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Looking for something exciting to do this weekend?

Beyond the Green Indoor Golf and Sportsbar is one of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest sports bars/entertainment venues, offering a fun and exciting atmosphere and enhancing the nightlife scene in downtown Moneta. Their facility boasts a full service bar, 8 flat screen TVs and 2 HD golf simulators allowing guests to play all the PGA courses from Moneta! Come in for delicious lunch, dinner and drinks and watch your favorite sports games live any time during the bar’s regular hours:

Mon 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tues-Thurs: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sun: 12:00 pm -11:00 pm

This weekend there will also be two live music acts performing:

Friday, June 24^th – Robotic Jive

Robotic Jive on Facebook

Saturday, June 25^th – Barefoot West

Barefoot West on Facebook

Music starts at 9pm. There will be no cover charge and the bar is open late, serving food and beverages until 1 am. Come out and join the fun with live music, drinks, great food and virtual golf at Smith Mountain Lake’s newest premier location for exciting music acts and entertainment!

Beyond the Green is located at:

1035 Mercantile St, Suite 100, Moneta

For more information call (540) 296-0871

Or visit them on Facebook:

Beyond the Green on Facebook

Buying real estate may seem simple on the surface, but it is not something that everyone can handle on their own, especially when looking for a second home or out of state property. Buyer’s agents are here to help you through the buying process and to ensure your best interests are at the forefront of every deal.

Many people figure they can buy real estate without any assistance. Many times, the idea behind it is to save money. You may think you are getting an agent when talk who has listed a property, but that person is actually working for the seller. In the end, though, you could actually end up paying more money, far more money, than you would have if you had just used a buyer’s agent in the first place.

Doing a purchase on your own involves many more tasks than just finding a piece of property and putting in your bid. You will also need to know how to:

- evaluate properties

- evaluate a fair price

- create documents

While it is possible to do all of this yourself, it is not easy. You will spend a lot of time doing research. Wasting all this time may just mean you lose out on the property of your dreams because instead of being out there looking for real estate, you are stuck inside at a computer doing research.

Using a buyer’s agent is not a requirement, but it is a smart choice. When you choose an agent, though, choose carefully. You want an agent that will work for you. You want an agent who is going to be out there, finding good deals and finding you what you want. You want an agent that is as excited and vested in your purchase as you are. You need Vicki Millehan.

Vicki throws herself into every part of your real estate search, from beginning to end. She will do everything she can to ensure you get the best deal on the best property. She has the knowledge and the skills to do the best job. Vicki knows the diverse properties available in Smith Mountain Lake and will do all the leg work so all you have to do is decide which one to buy.

Does your idea of the perfect vacation spot include water sports, fishing, golf, and plenty to do in the area? Do you enjoy escaping for long weekends to a serene place where you can enjoy your favorite pastimes amidst friendly local resident? Long term, do you see yourself retiring to a place this?

If your answer is “yes” to these questions, you are a good candidate for buying a vacation home. Yet you wonder if this is cost effective. Because the area is in great demand, Smith Mountain Lake is a great location for you and your family – and a great source of income when you aren’t using it. What you earn in rental fees will offset the cost of your mortgage or provide you with extra income each month.

Smith Mountain Lake is a vacationer’s dream. People flock here every year to enjoy the crystal lake, varied wildlife, and welcoming community. It is good place to stay when you want to explore local attractions. Owning a home here allows you a great opportunity to help out the vacationers and help out yourself. As we mentioned in our previous blog Smith Mountain Lake: A Place So Pretty You Might Want to Stay, the area is desirable all year round, even though “in-season” rentals are the most lucrative.

Why let your home sit empty when you can make money renting it to people who will jump at the chance to stay in your home? The homes in Smith Mountain Lake are, no doubt, beautiful and highly coveted, especially the lakefront homes or those homes tucked away along the tree lines that really draw attention.

Even if you do not currently own a home in Smith Mountain Lake, but are considering buying one then keep renting possibilities in mind. You buy a second home and it sits empty half of the year. That seems like a waste of money, but when you take the opportunity to rent into mind you can see how you can turn your second home into a money maker.

If you want to buying a home in Smith Mountain Lake, talk with Vicki Millehan now about the rental potential of your home. Vicki can help you to buy a home and rent your home out. Contact her today!

May 2, 2008 is the date set for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake. This annual community clean up brings everyone together for a great cause – keeping Smith Mountain Lake beautiful.

The event uses volunteers that work on boat and foot to clean up along the lake area and shoreline. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the clean up effort. Whether it is picking up trash along the water’s edge or dropping off rubbish at the many drop-off points, volunteering for the event is something that brings great pride in this close-knit community.

Getting involves is a fun way to give back to the community and a perfect event to be involved in if you are new around town. You will see everyone who lives here getting out that day and pitching in. Nobody is willing to let the area get bogged down with trash and debris because they really do take pride in Smith Mountain Lake.

It is always amazing when everyone in a community pitches in to make the area sparkle. This is only one way that the community of Smith Mountain Lake show their pride in their town. You will find that living in Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful experience because everyone loves living here.

If you would like to be involved in the clean up you can contact the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce for details and sign up information.

If you are excited about a community coming together and working to make their town look the best it can then maybe it is time you thought about moving to Smith Mountain Lake. Do you have an interest in a second home or are you interested in relocating to the area? If so, you should speak with Vicki Millehan. She is the area expert that can help you make Smith Mountain Lake your home, sweet, home.

The biggest event in Pro Bass Fishing is coming to Smith Mountain Lake on April 22, 2009. The 4 day ESPN Bassmaster Elite Tournament is a nationally -recognized competition that bring 100 of the best bass fishermen in the world to Smith Mountain Lake.

The tournament travels to various locations with Smith Mountain Lake as one of the chosen locations. The title of this leg of the tournament is called the “Blue Ridge Brawl.”

While the main event is the pro anglers, the event also will have various other events set up for everyone to enjoy. There is the “Casting Kids Competition” and a pre-show featuring some amazing bluegrass bands. There is fun for all ages at the Blue Ridge Brawl in Smith Mountain Lake.

To find out more about Smith Mountain Lake contact Vicki. She can tell you about all the fun events and activities there are in the area.

Smith Mountain Lake has the weather and the set up for the perfect golf game. Our area courses are designed for top notch play. You will find amazing courses, like the newly redesigned Water’s Edge Country Club right here in Smith Mountain Lake.

The golf courses in the area are championship – premier caliber. There are international-level designs and breath taking scenery. You get the best courses laid right down in the middle of some of the most beautiful land in the south.

There are 5 major golf courses in the area. These courses suit everyone from the beginner to the expert. No matter which course you choose to play it will be an experience that will leave you wanting more.

Here is a list of the local golf courses that you can check out:

Westlake Golf & Country Club – A public course located on Chestnut Creek Drive.

The Waterfront Country Club – A private course located on Anchor Drive.

The Water’s Edge Country Club – A private course located on Water’s Edge Drive.

Mariner’s Landing – A public course located on Lake Retreat Road.

Sycamore Ridge – A public course located on Trails End Road.

Want to enjoy these great greens all year long? Contact Vicki today and she will help you find your new home in Smith Mountain Lake.

Spring tends to bring about a feeling of optimism and this year it is a much needed feeling. With the economic woes it is great to hear that the real estate market in Smith Mountain Lake is bouncing back.

Coming off a slower than average sales period, realtors , buyers and sellers can all breathe a sigh of relief as Smith Mountain Lake has shown hints of a rebound in the real estate market. Realtors have been showing more homes lately than they have all winter long. Prices are right for buyers and now is the best time to get the lake side home of your dreams.

The market is improving and now is the time to get out there and see what is available. Let Vicki help you find your family’s next home on Smith Mountain Lake.