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Posted on 10/20/2019

Selling - Home Staging and First Impressions

Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels The saying goes that you only get one chance to make a first impression and that applies not only to our personal and professional lives but also to real estate. Humans are sensory by nature, and those senses are linked to emotions that often determine our decisions. When you have the opportunity...

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Choosing a Cat Breed for Your Family

Selecting a cat to become the newest member of your family can be very exciting. Sometimes, the decision can be easy as falling in love with the cute little sight. However, if you are in search of a specific breed, it may be pretty complicated as you will need to put a lot of time and research into...

Posted on 10/06/2019

First-Rate Bargain Shopping

Thrift stores, consignment shops, or otherwise know as second-hand shopping hold hidden treasures that you can comb through. Everything from limited editions to designer brands or that one item that reminds you of visiting your grandparents' house. When your kids are growing out of clothes every time you turn around thrift stores can be an excellent resource. If...

Posted on 09/29/2019

Getting the Bahama look

Blissful breezes, palms sweeping the heavy air, waves rolling onto warm sand—whether you're looking to take a vacation or trying to create a relaxing space in your home, the islands’ siren song calls. Recreating the island look in your space can be an elaborate enterprise or a simple changeup. Either way, bringing the islands home adds character and...

Posted on 09/22/2019

Teakettle or Microwave?

In this quick, got to have it now society, the microwave is the go-to for a quick cup of tea or to reheat that coffee. But does it give a satisfying, refreshing cup? Some people believe that water heated in a kettle is hotter and stays hotter longer, so it brews a better cup of tea. What does...

Posted on 10/19/2019

Video Tour - 9 Debeaufain Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

Wonderful Wisteria Model in 55+ Sun City. 2013 Carolina Room (15'x22') opens to the gorgeous wooded rear view with Cathedral ceiling, diagonal-laid, imported Italian tile & 2019 Mitsubishi Mini Split. Bay windows in kitchen & Owners bedroom. Granite kitchen counters, 2017 SS Microwave Convection oven, wall convection oven, 5-burner GE Profile gas cooktop, LG French-door fridge w/dispensers, & Maytag Washer & Dryer. SMOOTH ceilings. Gorgeous crown molding throughout living areas & bedrooms. Comfort height vanities & toilets. Extended garage with metal EZ folding stairs from Austria. Clean stucco inspection 10/19, then sealed &...

Posted on 10/19/2019

9 Debeaufain Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Wonderful Wisteria Model in 55+ Sun City. 2013 Carolina Room (15'x22') opens to the gorgeous wooded rear view with Cathedral ceiling, diagonal-laid, imported Italian tile & 2019 Mitsubishi Mini Split. Bay windows in kitchen & Owners bedroom. Granite kitchen counters, 2017 SS Microwave Convection oven, wall convection oven, 5-burner GE Profile gas cooktop, LG French-door fridge w/dispensers, & Maytag Washer & Dryer. SMOOTH ceilings. Gorgeous crown molding throughout living areas & bedrooms. Comfort height vanities & toilets. Extended garage with metal EZ folding stairs from Austria. Clean stucco inspection 10/19, then sealed &...

Posted on 10/17/2019

Video Tour - 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 10/17/2019

165 Okatie Park Circle E, Ridgeland, SC 29936 is now new to the market!

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 10/16/2019

9 Debeaufain Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Wonderful Wisteria model in 55+ Sun City. 2013 Carolina room (15'x22') opens to the gorgeous wooded rear view with Cathedral ceiling, diagonal-laid, imported Italian tile & 2019 Mitsubishi Mini Split. Bay windows in kitchen & Owners bedroom. Granite kitchen counters, 2017 SS Microwave Convection oven, 5-burner GE Profile cooktop & wall convection oven, LG French-door fridge with dispensers; Maytag Washer & Dryer. SMOOTH ceilings & gorgeous crown molding throughout the living areas & bedrooms. Comfort height vanities & toilets. Extended garage with metal folding stairs from Austria. Clean stucco inspection 10/19, then sealed &...

Posted on 09/21/2019

Video Tour - 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 09/21/2019

52 Raven Glass Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

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...