Palmetto Coastal Homes
As 2022 comes to a close, I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to my clients!!! 2022 was another crazy year in real estate (possibly the craziness real estate year on record)! If you were a buyer or seller this year, you know the market was not for the faint of heart. Buyers saw […]
Buying and Selling During Hurricane Season People buy and sell properties all the time during hurricane season. However, there are a few things you need to consider specific to buying and selling during hurricane season. Buying During Hurricane Season During hurricane season, you need to consider a few things when buying a home. Get your […]
2022 continues to be a sellers’ market meaning low inventory, increased prices and homes selling quickly. How can you be prepared if you are thinking about buying a home in 2022? I have put together 5 tips to help buyers whether they are looking for a primary residence, investment property or second home. HIRE A […]
You may think getting pre-approved for your new home before listing your current home is counterintuitive. I have run across a few scenarios over the years of selling real estate where getting pre-approved prior to to listing a home for sell would have really helped the sellers. Getting Pre-Approved for Your New Home Before Listing […]
When applying for a loan to purchase a home, there are things you definitely should NOT do. Learn the top 5 things not to do when applying for a loan. 5 Things Not To Do When Applying For a Loan DO NOT make any large purchases including a car or furniture and appliances for […]
Advantages of Buying a New Construction Home vs. Buying a Resale Home Building a new home can be a lot of fun and there are some advantages of buying a new construction home vs. buying a resale home. Before getting into the advantages, we need to think about the timeframe to build. The timeframe to […]
Murrells Inlet SC Property Taxes Types of Property Taxes In SC, we have two tax rates for property taxes. The 4% rate for primary residents and the 6% rate for second homes and investment properties. When you close on a property, you will automatically be charged the 6% rate. You need to apply for […]
WireTransfers During COVID Setting up a wire transfer during COVID may be a little different at your bank than pre-COVID. In the past, I advised calling your bank around a week prior to closing to see what they needed you to do to schedule your wire transfer. Most banks require you to sign a wire […]
Buying a home – whether it is your first or your 5th can be stressful. Deciding where the down payment will come from, hiring knowledgeable professionals and planning ahead make the process less stressful. Use the following home buying tips to help guide you through the home buying process. 1. Know about Your Down Payment […]
Buying a home in Myrtle Beach is a complex process. I am starting a video series to help buyers and sellers understand the paperwork used in Myrtle Beach, SC when buying or selling a home. This series will go for several weeks. I will be covering the most common forms used. First, I am going […]