❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 13 Lawton Drive Unit 78

There are townhouses and then there are townhouses! This impeccable one is completely renovated and set with a beautiful backdrop in Sea Pines Plantation.

“What else?” - you ask:

• lagoon and golf course views

• you can practically hop, skip and jump to the beach

• new windows and doors

• did you see that staircase?

• and all the light…

• the floors are so pretty

• updated bathrooms

• 3 beds and 3 baths

• great opportunity for rental income if you can pry yourself away

I really want to take your for a tour. Call us today.

13 Lawton DR Unit 78 l Sea Pines Plantation l Hilton Head Island

$529,000

Listed by Herman and Davis Properties of Charter One Realty

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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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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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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 16 Whistling Swan Road

As a realtor and someone who sees many, many homes I’m a sucker for good design, and this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house does not disappoint. The architecture is so unique, especially to the Lowcountry. You just don’t see it very often around here. I KNEW this one would catch your eye.

What else:

• OCEAN FRONT! I got caught up in the design and almost forgot - it’s ocean front!

• the windows, the views, oh my

• 5 beds, 8 baths and almost 9,000 sqft in Sea Pines

• y’all…the foyer!

• the clean lines and open spaces are just what Frank Lloyd Wright favored

• amazing sandy beach

• gorgeous pool and outdoor living space

I hear the owners are taking offers anytime! Let’s go and check this one…

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FEATURED LISTING: 23 STABLE GATE ROAD

What I love about this home

CALLING ALL NATURE LOVERS! MARSH & LAGOON VIEWS.

More details

$229,900

1,509 square feet

3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

If you own a boat, play golf, tennis, or just want to live in a great community you should strongly consider living in Moss Creek. 1st class amenities, incredible community, unparalleled lifestyle at competitive fees make this a top choice. Community positioned perfectly B/W HHI & Bluffton. A popular & rare 3 bedroom with upgrades tucked away off the main road. BRING YOUR CREATIVITY. Upgrades have started... looking for someone to complete the project. Walking distance to pool. Close to the front gate. Great primary, vacation home or investment. $3000 DECOR CREDIT TO BUYER. WELCOME HOME!

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 2 Robin Street

Condé Nast just voted Hilton Head Island the top US Island for the fourth year in a row. We love Hilton Head too and want you to get in on the action. Here is a great home as a primary residence or investment property. 5th row ocean! Who could resist?!

In case 5th row ocean isn’t enough:

• 4 beds and 3 baths in just over 2000 sqft

• large windows that let in all the beautiful South Carolina sun

• lush gardens around the private pool and spa

• beautiful wood flooring

• $80k in rental income last year

• you can basically skip to the beach!

Let’s go check it out! This is the perfect time to buy a little slice of heaven.

2 Robin Street l Hilton Head Island

$895,000

Listed by Jim Paris,…

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'Smart-Sizing'

The new movement for older home buyers.

Robin and Stefanie Wohnsigl, a couple who recently moved to the Four Seasons at Kent Island active-adult community in Chester, Md., have been on a four-year journey to find the right place for their retirement.

“We sold our big house in Great Falls four years ago and downsized to n apartment in Reston,” says Robin Wohnsigl, a retired Air Force colonel and airline industry executive. “The apartment was great, it had indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and we loved Reston, but we had downsized too much plus we wanted a backyard for our dog.”

The Wohnsigls moved from an 8,000-square-foot house to a 1,500-square-foot apartment before their recent transition to a 3,700-square-foot single-family…

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Mortgage Broker vs. Bank: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?

When you’re looking for a mortgage, to either buy a home or refinance one, you can use a mortgage broker or deal directly with the bank.

Using a broker to get a home loan instead of going directly through a bank loan officer or other mortgage lender has its pros and cons. Depending on your needs and situation, you'll have to decide which is right for you.

Going it alone

If you go it alone, you deal with the bank directly. If you're a regular customer and have a great relationship with your local bank or community bank, for example, you might receive better terms and interest rates. A local mortgage lender may work with you, especially if you already have accounts with the financial institution.

If you don't have a good working…

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