Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 06/23/2019

You now understand your yard’s climate. Depending on your location you’ll be looking for cool-season or warm-season grass varieties for your lawn, or a hearty type that survives well in a mixed climate if you reside in a transition zone. Read on to learn about the different varieties of grasses and their features. Types of Grass. There are...

Sod

Summer Lawn Care

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Posted on 06/16/2019

Avoid Home Security Blunders When Travelling

A struggle that everyone faces is keeping priorities straight. As careers advance, families grow, and financial responsibilities increase, some priorities fall by the wayside. One example of how that can happen is with home security. When you have your mind on twenty other things that need to be taken care of this week, it's easy to forget about consistently...

Posted on 06/09/2019

Reduce Anxiety... Naturally

Stress is a natural part of life. It is part of living in a busy world with deadlines, traffic, and other tension-inducing issues. And stress is right for you in many ways because it keeps you sharp and helps you deal with what life throws at you, but sometimes what you’re feeling isn’t stress, or at least not...

Posted on 06/02/2019

Keep the Old House and the New

That starter house is too small and it’s time to move up to something that better fits your growing needs. The original plan—sell the current house and buy a new one—might not be the only option. What if you could keep both? In many areas, housing is in lower supply. Some buyers are choosing to keep their original...

Posted on 05/26/2019

Selling to My Agent: Win-Win or Lose-Lose?

So, you’re looking for a real estate agent and you find one with a “Seller Guarantee”—If your home doesn’t sell in 6 months, I’ll buy it! Sounds a little too good to be true, right? When provided by legitimate agents, these aren’t scams, but rather a genuine option if you need to sell your home quickly. With enough...

Home Selling

How To Hire A Real Estate Agent

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Posted on 05/19/2019

Credit Card Secrets to Know

There are some secrets that you should know to reap several benefits associated with credit cards. Knowing these secrets will put you in a better position to enjoy the benefits of highly competitive lenders. These three ideas will teach you how to make effective use of your bank cards: 1. Get cards with beneficial reward possibilities. Some individuals...

Posted on 05/12/2019

Speed up Your House Sale

Selling a house requires special tactics, it can be stressful for first timers, and the pressure even becomes greater when there is a need to close the sale before moving into a new home. You will find the following simple suggestions highly effective in getting your house sold. Enhance the curb appeal. Curb appeal means how attractive your...

Selling Your Home

Home Seller

Posted on 05/05/2019

Is Now the Right Time to List Your Residence?

Believe it or not, today may be the perfect day to kick off the home selling journey. If you list your residence, you may find dozens of potential buyers want to acquire your home. As a result, you could earn a significant profit from your house sale. For those who are debating whether to embark on the house selling...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 06/30/2019

4 Silver Fox Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 now has a new price of $980,000!

Private, quiet, deep-water access with dock, boat & '15 electric lift--your own piece of paradise for boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing on Intracoastal in magnificent Moss Creek w/view of nature preserve. $130K+ Remodel--2018-New wood floors in LR; 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 area &...

Posted on 06/21/2019

6 Schooner Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $585,000!

Renovated completely & ready for move-in! More than $130,000 in renovations including spectacular 400 sf Carolina room w/porcelain 23" tiles, telescoping sliders overlooking private lagoon; Owners suite: zero-entry, walk-in, doorless spa-like shower, soaking tub, California WIC, bay window seat area with 5" wide shutters; modern kitchen cabinetry, SS appliances, 5-burner gas cooktop, breakfast bar opens to great room with gas FP & octagonal casual dining area which opens to side porch. New 7" wide, distressed, Hickory flooring throughout. 1-level living! Great front porch to meet & sit with your new neighbors. 2012 roof. Golf-cart garage...

Posted on 05/27/2019

376 Promenade Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $359,376!

Renovations > $72K in Sun City (55+) Abbeyville w/split floorplan. Better than new--can't be built at this price! Post-purchase upgrades: 2015 Carolina Sunroom addition (20'x12') w/Cathedral ceiling, Porcelain tile floor, elevated heat/AC unit; Hunter Douglas shades & ceiling fans throughout home; 3M film on windows except sunrm; California closet shelving & cabinets added to Owners WIC & Utility Rm; Reclaimed Brick Paver 23' x 12' patio with seating wall & lighting; side pavers on driveway & walkway; porcelain tile front porch; $20,000 addtl. landscaping; Kremer water treatment; Subway tile backsplash; Gutters; Weber gas grill & gas...

Posted on 05/14/2019

4 Silver Fox Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 now has a new price of $985,000!

Private, quiet, deep-water access with dock, boat & '15 electric lift--your own piece of paradise for boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing on Intracoastal in magnificent Moss Creek w/view of nature preserve. $130K+ Remodel--2018-New wood floors in LR; 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 area &...