Jean's Blog

I enjoy giving back to the community and do so as often as I can. Tomorrow I will deliver Mobile Meals, this is one of my favorite ways to give back. Most of the people are elderly and I may be the only person they will see or speak to in person tomorrow. It is a great feeling to be able to take ...

This room looks like a tornado went through it. We're having poison for dinner and you're going to like it.  If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about. Just wait until your father gets home. Sit up straight, you're going to get stuck like that. Did you just roll your eyes at ...

My husband has taken up golf again, he had played some years ago but had forgotten most of what he knew back then, so he has been playing with a couple of buddies from church. He has had a couple of lessons and doing really well. He just needs to get in more practice and he will do just fine. I e...

Buyers and sellers need us now more than ever. We can take a lot of the stress out of the home buying and the home selling process. Some may say the way of the computer is taking the place of your Realtor, but I believe they need us more than ever. It is all about building relationships and helpi...

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to change up a room is to rearrange the furniture. Take everything out and then start over with a clean slate. And do not be affraid to poach items from other rooms, the mirrow in the hall just might look perfect behind the sofa. Don't forget the floors. If yo...

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...

We took our grand-daughters to see the new Hannah Montana movie on Saturday night and my first thoughts were 'it's going to be so boring', but to my surprise it was a cute movie with a great plot. We ate popcorn, and drank soda pop and ate candy, all the things there parents will not allow, but t...

Healthy trees add beauty and shade to a yard, and have a positive impact on the environment.  Regular maintenance will keep your trees healthy and thriving. Inspect mature trees once a year to identify potential problems and to take steps to keep them from getting worse. Pruning promotes good bra...

We are so lucky to be able to live and work in the upstate area of South Carolina. Our Real Estate Market has been down, but not to the point of other areas in some parts of our country. This is a beautiful place to live also. The mountains are les than an hour away one way and the coast three to...

When you get a listing, some people would think your work is done, but in so many ways it has just begun. Of course you will enter it into the MLS system, and if you are a member of more than one you may have to enter it a couple of times. Lowes has a free contact system for Realtors, Your compan...