Let’s be honest, not everyone should be a homeowner.  I mean we all know one person whose life always seems to be a mess. That one friend who has asked everyone they know for a small loan or to sleep on their couch.  That person might not be the right person for homeownership, at least not in their

Dunes West is a mixed-development community off Highway 41 in North Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Charleston and 20 minutes from the Isle of Palms Beach. DW is an extremely walkable community with more than 6 miles of paved walking and biking paths set

Real estate agents aren't evil, we don't fit in a box, and we certainly don't fit any stereotype I've heard.  If you want to make sure you don't choose an agent who fits one of the stereotypes you've heard, follow my suggestions and I'm sure you'll pick an agent you will grow to trust. Call me toda

Have you been feeling the pull of homeownership?  Has that little voice in your head been whispering “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a garage for my car or not to know my neighbor's bathroom schedule?” Before you go out and get yourself a real estate agent, I suggest you ask yourself a few more questio

People often ask me if I’m still enjoying my job, and I have never said anything different than “yes, I love it!”  There are a lot of things to love about being a real estate agent, from the obvious of getting to see many beautiful homes to exercising your brain in negotiations, but for me, it alwa

I don’t know if you have Mepkin Abbey, or any Abbey really, on your list of things to do at Christmas time, but I will from now on.  The Creche Festival at Mepkin Abbey would make a great tradition for anyone, regardless of if they practice a faith.   According to the Oxford Dictionary a creche is a

With home prices slowing their appreciation but interest rates escalating, a great idea that can help both home buyers and sellers is a Rate Buy Down.  Of course, you always need to take a look at cost vs. effect and how important your monthly payment is to you.  For a lot of people, monthly payment

Plant Now!  Just in case you recently moved to South Carolina and were wondering when the best time to plant things like trees, shrubs, and perennials is, it's FALL.   A large percentage of people believe that spring is the best time to plant but that is not the case. Here in South Carolina, you can

If you didn’t already know, New York Butcher Shoppe opened a north Mt Pleasant location. It opened on June 7th this year so it’s been around a couple of months. It opened north of Hwy 41 off of N Hwy 17, in The Market at Oakland, across from East Bay Deli. If you want a good old reliable butcher, n

South Carolina hurricane season has started and we need to get prepared. This video gives you an idea of how to start preparing for a hurricane. For those of you who have moved to SC in the last two years and have never even thought about hurricane season, this video is an introduction to hurricane

Take a look at the new homes being built by John Wieland Homes at Wando Village just over the Wando/Highway 41 bridge. They have over 30 deepwater lots and will have several quick close homes available soon.   Call me today to take a tour and find your perfect place!

It’s so hard for me to believe that in 2022 there are still people out there who treat others a certain way due to their skin color, but it’s useless to say it doesn’t happen, because we all know it does.  Things are no different in the real estate industry, and that’s why it’s a good idea to unders

#5 Pay off home sooner / make extra mortgage payments.  There are a lot of different types of mortgages so make sure to check with your lender about what’s allowed with your loan.  If possible make extra payments that you designate to the principle of your mortgage.  Paying your mortgage off sooner

If you are anything like me, when the end of the year comes around and you get that rush of holiday spirit you admonish yourself for not being more charitable throughout the year.  You then proceed to rush around trying to donate to every charity or food pantry in town.  I have gone back and forth i

Do you have a HappyHouse? I have heard from so many people lately who would like to take advantage of the skyrocketing home values and sell their homes. When I ask why they aren’t, the resounding answer is “Where will we go?” I get it, at first glance the real estate market can be a scary thing righ

Most homeowners are familiar with the extra maintenance their homes require when the weather turns friendlier and they have shaken off their winter-induced grogginess. How could we forget when there are billions of dollars to be made on home improvement/maintenance products and we are inundated wit

Boone Hall Market My last blog, “What the Heck is an Agrihood?” explained about the growing trend of neighborhoods that somehow incorporate a garden or farm for the neighbors to benefit from. The rising trend was most likely sparked by people wanting more and more to live healthier lifestyles and c

2020 Decorating Trends - What's Coming? As a realtor, I get to see inside a lot of other people’s homes. Sometimes I walk in the door to a home and think, “how did they get their hands on the entire set from That 70s Show,” and other times I think “what a great idea!”. If you are anything like me,

Brightwater in Snee Farm - Beauty and Location If Snee Farm has been your dream neighborhood, but you haven’t been able to find the perfect place, you may have just gotten lucky. Brightwater Homes has started construction on a new subsection, Snee Farm Village. Searching for the right home in Sn

People have always flocked to Mount Pleasant for many reasons, including the schools. However, many don’t want to venture so far north, but things are ready to change. Growth and development are happening, and north Mt. Pleasant doesn’t seem so far away anymore. Almost all the teens in Mount Pleasan