Home Matters! The Cobb Group Blog

Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a result. That means you may have a better chance of finding a home that will meet your current needs. Here are some options to consider.

Buying an Existing Home Can Give You That Lived-in Charm

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of existing homes (a home that’s been previously owned) has steadily increased since the beginning of the year. The graph below indicates inventory levels are rising, and that’s largely due to more homes coming onto the market and…

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Under Contract! 3 Padgett Court

Under Contract in Sun City! Our buyers will be close to the Town Square and all the amenities that Sun City has to offer. They will be living the easy life in the Lowcountry with easy access to Savannah, Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head....all the good places!

If you are interested in buying a home in Sun City, call us today.

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SOLD! 589 Knollwood Court

Sold in Sun City North! Our buyers are moving into this amazing Kendall Park Model home in the fantastic gated community of Sun City. 589 Knollwood Court is complete with a private backyard with wooded and lagoon views from its very on screened in lanai.

If you are interested in a Sun City home, call us today.  

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SOLD! 133 Victoria Drive

Sold in Moss Creek! 133 Victoria Drive is water views galore. Located across of Blue Heron Sanctuary, our buyers will never be bored. I know they are going to love mornings and evenings in their 4 season Carolina room. 

If you are interested in the private, gated community of Moss Creek, call us today. 

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 20 Columbine Lane

This is a true Sea Pines Sweetheart! A stunning remodel and a short bike ride to the beach and well do I need to go on? Can you imagine? Yeah. Me too. Let’s keep crushing shall we?

• the...ceilings! wowza
• the...windows! double wowza
• open, open, open with floor to ceiling windows
• a stone fireplace that adds just the right touch
• new flooring, new kitchen, new baths, new paint...you get the picture
• it has a killer staircase
• a backyard full of Live Oak trees

The only thing that is missing is a pool. But I can already see where the perfect spot for one is, let me show you. Leave it to me to make the hard decisions people. You just move in, the new coastal furnishings are included. We’ll take care of the rest.

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8 Popular Bedroom Paint Colors

Here's what designers say are their favorite color palettes for the owner's retreat.

Bedrooms are meant to be a calm, relaxing spot. A coat of paint can help achieve that in the design. But what color should you choose? Fixr, a home improvement website, recently surveyed interior designers to find out their favorite paint colors for the bedroom. Some of the colors are traditional favorites—but check out number six on the list for a more unexpected choice. Color pops are entering more spaces within the home—bedrooms included. What do you think?

article from NAR, thumbnail picture from Spacejoy on Unsplash

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Slide Out of July

Beat the heat at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton this Saturday, July 16th from 10am - 1pm.

The Town of Bluffton is hosting an event to get the family out of the house and stay cool at the same time. They will have waterslides, video games on the Jumbotron, lawn games, a DJ, concessions for purchase, and fun prizes. 

Don't miss out on the fun.

Also happening this weekend is the May River Shrimp Fest and the Town of Bluffton Movie Night. Find out more information here.

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 22 Bartons Run

I don't usually pick one of our own listings for a crush and I don't usually pick a home under construction, but this home breaks the rules. It is so extravagant already. The builder is not holding anything back. Including a backyard that dreams are made of.

But what do you mean? - you ask:

• 5 ensuite bedrooms with lots of space
• a media room to watch football in this fall
• how about a gourmet eat-in kitchen?
• loving all the beams and woodwork 
• okay wait - a telescopic slider that opens to the screened porch with a fireplace
• an inground pool nestled in a private backyard
• large 1.5+ acre homesite
• gated private community of Bartons Run 

This custom modern farmhouse home will be complete before you know…

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Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Acton

FEMA has a newer flood insurance program called Risk Rating 2.0 that is gaining traction. Previously buyers scrambled to assume flood rates of the homes in which they were purchasing to keep rates down, but in doing that they were also assuming any issues with the policies. Sellers would have to call insurers and give permission to allow assumption. This updated program allows the buyer of a new home to take advantage of any discounts without approval and creates a brand new researched policy for the new homeowner. 

Flood insurance follows the home and not the homeowner. In order to take advantage of a discounted premium coverage, a home will need to have had continuous coverage. A buyer will also need the NAIC number and NFIP number that are both…

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SOLD! 336 Good Hope Road

Sold in Berkeley Hall! Natalie's clients invested in the most beautiful homesite to build their dream home on. Berkeley Hall is a fantastic gated community in Bluffton that has some of the best golfing around town. We can't wait to see what they design.

If you are interested in Berkeley Hall or a homesite for your dream home, call us today.

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