Smith Mountain Lake - the making of a feature film inspired by the producer’s own experience at SML and filmed entirely at the lake called “Lake Effects”. We are proud to follow those posts with an exciting new update. “Lake Ef...

Smith Mountain Lake residents love to taut the privacy and rare seclusion offered by this community. Though it is a quiet place to live, with plenty of space and properties enclosed in their own personal pocket of acreage, privacy doesn’t mean we’re far away from the most important conveniences. ...

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is giving away a phenomenal five-day, four-night Smith Mountain Lake vacation as part of its Love Aquatic “Fun on the Water” sweepstakes. The Washington Post reported on the travel sweepstakes on January 30th, mentioning the relaxing pontoon rental getaway at Smit...

Before long, spring will show up at Smith Mountain Lake, bringing beauty of a blooming landscape, the brightness of summer, and....weddings! Which means now is the time for brides and grooms to plan the what, when and where of their big day. In recent years, Smith Mountain Lake has emerged as a p...

Spend much time at Smith Mountain Lake and you’ll quickly notice how many transfers the place attracts. A beautiful, retreat-like lake setting in the scenic Blue Ridge is the second home or retirement dream of many, particularly natives of northern cities and states such as Washington D.C., Maryl...

The year is young and if you’re like us, you’re hoping to accomplish a few goals soon to get you set up for a great 2012. As long as the weather is chilly, the Smith Mountain Lake water is not so inviting and the neighborhood is quiet, it’s a great time to stay inside and check off your list of h...

Often, second home or retiring buyers are in a position to achieve a property that meets not only their needs, but longtime dreams as well. Perhaps you are in the market for something more upscale than what you’ve lived in previously, the spacious luxury home you’ve been working hard toward and d...

Residents of Smith Mountain Lake will tell you, this is a charitable place. A place of such high quality living produces high quality giving. The people of SML know they are blessed - our breathtaking window views, great neighbors, beautiful homes and peaceful properties make for a good life. And...