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Location, Cleanliness and Chickens: Earning a High Occupancy Rate on Airbnb
Like 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 @ WRP
Jan 27, 20215 min read


HB101: The Vocabulary of Home-Buying
Buying a home means stepping into a situation where real estate agents toss around unfamiliar vocabulary like Ultimate Frisbee players...
Sandy @ WRP
Oct 19, 20204 min read


How to De-title a Manufactured Home in South Carolina
This post was updated and expanded October 27, 2023. Simply put, de-titling is the process by which the tax status of a manufactured home...
Sandy @ WRP
Oct 14, 20203 min read


What'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 @ WRP
Oct 13, 20201 min read


How 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 @ WRP
Oct 6, 20203 min read


What'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 @ WRP
Sep 28, 20202 min read


Saying “No” to Airbnb’s Cleaning Badge
In mid-June, Airbnb launched its new cleaning protocol. The program is designed to 1) protect guests from the dangers presented by...
Sandy @ WRP
Sep 21, 20203 min read


Greenville (SC) Housing Market Stats for August 2020
Pardon 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 @ WRP
Sep 16, 20203 min read


9 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 @ WRP
Sep 4, 20203 min read


Buying a Home in 2020
Buying 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 @ WRP
Jun 11, 20203 min read


Shedding Light on the Greater Greenville, SC 2020 Housing Market
The greater Greenville housing market as of March 31, 2020. GGAR (Greater Greenville Association of Realtors) just posted the newest set...
Sandy @ WRP
Apr 23, 20203 min read


COVID-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 @ WRP
Apr 6, 20203 min read


Are 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 @ WRP
Feb 6, 20204 min read


5 Reasons to Buy A House in January
January'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 @ WRP
Jan 14, 20203 min read


A 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
Sandy @ WRP
Oct 31, 20193 min read


The Greenville Area, SC Housing Market as of August 2019
How strong is the Greenville area housing market? Take a quick read and find out!
Sandy Walker
Sep 29, 20193 min read


Five Reasons We Love the Greer Community of SC
We’re biased, but after living in the Greer community for nearly 30 years, Mick and I are convinced that Greer, SC is a great place to...
Sandy @ WRP
Sep 13, 20193 min read
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