The Land Dictates the Plan - Practical Advice for the Owner/Builder

When a potential owner/builder has decided to move toward the process of building a new home, I regularly see a bit of confusion where the “cart before the horse” comes into play. What I mean by that is owner/builders try and concentrate on the design or plan idea before they have secured land or a lot. This article explains seven points to consider before you sit in front of a home plan designer.

Building a Home Addition

Besides providing your home with more living space, a home addition can be a terrific investment. However, before embarking on such a project the homeowner should first consider several important items.

Making Your Offer More Attractive

In an industry where deals can change almost overnight, a good thing to think about is how to make your home offer more attractive to sellers. However you need to find a way to do this without compromising your needs as a buyer and prospective home owner.

DANGER! - 5 Buyer Traps To Avoid!

Which one of these mistakes will you make? Your home purchase will be the largest investment you will ever make. To the uneducated and uninformed buyer, this process can be overly expensive and emotionally draining. In this article we will uncover the 5 most common and costly buyer mistakes and hopefully educate you so you can avoid them.

Buying a Second Home in Charleston, SC

Many people choose Charleston, SC as their getaway destination. If you're looking into buying a second home, try to get a good location. We've listed some areas we recommend for vacation homes in Charleston.

James Island SC Real Estate

James Island continues to be one of the better investment areas in Charleston, SC. Students and young professionals make up most of the demand for sales and rentals in the area. And, since the supply is limited and the demand is still very strong, James Island real estate is expected to thrive in the coming years.

Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate

Mount Pleasant is one of Charleston, SC’s hottest real estate markets because it has the best public schools in Charleston County and some of the nicest all-inclusive neighborhoods in the Charleston area. The good school districts and the great home selection in Mt. Pleasant have created a high demand of buyers in this area.

Knowing What You Want when Buying a Home

Knowing what you want when buying a home can be somewhat hard to define. Sure you have some ideas about what you would like but which of those are absolutely necessary and which can you do without?

Condo Or Single Family Home

Deciding what kind of home to purchase may just be one of the most important decisions a person ever makes. It ranks right up there with decisions about your focus in life and the job you take. After all, a home is the base whereupon all other aspects of life happen from.

Home Warranties - Are They Worth the Money?

As your Nashville real estate agent, I always ask the home seller to provide you with a home warranty.

Real Estate Agents and Home Loans

Many real estate agents are used to helping people obtain home loans to purchase their dreamed property. Not all of them however have expertise on home loans for bad credit applicants and unfortunately, others have agreements with specific lenders that tend to overcharge borrowers for financing even if they show a clean and perfect credit score and history. Thus, you need to take some precautions...

Insider Real Estate Secrets Revealed! (Educational Course for Home Buyers and Sellers) Lesson # 5

Welcome to this week's edition of Insider Real Estate Secrets Revealed! In this edition, we are focused in the 5 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Up!

The New Whatcom Project

For years the Bellingham downtown was seen as an industrial area. With heavy industry dominating much of the waterfront there was little room for development. This, however is a situation that has changed. The revitalization of the Bellingham waterfront is underway!