Palmetto Coastal Homes
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 […]
You might be asking what sea turtles have to do with real estate. They don’t, but they are important to our area and you will hear a lot about sea turtles throughout the spring and summer. A great way to keep up with the sea turtle activity in our area is to follow the S.C.U.T.E. […]
A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on what not to say while previewing a home. Now, we are going to move to social media. I am sure it comes as no surprise to you that people over share on social media and people “Facebook stalk” the other side in a real estate transaction. […]
You’ve done the tough work of deep cleaning your home, de-personalizing and decluttering the inside of your home and getting the curb appeal on point on the outside of your home. The listing pictures have been taken, your home is officially listed for sale on the MLS and can be seen by potential buyers. Your […]
Have you ever thought your front yard or front porch and entrance need a little sprucing up? This week’s video gives five ideas to increase curb appeal in the spring. All of the ideas mentioned can be completed in a weekend or two with a trip (or 2… or 3 if you really like flowers […]
5 Tips to Get Your Home Ready to List Getting your home ready to list for sale is tough work! Here are five tips you help you get your home ready to sell. 5 Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell 1. Hire a real estate agent. Your agent can help you navigate the […]
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 […]