12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Ever Start Looking at Homes There’s no reason you can’t dream big with this next home purchase, all the while working within your budget. Even though you may feel more financially secure if you plan to use funds from the sale of your current home, moving to a […]

Walking into a decked out model home on a builder’s development is very different than going to an open house for a previously-owned home, even if it’s been staged. And it’s understandable why new builds can be appealing since homebuyers have the opportunity to pick out customized features or upgrades, sometimes even select the lot […]

There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market property provides a […]

Is the “Paradox of Choice” Derailing Your Home Search? Buying a home in Charleston, or anywhere for that matter, can be confusing. This is our own unique approach and a “behind the scenes” glimpse of what you should look out for and consider when starting your own search for a new home. As a buyer […]

Did you know Equifax, Transunion and Experian can sell your personal information (phone number, mailing address and email) to other mortgage lenders? They sure do, and then you get bombarded with phone calls. We’re talking 64 calls within an hour. We’ve tested it. It’s called a Trigger Lead. What is a Trigger Lead? Trigger leads […]

Buying a home for the 1st time or even 5th time can be confusing. That’s why the tips and strategies you’ll find in the next few weeks articles will set you on the right path. It’s my own unique approach and a “behind the scenes” glimpse of what you should look out for and consider […]

Buying a home can be confusing, if it’s your first time, or 5th time in as many years. That’s why the tips and strategies you’ll find in our next few weeks series will set you on the right path. It’s my own unique approach and a “behind the scenes” glimpse of what you should look […]

When I was young my Granny had a major house fire in the middle of the night. Squirrels had chewed on some electrical cords in the attic. She somehow managed to get out of the house through a window in her bedroom, but not without suffering major damage to her lungs, leading to a long […]

Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?    Maybe, maybe not.   As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th home, is when it makes financial sense […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]