Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 09/06/2020

Photo by: Will Malott via Unsplash When it comes to buying things for the home, the air conditioning unit is not the most intriguing. But it is one of the essential components. Choosing the right A/C unit may be the difference between utmost comfort and sizzling heat. Determining the right type of air conditioning unit and how to...

Air Conditioner

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Do It Yourself: Best Flooring Options for Below-Grade Spaces

Picture by PIRO4D via Pixabay Flooring can add to the function of your newly finished basement, or it can take it away. Installing the wrong type of flooring material in a below-grade space could leave you open to costly water damage or even the growth of mold and bacteria. Even the best-built basements are sometimes prone to invasion...

Posted on 08/23/2020

Steps to Take When Your HOA Changes Management Companies

Image by allPhoto Bangkok from Pixabay In a perfect world, every HOA would find an amazing property management company, and the union of the two organizations would last forever. Unfortunately, this world can be imperfect sometimes, and there are many reasons why the agreements between property management companies and HOAs may need to be dissolved from time to...

Posted on 08/16/2020

Why It's Critical to Shop for Mortgage Rates

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay Of course, you want to stay within your budget when buying a house. You certainly want value for your dollar. But a buyer should never lose sight of the fact what they truly desire is getting the home they want and that fits their needs. To that end, potential buyers may put...

Posted on 08/09/2020

When Should You Buy a Home?

The right time to purchase a home varies from person to person. Meanwhile, buying a house is one of the biggest decisions an individual may make in his or her lifetime. As such, it is important to weigh your options closely to determine if now if the right time to buy a house. There are several things you can...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/02/2020

How to Negotiate in a Seller's Market

Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start...

Seller

Sellers Market

Posted on 07/26/2020

Weekend Kitchen Upgrades

Photo by Mark McCammon via Pexels If you usually spend your weekend sorting for ways to update your home, then doing some minor kitchen upgrades might be the ideal way to spend this weekend. Here are some easy kitchen projects that you can do in just a couple days, and you’ll be glad you did. 1. Change Your...

Posted on 09/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 1 Caravelle Court, Bluffton, SC 29909

Impressive, breathtaking, meticulously-maintained stone-front, custom home on magnificent .46 acre corner, wide lagoon-view lot in prestigious 55+ Riverbend w/circular driveway, beautiful land/hardscaping. Exquisite millwork, gourmet kitchen w/7' island & prep sink, granite counters, pot filler, WI-pantry, 9' tlscping slider, dramatic 10-13' ceilings, arched doorways, mahogany/glass front door w/ palladium-style transom. Elegant LR w/double-tray ceiling, FP, built-ins & sound system. 2.5 car epoxy-floored garage, steel cabinets, workbench, partially finished 483 sq ft bonus rm & addtl. storage w/spray foam insulation. 2x6...

Posted on 09/01/2020

Video Tour - 34 Lacebark Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Heron on quiet, cul-de-sac street with private wooded views in 55+ Sun City. 2018 updated Owner’s bathroom with zero entry, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, Murphy bed in guest room with storage; Carolina room to relax & enjoy views, recent roof, new HVAC/bluetooth thermostat, paver driveway, newer SS kitchen appliances & washer/dryer, 2012 tankless water heater, laminate & tile flooring throughout, up/down screen/storm door, seamless gutters, 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 09/01/2020

34 Lacebark Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Heron on quiet, cul-de-sac street with private wooded views in 55+ Sun City. 2018 updated Owner’s bathroom with zero entry, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, Murphy bed in guest room with storage; Carolina room to relax & enjoy views, recent roof, new HVAC/bluetooth thermostat, paver driveway, newer SS kitchen appliances & washer/dryer, 2012 tankless water heater, laminate & tile flooring throughout, up/down screen/storm door, seamless gutters, 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 08/27/2020

Another Property Sold - 21 Pinckney Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

Spacious open floor plan with huge kitchen & extra storage closets, this Jackson model is move-in ready in 55+ Sun City Hilton Head. Beaufort Co. tax. Quiet cul-de-sac street offers solitude & privacy in the rear with a wooded berm. S-M-O-O-T-H ceilings & Solatube. Laminate flooring in living areas--easy care. Den can be used as extra guest space. Owner's bedroom suite has Bay window overlooking lush foliage, 2 large, walk-in closets & large bathroom with dual sinks. Convenient location for Charhouse, Hidden Cypress Golf, dog park, woodshop & Town Sq., etc. Replaced AC, Washer, Dryer, Fridge-2016, Furnace-2014 &...

Posted on 07/24/2020

Another Property Sold - 23 Heathrow Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910

A truly remarkable Tangerly Oak model with all the choices and upgrades Buyers expect in a high end home. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout. 3 bedroom/3 bath plus a large loft upstairs. Gourmet kitchen with double ovens, gas cooktop, light color granite counters, and white cabinetry. Great Room with dining area and adjoining Sun Room. The large Master has a massive tiled shower and His&Hers closet. Guest Suite with attached bath and walk-in closet. Den w closet is being used as a 3rd Guest Room. The extended garage has an extra golf cart/storage area. Screened porch, and patio on a private landscaped lot. Plantation Shutters. Windows...