We have written these blogs with home buyers in mind. Learn more about the home buying process, tips specific to Charleston areas, investing, and the real estate market.
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The general Charleston area is made up of three counties: Charleston County, Berkeley County, and Dorchester County. These three counties vary in tax prices. If you were to compare two houses that were identical in price – one...
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For many people, there comes a time when they decide that their home no longer meets their needs. Whether you’re still living in your Charleston starter home or you’re in a second or third home, there are many reasons why people cho...
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Many people sign a real estate contract and don’t even understand what terms they’re agreeing to. We think it is important for you to have a basic understanding of this legally binding contract. You don’t have to be an a...
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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 fro...
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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...
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Many factors can affect your financing during the home buying process. From the time you apply for a mortgage until the time of closing, you should not make any drastic changes to your financial status. So, be sure to follow these 8 tips ...
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We get a lot of questions about schools in Charleston, SC. When clients tell us they want to be in a good public school district, we tell them to look for homes in Mt. Pleasant or Summerville because these two areas have the best public school ...
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Here is your chance to learn from other home buyers’ mistakes! We’ve listed the five most common mistakes that a home buyer can make: 1) Failing to plan for the future – Even if you think you will live in your n...
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