The kids have all moved out and now you are " empty nesters" what is on your to-do list? --Travel, golf, tennis or just a great group of people to hang around with.There are many great communities for the 55 and up age group that you may consider such as Dell Webb in Nexton. Not only are there many

55+ is Beautiful in Chalreston! One of the many wonderful things I fell in love with about Charleston when I moved here as a young adult was the beautiful tree-lined roads and plantations many years later they still are one of my favorite. As I have been researching various 55+ communities in the a

You have just made a large investment in a home, whether this is your first or 5th home you will want to make some changes to make it your happy place! It may be as simple as painting the walls a color you love or as major as upgrading the kitchen or bathroom.Whatever your plans would be I would li

It is hard to believe 2020 will be here in just hours! It seems like yesterday we were getting ready for 2000 and worrying about computers crashing and all kinds of silly things, what changes have happened in the last 20yrs? Have you married, divorced, had children, grandchildren? Life does change

Are you thinking of listing your home this year? Most of the time, the homeowner will ask what do I need to do to sell my home? Obviously, you want to get the best price for your home, so what do you need to do to get that?We will start at the beginning- First impressions the outside-Curb appeal wi

Last time we discussed curb appeal, this time, we will discuss the inside. Again first impressions are important. Maybe start with a little decluttering to make the space look as spacious as possible, clear countertops of unnecessary items, the same with cupboards and closets, you may want to pack

Berkeley Hospital and Newborns in Need Today I had the pleasure of going into the new Roper St. Francis Berkely Hosptial to drop off some items for Newborns in Need an organization I have volunteered at for over 15 years. This facility has been needed for a long time to serve Berkeley county. It is

PODS - Make sure you read the fine print! Have you ever considered using Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) when moving or storing excess items? A client of mine was moving out of state and decided this would be the best option as she hadn't finalized the exact location or home she wanted to purchas

Spring has Sprung - Time to Plant! It was a beautiful day today, and I did not think I could stand another word about the coronavirus, so I decided to get out my pots, seeds, and play in the dirt for awhile. Gardening has many mental health benefits- fresh air, exercise, reduces stress, not to men

How are you staying busy during this social distancing? I find myself trying to have a normal routine, but at times this has been difficult, watching the news is stressful, not being able to visit with family and friends, going out to dinner, seeing clients- nothing seems normal anymore. So we have

As many of us are going outside with our children or pets during this time of self- isolation, we need to be aware that this is the time of year when snakes also are out and about. Your chances of seeing a snake are probably low but can happen as we know. What do you do if you do see one? Try to st

Is an HOA right for you? I have had many clients tell me they want a property with no HOA, and I understand that they don't want the additional cost and restrictions involved with an HOA or Homeowners Associations, but are there advantages to having one? The answer is yes. Most new communities have

Page's Okra Grill has a food truck at Nexton! If you love Fried Green tomatoes and okra, you have to try this food truck. They are open from 11 am- 8 pm. Just another reason to visit the Nexton community! I can't wait to see what other restaurants are coming to this area! Page's Okra Grill is a

What a wonderful day today! I took some clients to see a property at Riverstone community in Moncks Corner, a small community under 150 homes when completed. Riverstone is close to Moncks Corner and not far from Goose Creek. Moncks Corner has grown considerably in the past few years but still has t

Having out of town family come in and finding activities to still abide with social distancing can be a challenge, but Cypress Gardens fit perfectly! Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner has 2.3 miles of walking, hiking trails along with boats you can tour the swamps in. There is also a Swamparium, wh

Today I spent some time in beautiful downtown Summerville's Hutchinson square. If anyone isn't familiar with this beautiful place, it is in the heart of Summerville on Main St in front of a row of wonderful businesses. The town has placed a fountain, beaches under beautiful trees so you can walk or

Pepper Jelly - My latest project! My friend, who has a wonderful garden in Cottageville, had a few extra jalapeno peppers this year she graciously shared with me! As I am working from home and not being able to go out like I am used to I decided I would try to make some pepper jelly, If you have

Have you been thinking now is the time to purchase a home? There are some steps to take to make the process a little easier. You will need some sort of down payment depending on the type of loan you receive. So you probably want to start saving as much as possible. Credit is going to play a very im

What will you find today? Today I happened to stumble on a new business that I thought I would share with you. The Outlet 843 is located at 908 Bacons Bridge Rd Unit 10 in Summerville. They opened in March of this year and had to close for a while due to the pandemic but are now open. It is a fu

Fantastic Fish and Fun Seating We had a great lunch this weekend! If you want a laid-back place to grab a great seafood meal maybe have a beer or glass of wine you might want to try Low Country Fish Camp located at 903 Central Ave., Summerville SC.       It was voted Best Seafood in Summerville 4