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Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait? What Franklin County Buyers Need to Know in 2026
This article recently appeared on the Franklin County Home Team website. SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
ARTICLE EXCERPT:
If you've been thinking about buying a home in Franklin County, Smith Mountain Lake, or Rocky Mount, you've probably asked yourself one question more than any other:
Should I buy now or wait?
It's a fair question. Mortgage rates remain higher than many buyers became accustomed to several years ago, but the local real estate market is telling an important story that every buyer should understand.
The Franklin County Market Is Becoming More Balanced
Unlike the frantic buying environment we saw a few years ago, today's market is giving buyers more opportunitie...
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The Heart of Grandin: Where Film, Community, and Home Come Together in Roanoke, VA
There are places that are more than buildings.
Places that hold memories, spark connection, and quietly shape the soul of a neighborhood.
The Grandin Theatre is one of those places.
For nearly a century, this historic theatre has stood as a landmark in Roanoke not just as a movie house, but as a gathering place for the community. It has weathered change, growth, and generations of stories, remaining a constant where people come together to laugh, reflect, celebrate, and connect.
Walking into the Grandin feels different. You sense its age in the best possible way with the original details, the patina, the echoes of decades of shared experience...
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Living in North Roanoke: Food, Shopping and Experiences
Explore Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. As the second-largest municipal park in the United States, it offers a variety of activities, including:- Hiking, walking, biking, horseback riding, running: With over 60 miles of trails, there's a path for every skill level.
- Boating, kayaking, canoei...
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What's It Like to Run Your Own Food Truck?
Running Your Own Food Truck
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Top Breweries in Southwest Virginia
Who wants to just grab a drink and speak to people? How boring!
No sir ... it's human nature that want to also be entertained (and if you did not just hear in you mind Russell Crowe in "Gladiator," I'm not sure we could be friends.)
Well, our local breweries have the answer!
Almost every brewery has at least one regularly scheduled trivia night, and I am here to say, that the crowds can get seriously competitive. So bring your A-game in seemingly useless knowledge, but you may want to leave your feelings at the door. In addition to the weekly trivia, the credit to some of the most creative and fun events has to be given to our local brewhouses. This past year, Golden Cactus Brewing hosted a Mrs. Roper's Romp (I highly encourage visiting their Facebook page to view the pictures) and a fun
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