
One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear
You probably assume that if something happened to you, the other parent would step in and everything would work itself out. In many families, that’s true. But not always. Real life is messy. Parents separate. Relationships become contentious. Custody disputes drag on for years. And when a tragedy oc

April 2026 Home Inspection Update: The True Cost of Deferred Maintenance
America's Premier Inspection Service Q: I’m gearing up to close on a new construction home. Do I still need to get an inspection? A: Many home buyers mistakenly believe that if they’re buying a newly constructed home, they don’t need to order a home inspection. The truth is, brand new homes ar

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies
If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is the fairest one: “I’ll leave everything to my spouse. They’ll take care of my kids.” That approach often works in a first and only marriage. If you and your spouse share the same biological or adopted children, the surviving
Categories
- All Blogs (98)
- Cost of Living in Summerville SC (21)
- Cost of Selling or Buying a Home (23)
- Downtown Summerville SC (6)
- Estate Planning (8)
- Freebie (2)
- Golf in Summerville SC (2)
- Guides (16)
- Job Opportunities in Summerville SC (1)
- Lifestyle and Culture (22)
- Market Trends (3)
- Nearby Areas & Comparison Guides (16)
- Neighborhoods in Summerville SC (25)
- PCSing to Charleston - Military Guidance (12)
- PCSing to Charleston SC (22)
- Property Taxes in Summerville SC (6)
- Relocation Questions & Miscellaneous Topics (37)
- Retire in Summerville SC (5)
- Schools in Summerville SC (12)
- The Inspection Files (4)
- Things to do in Summerville SC (6)
Recent Posts











