Palmetto Coastal Homes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today is “home inspection day” for one of my buyer clients. This day can be a particularly stressful day for the buyer, seller and the real estate agents. I thought I would take a few minutes to help you understand the home inspection process. What do home inspections cover? Your basic home inspection covers the […]
Buying a house (especially your FIRST house) is a fun, exciting and stressful time. My job and your lender’s job is to help guide you through the process and make the buying process less stressful. Learn about the DOs and DON’Ts during the loan process… What to DO During the Loan Process DO pay your […]
New Loan Estimate and Closing Documents Changes I wanted to share with you some changes coming down the road that will effect your closings. Starting with any loan applications taken August 1, 2015 or after, the documents you receive from your lender and at closing will be different than the documents you have previously seen. […]
Looking at Homes in Myrtle Beach “Looking at Homes in Myrtle Beach” is continuation of a blog post series, “Overview of Buying a Home“. You may want to read previous posts, “Buying a Home – Finding a Real Estate Agent“, “Buying a Home – Getting Pre-Approved for a Loan” and “The First Meeting with Your […]