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A frameless shower door is a type of glass door that is incorporated in modern bathroom designs. It is particularly common for shower enclosures. Unlike traditional shower doors framed with metal or other materials, a frameless shower door is made entirely of thick tempered glass that doesn't need a bulky frame around its edges.

Glass Panels

The thick, tempered glass of frameless shower doors makes them more robust than doors made of regular glass. They are also safer. Even better, the absence of a frame allows a seamless, uninterrupted view of the shower area.

Hinges and Hardware

Frameless shower doors need minimal hardware. They usually involve hinges and handles to maintain the doo...

While arches have been used in architectural design since ancient times, they are finding a new fan base among trendsetting interior designers. The soft line of curved furniture is trending, and arches of all kinds are a perfect complement. With their unique design, arches will add character and personality to your existing decor. Whether or not you are fortunate enough to have actual architectural arches in your home, there are many ways to creatively carry out the arch theme throughout your house.

Here are some "overarching" ideas for decorating with arches:

Consider the color

Paint the underside of your arch with a surprising bright pop of color that contrasts with a more neutral co...

If you own rental property, then you know it has its perks and its downfalls. Having “mailbox money” that appears every month while doing “nothing” is incredible. Having a renter pay down the mortgage while you gain equity is an amazing situation. Answering emergency phone calls and responding to unexpected maintenance issues is less magical. Dealing with a tenant who doesn’t pay rent on time or damages the property is a nightmare. As I heard from a farmer who fertilized his crops with composted manure: “If you want something good in life, you have to deal with some crap.”. 

Taking the good with the bad, we’ve gathered together some thoughts to help you decide if it’s time to retire a...

To quote Vann Pennell, former principle at St James High School and human being extraordinaire, “there's a reason the windshield is bigger than the rear view mirror”. We should certainly focus more on the future than the past. That said, we researched 2023 to learn as much as we could to help us make better decisions in the upcoming year. It is important to see where you’ve been so you know where you’re going. As always, we focus on the larger picture: supply and demand.  

In 2023, we saw supply of properties increase. We started the year with 3.1 months of inventory and finished with 3.8. This increase is small but it does reflect a shift in more properties for sale for buyers and more ...

Ever dreamed of being in walking distance to the beach? Or maybe having a place that you can enjoy in the off season and rent out in the summer? Or maybe you are perfectly happy hopping on your golf cart and scooting over to the ocean? Either way, we have you covered! Check out these three amazing homes for sale!

400 63rd Avenue North, Myrtle Beach

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach bungalow sits at the corner of 63rd Avenue North and Porcher Drive in the highly sought after Forest Dunes community. This home exemplifies old Myrtle Beach and offers convenient, modern updates while maintaining it's 'Beach House' charm!

1928 Cassandra Lane, Myrtle Beach

Looking for your perfect getaway? Th...

Have you ever found yourself busy in the kitchen preparing the meal while your guests are outdoors enjoying themselves in the fresh air? The solution to never missing such an occasion  may be an outdoor kitchen. This can be as simple as a grill with a storage cabinet for supplies or as sophisticated as a full kitchen complete with grill, refrigerator, sink and eating area.

In the planning stage of the outdoor kitchen, you will need to consider how your outdoor appliances will connect to electricity, gas and plumbing. Check your local codes for regulations regarding gas and electric lines. Position the grill at least 10 feet away from any combustible materials and have a fire extinguisher...

Foreclosures are on everyone’s mind as an opportunity for an investment, a first flip, or a great way to buy in our market. This article clears the air about some common misconceptions about foreclosures.

As an agent, I’m often asked about foreclosures. I’ve learned over the years that there are a lot of misconceptions about foreclosures. Foreclosures in our market are auctioned on the first Monday of the month. I’ve provided links below to the Horry County and Georgetown County websites. 

https://www.gtcounty.org/223/ Foreclosure-Sales

https://www.horrycountysc.gov/ departments/master-in-equity/

Be sure to read up on how to register as a bidder and read the Frequently Asked Questions...

The median price for a property sold in our area jumped $12,000 in December 2023. Many readers are scratching their head at that data point. Let’s take a look at the whole picture and dive into the data. With so many factors that can influence the home market, I always boil the market down to supply and demand. If prices went up, that almost always means supply is lower than demand. 

Every December, fewer people list their homes to sell than any other month of the year. Every year, supply of properties for sale is roughly 30% less than other months because people don’t want to list their property during the holidays. An exception to that in the last few years is April 2020. Other than th...

If one of your goals this year is to buy an investment property, this article will help you learn more about how many folks take that first leap. It also provides questions you should ask yourself as you start the process.

Getting started is almost the hardest part in anything and it can be especially intimidating with real estate. We’re here to help! With every situation being unique, we’ve gathered together some questions along with helpful information for you to think about as you start your journey.

Real estate is one of the best possible investments you can make. Your primary home is a great investment. As you make payments and as your home appreciates, you are building equity in a...

A rainfall shower features a generous size head that gently streams water and is meant to imitate the experience of being in the rain in your own bathroom. Installing a rain shower head depends on personal preferences and priorities. Do you prioritize a luxurious shower experience and are you willing to accommodate the installation requirements and potential increase in water consumption? In that case, a rain shower head can be a delightful addition to your bathroom. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of installing  a rain shower head:

The pros:

Rainfall-like experience: A rain shower head provides a gentle, soothing water flow that mimics standing in a refreshing indoor rain sh...

This year, Adrianne and I were blessed by your support as we help people buy and sell real estate. We used this blessing to help not one but two families who needed help this Christmas via the Billy’s Boys Foundation. Let me tell you about how it all started.

When I was growing up, I was fortunate enough to cross paths with a man named Billy Dillard. Billy became a mentor and a huge influence on my life. I was one of hundreds of “Billy’s Boys” who over the years, gathered at his house every week, shared a devotion and then talked about what we were glad about, sad about and sorry about. On any given day, there might be 30 guys or there might be 2. But Billy had his door open with a froze...

Is 2024 the year that you finally make a move so that your life fits your house? This article explores the challenges of upsizing and downsizing. We also share tips and tricks to make the transition as smooth as possible. 

Making a move can be stressful and we can help. It can especially daunting if you own a home and you need to move to a different one. We help folks across all walks, chapters and stages of life. Below are a few questions to ask yourself to determine if a move is in your future.

Downsize:

Is your home too big now that the kids have moved out? Being an empty nester is amazing! Date nights and less responsibility! With unused rooms in the house, keep in mind, you’re pay...

Most lenders today rely on your FICO credit score to determine whether to approve your application for a mortgage and when assigning an interest rate to your loan. Generally, the higher your FICO score, the lower your interest rate.

Most lenders consider a FICO score of 800 or more to be excellent. You can expect to earn the lowest interest rate when your score is that high. But you don’t need an 800 FICO credit score to qualify for a mortgage. You can usually secure a loan even if your FICO score is as low as 620.

But did you know that FICO scores aren’t the only credit scores out there? And did you know that you have more than one FICO credit score?

But who's keeping score?

Why don’...

In the fast pace of day-to-day living, a well-organized kitchen is a necessity. However, finding the time to design an efficient kitchen is another thing all together. Where to begin? The kitchen pantry is the best place to start. This kitchen element provides storage for groceries, spices, kitchen utensils and small appliances. The first thing you will want to do is to assess your cooking needs and the space you already have to store it.

To start with, you might remove all the items from the pantry and decide what really needs to be put back inside. Do any of the foods have expired dates? Are you storing rancid cooking oils? How about spices and herbs that have lost their flavor over ti...

A cash-out refinance is a way for homeowners with enough equity in their residences to access a lump sum of cash. They can then use that cash for anything they want, from paying down high-interest-rate credit card debt or funding a kitchen remodel to paying for a child’s college tuition.

Here’s how it works: Instead of refinancing your mortgage for the amount you owe on your current loan, you’d refinance it for a higher amount. Maybe you owe $150,000 on your mortgage. Instead of refinancing your mortgage to a new loan of $150,000, you might refinance to a new loan with a balance of $200,000.

You’d then receive that extra $50,000 in a lump sum payment, money that you can use in whatever ...

“Tis the season” of misleading headlines that don’t take into consideration what the market does every December. Below is a market recap where we crunch the numbers for you so can understand what happened in November and what is most likely going to happen in December. 

November 2023 continued a trend that has occurred since the spring: a little more inventory with more homes being added to the market and a slightly more balanced market. There’s still a much lower inventory of properties to sell when compared to pre-pandemic. In November, there were 5,057 homes for sale on the market, which is the highest volume we’ve seen in almost 3 years. However, that’s still far short of the Novembe...

The first thing you may ask is, what is a wet room? A wet room is a bathroom in which a free-standing bathtub sits in the same area as a walk-in shower. Current shower trends show a preference for more luxurious, seamless, open lines without the traditional glass enclosure. This creates a light and airy feeling in the bathroom. The key element of this type of bathroom is that it must have proper drainage. This means that all water needs to flow toward a single drain set in a sloping floor. In other words, the space must be completely waterproof. 

What are the advantages?

• Wet-room renovations will work for both large and small bathrooms. However, small bathrooms will benefit the most f...

I was born to make a difference in the lives of others and God gives me opportunities to do so via real estate. Sometimes making a difference a means helping people decide to not move to South Carolina. Sometimes I help people decide they would rather use their equity to make updates instead of sell their current home. Sometimes I help people crunch numbers so they know what it costs to buy an investment property and they decide it’s not for them. Or, maybe I run comps on the inherited family home so that siblings can make a decision on how to split the assets of their deceased loved one. These situations are just a few examples of where I invest a lot of time and energy into helping peop...

Everyone knows a Realtor. There are more than 5,000 Realtors in the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors. Hopefully, one those is Your Realtor. 

A Realtor should be an important part of your professional network that includes a doctor, attorney, accountant, mechanic, roofer, plumber, financial planner, etc. What’s unique about a Realtor compared to all of the other professionals… if you have a good Realtor, they can connect you with the rest of the professionals. A good Realtor will constantly develop new connections to help their clients. A good Realtor is connected to the community and knows the best restaurants and can recommend things to do. 

Here are a few services we can offe...

What is a scullery, you may ask?

A scullery is a second small kitchen used for prep work and storage. All the mess and cleaning associated with meal prep takes place there, out of sight of the main kitchen. In Victorian times, English manor houses employed kitchen servants to do all the activities needed to cook family meals in the "downstairs" section of the house. A separate scullery was part of the kitchen landscape and it was staffed by a scullery maid.

Nowadays, homeowners have a scullery to conceal all the mess of meal prep, leaving their kitchens spotless and ready to entertain guests. In other words, all the meal prep magic happens out of sight, like behind a magician's curtain....