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Cheers to SC!
Three Cocktails Boasting a Palmetto State Surprise Enjoy them in our award-winning restaurants, and then make them at home, too! By Kimberly Duncan Frank’s Lavender Gin Sour (Made in Charleston by SC’s First Organic Distillery!) 2 oz. Nippitaty Organic Gin 1 tsp. Honey Lavender Syrup* (See below. Scale down this recipe if you choose.)... Read More
Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Masters Circle
Top Agents From The Litchfield Company – Lachicotte Office Named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Masters Circle Program recognizes elite, top-performing luxury real estate specialists within the Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate network CHICAGO and Pawleys Island, SC (March 1, 2023) — The Litchfield Company – Lachicotte Office, an affiliate of global luxury... Read More
What You Should Know About Closing Costs
What You Should Know About Closing Costs Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home,... Read More
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current... Read More
Significant Sales 2022
Significant Sales 2022 In 2022 The Litchfield Company agents had some of the region’s highest priced sales. Congrats to our agents on a great year 7 Lower Waverly Rd., Lower WaverlyChristy Whitlock, Nancy Siau & Kathy Besse | Rep. Buyers & Sellers 99 Atlantic Ave., Pawleys IslandBev Garrity & Macajiah Williams | Rep. Sellers 53... Read More
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact... Read More
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere.... Read More
Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.
Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities. At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective... Read More
Charcuterie
(char • cu • te •rie) /,SHar’koodere/The colors, textures and artistic compositions possible with meats, cheeses, fruits, pickles and crackers engage all the senses. It creates a positive and memorable experience when shared with family and friends. Charcuterie is hot, hot, hot…yet requires no cooking! At first glance, Charcuterie is an imposing word. It requires... Read More
AJAJAS Are Everywhere!
Ajaja is the scientific name defining the roseate spoonbill. Dazzling at a distance and rather peculiar up close, plume hunters nearly purged Roseate Spoonbills from the US in the mid- and late-1800s. Their feathers were fashioned into fans by Native Americans and later used indiscriminately as ornamentation by early colonists. Happily, in today’s world, the... Read More