Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 10/25/2020

Are you a minimalist? If you’ve heard this question recently, you may be wondering just what it means and how does it affect you. It is NOT a set of rules.It is NOT about how much you own. It is NOT about how much money you earn. It is NOT about buying specific items or giving up certain...

Trends

Homebuyers

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Posted on 10/18/2020

Fall Planting for Spring Blooms

Photo by Rob3rt82 via Shutterstock As temperatures start to drop, many people are focused on Autumn plants like pumpkins and apples, but now is the best time to plant bulbs for your favorite spring and summer-blooming flowers. The cool fall and winter temperatures are necessary to prepare the bulbs to grow properly in the spring. When you stop...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 10/11/2020

Putting Your Home on the Market Soon? Here's How to Appeal to Millennial Buyers

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay If you've recently made the decision to put your home on the market in the near future, you're probably already aware that the Millennial generation has a reputation for being a bit different from their counterparts of the past. For instance, you may have heard that this generation is putting off home ownership...

Posted on 10/04/2020

Should You Set a Deadline for Selling Your Home?

You likely aspire to sell your house as quickly as possible. However, you may not need to set a deadline for selling your residence to achieve your desired result. In fact, there are lots of things you can do to speed up the home selling journey, including: 1. Boost Your House's Curb Appeal A home that boasts amazing curb...

Posted on 09/27/2020

Are You Prepared to Address House Buying Hurdles?

Purchasing a home may prove to be a long, arduous process, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for potential house buying hurdles. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do to put yourself in position to enjoy a successful homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Realistic Expectations Much in the same way that Rome was not built...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/20/2020

What Can a Buyer Learn from a House Showing?

A showing enables a buyer to walk through a residence and envision what life may be like if he or she purchases it. And if a buyer crafts a home showing strategy, he or she can make the most of this opportunity. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan ahead for a house showing....

Buying A Home

Showing

Posted on 09/13/2020

Open Houses: How to Stay Secure While Showing Your Home

Photo by Gino Crescoli via PixabayIf a stranger were to knock on your door and ask to come in, you’d likely say no. Yet when you’re showing your house, this is exactly what you’re doing. You’ll let stranger after stranger come in to tour the home and see if it’s a good fit for their needs. So how...

Posted on 10/09/2020

673 Village Green Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $350,000!

Lightly used as a second home in 55+ Sun City--almost like a new build and even nicer--well kept home with meticulous owners. Low traffic, quiet, cul-de-sac street. Shows like a model. Gorgeous, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with pull-out shelves and gourmet Stainless Steel appliances with a huge island. The spacious, open floor plan is very inviting. Sellers painted, added Shiplap to kitchen and great room walls and extra lighting. Relax on the beautiful, front porch, rear patio and covered, screened lanai. Very private rear view. Extended driveway and garage. Sellers will sell most furniture (3 yrs. old) separately, if Buyers are...

Posted on 10/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 197 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Luxurious lagoon-to-wooded view Dennis Sexton custom home in 55+ Sun City desirable Riverbend with breathtaking foyer, great room, kitchen, & owners suite all overlooking the fountain. Saturnia travertine in foyer, hall & eat-in kitchen adds characterful charm. Cast stone fireplace. Built-in shelves, cabinets, windows embellish the open floorplan. 4 en-suite baths including owners spa tub w/walk-in shower. Gourmet kitchen SS appliances, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar, gas cooktop, Sub-zero built-in fridge, & butler's pantry. New fridge, 2019 HVAC; 2018 water heater. 30-yr roof. 3-car garage w/storage closets & epoxy floor....

Posted on 10/01/2020

34 Lacebark Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $320,000!

Heron on quiet, cul-de-sac street with private wooded views in 55+ Sun City. 2019 new 50-yr roof! 2018 updated Owner’s bath w/zero-entry, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower & SS kitchen appliances. 2016 HVAC/bluetooth thermostat, 2012 tankless water heater. Guest room Murphy bed w/storage; Carolina Rm to relax & enjoy views, paver driveway,& washer/dryer, laminate & tile flooring throughout, up/down screen/storm door, seamless gutters w/guards, Solatube, shutters on most windows, shelf genies in kitchen & Owner's bath, sound system, solar attic fans & Kobalt garage cabinets, new garage door & bluetooth door opener....

Posted on 09/10/2020

Video Tour - 673 Village Green Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Lightly used as a second home in 55+ Sun City--almost like a new build and even nicer--well kept home with meticulous owners. Low traffic, quiet, cul-de-sac street. Shows like a model. Gorgeous, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with pull-out shelves and gourmet Stainless Steel appliances with a huge island. The spacious, open floor plan is very inviting. Sellers painted, added Shiplap to kitchen and great room walls and extra lighting. Relax on the beautiful, front porch, rear patio and covered, screened lanai. Very private rear view. Extended driveway and garage. Sellers will sell most furniture (3 yrs. old) separately, if Buyers are...

Posted on 09/10/2020

673 Village Green Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Lightly used as a second home in 55+ Sun City--almost like a new build and even nicer--well kept home with meticulous owners. Low traffic, quiet, cul-de-sac street. Shows like a model. Gorgeous, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with pull-out shelves and gourmet Stainless Steel appliances with a huge island. The spacious, open floor plan is very inviting. Sellers painted, added Shiplap to kitchen and great room walls and extra lighting. Relax on the beautiful, front porch, rear patio and covered, screened lanai. Very private rear view. Extended driveway and garage. Sellers will sell most furniture (3 yrs. old) separately, if Buyers are...