25 Events to Check Out this April in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
With so many fun events, festivals, and things to do on the calendar, April is an exciting time of
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.
Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you.
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate: 2024 Annual Awards Dinner
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Gretchen Tipps
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate agents and their guests gathered on Thursday at the elegant Waterfront Country Club to celebrate our 2024 Network Awards Dinner. It was an evening filled with joy, camaraderie, and recognition of our hard-working agents. Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail hour, sharing stories and laughter, setting a joyful tone for the night.
If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in.
It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted.
But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make decisions about where they live and if they need to move.
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.
The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home more affordable.
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