Selling your home in the spring doesn’t mean you have to actually wait until spring to prepare your home for a sale. After the holiday whirlwind of festivities and guests, it’s time to get your house in order this winter for a successful spring sale.

I asked two pros, Mary Cook, president of interior design firm Mary Cook Associates in Chicago, and Judy Dutton, deputy editor of realtor.com, for advice on what you can do now to get ready for spring showings and open houses. Here’s what they had to say.

Let natural light flood the rooms. “The best way to prepare your home for a spring sale is to open it up, lighten it up and brighten it up,” says Cook. For instance, she recommends raising shades and opening curtains to let in natural light.…

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Old Town Bluffton Living! One thing I love about the homes in Old Town is that you can live so close to everything going on yet still live within the natural beauty that makes the Lowcountry feel like home. This Lawrence Street home is just that - beautiful and a short walk or golf cart ride to restaurants and shopping.

and that’s not all:

  • a front porch for days

  • first floor master suite with bubble massage tub

  • open concept kitchen, dining and living area

  • farmhouse sink

  • stainless steel appliances

  • Lowcountry light and neutral colors

  • screened porch

  • beautiful backyard

  • great oak trees included!

Did I mention, you’ll be within steps to Old Town!?!…

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Note from The Cobb Group: Foreclosures are harder and harder to come by. The good news is these are easier to purchase than a short sale as the bank acts as the seller making them a standard buyer to seller transaction. Call us to talk about availability as well as pros & cons - 843-338-7256.

   

Should I buy a foreclosed home? 

For the right buyer, getting a foreclosed home can be an amazing deal. 

You can likely purchase a foreclosed house at a major discount, fix it up, and then live in it or sell it for a tidy profit.

But new research suggests it’s getting harder to find foreclosure bargains. There just aren’t as many on the market as there used to be. 

So, is it worth it to try to find and purchase a foreclosed home? 

That…

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Here’s how to do it right:

Is it safe? Aren’t you worried about people touching your stuff? How will you manage running a rental all by yourself? These are just a few of the many questions I’ve gotten from curious friends when I decided that, after one too many eccentric roommates, I was going to rent out the second room in my swanky Brooklyn apartment on Airbnb. And after doing so for almost three years, I can honestly say it was worth all the time, money and energy — because it is an investment — and you’ll reap the rewards if you do it right. Here’s how to be not just a good Airbnb host, but a great one.

1. Always Be Upfront With Guests

When you’re filling out your host profile, it might be tempting to add a little Photoshop magic to…

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Beaufort River Living Meets Downtown Life

If These Walls Could Talk… A rare gem from the past built in 1814. Nestled on a huge lot in the Point neighborhood with character inside and out. This historic home is walkable to Beaufort's downtown district. The walled grounds with its grand entry that greets you are only your first taste of this beautiful home.

There’s so much more:

  • National Historic Landmark

  • large live oaks everywhere complete with dripping Spanish Moss

  • stunning views of the Beaufort River and Intracoastal

  • 11 ft ceilings

  • the woodwork ❤️

  • did you see the original Adam’s style fireplace mantels?

  • 1,000 sqft of porches!!!

Come with me to walk…

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