I have said it many times before and I will say it again now ... “real estate commissions are negotiable, they always have been, and they always will be.” As I write this article, there are …

When someone owns an asset when they pass on, the “basis” they have in the asset, for income tax purposes and capital gains tax purposes, is “stepped-up” to the date of death value.   This …

If you’ve been chatting with neighbors or tuning into local buzz, you might’ve heard mixed messages about the real estate scene here in Bluffton. As someone who’s always been keen on …

There are certain types of assets that can be titled with a named beneficiary. A beneficiary is a person (or persons) who will inherit the asset upon the death of the asset’s owner. Most banks or …

When you are ready to sell your home, “staging, staging, staging” (just like “location, location, location”), will play a very important role in getting your house sold faster and for a …

The answers to the above question is NO, YES and MAYBE. NO!   Most of the showings will be by Buyer Agents. That’s because with 2,200+ agents out there, there’s a good chance   that some of …

Today, the internet gives us access to a world of information.   There is the promise of do-it-yourself everything from medical issues to legal issues, and more, delivered to you at the click of a …

726 Dreamscape Drive, Sun City Beaufort County’s property tax reassessment notices have started arriving in mailboxes, causing a wave of questions, comments, and concerns.     The County …

As the temperatures begin to cool down a bit, the Bluffton and Hilton Head real estate market in fall is usually hot.   As a matter of fact, home selling in autumn is the second best time of the …

September is REALTOR® Safety Month – the perfect time to talk about ways that both sellers and buyers can stay safe during the home buying/selling transaction process.   Although most people …

Imagine listing your home for sale and having an exclusive property website that promotes your home and all of its special features 24/7. And now also imagine that this special site would be included …

In a perfect world you would sell your old home, buy a new home, close on the old before the new, have your proceeds in your bank, leave the old keys, get the new keys, and make one move from your …

As we pass the six-month mark of 2023, we are on the edge of an industrial revolution, in which nanotechnology and robotics will revolutionize the real estate industry. Say hello to Nana and Robi, …

We all love our pets, and most everyone loves pets, but the buyers for a home might not. Having potential buyers look at houses when pets are present is a usually a big no-no. If you want to get the …

Real estate top producers have many daily duties and responsibilities. These activities may be income-producing or administrative, but they are typical in the life of a successful real estate agent. …