Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker Buying or selling a home ranks as one of the largest financial transactions you’ll ever make, so it makes sense to try to do everything you can to maximize your prospects for success. But with so many factors involved in a real estate deal – making an offer, […]
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New to Charleston? Here’s How to Have a Great Real Estate Experience
Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker Charleston living seems to be the star of the internet these days. Social media teems with enticing stories about the advantages of moving to Charleston, such as its robust economy, low taxes, pristine beaches, balmy weather and historic communities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the tri-county Charleston […]
4 Smart Steps to Take Before Moving to a Foreign Country
Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker The lure of moving abroad: living in a place where the sea breezes kiss the mainland or listening to the birds in the cloud-forest and life is simpler, cheaper, and less hectic. Who hasn’t dreamed of such a scenario? There are a variety of reasons why moving abroad […]
3 Things to Know Before You Find & Finance Your Next Home
Sponsored By: SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Purchasing a home opens the door to a lot of questions. Working with local, South Carolinians for nearly 80 years now, South Carolina Federal Credit Union has heard our fair share. Everything from “can I swap homes with a friend?” to “is there any way to make the […]
Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
Sponsored By: Leesa Northrup, Carolina One Real Estate Thankfully the market has recovered, and many people are considering putting their home on the market. I often receive calls asking me what needs to be done do to get their house ready to sell. Below are some inexpensive things you can do to prepare your home […]
Pre-approval: Paving the Way to Your Home
Sponsored By: SC Federal Credit Union You can visualize yourself sitting by the pool or preparing your Thanksgiving meal on the Viking range, but have you done the prep work for making your dream home a reality? In competitive markets, like the Charleston region, being prepared to make your home purchase can give you a […]
New Residential Mortgage Closing Rules on the Way!
Sponsored By: Sottile, Hopkins, and Lewis, LLC As a result of the 2008 financial meltdown, Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to govern the residential mortgage loan process. Among its first tasks was the combination of forms provided to borrowers at the beginning and at the end of the loan transaction. For all […]