Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 11/07/2021

Kitchen islands have been popular in modern homes for decades. The appeal of the open-concept kitchen creates a need for more counter space while still keeping an open and inviting feel. There are many types of kitchen islands and different ways to implement them in your own space. If you’re thinking of adding a kitchen island as part...

Cabinets

Countertop

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Posted on 10/31/2021

How to Create Your Own Retro Arcade at Home

If you have fond memories of playing video games at a local arcade, you can recreate that experience in your home. While it might sound complicated, creating a retro arcade in your home can be a simple project. Gather the Games You Want Think about the games you want to include in your retro arcade. If you still...

Entertainment

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Try These Low-Maintenance Flowering Houseplants

From cleaning the air to improving your mood, houseplants have countless benefits. Flowering houseplants in particular can add some vibrant color and sometimes even pleasing scent to the home as well. Luckily, there are many houseplants that bloom easily with only basic care. Here are some of the best beginner-friendly flowering houseplants: African Violet African violets are a...

Flowers

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Refresh Your Kitchen Flooring

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash As homeowners, we can get fairly strategic about hiding the flaws in our home. We might move the sofa over a water stain on the hardwood or put a rug over a crack, tear or discoloration. While you'd never try to hide this stuff from potential homebuyers, it does keep it out...

Posted on 10/10/2021

How to Make the Most Profit when Selling Your Home

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay You’ve finally decided to sell your home and now you want the REALTOR® to show you the money! While that sounds like it can happen at the snap of a finger, there are a few things to consider. Are you selling for a profit or is your goal to make the biggest profit...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Are Inground Pools Worth the Investment?

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels When homeowners invest in renovations or luxury items, many prefer to get a significant return on investment. That frugal mindset makes a great deal of sense considering a house generally stands as the single largest purchase in a person's life. New bathrooms and expansive kitchens may reliably improve property values. But what...

Posted on 11/05/2021

Another Property Sold - 140 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Custom, marsh-view home in desirable 55+ Riverbend with lovely landscaping & curb appeal. Paver driveway welcomes you to the double front door & marble-tiled foyer. Tray ceilings in dining & eat-in kitchen areas, coffered ceilings in great room with 14' window-wall framing the ever-changing marsh view. 4 en-suite bedrooms, an office/den with 14' coffered ceiling & Carolina Room with 14' cathedral ceiling. 7" crown moldings, imported Travertine & Brazilian Tiger wood, 5" plank flooring, wainscoting, French doors, arched windows, & 2x6 construction. Owners bedroom has French doors to the paver patio, European shower,...

Posted on 10/21/2021

Video Tour - 22 Wisteria Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

A peaceful piece of paradise! Wow--wonderful Del Webb model home with more than $250,000 in upgrades & renovations. 2018 kitchen renovation & new wood flooring in kitchen, dining & great room; 2018 new roof. Watch the birdlife on the lagoon from the 10'x20' screened porch & enjoy the wrap-around flagstone patio with outdoor kitchen. Sip a drink & relax on the front porch or enjoy the Riverbend pool, spa, clubhouse, crabbing/shrimping dock & kayak launch on the Okatie River which are 300' down the paver walkway across the...

Posted on 10/21/2021

22 Wisteria Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

A peaceful piece of paradise! Wow--wonderful Del Webb model home with more than $250,000 in upgrades & renovations. 2018 kitchen renovation & new wood flooring in kitchen, dining & great room; 2018 new roof. Watch the birdlife on the lagoon from the 10'x20' screened porch & enjoy the wrap-around flagstone patio with outdoor kitchen. Sip a drink & relax on the front porch or enjoy the Riverbend pool, spa, clubhouse, crabbing/shrimping dock & kayak launch on the Okatie River which are 300' down the paver walkway across the...

Posted on 10/14/2021

Video Tour - 412 Heathwood Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

2014 Steel Creek model in 55+ Sun City with a wooded berm & lagoon view has open floor plan--great for entertaining. Kitchen has Santa Cecilia Granite, SS appliances, pendant lights, recessed lighting, raised dishwasher, walk-in pantry & seating area at the 12’ island. Multi-use Morning area currently has executive desk. Smooth ceilings & separate laundry room. Comfort height Primary bathroom vanity & toilet. Madison Oak wood floors in kitchen, dining, & great room; Ceramic tile in wet areas; carpeted bedrooms. Tankless water heater & great insulation reduce utility costs. Easy access to 170 gate, yet quiet, peaceful...

Posted on 10/14/2021

Another Property Sold - 15 Cutter Place, Bluffton, SC 29909

Build a custom home on this .6 acre lot with a lovely lagoon view in the desirable, upscale Riverbend neighborhood of 55+ Sun City-Hilton Head. Your dream home can soon be a reality! Choose your builder & design (within community standards). Buy now & build when you are ready (annual POA & road edge lawn maintenance required). Enjoy the $100 million of community amenities once you own the lot including 6 yr-round heated pools, 3 spas/fitness centers, theater, 3 restaurants, 2 dog parks, leisure trails, tennis, pickleball, woodshop, kayak dock, softball, & more! Buy now--empty Riverbend lots are selling quickly & soon none...

Posted on 10/14/2021

412 Heathwood Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

2014 Steel Creek model in 55+ Sun City with a wooded berm & lagoon view has open floor plan--great for entertaining. Kitchen has Santa Cecilia Granite, SS appliances, pendant lights, recessed lighting, raised dishwasher, walk-in pantry & seating area at the 12’ island. Multi-use Morning area currently has executive desk. Smooth ceilings & separate laundry room. Comfort height Primary bathroom vanity & toilet. Madison Oak wood floors in kitchen, dining, & great room; Ceramic tile in wet areas; carpeted bedrooms. Tankless water heater & great insulation reduce utility costs. Easy access to 170 gate, yet quiet, peaceful...