Here are some important tips to be ready to make a strong offer when you find the house you really want: Be a Pre-Approved Buyer:A pre-approved buyer always has the advantage in an offer situation. Becoming pre-approved is very easy: you complete your loan application with a credit check prior to be

While purchasing a new home is exciting, you want to be sure you know what you're buying.  Plumbing can be one of the most costly home repair expenses so it's important to know the condition of your plumbing before purchasing.  Overlooked plumbing problems can result in flooding and leaks and hundre

When you are checking out homes, there are several items in our market you need to be aware of - including siding.  In the Lowcountry, vinyl, wood, brick, and cement board are the most common types of siding.   There are advantages and disadvantages to all of them.  Stucco is not as common probably

Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low "e" glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW - There's a lot to know! Some children have been known to shatter a window or two. Tempered glass can prevent this.  Tempered glass is about three times st

Finding the right home for you is your primary goal, but enjoying it with a lower payment and better mortgage terms is a very important secondary goal. I've worked with many lenders over the years, and here are a couple of things to keep in mind when beginning the process. There are several common

Word is getting out.  Summerville is becoming known as a great place to spend your retirement years. There are numerous reasons for this but let me just mention a few. Great Climate One, we have a great climate with an average high of 76 degrees.  This sounds nice and all, but what this really means

Heating and cooling systems are some of the most important investments you'll ever make in your home. Heating and cooling accounts for 44% of your home's energy use. Various systems include electric, gas, propane, oil, and even wood-fired. The method of distribution can be forced air, under floor pi

The most important thing to be aware of with insulation, other than the safety issues of urea formaldehyde and asbestos (covered elsewhere), is the R-value, or the insulating factor. The higher the number, the better the insulator. Don't be too shocked if the insulation in the 15-year-old home you a