Green is in. Being environmentally conscious is no longer just about a healthier lifestyle for you and your family, its about protecting the one earth we have for generations to come. And if you have not jumped upon this bandwagon yet, you are doing yourself and the rest of the world a disservice. So hop aboard the most intelligent and healthy tren...Read More
If you have been considering the housing market, I'm sure you have noticed that many of the homes up for sale are advertised as short sale. Purchasing a home for less than what is owed on the home is called a "short sale." In the present real estate market, there are many short sale opportunities open to a prospective home owner. Adjustable rate mo...Read More
Home buyers looking for newer houses on James Island, SC will find that there are far more older homes to choose from compared to newer ones. Although the selection of new homes is smaller, there are still quite a few good communities for buyers to consider. Weve included a list of some of the newest communities on James Island so that buyers can...Read More
James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. Home buyers will find that the majority of residential communities in this area are older, established neighborhoods. Weve included some of the more popular established communities on James Island so that you can learn about the homes that are currently available...Read More
When most people think of Charlestons history, they think of famous war sites or the architecture found in downtown Charleston. Although the Morris Island lighthouse is one of the most photographed historic structures in Charleston, it sometimes gets overlooked by tourists coming to the area. For locals, the lighthouse is a very recognizable symb...Read More
We get a lot of questions about schools in Charleston, SC especially from home buyers relocating to Charleston. When clients tell us they want to be in a good public school district, we give them some of the resources weve collected over the years. Most of these are school district websites along with various sites devoted to school rankings for...Read More
Finding homes to rent are pretty easy. And, of course, there is a huge selection of homes to buy right now. However, finding homes that are rent to own can be very difficult. Weve gotten more questions about rent to own homes in the past 5 months than we have in the 5 years before that. These are also sometimes called lease to purchase homes or...Read More
If youve listed your home with no success, you may want to consider taking it off the market, even if its just for a short time. Ive included some questions that may help you make this decision. After all, this strong buyers market wont last forever...Read More
Whether youre interviewing listing agents, meeting with your listing agent for the first time, or following up with your agent after listing your home, there are some definite points that you should go over so that you can learn what to expect as a seller in your local real estate market. Ive included some questions that you should ask your listin...Read More
So, you're thinking about selling your home, but you don't want to pay a Realtor fee to a listing agent. Even if you manage to pay as little as 2 per cent, this amount is a considerable expense when you have to add it in to all of the other costs associated with selling a home. Learn when it's a good (and not so good) idea to sell your home as a ...Read More
What will the new year bring for housing and real estate? It's easy to look at all the negative economic news in the headlines and say - there's no sign that 2009 is going to be any better than 2008...Read More
The City of Toronto's Land Transfer Tax (LTT), introduced last year, "has had punishing effects on the Toronto housing market, reducing transactions and lowering average prices," says a study by the C.D. Howe Institute. It also says that there's no advantage to using an LTT instead of simply raising property taxes, but there is plenty of downside t...Read More
McLEAN, VA -- Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.10 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending December 31, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 5.14 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.07 pe...Read More
Unlike many of the condo markets in the south, prices for a condominium in New Orleans is outpacing 2007 levels, according to data from the National association of Realtors. The median price of a condominium in the city of blues is up 7.7 percent compared to the 3rd quarter in 2007. This is the third consecutive quarter that prices have beat out la...Read More
When it comes to adding tile to a home, a lot of us head to the local warehouse stores to choose from a variety of selections. Using tile in a home for artwork can enhance homeowners' surroundings while adding value and bringing home a museum-quality artwork look...Read More
Americans are staying put more then ever, but when they do move many of them do so for housing-related reasons, say, to buy a new home or find a better neighborhood...Read More
If you're looking to buy an investment condo at a great price in Florida, you just might want to get your loan application nailed down and in before January 15th...Read More
While building 'green' may still cost more upfront, many building industry professionals realize that the health benefits, employee productivity, and the overall positive impact to the environment far outweigh the initial fees. Better yet, environmental responsibility and green building eventually will lead to lower operating costs and increased re...Read More
Homeowner associations were fashioned after the villages of an earlier time where leadership consisted of a volunteer mayor and council. HOAs today have a similar volunteer board of directors. The complexion of the village has changed, but the organization is pretty much the same. The biggest challenge is how to get volunteers to serve...Read More
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