You have heard it a million times, “buy the worst home in the best neighborhood.” While you do not necessarily want to buy a home straight out of a horror film, finding an affordable home that might need some updating or repairs in a GREAT neighborhood is a great strategy …
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In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it is impossible. The good news is that more communities are considering our furry family …
View MoreYork County is growing exponentially, and knowing the differences in each subdivision will help you and your family decide which is right for you!
Abrial Ridge is a USDA-eligible community in York, South Carolina. It is across the street from York Comprehensive High. Here you can …
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SC Housing is making homeownership dreams a reality for South Carolina's public service heroes through the 2024 Palmetto Heroes Program, offering $12,000 in down payment assistance along with …
View MoreMost homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That said, some issues are more serious and should give the buyer …
View MoreInterest rates tend to fluctuate over time. As a real estate investor, it's important to understand how changes in interest rates can impact the housing market.
How Rising Rates Affect Home Buying
When interest rates rise, it generally slows demand in the real estate market.
Here's why:
Welcome to the nuances of real estate speak, where not everything is as it seems. You can’t simply place a bed in any size average …
Real vs Personal Property in a Real Estate Transaction
When buying or selling a home, often misunderstandings occur over the distinction between “real” and “personal” property. Real estate agents across the nation frequently end up playing referee in situations fueled by misconceptions, which can create tension and sometimes …
View MoreAs home prices continue to rise, consumers are getting a break from the Federal Housing Administration who regulates the loan limits for conforming and government guaranteed loan programs. Home loans are categorized into government guaranteed, conforming, and jumbo lending products. As the name suggests, jumbo loans are larger …
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