Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 05/24/2020

What Does It Really Cost to Sell a Home?

Believe it or not, selling a home may prove to be expensive if you are not careful. However, if you understand the costs associated with selling a house, you can budget accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three expenses that home sellers commonly encounter. 1. Home Repairs Cracked siding, floor damage and other home issues are worrisome, particularly...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 05/17/2020

Create a Laundry Oasis

Image by Pixabay from Pexels What do you picture when someone says 'laundry'? Is it piles of dirty clothes, sock singles lost to some undisclosed dimension, a moldy smell and lost hours? Or is it shrugging on a warm shirt straight from the dryer, lemon scent and the zen of folding: a little pocket of peace and quiet...

Posted on 05/10/2020

Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home

Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one or more of the...

Posted on 05/03/2020

How Home Sellers Find Millennial Buyers

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The home selling trends for 2020 are predicted to skew toward the millennial generation given the most recent statistics of age demographics. While the exact definition of millennial varies, the term usually refers to anyone born between 1980 and 2000 (give or take a few years in either direction). Given the relatively...

Posted on 04/26/2020

How to Sell your Home to a Family Member or Friend -- Without Destroying the Relationship

Photo by fauxels from Pexels It sounds like it should make things easier -- selling your home to a friend or family member should be a breeze for both parties -- but in reality, a home sale can disrupt your relationship if you don't go about it the right way. With the exception of parent to child transfers...

Posted on 04/19/2020

Landscape Lighting for Luxury Homes

Photo by Muffin from Pexels When you have a luxury home with impressive architectural features and landscaping, don’t let nighttime prevent you from showing it off. Landscape lighting provides a convenient way to draw attention to certain features of your home and yard when it’s dark out. This type of lighting can improve your home’s curb appeal while...

Posted on 04/12/2020

Why Should You Shop Around for a Smart Home Gadget?

There are many state-of-the-art smart home devices at your disposal. At the same time, there is no shortage of vendors that sell smart home devices in cities and towns nationwide. Ultimately, it is a good idea to shop around for a smart home device. If you evaluate a variety of smart home device vendors, you can boost the likelihood...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Devices

Posted on 04/05/2020

Windbreak Options for Your Balcony

Image by AlexandreZveiger from Shutterstock If you like the outdoors, spending time on the terrace or balcony at your home is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and spend time with family and friends. But sometimes windy weather or lack of privacy can create a challenge. Consider installing a windbreak to make your outdoor space more...

Posted on 05/29/2020

70 Rose Bush Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $410,000!

Gorgeous views--lagoon in front & 15th Hidden Cypress green in the rear with woods & lagoon in 55+ Sun City! 2015 Sunroom adds 325 sq.ft. year-round entertainment & relaxation space to the beautiful home w/2018 new AC/Heat Pump & hurricane-proof windows. Plantation shutters on all other windows. 2016 new HVAC; 2014 2 Solatubes & attic powervents; 2015 Rinnai water heater; 2019 new Kitchen disposal & faucet. Enjoy open gourmet kitchen with bay window, upgraded Cherry cabinets, Silestone countertops, & center island. Beautiful leaded glass front door & office transom greet your guests in the foyer. Custom crown...

Posted on 05/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 147 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Dreaming about building a custom home with a lovely lagoon view in the desirable, upscale Riverbend neighborhood of 55+ Sun City-Hilton Head? Your dream can soon be a reality! You choose the builder and design (within community standards) the home you want to build on the lot. Buy now & build when you are ready (annual POA & road edge lawn maintenance required). Enjoy the $97 million of community amenities once you own the lot including 6 yr-round heated pools, 3 spas/fitness centers, theater, dining, dog park, leisure trails, tennis, pickleball, woodshop, kayak dock, softball, & more! Great time to...

Posted on 05/13/2020

70 Rose Bush Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $420,000!

Gorgeous views--lagoon in front & 15th Hidden Cypress green in the rear with woods & lagoon in 55+ Sun City! 2015 Sunroom adds 325 sq.ft. year-round entertainment & relaxation space to the beautiful home w/2018 new AC/Heat Pump & hurricane-proof windows. Plantation shutters on all other windows. 2016 new HVAC; 2014 2 Solatubes & attic powervents; 2015 Rinnai water heater; 2019 new Kitchen disposal & faucet. Enjoy open gourmet kitchen with bay window, upgraded Cherry cabinets, Silestone countertops, & center island. Beautiful leaded glass front door & office transom greet your guests in the foyer. Custom crown...

Posted on 04/18/2020

21 Pinckney Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $320,000!

Vinyl siding. Spacious open floor plan with huge kitchen & extra storage closets, this Jackson model is move-in ready in 55+ Sun City Hilton Head. 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 Furnace-2014, Washer, Dryer, Fridge-2016, Garbage...