Greenville SC Real Estate

For over the last year, all we have heard is mostly negative information regarding the housing market conditions, and finally, the media has decided to share some positive information regarding the so-called "recovery" of the housing market.  However, if you look deeper than the surface of the ma...

Changes are coming to FHA, and they're not favorable to ease of home buying. There is no set date yet, but here's the short story: Upfront MIP(Mortgage Insurance) will increase from 1.75% to 2.25% Update to FICO scores and LTV maximums (620 minimum marketable, but down payment may increase to 5%)...

 The FHA Commissioner announced that FHA will be waiving the 90 day seasoning regulation on properties that have a contract dated on, or after February 1, 2010.  Up until 2/1/10, as an investor/flipper, you had to wait until the title was in the current owner/investor's name for 90 days before it...

Lindsay Saunders | Keller Williams Realty | saunders@kw.com | 864-607-0479 2188 Deck Road, Gray Court, SC Quiet, Country Living within Minutes of Much Desired Simpsonville 3BR/2BA Manufactured offered at $62,000 Year Built 1996 Sq Footage 1,100 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Par...

Majority of the buyers I represent are first-time home buyers, and up until this past year, I haven't had the challenges of getting them to the closing table that I've faced in 2009.  As I'm sure this is the case with a lot of Realtors.  As a consumer myself, I want the best bang for my buck, as ...

Finding a lender is one of the most important steps when purchasing a home.  And more times than not, most purchasers will go through the loan process with the first lender they speak to.  It is important to shop around when looking for financing.  It's almost like buying a car.  If you are in th...

There is so much to consider when purchasing a home.  Whether your are buying your first home, or your fifth home, you should always have someone working for your best interests, and educating you   So many times I come in contact with buyers, and sellers, who don't think they need representation...

I have recently been contacted by a friend, and distressed homeowner, who has lost her job, and is having a hard time finding stable work, has blown through her savings, and is a couple months behind on her payments.  As a friend, and compassionate Realtor, I want to help her.  I have met with he...

Just because a Real Estate Agent has 10, 15, 20 or even 30 years of experience, doesn't always make them the best agent.  The old school days of selling real estate have changed.  Just like many industries, it is moving rapidly towards being more, and almost all, technologically based.  Many of t...

There are now more ways than ever to obtain creative financing when purchasing a home, as well as incentives.  For example, the FHA 203(k) Streamline Loan.   A purchaser can finance up to $35,000 on top of the contract price for repair to the property they are purchasing.  So, don't over look the...