Natalie Burnside's Blog

Posted on 10/11/2020

Multigenerational Properties Are Seeing an Increased Demand

Image by giselaatje from Pixabay Multigenerational properties have seen a demand spike recently, giving sellers a reason to sit up and take notice. As family dynamics shift and the economy rises and falls, property owners need to pay attention to who's buying what. We'll look at what constitutes a multigenerational property and which ones are seeing the most...

Property

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Prepping Your Credit To Gain a Preapproval

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels Thinking of buying a home in the near future? You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents that you're serious about the home-buying process, and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't always easy to score, however. And if you're someone who's had a few credit...

Mortgage

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Posted on 09/27/2020

What to do with Moving Boxes

Image by khathar ranglak from Shutterstock Most times, after moving your property into your new home, you have stacks of empty cardboard boxes to put away. After taking out the contents, you might be wondering what to do with that pile of cardboard. Thankfully, cardboard moving boxes are easy to reuse and can serve other purposes. Break Down...

Posted on 09/20/2020

Do Your Homework: 3 Ways Home Buyers Can Position Themselves for the Best Mortgage Terms

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay The perfect home is not the only thing you'll need to shop for when you want to become a homeowner. In order to get the best terms, the lowest monthly payment and a reasonable interest rate, start doing some homework now -- before you even attend your first open house. 1. Check Your...

Posted on 09/13/2020

What Should You Do If You Suspect Identity Theft

Photo by Brian A Jackson via Shutterstock Identity theft is an issue that has become more common since the digital age has bristled and bloomed. Many people are victims of phishing scams – an online predator steals your identity by impersonating a respectable institution and takes your sensitive information, financial information being stolen from non-secured sites, hacking or...

Posted on 09/06/2020

Things You Need to Consider Before You Attend a Home Showing

You know you want to pursue a home, and as such, likely plan to attend lots of house showings in the near future. Before you check out a residence in-person, however, it generally is a good idea to prepare as much as possible. That way, you can use a home showing to learn about a residence, evaluate a house's...

Posted on 08/30/2020

Know When to Be Flexible as a House Hunter

When buying a house, especially your first home, it's all too easy to make impulsive decisions and fail to "see the forest for the trees." Although it's impossible to ignore your emotional reactions to a house for sale, it's vital to look at the big picture and make sure there are no red flags being ignored or glossed over....

Posted on 10/08/2020

Video Tour - 213 Shearwater Point Dr, Bluffton, SC 29909

BEST OF THE BEST! This popular & stunning Cumberland Hall has been upgraded to the hilt. New hardwood floors, new white custom kitchen w/ luscious granite. Spacious screen porch overlooks SC's best lagoon to wooded view. Cozy den/office & comfortable Carolina Room add to the charm. Tremendous great room off large eat-in kitchen w/ gas fireplace. Good storage w/ many closets & floored attic. EZ living w/ light & bright, sunny interior. Terrific curb appeal - Quiet cul-de-sac, mature landscaping & pavers. Accordion hurricane shutters & garage w/ bump out to accommodate 2 cars + golf cart. ENJOY ALL THAT SUN CITY OFFERS....

Posted on 10/08/2020

213 Shearwater Point Dr, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

BEST OF THE BEST! This popular & stunning Cumberland Hall has been upgraded to the hilt. New hardwood floors, new white custom kitchen w/ luscious granite. Spacious screen porch overlooks SC's best lagoon to wooded view. Cozy den/office & comfortable Carolina Room add to the charm. Tremendous great room off large eat-in kitchen w/ gas fireplace. Good storage w/ many closets & floored attic. EZ living w/ light & bright, sunny interior. Terrific curb appeal - Quiet cul-de-sac, mature landscaping & pavers. Accordion hurricane shutters & garage w/ bump out to accommodate 2 cars + golf cart. ENJOY ALL THAT SUN CITY OFFERS....

Posted on 10/06/2020

Another Property Sold - 1 Windtree Ln, Bluffton, SC 29910

Light, bright and move-in ready! Fresh interior paint throughout (even the garage!). New quartz kitchen countertops and single bowl stainless steel sink... with the cutest garden window above the sink overlooking large backyard with privacy fence. Nice bedroom separation. So clean it sparkles. Centrally located and known for low POA fees and few restrictions, homes in Windtree don't come on the market often and don't last long. Take a look...

Posted on 09/02/2020

21 Oak Plantation Dr, Ridgeland, SC 29936 now has a new price of $374,999!

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST. Stunningly remodeled Lowcountry dream home w/ room for all. Double porches welcome you into this gracious, bright & open house. 5 BDRMS incl 2 masters. Gourmet kitchen w/ quartz & SS. Uber relaxing Carolina Room. Flex loft space, new flooring, fresh paint, fully established landscaped w/ working pollinator garden, chicken coop that can stay or go. Tons of storage. Fully wired media room, new 2nd floor HVAC. "Work-from-home" made EZ. No HOA fees. Oak Plantation Commons is a hop, skip & a jump from downtown Ridgeland and 20 mins to Bluffton & Beaufort. Tired of rules? READY TO START...

Posted on 09/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 18 Lake Linden Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910

LOVE OLD TOWN? THIS IS THE HOUSE! Jump on your golf cart & start living the Bluffton life you have always imagined. Well maintained, this sparkling home has much to offer w/ 4 BDRMS + 3 full BTHS. Brand new modern kitchen w/ gourmet appliances, brand new master bath & fresh paint throughout. Great room separation. 2 year old roof & HVAC. LIGHT & BRIGHT. Great storage. Cooling/Green solar fans. New touches in almost every room. Magical garden oasis in front & back. Protected wooded wetlands behind. Lake Linden is a hop, skip & a jump to Old Town & HHI. Boat storage, playground & pool add to the whole community...