8 Signs You’re Not Ready to Buy a Home
Although there are numerous financial and personal benefits of buying a home, ownership is not for everyone. And itrsquo;s better to have this realization before you make an offer on a home than...
View ArticleAdvice for Home Sellers: Is the Highest Offer Best?
Yoursquo;ve worked with your Realtor to get your home ready to sell. Your home has been professionally photographed, and yoursquo;ve priced it competitively. Your Realtorrsquo;s marketing plan is...
View ArticleHow Good Floor Plans Increase Property Value
When choosing the right home to buy, itrsquo;s important to think about resale and future value since this real estate purchase will be one of the biggest investments yoursquo;ll make. While itrsquo;s...
View ArticleAm I Ready to Move Up to a Larger Home?
When you bought your home years ago, it was the perfect fit. However, your needs have changed, and yoursquo;re now ready to consider buying a bigger home. Before you make a decision, itrsquo;s a good...
View ArticleTips for Newlywed Home Buyers
Getting married and buying a first home are two of the most stressful events a young couple can undertake, yet newlyweds consistently take on these goals back to back ndash; often within the same...
View ArticleWhy Professional Photos Sell Homes
Ten years ago when I was a newer real estate agent, I took my own listing photos. I didnrsquo;t want to fork out the $150-350 to hire a professional photographer, especially when a higher square...
View Article12 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home
When yoursquo;re getting ready to make an offer on a home, itrsquo;s important to do your homework and learn as much as possible before signing a contract to purchase. Otherwise, you can risk losing...
View ArticleEarn Income from Your Folly Beach Vacation Rental Home
Folly Beach is one of the best areas of Charleston for vacation rentals. Known for its laid back style and colorful atmosphere, Folly Beach is one of South Carolinarsquo;s most popular beaches....
View ArticleAdvice from a Seasoned Realtor
So, you want to be a real estate agent? Markets around the country are performing so strongly that wersquo;re seeing a wave of new agents who are just starting out their real estate careers. The...
View ArticleCheck List for Sellers: Get Your Home Show Ready
Why do some homes sell quickly while others sit on the market for months, even in a strong sellersrsquo; market? Price, location, and schools certainly affect resale, but showability is also a huge...
View ArticleWhich Charleston Areas Have the Best Public Schools?
If appreciation and resale value are important factors in your next home purchase, you should certainly compare the public schools for the areas that yoursquo;re considering. Wersquo;ve talked before...
View ArticleShould I Sell My Home Before Buying Another?
Unless yoursquo;re a first time home buyer, chances are that yoursquo;ll want to sell your current home before buying a new one. Even buyers who can afford to pay two mortgages at once (and can get...
View ArticleHow Credit Score Programs Can Benefit Home Buyers
A home buyerrsquo;s credit score helps determine the down payment shersquo;ll make at closing, her buying power (how much she qualifies for), the Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) premium, interest...
View ArticleBuying Charleston SC New Construction Homes
As Charleston Realtors who specialize in new construction, we get questions daily from home buyers about the building process. Most buyers who consider new construction are in the $300-600K price...
View Article5 Ways to Update Your Home with Shiplap
Shiplap is one of the biggest new construction home trends wersquo;re seeing right now. Itrsquo;s become the modern day version of wainscoting or bead board, and wersquo;re finding this finish on...
View ArticleShould I Build an Addition or Buy a Different Home?
After owners have lived in a home for several years, they often realize that theyrsquo;ve filled up the space quite well ndash; perhaps more than they expected when they first bought the home. Like a...
View ArticleDo Open Houses Really Sell a Listing?
Therersquo;s a common misconception among sellers that their listing agent should hold an open house in order to sell their home. One study by RISMedia showed that 35 percent of sellers expect their...
View ArticleBuying a Home on Rainbow Row: Charleston, SC
Rainbow Row is made up of Charlestonrsquo;s most photographed and painted homes. These 14 row houses have addresses that span from 83 to 107 East Bay Street. Every year, literally thousands of...
View ArticleHow to Attract Home Buyers and Generate More Showings
Here at The Keadle Group, wersquo;ve written extensively on how sellers can get their home ready for showings, why homes donrsquo;t sell, and how to choose the right contract in a multiple offer...
View ArticleWhy Has Charleston’s Real Estate Market Become So Competitive in 2017?
2017 has become an incredible year so far for Charlestonrsquo;s real estate market. Last month (April) was the biggest closing month in the history of our market, meaning that more homes closed than...
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