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Folly Beach is one of the most affordable options for buying beach real estate in the Charleston area, and you will find a large selection of homes for sale in a wide range of prices. I've organized some of the more popular condo and townhouse communities below by price so that you can get a goo...
10/06/2017
People often ask us whether it is better to use the agent working at the model home. While these agents are very familiar with the neighborhood and option packages, they work for the builder and have his/her best interests in mind. They are hired to know the inventory and to represent the builde...
10/05/2017
We get a lot of questions about HOAs. HOA stands for Homeowners' Association, and most neighborhoods in Charleston, SC have them. The HOA is a non-profit group that manages a community. Sometimes it is made up of residents from the neighborhood who work with a property manager (usually a professi...
10/05/2017
James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. While some buyers want newer homes, many buyers seek older homes for the larger lots and the brick exteriors. On James Island, you'll find these two features more in the older homes than the newer homes. The majority of res...
10/05/2017
Some sellers are very reluctant to accept multiple contingencies. So, try to scale down your contingencies as best as you can. Two contingencies are easy for home buyers to avoid.For example, get pre-approved for a home loan before writing a contract (and even before you start looking seriously)....
10/03/2017
If the sellers are not pleased with your offer, they may turn it down outright or give a counteroffer. So, let's say that the sellers agree with all of the terms in your offer except for the price. The sellers may send your offer back with your price marked out and suggest a higher price.Or, I wi...
10/03/2017
I'd like to preface this Active Rain Photography submission by saying that I now only use a professional photographer for my listings. I've talked in multiple blog posts here about why I think a professional photographer is absolutely worth the cost. However, I felt like it would be cheating if I...
10/02/2017
So you've found the home you want to buy. Now what? You need to make an offer to buy the seller's house. Your real estate agent will have the forms you need, and he or she will talk with you to decide what terms you want. Your agent will then write the offer for you.There is more to an offer than...
10/02/2017
Many people hear about buying homes in the pre-construction phase of development and having the home value skyrocket in the first few years. The stories usually involve someone "getting in" during the early phases of development when the builders offer good incentives and competitive pricing. Th...
10/02/2017
Finding a neighborhood that is a good match for you can be very difficult. So, we've come up with seven steps to find the right neighborhood for you.1) Look at a map of the area. Start getting familiar with the area you plan to move to. Note the size of the area, and try to find the main roads. Y...
09/29/2017
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