Rick's Blog

I confess I can't, but perhaps there are others who may have some useful ideas.  In recent days I've spoken to several people who've offered some insights.  I'll share them below and invite others to chime in.A friend who has been in the business longer than me recently opined that one factor tha...

"Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization."  So begins the Preamble of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of Realtors.  I was immediately impres...

The South Carolina State House passed a bill unanimously on Wednesday of this week that may have a positive impact on real estate sales in Beaufort County and the state as a whole, provided the State Senate follows suit.  Current state law requires an immediate increase of the assessed value of r...

Homeowners I meet who are interested in selling their home ask a lot of questions about the advertising plans I have for their home.  And it is customary in the real estate business to promote the many unique and creative methods we have developed to find buyers for their property.  Real estate m...

"We have just been advised by the golf club ownership that the club will be ceasing operations as of noon today. We will provide you with further information as it becomes available."  With those words in January, 2006, golf at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, South Carolina suddenly ceased.A li...

Studies suggest that the decision to buy a home is often tied to an emotional reaction a prospective purchaser experiences in the first few minutes during a home visit.  Perhaps there are ways that Realtors can enhance this experience with a house history.  While it's helpful to tell a prospect h...

As a spring gift, two annual tours of homes in the South Carolina and Georgia coastal lowcountry are on tap in April and May.I had the honor of judging some of the spectacular new homes for the 2008 Greater Savannah Parade of Homes featuring homes in Georgia's Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Libert...

As a spring gift, two annual tours of homes in the South Carolina and Georgia coastal lowcountry are on tap in April and May.I had the honor of judging some of the spectacular new homes for the 2008 Greater Savannah Parade of Homes featuring homes in Georgia's Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Libert...

As a spring gift, two annual tours of homes in the South Carolina and Georgia coastal lowcountry are on tap in April and May.I had the honor of judging some of the spectacular new homes for the 2008 Greater Savannah Parade of Homes featuring homes in Georgia's Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Libert...

As a spring gift, two annual tours of homes in the South Carolina and Georgia coastal lowcountry are on tap in April and May.I had the honor of judging some of the spectacular new homes for the 2008 Greater Savannah Parade of Homes featuring homes in Georgia's Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Libert...