Rhonda Pulte - Realtor

People ask me all the time: "Rhonda, what do you actually DO for fun in Savannah?"

Oh, I'm so glad you asked. 😄🌿

Here's my honest, lived-in, locals-only list:

🍺 Service Brewing Co. — Veteran-owned, Savannah-proud, and the beer is fantastic. The story behind this place is as good as what's on tap. A must.

⛴️ The Belles Ferry — free ride across the river to Hutchinson Island. Four boats, each named for a remarkable woman in Savannah history. It takes about 4 minutes and it never gets old.

🦭 Bonaventure Cemetery at golden hour — I know that sounds odd but trust me. It's one of the most beautiful places in the entire South. Live oaks, Spanish moss, river views. Pure peace.

🌊 Port of Savannah watch from River Street — We are one of the busiest ports in the country. Watching those massive cargo ships glide silently past the cobblestones is weirdly mesmerizing.

🍹 A rooftop bar at sunset — Savannah's skyline and the Savannah River stretching out in front of you, cocktail in hand, warm breeze coming off the water. There is no better way to end a day in this city. None.

🎨 The Starland District on a weekend evening — Art studios, live music, great food, local energy. This neighborhood has completely come into its own.

👻 A ghost tour — even if you're skeptical (I was). Savannah has 300 years of stories and this city absolutely leans in. It's genuinely fun.

🏖️ Tybee Island, any time — 20 minutes from downtown and it feels like a world away. Climb the lighthouse. Eat at a picnic table. Bring the dogs.

I've lived here long enough to know: you never run out of reasons to love this place.

What's on YOUR Savannah must-do list? I want to know 👇

The call I got last week said it better than I ever could.

A past client reached out — not to buy or sell, just to tell me that her sister was starting her home search and she wanted her to work with me specifically.

"You made it feel like we were your only client. We never felt rushed, never felt like just a transaction."

That's the standard I hold every single time.

Real estate is the biggest financial decision most people make. The least you deserve is an agent who treats it that way — who explains every step, answers every question without making you feel silly for asking, and fights for your best outcome even when it's uncomfortable.

If someone you love is buying or selling this summer, I'd be honored to take care of them the same way.

Referrals are the highest compliment I receive. And I never take them lightly. 🙏

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the freedoms, opportunities, and communities that make our country so special. As friends and families gather to enjoy fireworks, barbecues, and time together, we are reminded that home is where many of our favorite memories are made.

"America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." – Harry S. Truman

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day. May your day be filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration.

Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

Most buyers budget carefully for their down payment — then get surprised at the closing table.

Closing costs typically run 2–5% of the purchase price. On a $400,000 home, that's $8,000–$20,000 due at closing, on top of your down payment.

Here's what's usually included:

💰 Lender origination fees
💰 Title insurance and settlement fees
💰 Appraisal and inspection costs
💰 Prepaid taxes and homeowners insurance
💰 Attorney fees (where required)

The good news: some of these are negotiable. Sellers can sometimes contribute credits. Lenders can roll certain costs into the rate.

But you have to know to ask.

First-time buyers especially — read your Loan Estimate carefully and ask your agent what's standard in your market before you get to the table.

Knowledge is the only thing that removes surprises from this process.