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        <description>Learn more about the Lowcountry including Daufuskie Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Blog articles from Charter One Realty about real estate for sale, design, homes staging, Lowcountry events and more.</description>
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        <author>RichMurray@CharterOneRealty.com (Richard Murray)</author>
        <title>Planning to Retire?</title>
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Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.







Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47 of the people in that generation have already retired.


If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will suit your new lifestyle. If your home doesn’t have the features or benefits you’re looking for, the good news is, you may be in a better position to move than you realize.


That’s because, if you already own a home, you’ve likely built-up significant equity, and that can help you fuel your next move. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):


“A homeowner who purchased a typical home five years ago would have gained $125,300 from just price appreciation alone.”


In fact, over the last twelve months, CoreLogic reports the average homeowner in the United States gained roughly $64,000 in equity due to home price appreciation.


You can use your equity to help you achieve your homeownership goals. Whether you want to downsize, move closer to loved ones, or buy a home in a dream destination, your equity can help get you there. It may be some (if not all) of what you’d need as your down payment on a home that better fits your changing needs.


To find out how much equity to have in your home, reach out to a trusted real estate professional today.  


Bottom Line


Retirement is a big step and so is buying or selling a home. As you move into this new phase of life, let's connect so you have an expert to guide you through the process as you sell your current home and give you expert advice as you buy one that’ll better suit your needs.Plann


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        <author>RichMurray@CharterOneRealty.com (Richard Murray)</author>
        <title>Weekend Tips To Spruce Up Your Home</title>
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Use your weekends to spruce up your home Here are some easy projects to do on your days off.


Upgrade your cabinets by adding a fresh coat of paint. Add new knobs and hardware to update to a modern look.


Dress up your entryway by adding potted plants, outdoor seating and a welcome mat. Paint your door a bright color and switch out the handle for new hardware.


Add storage to your home by installing organizers in your drawers, cabinets and closets.


Install window shutters on the exterior walls of your home for a colorful touch.


Repair holes in your walls with a putty knife and some spackle. Add fresh paint over the repairs to match your wall colors.


Start a vegetable garden. Plant vegetables in a raised planting box to keep the area neat and protected from accidental damage.


Paint a room in your house to give it a pop of color or a fresh new atmosphere.


Declutter messy areas in your home – desks, drawers and closets are top culprits for excess clutter. Use a trash bag for disposable items and a box to collect items for donation.


Repair your bathroom by re-caulking your bathtub and shower. Chip away old caulking and add a fresh lining to stop leaks and give your bathroom a clean, finished look.

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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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