Buyers
September 12, 2019
Your August Monthly Market Update will give you a snapshot of what’s going on in the real estate market as well as what the experts expect in the coming months. First, we’ll review home pricing. Then we’ll address the talk about a coming recession. Lastly, we’ll discuss the housing affordability. […]
September 6, 2019
How Property Taxes Affect Your Payment When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two acronyms in your […]
August 14, 2019
Often we look back and say, “I wish I would have …” This is particularly true of homeownership when we hear of someone who purchased a home years ago for what now seems like a ridiculously low price. At the time it didn’t seem like a “ridiculously low price”. So […]
July 24, 2019
Know What to Expect at Your Home Inspection So you made an offer and it was accepted. Now, the next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. A contract should always be contingent on an acceptable home inspection. This contingency allows you to ask the sellers to […]
July 11, 2019
In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps that first-time homebuyers can take to […]
June 12, 2019
What Does Owning Your Own Home Mean to You? We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful and compelling ones. The concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. […]
May 22, 2019
Brent Gibadlo of Newland Communities, and the VP/General Manager of Nexton, presented a Nexton Area Update this morning at the Chamber’s Monthly Morning Power Hour. The Vision Nexton is a 1500 acre mixed-use development project in Summerville with easy access to I-26. They just celebrated the 10 year anniversary of […]
April 17, 2019
Do you believe home purchase is out of your reach? Do you feel overwhelmed just thinking about it? Don’t let these home buying myths overwhelm you. They’re not even true! Let’s demystify some of the most common myths about purchasing. Myth #1: My Credit Score Isn’t Perfect Fact: As of […]
March 1, 2019
The quick answer is yes. Let’s dig into why. Termites are attracted to warm climates and moisture, two things that are common in South Carolina. There are actually Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones) and South Carolina is located in TIP Zone #1 indicating a very high potential for termites […]