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Buyer Love Letters to Home Sellers: What to Watch Out For

In a competitive real estate market, buyers want to give as much strength to their offers as possible in an effort to try and edge out other offers for the same property.

One creative way to try and get a seller’s attention is for a buyer to write a letter to the seller explaining why the seller should select their offer. In the industry, these letters are referred to as love letters. These letters often include family photos.

While you may think this is a great idea, you need to know that love letters can be a detriment.

A letter to a seller that unintentionally reveals your status in one of the seven protected classes of the Fair Housing Act could result in a violation if the seller makes a decision based on information pertaining to your…

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The New Rules of Homebuying Today: 5 Secrets To Succeed in a Red-Hot Market

5 New Rules to Go By!

1. Old rule: Find your dream home, then finalize your mortgage paperwork

New rule: Lock in a mortgage before you start your search

2. Old rule: Shop for homes you can afford

New rule: Shop for homes priced below what you can afford

3. Old rule: Tour a property, then take a day or two to decide whether to make an offer

New rule: If you love a property, act fast

4. Old rule: Offer below asking price and wait for the seller to counter your bid

New rule: Put your big number out there from the start

5. Old rule: Expect to buy a home after submitting one or two offers

New rule: It will probably take multiple tries before you succeed

Here’s an understatement for you: Buying a home today is not the same…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 2 Green Wing Teal Road

This week's crush has us all giddy and thinking about spring in Sea Pines! This Green Wing Teal Road home is 4th row ocean with 5 bedrooms and over 5,000 square feet. It is the perfect dream home, vacation home, rental income home...you name it...this is it! 

What else:

• open concept, clean, and move in ready
• heated pool with zero entry and spa
• a perfect kitchen for entertaining 
• love, love, love all the windows
• the bedroom sizes are terrific
• an elevator 
• the outdoor living area is gorgeous 
• it's in Sea Pines

This one isn't going to last long. Let's take a ride into Sea Pines.

2 Green Wing Teal Road l Sea Pines l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $3,750,000

Listed by Sheri Nixon with Keller…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 77 Dune Lane

Let's start the New Year off right with a crush that is oceanfront! Are you with me? This dreamy Nantucket-style home is in the N Forest Beach area and is everything that dreams are made of. 

You don't want to miss the:

• views...and it would be hard to with the walls of glass
• those gorgeous bedrooms throughout, 5 of them 
• 2 living rooms (yes, I said 2!)
• exposed beam coffered ceilings and the worn looking, warm floors - love them
• 2 kitchens because why not!
• private pool and hot tub if the ocean is too chilly
• beach - did I mention the beach? It's right on the beach.

I'm ready to meet you there. Let's go!

77 Dune Lane l N Forest Beach l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $4,999,000

Listed by Lonnie…

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Under Contract! 281 Moss Creek Drive

Under Contract. Our buyers will be sitting pretty on Henry's Pond in the gated community of Moss Creek. This great 3 bedroom home has a Carolina room, vaulted ceiling, and gorgeous hardwood floors. They are close to the amenities center, golf and trails.

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling in Moss Creek, call us today.

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If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year.

As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter months, here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about the continued momentum in the current market, and what it means as we head into the early part of next year.

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (NAR)

“This solid buying is a testament to demand still being relatively high, as it is occurring during a time when inventory is still markedly low. The notable…

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How Low Would You Go? The 55-Degree Thermostat Squad Tells All

It’s the stuff of sitcoms: the thermostat wars in which one household member keeps cranking the heat and the family miser repeatedly ratcheting the dial back down. (You know who you are!)

While this back-and-forth drama plays out daily in homes across America, the guideline for temperature settings sits as if carved in stone. The government’s energy-saving advice is simple: Lock in the thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit while you’re awake—and then dial it back by 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours a day, usually while you sleep, to save on heating costs.

For some ice-blooded types, though, 68 is a laughably high number. It turns out, there’s a small but vocal contingent out there who revel in chilling out at 55 degrees—the unofficial bottom…

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Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us.

According to the 2021 State of the American Homeowner report by Unison:

“Last year, staying home became a necessity and that caused many homeowners to have renewed gratitude for the roof over their head.”

As a nation, we continue to work through the challenges of a pandemic that’s pushed us all to new limits. Over the past year and a half, we’ve spent more time than ever…

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Buying A House During The Winter Season

Home buying tends to hit its peak in the spring and summer months. Warm weather is more inviting for open houses, home inspections and moving. However, you can reap some significant benefits by choosing to buy a house in the winter months.

Top Tips For Winter House Buying

Although the weather’s colder and some people choose to stay warmed up inside, it’s actually better to explore and consider winter real estate. In fact, there are many reasons as to why buying a home in winter can be smart. Let's explore the ways in which buying in the winter can get you the best bang for your buck.

Less Competition And Lower Prices

Less competition benefits both home sellers and home buyers. With fewer buyers to…

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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, perfectly-snugged-to-your-head…

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