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The month of May…who does not remember as a child knowing this was a special month. The end of school was fast approaching, and we were all trying to figure out what we would give our moms for Mother’s Day. In our younger years, we made crafts in school. Bowls from clay or flowers pressed […]

When we go to visit a prospective seller and look around their home, we often use the word “staging.” Many buyers have no idea what that means. They understand de-clutter but what does staging mean to us, in real estate terms? In the words of our favorite stager, Lorelie Brown of Showhomes of Charleston: “Staging […]

Spring is finally here. After months of uncertainty and isolation it will feel so good to be out in the garden again. This winter was harsh for Charleston. Many of my plants were very frost bitten but I am happy to see my Azaleas getting ready to bloom. Here is a good spring “chore” list.Make […]

Has COVID made you analyze your life? Think about what is important and what can fall by the wayside? We all have our own stories to tell. The 3 of us have totally different backgrounds. You can read more about that on our website. As for me, if 70 is the new 50 I’m 50, […]

Chari, Yvette, and I are quite different. Chari is a country girl from a farm in Georgia. Yvette was born and raised here in Charleston. I am from the East coast. Raised in and around cities. Chari still has one child of her 3 at home, Yvette’s boys are on their own and I am […]

When my children were growing up, we celebrated all holidays, my Jewish ones and their and their Dad’s Catholic ones. They knew they were Catholic but also knew their Mother was Jewish. Christmas was a really big deal as it is in most homes with 3 young children. Because my Mother was Jewish she preferred […]

If ever a new year required a “do over” 2020 is it. Do you realize that at 12:01 AM you will have 2020 hindsight? What does that hindsight tell you? The year was full of unexpected things? What things? A Pandemic, a loss of a friend or family member, a decreased income or none, claustrophobia […]

Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.- Jane Austen Home is the nicest word there is.- Laura Ingalls Wilder Home means many things. Right now, home may be the place you want […]

What’s a COVID? How will we show property?  What about our listings?  What do we tell our sellers?  Can we have open houses?  Will photographers take pictures of our new listings?  If lenders are working from home can they still work efficiently? Will attorneys have their offices open?  Can we go to closings?  Will the […]

As we sit in quarantine or isolation, whatever your preferred term what are you thinking about? I am a Mom and Grandma first so of course that is what I dwell on. When will I see my out of state children again and even more important when will I see my 4 grandchildren again? Will […]