Jean's Blog

I find myself wondering sometimes 'why so much cancer"? I know we are not to question some things, but I do wonder. Yesterday I learned of a friend's son in his mid-fortys who has cancer. I just hope they have caught his in time. I have a friend who is in treatments now, and a neighbor who is fin...

Dollar for dollar, homeownership is a solid stepping stone to a future of finanicial security and the single largest creator of wealth for many Anericans. Over the long term real estate has consistently appreciated, even though periodic adjustmentsin local markets in response to economic conditio...

A few years ago my husband wanted to buy a horse and get back to riding as he had done for several years in the past before we met. Well, when he bought his horse, nothing would do him but to buy me one also. Bear in mind, I had never even sat on a horse, but we found me one, a very gentle older ...

One of my favorite places to visit is Charleston, South Carolina. I love to walk the 'bridge', it is just awesome. Later I like to sample some of my favorite seafood dining. I could never get enough shrimp, prepared a lot o differant ways. One of my 'places to go' is Shim Creek in the late aftern...

We have experianced some stormy weather here in the upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and early evening. Reports of golf ball size hail, heavy rain, and high winds, trees were down and power outages all across our area. We sure do need the rainfall but not the bad storms. We had about...

Its not something we like to think about, but property crime is  something that effects millions of people each year. What can you do to protect your home? Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. Secure sliding glass doors with a metal rod or piece of plywood in the track and ins...

It is more imporant than ever to make a GREAT first impression, or stand out in the crowd. Your front porch is often the first thing a potential homebuyer will see. It should be in perfect shape. Add a fresh coat of paint to brighten the front of your house. Also a bench or a chair are a welcome ...

Every day we put ourselves at risk by welcoming complete strangers into a home we are showing or getting into a car with someone we have just met. First, always make sure someone knows where you are going and who you plan to meet, including name and phone number. Always try to schedule first meet...

Entering a listing agreement with a real estae agent can be risky business. Every agent will promise you the moon and stars when it comes to marketing your home, but how many of them can back it up. Success in real estate is selling homes fast and for top dollar. I am confident I can do this for ...

A good first inpression can make a big differance in the sale of a house. Homeowners who spend a couple of hundred dollars on cleaning and de-cluttering could yield many times that amount when the home sells. Staging the home, landscaping front and backyards, repairing electrical and plumbing pro...