MLS Commission Changes: Have you heard about the new changes coming to how commissions work in real estate? The MLS is updating its policies; we have until July 15th to get up to speed. New Rules Explained: So, here's the deal: instead of sellers paying commissions to buyers' agents, buyers them
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04/22/2024
Hey there! Last week, I had a real estate experience that made me pause and reflect. It was a rollercoaster ride, but we made it happen against all odds. Let me share the journey with you. So, picture this: my company represented the buyers in a house hunt. We embarked on a whirlwind tour, chec
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04/19/2024
Signs of spring in Walhalla, South Carolina, can vary depending on the local climate and environmental factors. Here are seven common signs that spring may be arriving in the area: 1. Warmer Temperatures: As winter transitions to spring, temperatures typically rise gradually. Residents might noti
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03/06/2024
I was asked this weekend why anyone would rent space to keep their boat at the marina when they could have a building lot with a deeded boat slip. Here is my take on this question:Owning an interior lot with a deeded boat slip can offer several advantages, even if the property isn't directly wate
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03/04/2024
Henry and I went to the Orchid Show at the World of Energy today. This is the first time we have been since covid 19. The crowd was good; there were many flowers and questions about treating an orchid. I have had 2. I killed the first one by over-watering and constantly picking at it. The
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02/16/2024
We made a trip to Boston in September and walking around Walden Pond was our last day there. I have read Henry David Thoreau, and this fall, I could see the foundation of his home. We also saw the reconstructed cabin that was like the one he lived in. Tiny houses are bigger than where he lived
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12/19/2023
A level lot in the mountains is almost unheard of. This one is nearly 4 acres with two lots being combined. You can build 2 homes or just one in the middle. City water is available, paved county road access and long-range mountain views along the drive to the property make this a unique home si
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11/28/2023
A Rustic Cottage on Lake Cherokee, a 222-acre private lake in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This was one of the first cottages built on the lake, so it is an improved fishing cottage.Two bedrooms, two baths, and a laundry area in one of the baths. Sunroom, all stainless appliances,
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11/28/2023
I have a property for sale. Google Pictures online shows a shop on the property. Every day, I get calls wanting to know how big the shop is and questions about the features of said shop. The property had a shop that has been removed and was not listed in the listing or on any of the MLS informa
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10/19/2023
I am old school and don't pick up everything the first time it passes. I found a new shortcut that made my grandson call me cool 😎, and it is so easy.Windows key and period at the same time give you emojis, lots and lots of emojis. I don't always do this, but Joseph has informed me that it is l
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08/16/2023