Buyer/Seller Info
The Market Then and Now
These Graphs are showing the Charleston Tri-County Real Estate Market. Sales and Listings in 2009 & also in 2005 to show you the comparisons. The one on the left is the market in the year 2009 if you click on the graph it will enlarge so you can see the numbers. The pink is the [...]
Renovation Loan helps when buying a home in need of repair.
This FHA loan is a good answer when buying a home that needs repairs.
The following article was written by Steve Haney from Keeping Current Matters.
The FHA 203(k) Renovation loan, available as a purchase or refinance, established in 1978 by the US Congress to revitalize our nation’s housing stock was ahead of its time by about [...]
Results of Auction in Riverland Terrace Charleston SC.
Auctions have become very popular across the country, although they have been slow in becoming an alternate to regular marketing of a home here in Charleston. In this economy it is something to consider. An absolute auction is when there is no reserve and the sale goes to the highest bidder. There is also a reserve [...]
The Remodeling of a home in Fort Johnson Estates
Fort Johnson Estates is an older neighborhood, the lots are larger, has some wonderful large oak trees scattered through the neighborhood, however, don’t be mislead in thinking that because the homes look very traditional you will find outdated properties, many of the homes have been remodeled inside. below is my photo blog of one of [...]
659 Fairspring
Lovely home in Schieveling Plantation
Open floor plan with soaring ceilings, gas logs never used, in the family room.
One of the most popular floor plans in Schieveling. Plus the best value. A one story home with soaring vaulted ceilings in the family room where entertaining your guest in this open floor plan is so very convenient, [...]
Loan Modification
Top Five Myths About Loan Modification
•MYTH #1: My bank wants me out of my house. My bank wants my home.
•Banks and other lending institutions do not want to foreclose. They earn more money if you can make your payments. When they foreclose, they not only lose your monthly payments, but they also have the expense [...]
Case Shiller Future Prices
This study was done last year, however, even though the projected bottom of the market was in November of 2009.
the results are two fold. Yes, the market did pick up and start on an upword swing regarding the number of sales, although because of all the forclosures and short sales the prices in many areas [...]
Snow in Charleston
It snowed in Charleston SC. last night February,13th 2010 first time since 1989 the year of Hugo. This snowman was built in West Ashley by some of my grandaughter friends.
Sunrise at Folly
This is Sunrise at Folly Beach SC, a wonderful place to live or vacation with your family. This picture was taken from one of the decks at Charleston Ocean Front Villas.Pier 1
Daily Real Estate News Banks seek payback from walkaways | January 28, 2010 |
Increasingly aggressive mortgage lenders are seeking to collect deficiencies from former home owners who walked away from their properties or sold them in short sales.
Many states, including Florida, give mortgage holders as long as five years to seek a deficiency judgment. If granted, the bank gets up to 20 years to collect and the option [...]
