Real Life in Beaufort South Carolina

Week after week my eyes stare at a blank canvas with certain defeat. I organize closets, polish silverware, scrub door knobs and practice perfecting my less than stellar plank pose with the humble hopes of catching the fleeting thought or idea that will engage, inspire and perhaps entertain. This...

It isn’t still rain, silent rain, calm or pouring rain.  It isn’t a spectators sport. The name is Active Rain. I have no idea how they chose the name, why they chose it or the vision at inception. What I do know is that is has changed my career, my path, and in many ways my life.   Almost seven y...

After almost ten years in an industry known to discourage sobriety and encourage aging, I fancy myself as experienced. Having sold hundreds of homes, shown thousands, inspected inspections to the point of delirium and argued appraisal with Shakespearean eloquence; I consider myself knowledgeable ...

The storm fades signs of destruction paramount and all that remains is the necessary clean up, recovery and humble attempts to salvage even an ounce of dignity, pride and often reputation. Debris clutters the hallways as you try in earnest to put together the pieces of the clouded hours. Evidence...

  During my time as a contributor for The Island News I have poked fun at many people in my life — my husband, my best friend, Momma and Daddy, my Mammaw and even some poor princess of pretention at my favorite coffee shop. I have shared their strengths and challenges with the world all the while...

I was so happy to see this! It is so easy to overlook some of the most important items when the excitement of moving in boils over! This is tremendous advice for anyone purchasing a home!What's One Of The First Things You Should Do After Moving Into Your New Home?   You've just moved, and the las...

No one has appointed me to the coveted position of Marketing Miracle Worker nor have I been voted in as Community Countess; however, I have sold a few homes, revived a community or two and managed to do so without being forced into exile. Numerous articles have been eloquently written with poetic...

cherimie | Ballenger Realty | (843) 812-2090 21 Carolina Village Cir, Beaufort, SC Carolina Village located only 5 Minutes to Parris Island 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $210,000 Year Built 2009 Sq Footage 1,550 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Si...

We have all been there, the uncertainty, the hazards, and the unpredictable tongue of the elusive being known as the new development sales agent. We carefully guide our buyers through the door with cautious steps and a watchful eye. Will the sales agent send our buyers running, will they steal th...

Insurmountable pain delivered by the evil itches of chicken pox, incredulous blisters caused by continuous use of crutches, and the artic blasts of ice applied for back pain have all attempted to prepare me with endurance and stamina in dealing with life’s stem of certain unwelcomed and unavoidab...