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BALANCE: HOME, HEALTH + EXPECTATIONS | ft. Marceilla Beach

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Balance: Home, Health, & Expectations | Remain Calm Session 3

This is the third of our “Remain Calm” livestream series. Hosted by Daniella Squicquero of The Hilton Head Life + The Beaufort Life. This session, I’m joined by the gorgeous and multi-faceted Marceilla Beach, mom of two adorable littles and owner of two successful businesses. In this video, we talk all about balance — what it means, both in the home and for our health. We also dive into the world of expectations, and how they have shifted not only with the rise of social media, but in the new (albeit temporary) world of even more abundant time to scroll…. Read More

SBA, PPP + Small Business Tips: Financial Market Update | ft. Mark Cutler

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Remain Calm Session 2: Daniella Squicquero and Mark Cutler

This is the second of our “Remain Calm” livestream series, hosted by our very own Daniella Squicquero.   __________ This session, I’m joined by my friend, the knowledgeable and wonderfully genuine Mark Cutler, Assistant Vice President and Branch Leader of Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) in Beaufort, SC. We talk insights and updates on the financial market, and you’ll get the inside scoop from an industry pro on some hot button issues: SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and more. During this time of uncertainty, I hope you’ll find value in the words and insights of several awesome pros in various… Read More

Bi-Coastal Real Estate Market Update: From SC to AZ + Self-Care | ft. Audra Soto

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Daniella Squicquero and Audra Soto

This is the first of our “Remain Calm” livestream series. Hosted by Daniella. Joining me in this first installment is my beautiful, real estate rockstar, Hall-of-Famer friend, Audra Soto, all the way from Arizona. We swap insights and updates on the real estate market, as well as some discussion on self-care and its importance not only now, but always. It was so wonderful to have her on and hear what’s going on in her neck of the woods, as well as her ideas on how best to stay safe, healthy and sane with those things within our control. During this… Read More

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

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The residential real estate market has essentially been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the four major regions reporting both month-over-month growth and year-over-year gains in contract activity. Here is the month-over-month growth: The Northeast rose 0.7% The Midwest increased 0.6% The South increased 1.4% The West grew 3.1% 3. Buyer Traffic (the number of people shopping for a… Read More

Become an Expert on New Homes Hitting the Market

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Knowledge is power and early knowledge can offer you a powerful advantage, especially in tight real estate markets. Those who find properties first gain an edge by being the first have a chance to see new properties and thus the first to make offers. More often than not, this first to market knowledge pays off. This post will review how you can leverage the property search on this website to quickly access the newest properties on the market and how to setup email alerts when new properties match your criteria. It’s important to first point out that this website offers… Read More

How to Track Your Home’s Value

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Buying a home is generally the single largest purchase that we make in our lifetimes and most of us are interested in not only the value of our properties, but also the general value of like properties in our neighborhoods. Whether you have just moved into a new home or have lived there for years, tracking the market value of your property is essential for any informed homeowner. This website’s property search provides an excellent platform to track property values and market trends in your area.  In this post, you will learn strategies for tracking the value of your home… Read More

Home Purchase & Education Go Hand in Hand

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For many families, schools are an essential consideration when searching for a new home. However, most property searches only offer property related criteria such as price, beds, baths, and square feet. As such, locating properties that meet the criteria for your family and your child’s education can be challenging, especially when you are less familiar with an area. For this very reason, this website provides you with the ability to incorporate school ratings directly into your property search as a primary criteria.  Additionally, you’ll have access to detailed information and statistics on local schools and neighborhoods on every listing detail… Read More