We’re living in a weird time here in Bluffton. There are homeowners who want to move, but moving just doesn’t make much sense. Maybe you bought or refinanced during the COVID-19 …

October has arrived, and we are finally beginning to see some relief from the summer heat here in the Lowcountry. While we can still expect plenty of warm afternoons, our mornings and evenings are …

Bluffton’s real estate market enters October with fewer homes for sale, faster selling times, and a strong round of contracts and closings. Those movements point in the same direction: buyers …

I grew up in Colorado, where fall was pretty easy to recognize. The temperatures dropped, the leaves changed and you knew winter was coming. After more than a decade of living on Hilton Head …

Bathrooms, particularly showers and shower-tub combinations, can present safety concerns in the home. Yet some homeowners may think grab bars are something they will never need. Grab bars can …

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen within a matter of minutes and is responsible for more deaths than any other single poison. Becoming educated about carbon monoxide poisoning can …

Whether buying or selling a home, preparation can have a meaningful impact on the transaction. For buyers: • Get financially prepared before you shop. Buyers who need financing should …

Bluffton’s real estate market continues to favor sellers, although the latest figures show buyers moving more deliberately. Inventory remains steady, contract activity is growing, and closings …

First, a joke. Why did the tub break up with the bathroom? Because their relationship was going down the drain. Now that I got that out of my system, we need to talk about your tub. …

We hope that everyone is having a great August so far. With summer nearing the back end and kids going back to school, afternoon showers are becoming more frequent, along with a little fluctuation in …

When people think about the real estate market, they naturally focus on homes that are currently for sale or those that have recently sold. Those properties certainly provide valuable information, …

As the Lowcountry continues to grow, so do the opportunities and challenges facing the region. Jasper County was recently recognized as the fastest-growing county in the nation, while Beaufort County …

When we think about taking family photos, we usually picture the big moments: birthdays, graduations, vacations, weddings and holidays. Those milestones deserve to be remembered. But after years of …

Blind cats are highly adaptable and can live happy, active and fulfilling lives without sight. While blindness may sound like a major challenge, blind cats use their other senses to live normal lives …

As students head back to school, drivers should expect more buses, pedestrians and bicyclists on the road. Here are some back-to-school driving safety tips. Think of the morning craziness when …

The Bluffton real estate market is heading into August with another drop in inventory, a welcome improvement in selling time, and continued strength in both pending and closed sales. The numbers are …

July is known for hot days with afternoon showers, and so far we haven’t noticed as many showers as expected. We have seen a fair share of dry spots appearing in lawns because of heat stress, and …

I have a lot to learn about gardening. Many years ago, I began fantasizing about having my own little Eden, a bit of this, a bit of that: vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. After procrastinating …

After years in this business, both on the high-end design-build side here in the Lowcountry and in the one-day bath remodel business, I’ve learned that nearly every remodel that goes sideways fails …

Sometimes dogs can respond in two dramatically different ways with their owners. If you’re trying to analyze what’s going on in a dog’s brain, in some cases you can absolutely figure it …