Selling a house isn't merely about bricks and beams. It’s about the memories etched within the walls, the laughter echoed in the halls, and the potential stories waiting to unfold. Capturing these elements in photographs can significantly impact the speed and value of a sale. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But when selling a house, a picture can also be worth thousands of dollars.

Local real estate photography expert Kate Morrison says, “The first impression is the only impression when it comes to selling a home. Good photos don’t just display a house; they narrate a lifestyle.” With that in mind, let’s explore seven tips every homeowner should consider before photographing their house for a listing:

1. Declutter and…

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Hilton Head Island made the list! It ranked for U.S. News & World Report, and that is a BIG deal! 

If you’re living in Moss Creek and a relative or friend wants to know the best option for lodging while visiting the Lowcountry, U.S. News and World Report has ranked the top 10 places to vacation. A local hotel was among the nation’s top places. High-end resort destinations now also rank among the best hotels, and Hilton Head Island is  included. The dream location recognized by US News and World Report was the Inn & Club at Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island. Another South Carolina hotel, The Kiawah Island Golf Resort near Charleston, was also a winner. Kiawah’s vacation spot received the number 4 ranking.

U.S. News & World Report created the list…

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Having a crush on a house is a real thing! It's when you see a house and you just know that it's the one for you. You can't stop thinking about it and you dream about living there. You might even start to plan out how you would decorate it and what you would do with each room. 52 White Oaks Circle is the one that will keep you thinking about it and daydreaming about it. 

Why you ask?

  • it's in the gated golf community of Rose Hill
  • it has golf views
  • fabulous wood floors
  • did you see the gorgeous built-ins?
  • love the updated kitchen - I want that oven wall
  • not 1 but 2 fireplaces
  • the perfect patio for entertaining
  • a killer screened porch 

52 White Oaks Circle

Rose Hill l Bluffton

Offered at $699,000

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Located in the heart of Bluffton this brand new showstopper will not disappoint. 22 Bartons Run is on 1.5+ acres with 5 ensuite bedrooms, a media room, living room, dinning room, and an expansive gourmet eat-in kitchen opening up with a telescopic slider to a stunning screened porch with fireplace that overlooks the pool and sundeck. This modern farm house meets old world charm. It offers a little something for everyone. The home sits perfectly on the homesite that gives an established feel and the driveway creatively winds around a century old live oak. This home is full of exceptional custom detailing and cutting-edge finishes - Coffered ceilings and built-ins, Beams and shiplap - Special details in every…

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What’s not to love about Moss Creek? Good question! Moss Creek in “street terms” is the best deal on the planet! It is all over the internet and the Moss Creek website about what a wonderful place Moss Creek is to live. A popular community is often judged by its real estate turnover, and Moss Creek remains a community of choice with very low home inventory and dramatically increased home sale values over the past few years. Moss Creek attracts all ages from families to retirees. While buyers look for different attributes in a community, most buyers look for a safe, convenient, and well-maintained neighborhood. Often times retirees who are on fixed incomes and who closely watch costs are looking for good value and a great lifestyle in that community. Moss…

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Recently the Island Packet highlighted the increases in Initiation/Certificate fees and POA/HOA fees in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC gated communities. There are many wonderful neighborhoods in the Lowcountry and each has its nuances, amenities, and fees. Moss Creek, which is a community just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island on the Bluffton side, offers a top-notch lifestyle and fees in comparison with many other similar gated golf communities.

In my mind, one barometer of how a neighborhood is best judged is by the real estate sales from year to year. The pace of sales dictates the popularity of the community. Also, the price of homes and its year to year pricing direction is important to include in any competitive study. We used to…

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Come close everyone, I have something exciting to tell you. My job includes taking a client to see this beach house. Did I mention that IT’S MY JOB? And I have the best one in the world.

But this house. Right? This house is everything:

  • amazing curb appeal
  • it's in Sea Pines and so is the Heritage golf tournament next week
  • it has a chef's kitchen with Sub-zero and Wolf
  • on one of the most coveted streets in Sea Pines, 3rd row ocean overlooking a lagoon and 18th fairway of the Ocean Course
  • 5 beds, 8 baths
  • that primary closet - yes please 
  • the wood and tile flooring throughout...I can't pick my favorite
  • an in-law suite with private living
  • the backyard is crazy good – pool, screened patio with a fireplace,…

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Cute as a button. This darling Rose Hill gem with the bright red door and beautiful golf views from almost every room in the house boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms. This home is light and bright. It is convenient single-story living that offers a terrific flow from the kitchen, living room, and dining rooms. The wood floors are stunning. This home has a spacious and updated eat-in gourmet kitchen with a pantry and laundry room. There are 2 fireplaces and built-ins and storage galore. A peaceful screened porch off the back leads to a large patio. It is located in a gated golf community and is a nature lover's paradise with 24-hour security, tennis, golf, 50-acre Bill Baker park with miles of trails for walking/biking, and multiple pools.

52 White…

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Have you ever dreamt of having your own Carriage House? With less maintenance and upkeep? With unobstructed backyard nature views from your Carolina room and oversized screened lanai?

Then this week’s crush is for you. You’re welcome.

Located in Hampton Hall, this gated community home is a beauty!

  • 3 beds and 3 baths and over 2,500 SF of living space
  • first floor master suite with a sitting area
  • vaulted ceiling in the Great Room
  • gas fireplace!
  • kitchen has a gas cooktop, which to me is a must
  • double wall ovens for holiday entertaining made easy
  • the lanai...mic drop

These one of a kind homes don’t come up for sale often. So let's go and see it before it sells.

42 Sedgewick Avenue

Hampton Hall l…

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Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, a Great Local Restaurant and One-Stop Culinary Destination

Michael Anthony's on Hilton Head is known for its classic Italian cuisine, featuring dishes such as pasta, seafood, chicken, and veal. The restaurant offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere, and many customers have praised the restaurant for its exceptional service and attention to detail. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana is next to the main restaurant. It really delivers as a one-stop culinary destination. It brings the same great service, food, and quality as its sister restaurant but is a cozier more intimate space across the breezeway. It has more of a relaxed trattoria ambiance highlighted with candles and a pleasingly less expensive…

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