CULLMAN – Be sure to set your DVR or be watching HGTV on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. or Monday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. for an episode of “Lakefront Bargain Hunt” which will feature our very own Smith Lake as a family seeks a weekend getaway from city living.
Filmed last year in May, the episode, titled “Take a Break on Smith Lake, Alabama,” follows a Birmingham couple, Joseph and Leslie, as they search for a relaxing sanctuary, under $350,000, not far from home where they can travel with their two children.
The family was shown several lake properties in Cullman, Winston and Walker Counties by their realtor, Justin Dyar, of Lake Homes Realty, who shared, “They are a busy professional family that was looking for a getaway from the city. They live in Birmingham and have visited friends on Smith Lake for years. They were attracted to Smith Lake due to the short drive time, reasonable pricing and crystal clear water.”
When asked about the changes seen on Smith Lake over the past couple of decades, Dyar said, “The homes on Smith Lake have become larger and more extravagant. The small fishing camps are slowly fading away and are being replaced with stunning homes with custom architectural designs including fabulous outdoor areas, and most importantly, an amazing dock sitting on the water. The floating docks have become more of a living space as opposed to just a place to park your boat. The docks can cost from $25,000 to over $100,000. The boats have gotten larger and the new trend has moved to wake surfing and wakeboarding in lieu of water skiing. All in all, the lake has become more of a recreational playground for busy professionals and retirees looking to spend quality time with their friends and family.”
Not only was the family impressed with all that Smith Lake has to offer, but the episode’s producers were as well. Hailing from New York, the producers appreciated the peaceful beauty of the landscape of the area and were surprised by the Southern hospitality they experienced.
Perhaps Mr. Smith Lake, Justin Dyar, can help find the producers their very own lakefront getaway!
For more on the upcoming episode, visit http://www.hgtv.com/shows/lakefront-bargain-hunt/episodes/take-a-break-on-smith-lake-alabama.
To learn more about Dyar, visit https://www.facebook.com/Smith-Lake-Real-Estate-by-Justin-Dyar-373511837928/?fref=ts or http://justindyar.com/.
