Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 11/19/2018

Reap the Benefits of a Clutter-Free Garage

If you plan to sell your house in the foreseeable future, it usually pays to clean out the garage. In fact, a home seller who declutters the garage today can show homebuyers the true size and beauty of this space, thereby increasing a house's overall appeal. Ultimately, it won't take long for a home seller to declutter the garage...

Garage

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 11/12/2018

Home Office Design, Simplified

The number of American employees who work from home, at least part of the time, is increasing year after year. Some 38% of Americans say they’re currently able to work from home at least one day a week, and that number is set to continue increasing. Working from home can pose a few problems, however. Notably, trying to find...

Home Office

How To Organize Your Home Office

Posted on 11/05/2018

Small Things That Ruin Your Credit Score

Your credit score is one of the most important numbers to your financial picture. You know how important it is to have a high credit score. If you pay your bills on time and keep your debt down, you think that your score will be just fine, but this isn’t always the case. There are a few hidden mistakes...

Credit Score

Buying A Home

Posted on 10/29/2018

Black Walls: How To Make A Stylish, Elegant Statement

If you’re looking to update your home with a more chic, classic style black wall paint is the untraditional but obvious choice. Stand out from the crowd and a sea of white walls with this bold move. Of course, not just any room can be painted black and called a look. A large room with bright, natural lighting is...

Posted on 10/22/2018

Why Should You Set Up a House Showing?

For a buyer who is interested in learning more about a residence, it may be beneficial to set up a house showing. In fact, there are many reasons why now may be a good time to schedule a home showing, such as: 1. You can determine if a home is right for you. Many houses are available in cities...

Posted on 10/15/2018

3 Best Practices for Hosting a Successful Home Showing

A home showing can make or break your chances of selling your house. Therefore, you'll want to do everything possible to ensure that each home showing is a success. Ultimately, there are several best practices for home showings that every home seller needs to know, and these practices include: 1. Clean and Declutter Your House A tidy home is...

Showing

Selling Your Home

Posted on 11/21/2018

339 Hampton Place, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Long lagoon views from this heavenly Hatteras model in 55+ Sun City. Relax on the covered porch & watch the birdlife on one of the largest lagoons in the community. 2017--New Whirlpool SS kitchen appliances & carpet in living/dining room & bedrooms. Move-in ready with glass-enclosed, gas fireplace with built-in display shelves, cabinets & smooth ceilings. Whirlpool washer & dryer in laundry room. Bay window in spacious Owners' bedroom overlooking lagoon. Home is across from wooded eyebrow with bench & on cul-de-sac street. Close to Town Square, ball field, dog park, wood shop--$95 million in amenities & 130 clubs! Clean stucco...

Posted on 11/07/2018

Another Property Sold - 21 Andover Place, Bluffton, SC 29909

Updated Adirondack cottage in beautiful 55+ Sun City-Hilton Head with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den/office/guest room, & 4 Season sunroom, & 1.5-car garage. Move-in ready! Wonderful wooded lot with additional landscaping=lovely views. Silestone kitchen counters with breakfast bar, & Solatube. Quiet cul-de-sac. Laundry room & expanded WIC. UPDATES: 2018 luxury laminate in all living areas & 21" ceramic tile in bath & porch, new bath vanities, new Owners' tiled shower & seat, Stainless Steel electric range, microwave, fridge & dishwasher; 2017 painted inside; 2016 Roof; 2015-Kenmore HE Washer & Dryer; 2010-HVAC System & Water Heater...

Posted on 10/14/2018

Video Tour - 887 Wiregrass Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927

Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings which adds to the airy and roomy feeling of the living space. Prime lot with gorgeous golf view of Hole #2 near the green. Eat-in kitchen with SS GE appliances (upgraded 5-burner gas range vented outside), LG French door Slim Space Plus, Maple cabinets w/pull-outs, granite counters, double pantry & sinks, & breakfast bar. Decorative columns define the dining & living areas, tray ceiling in Owners' bedroom. Up/down storm door; added service yard; utility sink in 28'x20' extended garage w/storage shelving, bike racks, & toolbench. 6" seamless gutters; gas stub for grill, fire pit for beautiful...

Posted on 10/14/2018

887 Wiregrass Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927 is now new to the market!

Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings which adds to the airy and roomy feeling of the living space. Prime lot with gorgeous golf view of Hole #2 near the green. Eat-in kitchen with SS GE appliances (upgraded 5-burner gas range vented outside), LG French door Slim Space Plus, Maple cabinets w/pull-outs, granite counters, double pantry & sinks, & breakfast bar. Decorative columns define the dining & living areas, tray ceiling in Owners' bedroom. Up/down storm door; added service yard; utility sink in 28'x20' extended garage w/storage shelving, bike racks, & toolbench. 6" seamless gutters; gas stub for grill, fire pit for beautiful...

Posted on 10/13/2018

Another Property Sold - 344 Hampton Place, Bluffton, SC 29909

Heavenly Hatteras model on wonderful wooded lot with privacy in 55+ Sun City on cul-de-sac street & adjacent to eyebrow with woods & across from open area w/lagoon. Gas fireplace with blower. $40,000+ in improvements: beautiful paver driveway, patio & front walk; Rinnai water heater; garage door, storage & bike racks; 20'x12' Carolina Rm enclosed 18" tiles; hallway wood floors; laundry cabinets; new tiled guest bath shower; kitchen Corian counters & stone tiled backsplash on diagonal; Echo Bee Thermostat & glass front door insert. 4' garage extension allows room for 2 cars & cart. Spacious Owners' bedroom & kitchen w/bay windows. 3D...

Posted on 10/13/2018

137 Honesty Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Just buy this lovely home, hire a mover & move in! Fabulous Fox Run Model in gorgeous 55+ Sun City-Hilton Head on a cul-de-sac street. Beautiful wood floors in living, dining areas & new wood floor in Owners' bedroom. 18" tiled Carolina Room & bathrooms. Almost $10,000 in recent updates. Shutters in living/dining room, kitchen & Carolina Room. Painted garage floor. Crown moldings throughout including bathrooms & wainscoting in foyer. Corian counters in kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances. GE Profile washer/dryer. Zoysia sod front. Expanded patio in rear is full width of home w/ gas grill stub. Tall oaks common area across...