Land, Lake, & Lifestyle
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Tuesday’s Tip: The “Pre-Listing Audit” – Why Your First Week on Market is Your Best Week
By Christie DeFoor on March 30, 2026By the D4 Realty Team | March 31, 2026 As we turn the calendar to April, the spring real estate market is officially in full swing. With inventory levels in our area up nearly 20% compared to last year, buyers in 2026 have something they haven’t had in a long time: options. At D4 Realty, […]
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How New Homeowners Can Budget, Track, and Stay Ahead of Repairs
By Christie DeFoor on November 6, 2025Your house isn’t just a purchase — it’s a system. Every roof tile, pipe, and appliance has alife cycle. Planning for routine upkeep early prevents those “surprise” bills that catch somany first-time owners off guard. TL;DR● Save 1–4% of your home’s value per year for maintenance.● Track system lifespans and plan inspections annually.● Use a […]
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Hurricane Recovery. What is Currently Open at Clarks Hill Lake.
By Christie DeFoor on April 17, 2025It’s been months since Helene ripped through our area wreaking havoc in its wake. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a lot longer than a few months to clean up her mess. The recreation and camp ground areas around the lake were hit hard and all closed until further notice. The good news… things are beginning […]
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Setting the Price
By Christie DeFoor on September 27, 2023The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your home. Several factors will contribute to your final decision. […]
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5 Quick Tips When Selling Your Home.
By Christie DeFoor on November 14, 2022Clean scents, not covered up scents. -Make sure your house has been properly cleaned. If you have animals, make sure the floor has been scrubbed and the carpet has been professionally cleaned. Buyers want to smell fresh air when they see your home, not artificial scents from air fresheners or candles. Make sure to stay low key with any strong air fresheners of candles.
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6 Reasons You Should Use a Realtor
By Christie DeFoor on January 20, 2022If you’re like most people, buying or selling a home is the biggest financial decision you will make in your life. Yes, you could do it on your own… but you really shouldn’t. So, why use a Realtor?
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Now It’s More Important than Ever to Have an Agent to Help You Navigate
By Christie DeFoor on May 10, 2021The real estate market is like nothing we’ve experienced before. Prices continue to go up and the end is not in sight. The amount of homes on the market in our area is low.
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A Hot Real Estate Market and A Huge Spooky Fundraiser Success
By Christie DeFoor on November 4, 2020DeFoor Realty closed out October with a bang. We had out first “It’s Spooky to Be Hungry” Halloween Bash and Fundraiser. We had a great turnout. We played lots of games with the kids, handed out candy, gave away food, and collected canned goods and money to help feed the hungry in our area. Thank […]
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Nearly Record Breaking Rainfall at Lake Thurmond
By Christie DeFoor on September 14, 2020Rainfall for August at Lake Thurmond was high last month, delivering about twice the average rainfall compared to what is typical for August. Lake Thurmond collected a whopping 7.4 inches in last month compared to the usual 3.8. This makes this the second highest Augusts to date! The winner goes to 1995 when Thurmond got […]
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Lake Levels Looking Good
By Christie DeFoor on July 8, 2019The rain levels this summer are doing great things for our lake. Lake Thurmond collected 6.8 inches of rain in June. That’s a full 3 inches above the average. This number is significant for this time of year.
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