Historically, real estate activity in the Lowcountry slows during the winter months. Between the cold weather and the holidays, the housing market typically goes into a hibernation of sorts, with both buyers and sellers shelving any major real estate moves until spring.

However, this winter's real estate market is shaping up to be unlike any other before it. Contrary to what some may have feared, the fall and winter are slated to be an excellent time to sell a home. In fact, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, predicts "it will be one of the best winter sales years ever."

What's driving these predictions for a strong winter market? Chalk it up to a perfect storm of low mortgage interest rates, sparse housing…

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This gorgeous home is SOLD. Complete with a three season room and backyard views of tidal marshes and the Intracoastal, these new homeowners will be all set! The new paint is clean and fresh, just waiting for them to move in. 

Welcome Home to Moss Creek!

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Today's crush is a little different than what we normally pick, but I just couldn't resist. It's a great starter home or investment property. This gorgeous 1 acre lot home is clean and has so much potential. My creative eye has so many ideas already...for both inside and out. 

What else:

  • 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in this adorable cottage
  • the front porch...
  • close to downtown Ridgeland 
  • easy to get to downtown Beaufort and Savannah and to the Bluffton/Hilton Head area
  • amazing 1 acre wooded lot
  • new hvac and floors
  • fresh paint
  • move right in while you decide what you want to do to make this your own

I can't wait for you to see this place. It is perfect! Let's go.

707 Mitchellville Road l Ridgeland

$89,900

 

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A perfect way to celebrate the holidays...by working on new home plans! The new owners are building their dream home with Shoreline Construction. This vacant lot is located in Belfair on the 18th fairway, and they will be steps from the Clubhouse. 

Their new palace awaits! 

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Have you noticed that your friends and neighbors have been decorating for Christmas earlier this year? Or maybe it's you that's decided to decorate earlier than normal? It seems to be what people are talking about right now, myself included. If it makes you happy, why wait? There's no written rule that says you have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving. You're not going to get a decorating ticket! So go for it. From what we read, it's proven that it will make you feel better.  

Putting Your Holiday Decorations Up Early Could Make You Happier, According to Experts

The secret is a technique psychologists call savoring, a way to fully absorb life's special moments.

We can all agree that 2020 has been a tough year — so if you're looking to…

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Sold in Hampton Lake! This is a new construction home and is situated in the best spot; close to the back gate and the new amenities center that is under construction. Pickleball awaits them! These new homeowners are going to love picking all their finishes for their dream home. No fighting is allowed. We can't wait to see the finished product. 

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I wanted to switch up this week's crush with a little different vibe! I love, love, love the uniqueness of this home. The architecture is one-of-kind, and the beautiful views from the entire house is unreal. One of my favorite features about this home is that you can see right through it! It has the perfect use of windows and it adds so much natural light. I want to do cartwheels through this house!

If you need more than just uniqueness:

  • 5 bedrooms and 5 baths in over 5,900 SF
  • a private island within HHP
  • the views...water views...Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway
  • a media room for rainy days of course
  • great open layout
  • gorgeous floors and the staircase in the kitchen is pretty cool!
  • did you see the massive back…

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We are almost to the new year, and most of us have been sidelined by some unexpected occurrences. This is a great time to set aside an hour or so of uninterrupted time to do a quick review of what you want to be different in 2021. Use this time to reflect and evaluate your goals and your progress and to plan.

 

 

Ask yourself the following questions:

REFLECT:

  • What have you accomplished over the past six months (goal related or not)?

  • What goals did you achieve or make progress on?

  • What are your 3 proudest accomplishments?

  • What goals were a challenge?

  • What opportunities to learn new things did you take advantage of?

  • What goals no longer feel relevant?

  • What mistakes did I make and…

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This recipe comes from one of my "go-to" recipe websites. Everything I've made of hers has been delicious and turned out great. I'm going to make this one for Thanksgiving this year. I like that you can make it ahead of time. 

Souffle:

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 cups mashed sweet potato (canned or bake 2-3 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

 

Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  1. Coat a 2- quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Soufflé: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted…

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Under Contract in Hampton Lake. This home in the luxurious Hampton Lake is living your best life. Living in a community that has resort style amenities center and so close to the beach and a fun city, is the best of both worlds. 

This beautiful 4 bedroom home is on a wooded lot and on a cul-de-sac. The new homeowners are also going to enjoy not one but two covered back porches. 

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