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Feb
28
Selling Success in Charleston: 7 Steps to Prep Your Home for a Spring Sale


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As the spring season approaches here in Charleston, SC, potential home sellers have an opportunity to make the most of this real estate market. To ensure your home stands out and attracts the right buyers, here are seven essential steps to take before listing your property for sale:


Southern Charm Starts at the Doorstep


Impress potential buyers from the moment they arrive. Spruce up your home's curb appeal by refreshing the landscaping, painting the front door, and ensuring that the entryway is warm and welcoming. A great first impression sets the tone for the entire showing.


Declutter and Depersonalize


Create a blank canvas for potential buyers by decluttering and depersonalizing your living ...


Feb
14
2024 Charleston Market Update



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University of South Carolina research eonomist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen recently provided a Residential Market Update to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. Here are some key points from his update:




  • Cooling Economy - We continue to move away from an overheated economy to a more stable economy by slowly cooling off. Recession is a risk if we cool too long or too fast.

  • Recession Likely? - It depends, so far we appear to be on track for a soft landing rathan than a recession. We are not out of the woods yet though. The Feds are still aiming to decrease inflation to 2% but they don't want to lower the inflation to the point of recession.

  • Resilient Jobs and Consumer Spending - The strengt...

Jan
09
What Should You Look For In A Mt. Pleasant Realtor?


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Getting ready to buy or sell real estate in Mount Pleasant? If you are anything like most people, you know it is in your best interest to arm yourself with a tenacious Realtor. However, many people struggle to know what they are supposed to look for in a real estate agent and as a result, they choose the wrong one!



I am not trying to scare you but the truth is if you hire the wrong real estate agent it can have massively negative consequences like:



  • The destruction of a personal relationship like a friend

  • The loss of thousands or millions of dollars to the point of bankruptcy

  • Nasty lawsuits

  • And so much more!



I am always so heartbroken to hear these horror stories. Especially, when they could h...


Jan
20
Options for Schools In Mt. Pleasant


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As a parent, there are few things that are more important to you than your child’s education. After all, it is our job as parents to give them the best possible resources and preparation for success in life, right? So it is no surprise that when I am working with families attempting or contemplating a move to Mount Pleasant that they want to know all they can about the schools. While there are many schools for families to choose from, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of the schools we have available in Mount Pleasant. Whether you are planning to move to Mount Pleasant or have children that are nearing the school age, I hope this article gives you the information a...


Jan
17
Follow These Simple Steps To Enjoy Your 1st Night In Your New Mt. Pleasant Home


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There is something so special about that first night in your new home isn’t there? It is one of those nights that you hope to look back upon fondly for years to come as the beginning of a new journey. Of course, on your first night in any new home, you’re likely to face some challenges that are only natural since most of your stuff will still be boxed up. As your Mount Pleasant relocation specialist, I love to share these tips with my buyers but today I want to share them with all of you. I hope that they help to make your first night in your new Mount Pleasant home as happy as can be!


 

Set Up Your Kitchen & Bathroom First


Believe it or not, there is nothing you are going to want...


Dec
16
Are Your Kids Still Struggling With Your Move? Here’s How To Help Them Adjust


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Is there anything harder than being a parent?! I know that despite the fact that many parents relocate or move their kids because it is ultimately in their best interest, some kids just struggle more than others. This can also be really hard on you as a parent because although it isn’t your job to be their best friend and give them everything they want it is painful to watch them struggle. With that being said, today’s post is all about helping you to help your children adjust and get back on track to living happily and healthily.



Do Your Best To Stay Positive For Them


Between the exhaustion that comes with moving and relocating and that of parenting children that are derailed b...


Nov
18
6 Clear Signs You Should Relocate Your Family


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Have you been casually tossing around the idea of picking up and relocating your family? Are you hesitating because you aren’t sure if it would be the right thing to do? Let me be the first to tell you that you are far from alone in that! As a Realtor that specializes in helping relocating families move to Mount Pleasant, I can tell you first hand that there are a lot of reasons why people choose to relocate but here are the most logical.



1. You Know Your Kids Are Not Getting The Education They Deserve


As a parent, one of your biggest responsibilities is to empower your children and their future with education. Many people buy homes long before they have children and by the time thei...


Oct
21
4 Educational Outings For Families In Mt. Pleasant


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If you are anything like most parents, you are constantly looking for ways that you can get the kids out of the house for something fun and educational as well. With their eyes always focused on one screen or another, it seems to be more and more challenging to engage in quality family time together that helps to nourish your bond while enriching the lives of your children. Lucky for those of us living in Mount Pleasant, we are surrounded by places we can take the kids for some fun that is also educational. In today’s post, I am sharing four of those places in hopes it will help you create some new family memories that serve you in more ways than one.


1. Patriot’s Point Cold Wa...


Sep
16
How To Get To Know Your Neighbors After Moving To Mt. Pleasant


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One of the things that I love most about living in Mount Pleasant is that the people here are so nice and neighborly. Of course, I know moving into a new place with new neighbors can be a bit scary (in a good way). Kind of like your first day of school or work in a new place. But it can be endlessly beneficial to have a strong relationship with your neighbors! Luckily, when you have Mount Pleasant neighbors they will likely make it pretty easy to build a warm and positive relationship. But just to be sure, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some easy and actionable tips to ensure you get off on the right foot with your new neighbors.


Get Involved In Your Kid’s School


One of th...


Aug
19
Creative Ways To Repurpose Your Leftover Moving Boxes


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Maybe it is just me, but when all the moving is done and the boxes are unpacked, it drives me crazy to see all those empty boxes sitting around. But while I am always eager to get them broken down and out of here, a little more patience and creativity lends itself beautifully to finding new purposes for those boxes. In today’s post, I am sharing some creative ways that you can transform those plain moving boxes into something fun, functional, or fabulous.


Let The Kids Get Creative


Anyone with kids knows the head-shaking feeling of watching a child play with the box that a toy comes in. Although that can be a bit frustrating there is something really joyous about watching children use ...