Home Matters! The Cobb Group Blog

Line Your Pockets With Cash: 6 Creative Ways To Make Money Off Your Home (That Aren’t Airbnb)

“Being a homeowner is easy,” said nobody ever. Besides the routine maintenance and upkeep (that lawn always seems to need cutting or raking), there’s also the never-ending expense of homeownership. And we all know that number can be fairly significant.

According to a recent report, the average American homeowner spends between $3,000 to $12,000 a year on upkeep—and that’s on top of what you’re shelling out for your monthly mortgage.

So if you’ve ever racked your brain for ways to cover your home expenses, how about using your property to bring in some cash for a change? And no, we’re not proposing renting out your guest bedroom to a random backpacker.

Instead, we searched far and wide to track down the ways some savvy homeowners have put…

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Cars On The Coast

Calling all car lovers and we know there are a lot of you in the Lowcountry! Street Lab is hosting a car show event in Savannah on Saturday. 

It will be held inside the Savannah Convention Center and every space for cars has been filled. Buy your tickets at the door. The event will take place from 1-7pm. 

Make sure you head across the river to grab lunch or dinner!

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 108 Harbor Drive N

Y'all! You asked for a beach house. We found you THE beach house! 

This beach house comes complete with ocean views and the sound of waves crashing right in your backyard. Whether you're looking for a new home, a vacation home or an investment property...this is it!

• I can hear the waves crashing just looking at the pictures
• look at all the porches
• four bedrooms
• great living and kitchen space with panoramic windows to enjoy the Sound
• fully furnished - it just needs you
• located on private Harbor Island and close to Downtown Beaufort
• 3 miles of beach - all day and all night

Who's ready for a road trip?!

108 Harbor Drive N l Harbor Island l Saint Helena Island

Offered at $799,000

Listed by The…

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SOLD! 44 Hidden Lakes Drive

SOLD in Hidden Lakes! A few of our favorite things about this home is the location and backyard. It is private and fenced. Our buyers are pretty excited too. 

If you or someone you know is looking for a great home in the Bluffton area, give us a call today. 

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Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell

In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners in the Lowcountry are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their house. If you’re in that group, you may be balancing things like the ongoing health crisis, rising mortgage rates, and your own changing needs to determine your best time to make a move.

However, recent data shows that time may already be here. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae, 76% of consumers believe now is a good time to sell.

Looking back over the past few years, it's clear consumers are incredibly optimistic today. The graph below shows the percentage of survey respondents who say it’s a good time to sell a house, and their positive outlook is on the rise. The big dip…

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Gullah Market

The 26th Annual Gullah Celebration is going on now! It is a month long cultural celebration. You can find out more about all of the events at www.gullahcelebration.com 

Gullah Market- This Saturday, February 19th from 11am - 5pm at the Coastal Discovery Museum, you will experience the Gullah culture through food, music, arts, and crafts. You can purchase tickets online at their website above or at the door. $10 per person.

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 1122 Emmons Street

1122 Emmons Street...how do I love thee?

Let me count the ways:

• you're in Pigeon Point, where everyone wants to be
• one story living
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
• gorgeous renovations
• open kitchen, dining and living area
• LVP throughout
• private back patio
• fenced yard 
• walkable to downtown Beaufort

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I love this house and so will you!

1122 Emmons Street l Pigeon Point l Beaufort

Offered at $450,000

Listed by Jamie Peart with Keller Williams Realty

What is our Crush of the Week you ask? ─ Definition: A "Crush" is a brief and intense infatuation of someone or something. Since we're Realtors, we "Crush" on houses! Each week we highlight a home that is actively for sale…

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The New Rules of Homebuying Today: 5 Secrets To Succeed in a Red-Hot Market

5 New Rules to Go By!

1. Old rule: Find your dream home, then finalize your mortgage paperwork

New rule: Lock in a mortgage before you start your search

2. Old rule: Shop for homes you can afford

New rule: Shop for homes priced below what you can afford

3. Old rule: Tour a property, then take a day or two to decide whether to make an offer

New rule: If you love a property, act fast

4. Old rule: Offer below asking price and wait for the seller to counter your bid

New rule: Put your big number out there from the start

5. Old rule: Expect to buy a home after submitting one or two offers

New rule: It will probably take multiple tries before you succeed

Here’s an understatement for you: Buying a home today is not the same…

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SOLD! 281 Moss Creek Drive

SOLD in Moss Creek! Our buyers are getting a pond and marshfront home in the heart of Moss Creek. This great home is surrounded by nature and all the windows just call for the sun. 

Moss Creek has more amenities than you can count! Our buyers will be busy. 

If you are looking to sell your Moss Creek home, we have buyers looking. Call us today. 

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Easy Meatball Sliders

Super Bowl Sliders

Here's a fun spin on the ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders. It actually looks easier and easier is better!

INGREDIENTS

• 12 slider buns
• 12 meatballs, cooked
• 2 cups pizza or pasta sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut your slider buns in half lengthwise to separate the bottoms from the tops. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a casserole dish.
• Spoon a little sauce on each bun then place a meatball on each one, and add just a little more sauce over the meatballs.
• Cover the meatballs in mozzarella cheese.

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