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How Can A Rainy Day Help You?

As rain is expected to continue all day in my neck of the woods, I sit quietly and plan out my day. While it was tempting to hit the snooze button an extra time, I thought about all the things I could get done. However, that doesn’t mean that sometimes we don’t need a mental health day. It reminds me of a great article I read by Do Five Things A Day.

I love this part from the author saying what a rainy day can turn into:

To take advantage of the drops hitting the ground, reminding me to be mindful of what is brought to me in my life. I perceive rain as an opportunity for cleansing. As the rain washes the dirt from the road, I can take the day to refresh my soul and my mind.

If you have a rainy day today too, I hope…

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It's finally open!

There’s a whole lot of people who’ve been waiting for the Starbucks at Sea Turtle Plaza to open, and the time has finally come! Have you been there yet? They did a great job with it. It’s really nice. The seating and workstation areas are accommodating with lots of power stations. The best part…the staff are friendly and inviting.

Oh and the barista talked me into trying the Cold Brew Irish cream coffee. Delicious!

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6 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For A Spring Sale

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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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 17 Lawrence Street

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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Cheap, foreclosed homes are hard to find. Here’s where to look and how to buy one

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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Thinking of Becoming an Airbnb Host?

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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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 501 Pinckney Street

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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Reach For The Stars

I have emphasized the importance of carving out a time each day to expand your mind and also to study and see how others have reached their own dreams. I know you can cut your learning curve by modeling after those that have come before you and have met their success. Besides working with me, I will encourage you to look at those who are paving the way for all of us. In the Netflix documentary, “Inside Bill’s Brain,” it documents how Bill Gates carries a tote bag of books everywhere he goes. He reads everything from state budgets to modern day fiction. He continues to expand his mind whenever and wherever time allows. Here is a borrowed list of books from some of the world’s best achievers. If you are going to take the time to do this, make it count.

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 22 Blue Heron Point

So…you want to live on the water but you don’t want to live in a high-priced HOA neighborhood? This week’s crush is for you! This home has it all.

Just look:

• gorgeous floors

• neutral paint

• open floor plan

• Carolina room fit for a King!

• metal roof for easy care

• private dock with boat lift

• large in-ground pool

• outdoor fireplace

• front and back porches

• quiet neighborhood

• waterfront (in case you didn’t catch that the first time!)

This is one we can all agree on! Come on. Let’s go.

22 Blue Heron Point l Hilton Head Island

$849,000

Listed by Lawrence Taylor, Charter One Realty

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Bad News, Home Buyers: It’s More Expensive for Developers to Buy Lots for New Houses

It’s costing real-estate developers a pretty penny to purchase lots for single-family homes. And that could spell trouble for people who are struggling to afford to buy a home.

A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that the median price for a single-family lot of land had risen 4.4% in 2018, higher than the 2.4% average rate of inflation last year.

Half of the lots nationwide now sell at or above $49,500, researchers found.

That figure constitutes a nominal national record. However, when adjusted for inflation lot prices were still higher during the housing boom preceding the Great Recession.

Nevertheless, it’s gotten much more expensive to purchase land to…

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