Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 10/01/2023

Bird's Nest Fern & Other Great Ferns for Pet Owners

Ferns have been popular houseplants for decades. Despite their reputation for being picky about indoor conditions, ferns are easy to care for when given the right conditions. A great advantage to many ferns is their lack of toxicity, making them safe for households with pets. If you're interested in growing ferns at home, varieties like the bird's nest...

Ferns

Houseplants

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Posted on 09/24/2023

Home repair: Renovation vs. restoration

In the real estate world, the terms renovation and...

Posted on 09/17/2023

Dinner parties: How to set the table

If you’re planning to entertain guests for dinner, the...

Posted on 09/10/2023

Ad valorem tax: What it is & how to calculate it

Latin for "according to value," the term "ad valorem" is...

Posted on 09/03/2023

Key steps for approaching homebuying challenges

The homebuying journey often comes with many hurdles -...

Posted on 08/27/2023

Mortgage banker facts

As you prepare to purchase a home, you may find yourself...

Mortgage Banker

Banker

Posted on 08/20/2023

Grow Hydrangeas in Any Climate

There are many varieties of the popular hydrangea plant, all with unique climate needs. Even though it's possible to grow hydrangeas outdoors in different climates, growing them indoors allows you to enjoy this colorful shrub anywhere you live. Here are some basic care tips for growing hydrangeas inside your home: Container Choice One key advantage to growing hydrangeas...

Garden

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Posted on 08/13/2023

The basics of baby spinach growing

Of all the leafy greens you can grow in your home garden,...

Posted on 08/06/2023

Can you get online preapproval for a mortgage? Here's what you should know

When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...

Posted on 09/29/2023

Another Property Sold - 48 Redtail Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

Spacious 2478 sq. ft. Dogwood with a captivating wooded view from kitchen, great room, sunroom & Owners Bedroom. Located on EYEBROW across from wooded area on a cul-de-sac street. Seller extended sunroom to 24'x16' with separate HVAC; added built-in desks & Murphy bed in bedroom 3/office; 42" off-white kitchen cabinets & enlarged island w/granite countertops & tile backsplash; replaced Owners bath tub w/step-in tiled shower; installed crown molding thru out home & hall, DR wainscoting; extended garage epoxy painted floors; Solatube Nightlight system & laundry rm cabinets & utility sink. 2023 Black SS Dishwasher...

Posted on 09/01/2023

Video Tour - 16 Screven Court, Bluffton, SC 29909

Stunning Adams-Sylvania open floorplan on a premier eyebrow lot with a gorgeous wooded, golf view of Okatie Hole #6. More than $200,000 Seller upgrades. 2023 water heater. Enclosed porch making 4-season 11'x20' Sunroom. Expanded patio added 19'x27' paver lanai. Renovated Owners' Bath: granite counters, sinks, faucets, tile floors, tiled zero-entry shower w/dual shower heads, & freestanding tub. 2012 Renovated Kitchen: 42" cabinets & pantry w/pull-outs; back splash, granite counters. Added triple crown molding thru living areas, Added built-in bookcase & Desk in den/office/3rd guest room. Added paver driveway, walkway &...

Posted on 09/01/2023

16 Screven Court, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Stunning Adams-Sylvania open floorplan on a premier eyebrow lot with a gorgeous wooded, golf view of Okatie Hole #6. More than $200,000 Seller upgrades. 2023 water heater. Enclosed porch making 4-season 11'x20' Sunroom. Expanded patio added 19'x27' paver lanai. Renovated Owners' Bath: granite counters, sinks, faucets, tile floors, tiled zero-entry shower w/dual shower heads, & freestanding tub. 2012 Renovated Kitchen: 42" cabinets & pantry w/pull-outs; back splash, granite counters. Added triple crown molding thru living areas, Added built-in bookcase & Desk in den/office/3rd guest room. Added paver driveway, walkway &...