We all know the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island real estate market is strong. We bet your home is closer to being "list or show ready" than you think. Don't let the overwhelm of finishing projects stop you from getting your home for sale. We would be happy to talk you through projects that make sense. Many purchaser's see projects differently and not everything needs to be completed before "going live." Let us see your home through professional eyes and take some of the anxiety away from getting your home on the market.

One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know – your home might be closer to list-ready than you think in…

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Millennials are entering the housing market at a record pace, fueling demand and driving sales prices higher amid an epic housing shortage. Currently, millennials represent 22% of the U.S. population but make up 43% of the current market share, according to a survey by the National Association of REALTORS®. With nearly a quarter of the population approaching their peak earning years over the next two decades, this new generation of homebuyers are expected to have a big impact on the economy—and on the housing market—in the years to come.


Q1 2022 Market Snapshot

Sales: In the first quarter of 2022, pending sales decreased -27.1 percent, rounding out the quarter with 1,688 pending sales. Closed sales were down -22.4 percent to end the quarter at…

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Let's prepare now so we can play all summer! No one likes to spend our precious Lowcountry weekends with yard work and home chores!  

April is the month to set the wheels in motion to get your home ready for a carefree summer. Summer is one of the best times of the year, so by doing some simple preparations now, you will be able to enjoy those times without any homeownership worries.

Start your prep by checking the toolshed to make certain that your yard maintenance tools will be up and running for the summer months. Be sure the lawn mower engine has new plugs, a new air filter and a fresh tank of gas. Sharpen the blades of the mower and all of your gardening tools.

An efficient AC will be your best friend when you crank it up, so schedule a…

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Welcome to your home tax deduction checklist! For homeowners, this kind of guidance is essential in the wake of all the changes ushered in by the new tax plan, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that are still rolling in.

The biggest change for 2021? The standard deduction jumped a couple of hundred dollars for taxpayers—to $12,550 for individuals, $18,800 for heads of household, and $25,100 for married couples filing jointly. And this higher number means you need to dig into all of your home expenses to see if their total sum tops the standard deduction, depending on your filing status. (If the total doesn’t surpass it, then you’ll just take the standard deduction on your taxes when you file.)

To help, here’s a list of all the tax breaks for…

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Having an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home is important in a normal market – but today’s market is far from normal. As a result, an expert real estate advisor isn’t just good to have by your side, they’re essential.

Today’s housing market is full of extremes. Experts project mortgage rates will continue to rise this year, and that’s driving significant demand for homes as buyers want to make their purchases before rates climb even higher. At the same time, an absence of sellers is leading to record-low housing inventory. This imbalance in supply and demand is creating bidding wars and driving home price appreciation as well as considerable gains in home equity.

These market conditions can feel…

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“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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Home design is reflecting much more personality, from black accents to textures galore.

Our homes have become our new haven, and creating multifunctional spaces that speak to our diverse needs is becoming essential in the new year. The latest buzz in home design centers around flexibility: creating home environments that engage the senses and are aesthetically beautiful in our everyday life as well as on Zoom calls and even selfies.

To achieve that, traditional homes are getting contemporary makeovers, including with expressionistic lighting and flex spaces that can be transformed into yoga or Zen rooms. Also, a hot new amenity is a unique outdoor space soaked in “naturalness” that is all about being cozy.

Let’s take a closer look at some of…

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Thinking about purchasing a home in 2022? The newest market predictions are rolling in:

 The leading demographic in 2022 is going to be millennials since many are approaching the prime age to become home buyers.

 Housing prices may climb anywhere from 14% to 3% in the next 12 months.

 Mortgage rates are expected to change from 2.98% to anywhere between 2.5% and 7.9%

 Forecasts for 2022 are still a bit unknown because there are still a lot of unknowns, including possible supply chain issues and how material inventory will be affected

At the end of the day, this news is quite confusing because of so many unknown factors.

However, one thing remains clear: take all predictions you see with a grain of salt because these past couple of years have been anomalies.

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Whether you are selling your home or not, an inviting foyer makes all the difference. 

The first space a visitor sees is your entryway. It creates the first impression of your home, so don’t allow a crowded and dark foyer to turn off your guests or prospective buyers. Why not take advantage of January being International Creativity Month to refocus your attention on creating an inviting entryway? Here are some design features that could take you in the wrong direction when trying to create an inviting foyer for your home.

1. Placing a side table that’s too large in your entry will eliminate the feeling of spaciousness. Living room furniture usually doesn’t work in the entry due to its size. Shop for smaller-proportioned furniture for this…

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All of us at The Cobb Group have seen the struggle firsthand with families trying to sell their parents homes after they have passed away. There is so much paperwork and legalities that tie up the process of moving forward and moving on. Having a will certainly makes things easier but even with a will in place there are so many "hoops to jump through." When we saw this iPhone feature we knew we had to share. Phones today are mini-computers and contain/store so much information in the way of passwords, apps, emails and memories. The legacy feature gives a loved one the opportunity to access different features of the phone should they pass away without having to go through the regular iPhone channels. This can make a very difficult time for surviving family…

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