Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 01/26/2020

Should You Submit Multiple Property Buying Proposals at the Same Time?

If you find lots of great homes are available and cannot decide which residence to buy, there is no need to stress. Rather than submit multiple offers to purchase various houses, you should hone your home search. By doing so, you can discover the right residence, at the right price. Now, let's take a look at three tips to...

Buying A Home

Offer To Purchase

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Posted on 01/19/2020

Maintain Your Focus During the Home Selling Journey

As a home seller, it sometimes can be tough to balance short- and long-term goals. Lucky for you, we're here to help you streamline your house selling efforts and ensure you can maintain your focus as you proceed along the property selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you stay on course after you...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/12/2020

Real Estate Investments: REITs & REMF

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay For anyone interested in investment diversification, real estate is one of the preferred holdings in addition to stock and bonds. However, many investors possess neither the cash nor the knowledge and interest to actually buy, sell, rent or manage real property. Such investment involves more than cash; it also requires in-depth market...

Posted on 01/05/2020

Bring Your A-Game to the Homebuying Journey

The homebuying journey may be long and arduous, regardless of whether you're pursuing a house for the first time. However, if you bring your A-game to the homebuying journey, you can speed up the process of finding and acquiring your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you bring your A-game to the homebuying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/29/2019

Native Gardening: Why the Trend Is Flourishing

Photo by Larisa Koshkina via PixabayRestoring native habitat to our surroundings is like pressing the "refresh" button on biodiversity. Homeowners who embrace native gardening are making big contributions to healthy landscapes, which is great for maintaining the native ecosystems. Making a Difference—Beautifully Native plants are the greenery that would grow in certain areas with or without human intervention....

Gardening

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Posted on 01/22/2020

Video Tour - 21 Juniper Creek Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Developer's original Copper Ridge Model with sunroom on cul-de-sac golf course lot. Hardwood & tile in living areas with carpet in the bedrooms. Techshield radiant barrier. Many upgrades! Kitchen features maple cabinets, black appliances, side-by-side fridge (ice/water dispenser) & pantry. Surround sound. Upgraded interior trim package in foyer & dining area, custom drapes, arched entry to Carolina room, & decorator fans. Tray ceiling in Owner's suite. Premier finished garage features high-end floor coating, custom cabinets, attic storage & 4' extension. Gorgeous golf to wooded berm views. Covered front & rear porches. Beaufort Co....

Posted on 01/22/2020

21 Juniper Creek Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Developer's original Copper Ridge Model with sunroom on cul-de-sac golf course lot. Hardwood & tile in living areas with carpet in the bedrooms. Techshield radiant barrier. Many upgrades! Kitchen features maple cabinets, black appliances, side-by-side fridge (ice/water dispenser) & pantry. Surround sound. Upgraded interior trim package in foyer & dining area, custom drapes, arched entry to Carolina room, & decorator fans. Tray ceiling in Owner's suite. Premier finished garage features high-end floor coating, custom cabinets, attic storage & 4' extension. Gorgeous golf to wooded berm views. Covered front & rear porches. Beaufort Co....

Posted on 01/07/2020

Another Property Sold - 52 Raven Glass Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Captivating, Cumberland Hall Model in 55+ Sun City, Beaufort Co. with a beautiful, wooded berm. You will be wowed with the curb appeal & when you enter the beautiful home with gourmet, eat-in kitchen (granite counters, SS appliances, convection microwave, tray ceiling). Owners' suite has Jacuzzi, double sink comfort height vanity, separate shower & large WIC. Split floorplan with guest bedrooms on other side of home with shared en-suite bath. Patio has natural gas stub for grill. Extended garage has plenty of room for 2 cars + golf cart. If you want privacy, this home offers a beautifully landscaped rear yard with a heavily wooded...

Posted on 12/30/2019

Video Tour - 2 Spring Vista Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Beautifully maintained Dogwood model in 55+ Sun City with beautiful, eat-in kitchen (granite counters, Italian tile kitchen backsplash, breakfast bar, pantry & Stainless Steel appliances). Decorative ceiling fans throughout. 2 wall-mounted TV's convey. Surround sound ceiling speakers. Extensive landscaping, coastal curbing, painted garage floor & spacious, tiled Shaw screened porch with covered roof. Decorative chair rail in dining rm. Located minutes to Hidden Cypress Golf, fitness center, pool, & spa. Access to ALL $95 million amenities including 6 pools, 2 restaurants, 3 golf course, softball, dog park, tennis, pickleball, 130+ CLUBS,...

Posted on 12/30/2019

2 Spring Vista Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Beautifully maintained Dogwood model in 55+ Sun City with beautiful, eat-in kitchen (granite counters, Italian tile kitchen backsplash, breakfast bar, pantry & Stainless Steel appliances). Decorative ceiling fans throughout. 2 wall-mounted TV's convey. Surround sound ceiling speakers. Extensive landscaping, coastal curbing, painted garage floor & spacious, tiled Shaw screened porch with covered roof. Decorative chair rail in dining rm. Located minutes to Hidden Cypress Golf, fitness center, pool, & spa. Access to ALL $95 million amenities including 6 pools, 2 restaurants, 3 golf course, softball, dog park, tennis, pickleball, 130+ CLUBS,...

Posted on 12/27/2019

Another Property Sold - 165 Okatie Park Circle E, Ridgeland, SC 29936

Landmark Homes, gently-used, Kennebunk Model with open floor plan, quartz kitchen counters with huge island, pantry, & Stainless Steel Whirlpool appliances. Vinyl flooring & 9' ceilings on 1st floor. Carpet & vinyl upstairs. Added after purchase: built-in USB charging station; garage door opener; 2.5" blinds on downstairs windows; & ceiling fans in bedrooms. Upstairs laundry room with window. POA includes yard maintenance, irrigation & waste pickup. Okatie Park amenities include playgrounds, lagoon with dock, dog park & covered picnic area. Termite bond. HOA includes lawn maintenance. Covered front porch & 10'x10' rear patio. 19'...

Posted on 12/27/2019

4 Silver Fox Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 now has a new price of $895,000!

Private, quiet, deep-water with dock & boat electric lift--your own piece of paradise for boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing on Intracoastal in magnificent Moss Creek w/view of nature preserve. Numerous Remodels--2018-New LR wood floors; luxury laminate office; roof; painted inside & ext. trim; bathroom vanities sinks & counters; 2016--New SS kitchen appliances, induction cooktop, quartz counters & wet bar with 2 wine coolers; laundry room tile, washer, dryer & farm sink. Owners' Suite w/romantic Jacuzzi, huge WIC, covered lanai leads to wrap-around deck with bench seating & expansive marsh views. Fenced fountain garden area &...