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Summerville, SC is one of the most affordable cities in the Charleston metro area for buying a home. As a result, it attracts many of Charleston’s first time home buyers. If you’re one of the many home buyers in this category, here are some tips to help make your first home investment successful. written by Rosalie Smith
With all the glamour and luxury options to choose from when shopping for a new construction home its easy to get caught up in the overall experience and not put as much emphasis on the most important aspects of buying a home. Read on to find out the seven mistakes many new home buyers make. written by Lee Keadle
I’ve included a short timeline for financing to help buyers plan for their closing date. But, know that it’s never too early to start planning and saving! written by Todd Levinson
If you work at home and are looking at purchasing property, you should think of how your home will impact your business. The neighborhood, building appearance and inner structure will all have a bearing on your work, especially if you meet with clients at your house. Setting up an environment that puts your clients at ease can be greatly aided by the careful choice of your home and neighborhood. written by Lee Keadle
Is it harder to qualify now than it was 3 months ago before the mortgage crunch? Learn how the mortgage industry will affect your next home buying experience! written by Karrie Rose
So you've considered buying your own home. You have the down payment, and a decent job. Sounds great - what's holding you back? With most people, fear of the unknown keeps them from taking the first steps toward home ownership. Here are the basic things you need to know about buying a house – you'll find it's not nearly as scary as you may have thought.
written by Luke Bouman
There are many reasons why people rent but the primary reason is because most people believe they can not afford to buy a home. The question they should be asking themselves, though, is can they afford not to? written by Luke Bouman
Overspending on a home can be tempting but there are several pitfalls in doing so that you want to avoid. written by Justin Lee
When buying a home, what safety net do you have to warn against the purchase of an energy guzzling, money pit? Hopefully, a home inspection will raise any red flags, but you should know what to look for. This checklist that will help alert you to a home's energy efficiency or de-ficiency. written by Cindy Hartford
Having the right people in place can make buying a home much easier. Find out just who you should be using the next time you're in the real estate market. written by Luke Bouman
When buying a home it is important to be represented by a buyer’s agent. Having a buyer’s agent will allow you to get the home at the best price, in the right time, and with the fewest problems. written by Anne Eliason
Did you know that women who live alone are more likely to own their homes than single men? It's true, statistics show that women are the second largest home-buying force next to couples, and the percentage of female homeowners is growing. So how are women buyer's needs different, and what special challenges might home ownership present to them? written by Anne Eliason
So it's finally time to realize your dream of buying a home. This is a major step in your life, and your home will likely be your biggest asset ever. What's next, and how are you going to make the most of this new adventure?
written by Lee Keadle
Conditions are often worked into an offer to buy real estate in order to protect the buyer. Learn about some of the most common contingencies used in contracts and how these contingencies can help you in your next home purchase.
written by Lee Keadle
Finding a neighborhood that is a good match for you can be very difficult, especially with so many homes on the market to choose from right now. So, we’ve come up with seven steps to help you find the right neighborhood!
written by David Brooks
I guess I have reached that age (39) where I am starting to think of buying a home. Maybe I am starting later than most. But to me the price of homes in my area are beyond unreasonable which presents some difficult choices.
written by Lisa Gray
Now more than ever single women are stepping up to the plate as some of the prime movers and shakers in the real estate market. Currently they make up for nearly 22% of all homeowners, and are beating out their single male counterparts who seems more and more content to remain nestled at home in the family nest before opting get into the real estate market.
If you're a single women heading into the purchase of your first home, here are some helpful hints to consider:
written by Lee Keadle
You don’t have to be an attorney or a real estate agent to appreciate the basic legal requirements of owning a home. We’re going to explain the real estate contract using everyday language so that you can sign your contract with confidence! written by Jerry Clifford
Again and again, I hear stories from fellow real estate agents that affirm what I also see as true: it is not a good idea for the seller to be present when their home is being viewed by buyers. While it may be inconvenient for the seller to stay away, it is important that they not be there. Let me explain. written by Lee Keadle
Learn more about how the HOA can affect your next home purchase! written by Lee Keadle
You may have heard this before: “What are the three most important things to consider with real estate?” The answer, of course, is location, location, and location. So, everyone knows it’s important – but why? written by Steve Gillman
A look at renting versus buying a home, and the questions you need to ask. written by RE Writer
Before you buy a home, there will be a few things you need to do to get ready. Here's a list to help you know where to focus your energy, and make the process go as smoothly as possible. written by Gary Ashton
Setting goals to help buy the first home is one form of encouragement for ourselves. As we achieve each stepping-stone-goal we realize that we are actually getting closer to the once-unattainable dream. So how could goals for this dream be set up? written by Dale Stouffer
Buying a home is exciting. FHA Mortgage programs are back! Well they never went away, it is just that not many mortgage companies were using them because there were so many other programs that competed with FHA that these loans had decreased in popularity. Learn more about these great mortgages in this article. written by Damon Chavez
While buying and selling real estate can be exciting, it is also very challenging, and can be stressful at times. Because of the conflict created by both the buyer and seller and trying to get the most out of a real estate deal, negotiations can drag on and closings can be delayed. But a win/win situation is possible. written by Gary Ashton
Queen Anne style homes are often easy to spot, but hard to define. It's partially that elusivity combined with distinctness that makes the style so attractive to buyers and preservationists across the nation. written by Joe Samson
The annual winter lull in the real estate market means that the time is good for prospective buyers who like to take their time. With Canadian unemployment at a 33 year low, the realty market looks like holding strong. written by Abdul Hayi Mansoor
When you decide that it is time to buy a new home, you have many different decisions to make. The biggest and most important of these is your home loan. Not many people can pay cash to buy a home so they rely on a Bank, Finance, and or Mortgage companies. When you go there you will fill out many papers and talk to a loan officer. written by Dane Smith
Feng shui is a group of design principles when looking for or building a home. The idea is that these guides will help the energy of the home and create a better living environment. In Part 2, we discuss the various aspects of feng shui and the exterior landscaping of the home. << previous page 1 2 3 next page>> |
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