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Why 800 Square Feet Is the Perfect Size for Downsizers

Giving up size doesn't mean giving up style or swag! This could make your life so much easier & more streamline. Think... "Tidy house, tidy mind." Maybe 800 square feet is a little too small for you but the topic of downsizing has been floating around social media the past couple weeks. At first thought, it makes you think of getting old. However, it seems to be more of an opportunity to get rid of things that you don't want and need and to move forward with less commitment. 

The tiny house movement has taken over, and we aren't opposed. Moving into a smaller home isn't as big of a sacrifice as you might think. Sure, you're scaling back on physical square footage, but you'll be saving big in other areas. Eight hundred square feet may sound…

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6 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do in November

Thank goodness #4 doesn't apply to us here in the Lowcountry! It's one of the main reasons lots of us moved here, but nonetheless make sure you have any tools you need for the few days that you go to your car and there's a layer of frost on the windows. How many of you still have window scrapers? I confess- I just run my car on high heat for a really long time!

It’s the spring cleaning of fall, so to speak.

With THE HOLIDAYS coming at you fast and furious, you want to be sure your home is cozy, but with that fresh-as-spring feel — as opposed to that musty-damp-winter feel.

Here's how to make that happen (along with a few other timely tips):

#1 Wash Bed Pillows

You love your trusty, old,…

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

Sitting on the fence and trying to time the real estate market in the SC Lowcountry can be tiring. We can say with certainty that the perfect storm is here, and listing your home this Fall is a very wise thing to do to capture buyer fury, low interest rates, and top dollar. Based on history & market activity this is as close to a crystal ball as we can get.

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.

1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly

According to the Realtors Confidence Index released by the National…

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Should You Go with Fake Plants or Real Plants for Your Home?

Plants can help personalize a home and enhance the interior. Plants can also help sell a home. According to a survey by Costa Farms and Alloy Research, one third of plant owners feel that plants “make a house feel like a home and that they make any home seem more welcoming.” The question is: Fake plants or real plants? Here are some pointers to help you decide.

If you’re a frequent traveler, leaving live plants alone to fend for themselves may not be a good idea. Unless you have someone to check your home and to water and feed your plants in your absence, having live plants is probably not a good idea.

Consider your pets. Curious cats and dogs can destroy your natural indoor garden by nibbling on leaves or digging in the soil.

Whether your…

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30+ Questions to Ask Your Agent (After You've Moved In)

One of the best parts about working with a REALTOR to buy a home is all the support and resources you can access after you’ve moved into your new home. While this isn’t a standard part of the REALTOR relationship, if you’ve chosen to work with a great agent – one who prioritizes your relationship over the transaction – you’ll have a great go-to resource for all things related to houses/condos/neighborhood/real estate. 

Here are just some of the questions we regularly get asked by our past clients (and are more than happy to answer):

House/Condo Questions

• Can you recommend a good handyman/plumber/electrician/roofer/drywaller/pest control company/general contractor/floor installer/cleaner/painter/etc.? Your realtor is intimately…

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Small Rooms Don’t Need Small Furniture

Small Rooms Don’t Need Small Furniture—And 9 Other Surprising Design Truths

We all gravitate toward design TV shows because there’s something utterly satisfying about seeing a home makeover completed in a matter of 30 minutes. But in that span of time—commercial breaks included—there’s a lot of information that gets lost. We start to believe that a kitchen renovation only takes two days. We’re told it’s expensive to fix a faulty foundation but never find out how much it actually costs. This lack of transparency ultimately inspired Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters, the designers who make up Atlanta-based firm Forbes Masters, to start posting design facts on their Instagram feed. The short, informative blurbs take the guesswork out of things like…

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Knock, Knock

Front doors matter. They give a home a distinct personality and can update a house feeling a little dated. It changes the whole appearance and "feel" of a home. It either welcomes you or makes you shutter! Our old front door on our house was awful. It was varnished brown with gold trim and glass. It made the whole house look tired and did not match the style of the home. Once we changed it, POW! It made all the difference. I love, love, love the way it turned out. Perfect color for my favorite season too, Welcome Fall!

Knock, Knock: Your Front Door Holds the Key to Boosting Curb Appeal

First impressions matter, even in today’s red-hot real-estate market—and designing a grand entrance could make a big difference

When sisters Char Riley and…

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The Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers and Sellers Make

It’s the largest investment many people will ever make—and the most emotional one. That can be a bad combination.

When people say they “fell in love with a house,” they would do well to remember another common saying: Love is blind.

Overcome by strong emotions, potential buyers of the biggest investments of their lives overlook things like a lousy view, choppy floor plan or ancient mechanical systems. Likewise, would-be sellers are often so eager to sell—or so in love with the homes they’re leaving—that they are blind to the house’s fixable flaws, or to the need to plan for capital-gains taxes.

And that’s how it goes in normal times. The current frenzied real-estate market is only exacerbating those emotion-driven mistakes—with buyers…

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Should I Sell My House Now or Wait?

Fall is the time! Historically this is a very strong time of the year to sell and this year proves to be as busy as ever. The market is up and inventory is critically down making it a terrific Seller's market. With the crunch of the holiday's around the corner, buyers are willing to pay a premium for convenience and are eager to be settled before family arrives. The Fall market brings serious buyers and sellers making it worth everyone's time. Homes always look very inviting this time of year setting the scene for a TOP DOLLAR sale. The Cobb Group is dedicated to help you sell your home this Autumn. Give us a call today!

In 2021, Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Moving is a big deal, and the decision of whether to sell your house now or wait is…

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The Soaring Appeal of Pickleball in the South

How many of you are pickleball players? Did you recently get into it? Many existing communities are furiously modifying tennis courts to add pickleball courts and newer communities are including these in their amenity design. It has certainly picked up in popularity over the past few years. It is not hard to find a friend or neighbor who's playing. We've even had requests from clients who are looking for homes in an active pickleball community. No problem there! Port Royal just newly resurfaced 6 new courts for player use and Palmetto Dunes is one of the most active pickleball communities around. Even vacationers can get in on the fun!

Okay, so if you don't play and you don't get the appeal, maybe this article will shed some light and who…

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