Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 02/28/2021

Drawbacks of Financing Your Mortgage through a Credit Union

Image by Burst from Pexels Buying a home is an exciting time. As you start to comb through listings and decide you’re ready to take the plunge to purchase, you’ll want to pursue getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This way, you'll know how much you're approved for and can shop for homes within your price range. Additionally, having...

Home Mortgage

Mortgage Loan

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Posted on 02/21/2021

Refresh or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets

Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...

Posted on 02/14/2021

How To Use Dark Colors Without The Gloom

Photo by Media Design and Media Publishing via Pixabay Dark colors can be striking in any home, but too many darks can make your home seem gloomy and depressing. Fortunately, simple changes and choices can help you create a space with a dark palette that is attention-getting, not depressing. Lighting Matters Lighting at various levels matters for any...

Posted on 02/07/2021

Location over Size when Searching for a Home?

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When it comes to selecting a home, every situation is a little different. Do you purchase a house because of its size or is the location more important? Both factors play a crucial role in determining your choice, but the unique details in your life can help you decide which is more...

Buying A Home

Questions To Ask Before Buying A Home

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Posted on 01/31/2021

How to Get Started with Real Estate

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay For some, house hacking is the key to getting started in real estate; for others, it's just a smart way to build cash flow into an otherwise uncooperative rental market. Wondering how to get your foot in the door? Here's what you need to know. What is House Hacking? The term "house hacking"...

Posted on 01/24/2021

Tips to Make Your Foyer More Inviting

Image by Lisa Fotios via Pexels If you're like many busy homeowners, the foyer of your home is sometimes treated as an afterthought. It probably contains functional items such as a coat rack and a place to put shoes, but it may lack the aesthetics necessary to provide an inviting introduction to your home. Fortunately, strategies exist designed...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Save Your Recyclables: How to Use Old Recycling as Storage Savers

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Depending on where you live, recycling may not be an easy task. Some communities don't even have a local center. And beyond that, reusing something has less of an environmental impact than recycling. So when you can reuse, you absolutely should. But it's not always easy to see treasure when "trash" stands before...

Posted on 03/05/2021

15 Cutter Place, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Build a custom home on this .6 acre lot with a lovely lagoon view in the desirable, upscale Riverbend neighborhood of 55+ Sun City-Hilton Head. Your dream home can soon be a reality! Choose your builder & design (within community standards). Buy now & build when you are ready (annual POA & road edge lawn maintenance required). Enjoy the $100 million of community amenities once you own the lot including 6 yr-round heated pools, 3 spas/fitness centers, theater, 3 restaurants, 2 dog parks, leisure trails, tennis, pickleball, woodshop, kayak dock, softball, & more! Buy now--empty Riverbend lots are selling quickly & soon none...

Posted on 01/29/2021

Another Property Sold - 80 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Impressive, spacious & elegant Bateau 2 bedroom + den/office home in desirable 55+ Riverbend. 2018 HVAC & 87 gal. Rheem water heater; 2013 Roof. Beautiful built-in cabinetry in great room & office. 10' ceilings with crown molding in great room, dining area, & bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen; walk-in pantry; Corian counters; Island with 2nd sink; 2 disposals; 2009 5-burner GE Hotpoint cooktop, like-new microwave, double ovens. Imagine soaking in the Jacuzzi tub or enjoying the gas fireplace while watching TV. Oversized garage with golf cart garage. AirVac Central Vacuum & speaker system. Covered lanai. Jenn-Air natural gas...

Posted on 01/27/2021

Another Property Sold - 34 Lacebark Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Heron on quiet, cul-de-sac street with private wooded views in 55+ Sun City. 2019 new 50-yr roof! 2018 updated Owner’s bath w/zero-entry, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower & SS kitchen appliances. 2016 HVAC/bluetooth thermostat, 2012 tankless water heater. Guest room Murphy bed w/storage; Carolina Rm to relax & enjoy views, paver driveway,& washer/dryer, laminate & tile flooring throughout, up/down screen/storm door, seamless gutters w/guards, Solatube, shutters on most windows, shelf genies in kitchen & Owner's bath, sound system, solar attic fans & Kobalt garage cabinets, new garage door & bluetooth door opener....

Posted on 01/16/2021

Video Tour - 532 Bluff Point Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Coveted Copper Ridge Loft with a Carolina room, office & after-market 450 sq. ft. screened porch with cathedral ceilings & hot tub with total privacy. 3 bedrooms & bathrooms, plus a den/office/4th guest room with loft, hardwoods in living areas, gas range, kitchen slideouts & ceiling fans throughout. Owners suite has a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet, recent 6"x24" tile floor & step-in large shower. Guest bedroom & bath has private hallway. Professional landscaping surrounds entire home, wrap-around front porch, rear paver patio, & .23 acre private lot on quiet cul-de-sac. Extended garage has epoxy floor &...

Posted on 01/16/2021

532 Bluff Point Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Coveted Copper Ridge Loft with a Carolina room, office & after-market 450 sq. ft. screened porch with cathedral ceilings & hot tub with total privacy. 3 bedrooms & bathrooms, plus a den/office/4th guest room with loft, hardwoods in living areas, gas range, kitchen slideouts & ceiling fans throughout. Owners suite has a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet, recent 6"x24" tile floor & step-in large shower. Guest bedroom & bath has private hallway. Professional landscaping surrounds entire home, wrap-around front porch, rear paver patio, & .23 acre private lot on quiet cul-de-sac. Extended garage has epoxy floor &...