Lake Season 2011 is Here!

With the warm weather upon us, the Buyers have started coming back to Smith Lake Alabama! With 80 degree plus temperatures this past weekend, boats were out in full force.

I have listed some phenomenal properties in the last few weeks in all price ranges on all sections of the lake.

With the low interest rates and a plentiful supply of Smith Lake homes, now is the time to invest!

Spring Sales Picking Up on Smith Lake!

The Spring rush has started. Many people have been looking at Smith Lake real estate over the last few weeks. I have been working multiple appointments several days in a row. Interest rates are still at an all time low creating phenomenal buying opportunities right now. I wrote three contracts one day last week!

I have recently acquired some great new listings on Smith Lake that are the ideal properties for the summer. We have lenders that can get a loan closed in as quick as two weeks! Look today, be in a new home by Memorial Day weekend.

The water levels are at normal pool and the Spring pollen has almost cleared. The water is looking great! Come take a look at Smith Lake for yourself!

Smith Lake Lots for Sale in White Oak Landing

White Oak Landing is a new development located on Lewis Smith Lake. This subdivision has waterfront and offshore parcels for sale. This development has beautiful new Smith Lake homes going up right now. These waterfront lots are competitively priced starting at $99,900. The offshore parcels begin at $29,900.

I invite you to take a look at this development. The lots are wooded and have wonderful views of the water. White Oak is a great section of Smith Lake known for it's pristine waters and low boat traffic.

The roads to this subdivision are paved and it's only minutes to a town for groceries and gas.

For additional information on this development, please visit my website for White Oak Landing on Smith Lake.

Price Your Property Right the First Time Around

I receive calls each day from people who need to sell their Smith Lake home or property. The real estate market on Smith Lake is very complex since no one property is like another. Homes on Smith Lake may have the same square footage, but might have completely different property characteristics such as water depth or slope to the lake. That being said, pricing a property on Smith Lake is a task that takes a lot of research. Most sellers do have an idea of what their property is worth, but usually they don't have access to the past sales data that I do. I usually suggest an appraisal before a home goes on the market to get a certified estimate of value. Although an appraisal is an opinion, banks do require them so it's a great idea to have one before a home goes on the market. A seller also needs to review the other homes or lots on the market that will be the competition. Most buyers are looking at 5-15 homes before making a buying decision.

Pricing your property right the first time will save you money in the long run. The Smith Lake property will be on the market a shorter amount of time which means the proceeds reach your pocket quicker!

Fall is A Great Time of Year to Purchase Smith Lake Property

Since temperatures have gotten cooler and the Smith Lake water levels have dropped, the boating activity on Lewis Smith Lake has slowed just as it does every year. Even though you might not want to get out in a boat now, the Fall and Winter months are great times of the year for purchasing lakefront property on Smith Lake. The lake will fluctuate at least 14 feet each year and the water levels are at the lowest in these off season months. These lower water levels will allow a potential buyer to see a property when the water is at a worst case scenario. A buyer can see if the property will keep year round water or will dry during these months. The shoreline is also completely exposed allowing a potential buyer to see if a retaining wall will be required or if a boatdock will touch the ground. To learn more about Smith Lake water level fluctuation, please visit my website which details this: www.justindyar.com/smithlake01.htm

Most vacant land shoppers take advantage of the water fluctuation and look at these properties during the off season. If you like the property during this time period, you will love it when the water levels reach the high mark in the Spring!

With interest rates low and water levels low, now is the time to invest in Smith Lake real estate!

Lewis Smith Lake is navigable year round even with this water fluctuation. Some sloughs and coves will dry, but the main channels stay deep year round. Smith Lake has many boat launches and marinas open year round for easy access to Smith Lake's beautiful waters.