• Condos - they can be a good thing!

    Condos - they can be a good thing!,Ute Appleby

    Owning a condo or townhome can be a good thing for several reasons. Here are some advantages: Affordability: Condos are often more affordable than single-family homes, making them an attractive option for first-time home buyers. Amenities and Services: Condo developments typically offer a range

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  • Summer is right around the corner!

    Summer is right around the corner!,Ute Appleby

    SOOOO excited!  Definitely try out a new restaurant, and go to a summer concert! Here are some ideas:  Make wonderful memories at the beach bt also know, just in case,  how to get out of a Rip Current. See https://www.weather.gov/ilm/ripcurrents What is new in Charleston? This gorgeous city has alw

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  • You think your home is a castle but the appraiser thinks it is a shack!

    You think your home is a castle but the appraiser thinks it is a shack!,Ute Appleby

    What happens if the appraisal comes in lower than purchase price? Despite rising interest rates, there are still many buyers, and it is still a good time to sell your home. Finding the right price point, though, is now more than ever super important, so you do not overvalue the home, and it sits on

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  • MYERS MILL - A Summerville neighborhood with a historic name

    MYERS MILL - A Summerville neighborhood with a historic name,Ute Appleby

    The Myers Mill community is named after the Meyer family. It was a small agricultural community, but in 1940, a fire destroyed much of it. Around the 1950s, this small community had a population of about 50, with about 10 homes, a church, a cotton gin, and a railroad stop. Myers Mill is a very prett

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  • Painting red brick “WHITE“ What’s up with that ?

    Painting red brick “WHITE“ What’s up with that ?,Ute Appleby

    I drive thru some older neighborhoods and look to my left and right and notice that many of these homes, which used to be red brick homes, are suddenly white! When did this trend happen? It used to be just one or two here and there, but now they are all turning white on me. When did this trend start

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  • RENOVATING AN OLD HOUSE? I wished this would not happen…

    RENOVATING AN OLD HOUSE? I wished this would not happen…,Ute Appleby

    I am talking about the floors, the original trim wood, and windows !! May it be wood siding or trim like millwork or fancy balustrades, please think about it before taking it down or removing it.  Buyers often prefer the solid, natural materials and unique features over the cookie-cutter engineered

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  • A vacation home - still dreaming about it?

    A vacation home - still dreaming about it?,Ute Appleby

    You may have been dreaming about it. A vacation home to rest, unwind, have quality time just by yourself or someone special or with the family Well, summer is almost here and it might be the best time to make that dream become reality. Here are some reason to say YES !  The last years have changed

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  • Already “contingent” - can you still make an offer?

    Already “contingent” - can you still make an offer?,Ute Appleby

    You saw it - you raced to your REALTOR and darn:  the house is already under contract. “CONTINGENT” !! - don’t cry - there is still a chance !  Here are some tips to become the potential buyer afterall. Contingent  - what does it mean ?   Real estate sales go through various steps before closing. A

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