MARKET MOMENTUM
Falling Interest Rates
SPRING LANDSCAPING
Without Disrupting Nature WHAT TO PLANT IN MARCH
Flowers, Veggies, & More
EARLY PCS PLANNING
The Quiet Advantage
MARKET MOMENTUM
what falling instrest rates really mean
You may have noticed interest rates beginning to soften recently. Every time this happens, the same question follows. Does this mean the market is about to heat up again?!
History gives us clues...
During the Covid era, when rates dropped dramatically, buyer demand surged almost immediately. Affordability increased overnight and buyers who had been waiting suddenly reentered the market all at once. Inventory struggled to keep up and competition intensified quickly.
Now, today’s environment is different. Inventory levels are healthier and buyers are more cautious. But here is what remains true: When rates drop, purchasing power increases.
Buyers who paused begin running numbers again. Pre approvals get updated. Sellers who prepared early tend to benefit most because they are ready when momentum shifts.
The takeaway is simple. Markets rarely announce when they are about to move. They whisper first.
If you are considering selling this year, preparation now gives you options later.
SPRING LANDSCAPING without disrupting nature
ZONE 8A EDITION
March in Zone 8A is tempting. Warm afternoons make you want to clean everything out immediately. But restraint actually creates better gardens.
Many pollinators and beneficial insects are still overwintering beneath leaf litter and dormant stems. Butterflies, native bees, and even small amphibians rely on this protection until temperatures consistently warm.
Instead of clearing everything at once, we take a slower approach.
Leave fallen leaves in beds a little longer. They naturally compost and enrich soil structure. Prune ornamental grasses only after new growth begins to emerge. Refresh mulch lightly instead of heavy turnover.
We avoid pesticides entirely. Healthy soil biology manages pests better than chemicals ever could. Plus, I’m the type that doesn’t mind putting in the extra work to weed my beds and yard.
Planting wise, this is a beautiful time to introduce:
• Native salvias
• Lenten roses
• Snapdragons
• Parsley and early herbs
You support pollinators, protect soil health, and avoid shocking plants before true spring arrives.
GREEN SPACES
March sunlight is such a tease!
Lately I’ve been taking my plants outside during the day and if we get a colder snap, bringing them back in! You just have to be more cautious of what little creatures and bugs may venture into them during the day.
Homes feel different when they breathe again after winter, I can tell in some spots, our boards that were creaky during the winter have started back expanding. Time for our dehumidifier to start gearing up!
One of these days, I’ll have a greenhouse and all of my non-cold hardy plants will leave there during the winter months and be fresh and ready for the spring!
EARLY PCS PLANNING the quiet advantage
PCS conversations are already happening even if orders have not officially landed.
Buyers are watching now. Saving listings. Learning neighborhoods. Talking to lenders quietly behind the scenes.
And sellers who prepare early tend to have the most control.
This does not mean rushing to list tomorrow. It means decluttering gradually, making a simple landscaping plan, and sitting down with an agent to map timing and strategy.
Even if nothing happens immediately, knowing your path forward removes a huge amount of stress later.
The families who feel calm during PCS season are almost always the ones who planned before they had to.
GREEN IN THE KITCHEN small wins that feel like gold
March produce starts to wake up again. Look for:
ASPARAGUS
SPINACH
SPRING ONIONS
PEAS
FRESH HERBS
EARLY STRAWBERRIES
I’ve tried to find myself appreciating small progress more than big things. This past season has brought soooo many changes within our small family unit.
And honestly, we’ve had some of the sweetest most genuine moments that we would have never had without some of these huge changes. SUCH a silver lining and blessing.
One of my favorite quick meals this time of year is a simple lemon herb farro bowl.
Cook farro until tender. Toss with roasted asparagus, peas, shaved parmesan, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, and toasted pistachios. YUM!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN SAVANNAH the ultimate celebration
If you’ve never experienced St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, you’re missing out on one of the biggest celebrations in the country! Every year, thousands of people flock to the city for a weekend full of parades, live music, and, of course, plenty of green.
The Parade
Dating back to 1824, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the largest in the U.S.— second only to New York! Expect marching bands, decorated floats, and bagpipers filling the streets.
The Famous Fountain Dyeing
Every year, the fountains in Forsyth Park and other parts of the city are dyed bright green to kick off the festivities.
River Street & City Market
These two hotspots turn into party central with live music, Irish food, and festive drinks. Expect to see plenty of shamrocks, kilts, and green everything!
Family-Friendly Fun
If big crowds aren’t your thing, check out local Irish heritage events, pub brunches, and smaller neighborhood celebrations.
Since Savannah is just a short drive from the Lowcountry, it’s the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway. But if you’re celebrating closer to home, invite friends over for an Irish feast (corned beef and cabbage, anyone?) and enjoy a laid-back version of the holiday.
Sláinte! ☘
