How to Winterize Your Beach Home
Now that we’ve just settled into the fall routine either with school or considering moving back to warmer clients, you might be looking to winterize your beach home. There are certain tasks to complete before winter hits regardless of whether or not you have oceanfront or beachfront home, but this checklist is specifically for beach…
4 Ways to Keep Your House Pest-Free
Many of us are heading back to our homes and many stayed and weathered the storm. Regardless, you may have some cleanup, and during that time, rodents and other pests may have found shelter in your home. This prompted this post today because we’ve talked to a lot of our neighbors that are dealing with…
What to Do After a Hurricane – a Checklist and What Insurance Covers
Dorian is almost upon us! But we’ve dealt with worse, however it’s a good time to reiterate hurricane preparedness and what to do. While not everyone now has the luxury of getting flood insurance or homeowners insurance after the fact, there are some things to do whether you have certain insurance or not. Here’s a…
Simple Ways to Prepare for Bad Weather Along the Coast
Flash floods, tropical threats and historic landfall… Oh my! Eh, but that’s what we get every once in a while in South Carolina. It’s not too bad, but being prepared and understanding our weather patterns can help you be more comfortable when bad weather hits. If you’re moving to this area or relocating you might…
Hurricane Preparedness
Protecting your home during a hurricane and how to prepare for a potential hurricane or tropical storm. Living on the coasts has its benefits but there are some drawbacks too, as with just about anywhere in the country. Here are some great tips for preparing and keeping yourself and your home safe if a large…
What Does Principle Residence Mean?
As a homeowner, there are certain tax breaks and deductions that you can claim, however, these are primarily on your principal residence. So what exactly does that mean and can you deduct anything on rental properties? In order to qualify for certain tax benefits the home you live in, must be your legal and principal…