http://covesatsml.com/news Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:10:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we approach summer, we are excited to welcome Sonya Dickinson of ReMax Lakefront Realty to The Coves team! Sonya’s years of experience and thorough understanding of the Smith Mountain Lake market will be a valuable resource for buyers selecting their perfect homesite at The Coves. Sonya is a past ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2010/04/sonya-dickinson-joins-the-coves-team/ Optima Properties is happy to announce that starting this spring we will offer owner financing for new homesite purchases at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake.  This offer will be for a limited time so please inquire for additional details.  Qualified buyers with 20% down will be eligible for interest ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2010/03/the-coves-announces-owner-financing-for-new-buyers/ In a recent trip to The Coves, I had the chance to get up at the break of dawn and experience the lake as the sun came up.  You can really appreciate how clean the lake water is when the lake is smooth.  You can see clear to the bottom ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/10/an-early-day-at-the-lake/ On September 26th and 27th, the 21st Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival will take place on the pastoral fields overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Franklin County at LakeWatch Plantation.  Over 27 vintners who all hale from the State of Virginia as well as 85 top crafters and food vendors offering goodies ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/09/the-21st-smith-mountain-lake-wine-festival/ It's no secret that the real estate market has seen tough times over the past couple of years. On a daily basis, there is more news of community foreclosures and developer bankruptcies in both primary and second home areas. At Optima Properties, we feel that our disciplined approach to financial ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/08/the-optima-properties-foundation-for-success/ We recently had some aerial images taken of The Coves property.  It is amazing to see how well the community has protected the trees on the property and individual homesites!  All the major infrastructure is complete, including the roads, yet the community still has that wooded and natural feel to ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/07/a-view-of-the-coves-from-the-air/ We've all heard the negative stories concerning dropping real estate values across the country.  A recent article in The Smith Mountain Eagle demonstrates the power of buying a home in the right location.  We believe that the uniqueness of the Smith Mountain Lake area and the commitment we have to ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/07/smith-mountain-lake-real-estate-sale-sets-record/ On Monday and Tuesday, John Merritt (The Coves's Project Manager) and I had a chance to spend some time boating on Smith Mountain Lake.  What is amazing about the lake is how BIG it is!  The vistas of the land are breathtaking and the water is clear and pure.  You ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/06/a-day-on-the-lake/ You will soon be able to experience the beauty of The Coves by walking one of the natural trails that wind throughout the community.  Under development now, the completed trail system will consist of four different trails designed to provide homeowners access to the best vistas The Coves has to ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/05/the-coves-trail-system-nears-completion/ Optima Properties, developer of The Coves and Wild Rock WV, has released a significant upgrade to their corporate website.  The new design and content reflect Optima's continued commitment to designing and developing communities that have long-term value while adhering to sustainable development practices.  The site highlights current Optima projects and ... http://covesatsml.com/news/2009/04/optima-properties-releases-new-website/