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A Lifetime of Memories at The Homeplace, the Iconic Catawba, VA Restaurant
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All Aboard! A Smith Mountain Lake Adventure on the Virginia Dare
If there is one thing I love, it is finding fun ways to enjoy everything Smith Mountain Lake has to offer and the Virginia Dare is truly one of those special lake experiences!
Take to the Lake Aboard the Virginia Dare
There is just something magical about seeing SML from the water. The mountain views feel bigger, life slows down a little and even those of us who spend plenty of time around the lake can discover something new. Add in good food, cold drinks and a beautiful sunset, and honestly…what more could you ask for?
For more than three decades, the Virginia Dare has been a familiar and beloved sight on Smith Mountain Lake. This charming replica side-wheeler gives visitors and locals an easy, laid-back way to explore the lake. No boat ownersh...
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Will Gen-Z Ever Buy a Home?
By Timothy Compton
My friend group consists of a handful of twenty-somethings who would be there for each other day and night. We laugh together, we pick on each other and even lend each other a few dollars from time to time. Every week, the four of us find ourselves sitting in a lop-sided circle under one of our carports. Usually in a mis-matched set of camping chairs on their last limb.
Last year during one of these sessions, I spoke up and said, "I think I'm going to become a Realtor." A short pause from the group.
"Do people still even buy houses?"
If you're one of the Roanoke Valley's 1,800 real estate licensees, this question may seem out of touch. If you were born between 1997-2006, commonly known as Generation-Z, this may seem like a valid question. Especially if 73% of your generation did not own a home.
Luckily for...
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Kind Brew Coffee & Tea House: Coffee, Community & Local Finds in Roanoke County, VA
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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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