Jean Schmaus' Blog

Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...

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Posted on 10/25/2023

Garden City Beach, SC Real Estate Market Update 10/25/2023

Click here to view Garden City Beach, SC blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 10/23/2023

Home window repairs & replacement basics

Throughout the life of your home, you’re likely to...

Posted on 11/06/2023

Another Property Sold - 621 Wilshire Ln., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Welcome to this lovely townhome located in the community of Wynbrooke. As soon as you walk in you will notice the bright open floor plan. The home is an end unit so plenty of windows. Most important all of the square footage is on one level, no stairs to climb. Home has vinyl plank flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tiled backsplash. Enjoy spending time in your bright sunroom that is fully air conditioned and heated. Townhome has an upgraded high capacity heating and air system installed in 2022. The Wynbrooke community has a great location close to everything Murrells Inlet has to offer. Square footage...

Posted on 10/31/2023

Video Tour - 1920 Bent Grass Dr., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Golf Colony Resort provides both vacation destination as well as full time living. It is located in 1600 acre Deerfield Plantation between Business 17 in Surfside and 17 Bypass. Still a "golf cart ride to Surfside Beach. Convenient to Myrtle Beach airport and Famous Murrells Inlet the Seafood Capitol of SC. This oversized 1br/1.5bth condo has been a full time residence for this seller. Enjoyable view overlooking the pool courtyard and BBQ area. Lighted tennis courts are right there for your evening enjoyment. Property is very easy to see. Don't pass this...

Posted on 10/31/2023

1920 Bent Grass Dr., Surfside Beach, SC 29575 is now new to the market!

Golf Colony Resort provides both vacation destination as well as full time living. It is located in 1600 acre Deerfield Plantation between Business 17 in Surfside and 17 Bypass. Still a "golf cart ride to Surfside Beach. Convenient to Myrtle Beach airport and Famous Murrells Inlet the Seafood Capitol of SC. This oversized 1br/1.5bth condo has been a full time residence for this seller. Enjoyable view overlooking the pool courtyard and BBQ area. Lighted tennis courts are right there for your evening enjoyment. Property is very easy to see. Don't pass this...

Posted on 10/27/2023

Another Property Sold - 4894 Guilford Loop, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

This popular Tillman plan will give you the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor living featuring a large front porch with a second floor balcony above it and a spacious rear screen porch! Gourmet kitchen with sleek quartz, 36" cabinets, and stainless appliances including a gas range. Beautiful wide plank laminate flooring flows throughout the dining room, kitchen, and living room. The first floor owner's suite boasts a huge walk-in closet and en suite bath with a double vanity, 5' tiled shower, and linen closet. Upstairs you will find a generous loft area, 4 additional bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. One bedroom with direct access to the...