Sandy @ WRPJun 93 minWhat's a Homebuyer to Do in a Seller's Market? Unless you're an American hermit, you know that the 2022 U.S. housing market favors sellers--in a big way. Housing inventory is low, and...
Sandy @ WRPMar 115 minWhy Do "As Is" Offers Sometimes Make Sense?I hear you in the background shouting, “They don’t!" A few years ago, I would have agreed with you about 99% of the time. Naturally...
Sandy @ WRPJan 273 minThe Greater Greenville, SC Housing Market Enters 2022The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) just released the 2021 market figures for the Greater Greenville housing market....
Sandy @ WRPMar 19, 20213 minInterpreting the Latest GGAR Housing Market TrendsThe GGAR (Greater Greenville Association of Realtors®) stats for the housing market through the end of February, 2021, reveal that a few...
Sandy @ WRPFeb 18, 20213 minGreater Greenville's January Housing Stats Held Surprises Late last week, GGAR (Greater Greenville Association of Realtors) posted their local housing market figures for January. Even if you’re...
Sandy @ WRPJan 27, 20215 minLocation, Cleanliness and Chickens: Earning a High Occupancy Rate on AirbnbLike many hosts, my husband and I faced some tense days when COVID19 began to disrupt the travel industry. Our 2020 started well, but hit...
Sandy @ WRPOct 19, 20204 minHB101: The Vocabulary of Home-BuyingBuying a home means stepping into a situation where real estate agents toss around unfamiliar vocabulary like Ultimate Frisbee players...
Sandy @ WRPOct 14, 20202 minHow to De-title a Manufactured Home in South CarolinaSimply put, de-titling is the process by which the tax status of a manufactured home is changed from being a vehicle to a piece of real...
Sandy @ WRPOct 13, 20201 minWhat's the Recommended Setting for an Air Conditioner's Thermostat?No doubt you’ve been in some air-conditioned homes or buildings that felt like refrigerators and others in which you wondered if the...
Sandy @ WRPOct 6, 20203 minHow Old Is This Central Air Conditioner?My husband does most of our showings, so he gets asked, "How old is this air conditioner?" more than I do, which is a good thing. Until...
Sandy @ WRPSep 28, 20202 minWhat's the Average Lifespan of a Central Air Conditioning Unit?Are you wondering about lifespan of a central A/C unit? The US DOE, says, “The ‘lifespan’ of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 yea
Sandy @ WRPSep 21, 20203 minSaying “No” to Airbnb’s Cleaning BadgeIn mid-June, Airbnb launched its new cleaning protocol. The program is designed to 1) protect guests from the dangers presented by...
Sandy @ WRPSep 16, 20203 minGreenville (SC) Housing Market Stats for August 2020Pardon the rather boring title, but I can’t think of a catchy SEO-friendly way to say, “Here are the stats that show how the real estate...
Sandy @ WRPSep 5, 20203 min9 Cleaning Tips for Vacation Rental Hosts Following these 9 cleaning tips for vacation rental hosts will help your earn 5-star ratings for cleanliness in your rental units.
Sandy @ WRPJun 12, 20203 minBuying a Home in 2020Buying a home in 2020 may be a good idea, if you can identify the positive and negative market factors and be prepared to adjust for them.
Sandy @ WRPApr 23, 20203 minShedding Light on the Greater Greenville, SC 2020 Housing MarketThe greater Greenville housing market as of March 31, 2020. GGAR (Greater Greenville Association of Realtors) just posted the newest set...
Sandy @ WRPApr 6, 20203 minCOVID-19 & the Greenville, SC Real Estate Market COVID19 has quickly changed our schedules, entertainment choices, and family dynamics. It's changing the Greenville, SC housing market, too.
Sandy @ WRPFeb 6, 20204 minAre reverse mortgages good for average homeowners?A bevy of retirement-age celebrities with substantial net worth say that reverse mortgages are great. Are they great for average homeowners?
Sandy @ WRPJan 14, 20203 min5 Reasons to Buy A House in JanuaryJanuary's a great time to buy a home. Fewer people are looking. Homes show as they really are. Interest rates are low. Sellers are motivated
Sandy @ WRPNov 1, 20193 minA Real Estate Market Shift in Greenville, SC? Fall in Greenville has been unusual. Hot, dry weather has limited the fall colors, and the housing market seems to be inching toward a shift