Bright bursts of color and a shiny coating of green pollen - all signs point to spring’s long-awaited arrival. Is your home ready to welcome the new season? Bring your abode out of the doldrums and into the light with these 10 tasks that are quick, easy and make a big impression. Check off these to-dos and you’ll be porch sitting and lemonade sippin in no time! Wash Windows - Let the sunshine in with sparkling clean windows. Wash [...]
At Savvy + Co. Real Estate, we're here to challenge the notion that selling a home between Halloween and New Year's Day is a real estate faux pas. It's time to dispel the myth that the holiday season is a quiet period for real estate transactions. In fact, several studies have shown that listing your home during these months can be a savvy move, pun intended! Motivated Buyers Think about this: if potential buyers are actively searching for a [...]
Baby it’s cold outside, but spring will be here before you know it. Prepare for sunnier days by getting your home cleaned up, organized and ready for the new year. These five low and no cost ideas will get you well on your way to welcoming 2023 in style! Organize Gifts Before you change into comfy clothes and wind down from the busy holiday season, go through gifts and decide what to do with them. If you received items you [...]
Cooler weather means more indoor time. Make the most of it with these five fall color trends that will easily transform your fave living spaces into something really special. Since paint is easy, affordable and quick - you can try all five. Happy fall! Go Green Add a splash (or two) of green to your home and bring the outside in! Consider a striking moss or sage hue or add a pop of fun with Kelly or emerald green. [...]
The outdoors are perfect for summer but did you know you can easily transform those same spaces into a fab fall hangout? These seven suggestions are not only easy and affordable, they will get you in the autumn mood in no time flat! Lights The perfect backyard starts with well-placed lighting. String lights are an easy way to create cozy spaces. Line them around porches or a gazebos or bury wood posts or large limbs and string them around gathering [...]
One of the best things about living in the South is the opportunity to spend lots and lots of time outdoors. Large lawn or small patio, creating a welcoming and fun outside spot to entertain or grab some much needed “you” time is closer than you think. These seven ideas are a great way to build a dream space under the sun and stars without spending tons of time or money. Clean Up The most important step in creating an [...]
Victor Ahdieh, Broker, NC/SC REALTOR® and Co-Owner of Savvy + Co. Real Estate 1.) Housing prices exploded during the pandemic. Are you concerned about a housing bubble? With everything going on around us, I think it’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of fear and worry. Some of it may be warranted, but I think it’s important to stress that—first and foremost—I don’t think we are going to experience a bubble like the one from 2007. [...]
Do you want to make more money? Sure, we all do, at least according to the advertisements. And while this may be true, not everyone knows exactly what they should do to achieve that goal. According to Savvy + Co. Real Estate agent Susan Hill, real estate is one of the best and easiest ways to build wealth. Susan has been with Savvy + Co. for over eight years. Growing up, Susan watched her mother, a realtor, work with clients and help [...]
When you think of your dream home - what makes the must-have list? According to a Realtor.com survey, fun outdoor spaces, a fab location and excellent Internet access are just a few dreamy features buyers are eagerly searching for. If this list has you saying “yes, please”, contact a Savvy + Co. Real Estate expert who can guide you through the home buying process and take you from first showings to the closing table. And if you have a home [...]
There’s no doubt the pandemic has changed almost everything about everyday life - from work to entertainment, shopping to education. Home design is also responding to the new normal in a myriad of ways. For example, more defined spaces versus the popular open floor plan might become more desirable to allow for much needed privacy when the entire household is learning and working from home. Below are other ways home design and function could look different in the future. If [...]
