Carleen Heckert Realtor

08/12/2026

07/28/2026

Enjoy the best of Smith Mountain Lake living in this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the desirable Harbor Ridge community. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property includes one covered deeded boat slip and one open assigned slip, making lake days effortless. Residents enjoy a beautiful waterfront common area, swimming pool, mature trees, and plenty of open green space to relax and explore. Located in Bedford County, this home may be eligible for short-term rental use, offering excellent potential as a vacation getaway, investment property, or full-time residence. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy lake life with exceptional amenities and convenience.

07/28/2026

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07/24/2026

9541 Franklin St., Ferrum, VA 24088

07/21/2026

If you are shopping for a home in Roanoke, do not let the listing websites do all the thinking for you.

Price, # of bedrooms, and map filters are helpful, but they don't always give the whole picture: condition, commute, school-zone fit, repair risk, what similar homes are actually doing right now...

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