Dana Montgomery Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML Real Estate

09/28/2026

Build in one of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest waterfront communities.

Lot 27 Bridgewater Grande Drive in Moneta offers a premium resale lot in Bridgewater Grande, an exclusive waterfront community with only 30 home sites and access to top-tier amenities.

This 0.59-acre lot is set on a unique peninsula with lake views, 111 feet of waterfront, and a prime location within walking distance of Bridgewater Plaza and just minutes from Westlake Towne Center.

A few highlights:

• 0.59-acre waterfront lot
• 111 feet of waterfront
• Lake views
• Cove setting + riprap shoreline
• Premium resale lot
• Located in Bridgewater Grande
• Exclusive community with only 30 home sites
• Pickleball courts
• Swimming pool
• Pavilion
• Gated entrance
• Street lights
• Boat house + boat storage area
• Public water
• Underground utilities
• Fiber internet access
• Walking distance to Bridgewater Plaza
• Minutes from Westlake Towne Center

If you’re looking for a rare opportunity to build at Smith Mountain Lake with waterfront access, community amenities, and a convenient Moneta location, this Bridgewater Grande lot is one to consider.

📍 Lot 27 Bridgewater Grande Drive
Moneta, VA
Listed at $149,900

Message me for details or updated availability.

Dana Montgomery, REALTOR®
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

09/27/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.



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09/27/2026

Build your Smith Mountain Lake home in The Waters Edge. 🌿⛳

Lot 218A Hunterwood Circle offers a beautiful wooded setting tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, with privacy, golf course views, and a location that puts you close to the clubhouse and community amenities.

This 0.78-acre homesite borders the golf course and overlooks the driving range and clubhouse, giving you a peaceful setting while still being close to everything The Waters Edge has to offer.

A few highlights:

• 0.78-acre wooded lot
• Cul-de-sac location
• Borders the golf course
• Views of the driving range + clubhouse
• Smith Mountain Lake water-access community
• Community boat ramp access
• Underground utilities
• Public water available
• Survey + building restrictions available
• Gentle-sloping homesite
• Easy walk to the clubhouse
• Optional club membership with access to golf, swimming, tennis, fitness, dining + equestrian amenities

Whether you’re dreaming of a full-time home or a relaxing lake-area retreat, this lot offers the opportunity to create something of your own in one of Penhook’s most established communities.

📍 Lot 218A Hunterwood Circle
Penhook, VA
Offered at $25,000

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Dana Montgomery, REALTOR®
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

09/27/2026

This week in our Smith Mountain Lake timeline: the 1980s.

What had once been mostly a weekend escape began growing into a true year-round destination. New communities, shops, restaurants, recreation and gathering places started shaping the lake life we know today.

From the opening of Smith Mountain Lake State Park to Bridgewater Plaza, the first W**e Festival and the arrival of the Virginia Dare, the decade helped SML truly come into its own. 😍

Explore our special anniversary section for more stories and a fascinating decade-by-decade look at Smith Mountain Lake’s history.

Check it out: https://smith-mountain-lake.com/sml-history/timeline/

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09/26/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.



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09/26/2026

🌊 Build near Smith Mountain Lake and keep your boat ready to go.

Lot 16 Walnut Run Drive in Hardy offers 2.28 wooded acres in the Walnut Run community, plus an assigned deep-water boat slip at the neighborhood’s private gated marina.

The gently sloping lot is designed to be easy to build on and offers a peaceful setting surrounded by established homes, while still keeping you convenient to Westlake, Vinton, Roanoke, and Rocky Mount.

A few highlights:

• 2.28 acres
• Assigned deep-water boat slip #25
• Private gated community marina
• Water access to Smith Mountain Lake
• Gentle-sloping, wooded lot
• Community water system
• Underground utilities
• Paved road
• Building restrictions + association bylaws available
• Approximately 15 minutes by boat to Hales Ford Bridge
• Suitable for a full-time residence or weekend retreat

For buyers who want space and privacy without giving up easy access to the lake, this homesite offers a lot of possibility.

📍 Lot 16 Walnut Run Drive
Hardy, VA
Offered at $49,900

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Dana Montgomery, REALTOR®
Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

09/25/2026

Market confidence starts with knowing what matters before a sign goes in the yard or a showing hits the calendar 🏡

Around Smith Mountain Lake, every property has its own story. Shoreline, access, condition, neighborhood patterns, and buyer priorities all shape the next step. Dana Montgomery, REALTOR brings local guidance to the process so buyers, sellers, and relocators can move with more clarity and fewer surprises.

The goal is simple: understand the market, weigh the details, and make decisions that fit real life at the lake 🌊

09/25/2026

Smaller spaces. New ZIP codes. Shared equity. The ways first-time homebuyers are entering the market are changing. Are you adapting? Discover today’s strategies in this blog post via the link in the comments.

Got questions? Feel free to reach out.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate | (540) 721-8659 | DRE: 0225074396

09/24/2026

Life around Smith Mountain Lake has its own rhythm 🌊 Morning coffee with water in view, a quick stop in town, friends gathering after a day outside, and neighborhoods that each bring something different to the table.

For buyers, that means looking beyond square footage and asking how a home fits the way you want to live. For sellers, it means presenting the setting, the access, and the everyday details that make this area stand out. With local guidance from Dana Montgomery, REALTOR, the process feels more grounded from the first conversation to the next step 🏡

Share this with someone who keeps talking about making a move to Smith Mountain Lake.

09/24/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.



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Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.