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How is today’s Lowcountry real estate market different than the 2008 market?

If you recall, the real estate crash of 2008 resulted in approximately a 30-35% reduction in housing value across all of the gated communities in the Lowcountry. There had been a “run up” of prices built on a panic buying of “flip” buyers owning many properties outside their financial capabilities. Banks were lending money like it was water, and when the world stopped in September 2008 banks and locals were caught with an enormous amount of useless debt and foreclosures were everywhere. The irresponsible buying and lending resulted in the collapse of a glass house of poor real estate decisions. Fortunately, most communities recovered their value over the years and recently escalation has been through the roof. What’s different this time as the real estate…

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SOLD! 3 Loggerhead Court

Sold in HHP! This gorgeous home has an open floor plan and lots of room for everyone. It has spectacular outdoor living areas, and it's close to all the community amenities. Welcome home to our buyers. We are so excited for them to move into their new home. 

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SOLD! 52 Wax Myrtle Court

SOLD in Moss Creek. Lagoon views, a quiet street, and an exquisite community for our buyers. They will be starting a new year in a new home. It's perfect timing. 

If you are interested in a home in Moss Creek, call us today.

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 32 W Beach Lagoon Rd

We may have had some cloudy days lately but home brightens things up. We couldn’t let this one go by without a call out.

• 4 bedroom New Orleans architecture on a huge lot (over a 1/2 acre) in Sea Pines
• 4 beds, 6 baths, over 6,100 SF
• the house is second row ocean – I do LOVE a beach house
• those heart of pine floors with the details, the mill work, the built-in's
• the kitchen is gorgeous – the Savannah grey bricks
• there are literally fireplaces everywhere – living room, dining room, outside
• THERE IS A WINE CELLAR
• meticulous landscaping and a pool and hot tub that I want to jump into
• even an elevator
• enough parking for everyone!

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Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how they’re breaking into the market:

“. . . younger generations of Americans are not buying into that dream in the same way that older generations have. A growing number of Americans are choosing to make their first real estate purchase as an investment property.”

Instead of buying a home and moving into it themselves, some young buyers are purchasing a home so they can use it as a rental. This tactic may be gaining popularity,…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 28 Cedar Lane

Since you all know that I am in Moss Creek daily...I know exactly where this gorgeous home is. It's one of my favorite areas in Moss Creek. Who wouldn't want to live on an island off the nature preserve trail? Come on now...

What else?

• waterfront views and live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss
• porches for days with decking that looks like hardwood floors in your kitchen
• the exposed beams in the sunroom are a lovely addition
• nice and big rooms
• how about those bookshelves
• first floor master is a game changer
• two fireplaces so you don't need to share

Your island home awaits! I know how to get there - I'll take you.

28 Cedar Lane l Moss Creek l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $1,675,000

Listed by…

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Best of the Best Taco Edition

If you know The Cobb Group with Charter One Realty, you know we LOVE living in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Life in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island is just about as good as it gets. This is a destination location for most, and for us, it’s just home. We know we are lucky! As locals we have our favorites that are consistent all year round. Take our recommendations whether you live here or are just on vacation. You won’t be disappointed. Let us hear your thoughts about our personal BEST OF THE BEST!

TOP (FIVE) 5 TACO SHOPS

{We love them all for different reasons - the love is spread equally and not in any order}

1. Sandbar - The blackened fish tacos here are some of our favorites, but the sautéed sea scallop and the Lowcountry pulled pork…

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SOLD! 133 Victoria Drive

Sold in Moss Creek! 133 Victoria Drive is water views galore. Located across of Blue Heron Sanctuary, our buyers will never be bored. I know they are going to love mornings and evenings in their 4 season Carolina room. 

If you are interested in the private, gated community of Moss Creek, call us today. 

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The Life-Changing Magic of Using a Bidet

When you mention using a bidet to someone, you’ll likely hear one of two wildly divergent responses. The first might be “Eww, that’s so weird!” The second might be akin to someone squealing with pleasure and exclaiming, “It’s the best home improvement I’ve ever done.”

Those in the pro-bidet camp need no convincing. But if you’ve never tried a bidet, how can you tell whether it’s right for you or not?

Bidet interest in this country is on the rise, thanks partly to the toilet paper shortage we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Bidets clean you with a spray of water; therefore you don’t require much, if any, toilet paper.) So bidets are considered very green because of the trees saved.

Americans are late to the trend, but if you travel…

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An Expert Advisor Will Give You the Best Advice in Today’s Market

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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