2. Affordable Neighborhoods in Summerville, South Carolina In all of these neighborhoods, you’ll find houses for sale under $150,000. I’ve listed the communities in order of their affordability – from least expensive to most expensive. By each community I’ve also put the starting price for the current ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 14, 2009
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3. Beach Houses in Charleston SC Charleston has 6 beaches, and each one has a different feel to it. So, which one will meet your needs as a home buyer? Find out more in this article! Read more... Lee Keadle - Nov 04, 2008
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6. Buying Homes Pre-Construction Buying homes before they’re built can be great investments, but it’s important to know the pros and cons before you buy pre-construction homes! Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 27, 2008
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7. Buying the Less Expensive Home in a Neighborhood When you’re looking at homes to buy, be sure to keep in mind the basic real estate principles of progression and regression. In a nutshell, these principles state that it is better to buy a lower priced home in a neighborhood of varying real estate ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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8. Buying Your First Home in Summerville, SC Summerville, SC is one of the most affordable cities in the Charleston metro area for buying a home. As a result, it attracts many of Charleston’s first time home buyers. If you’re one of the many home buyers in this category, here are some tips to ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 22, 2009
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9. Charleston MLS Search Tips Right now, there are over 10,000 properties listed in the Charleston MLS! If you are one of the many buyers looking to narrow down your MLS home search results, here are some tips to adjust your search. Read more... Lee Keadle - Jun 30, 2009
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10. Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Update These MLS statistics were taken from January through July of 2009. See home sales trends and price decreases, and compare this year to last year for Charleston’s real estate market! Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 14, 2009
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11. Charleston, SC Real Estate: A Guide for Areas by Price Range Charleston’s 18 cities can be overwhelming when it comes to finding the right area to live. Preference is a huge factor in determining where to live in Charleston, but price is equally important. This article is a guide to help you narrow down ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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12. Common Mistakes Made by Home Buyers Here is your chance to learn from other home buyers’ mistakes! We’ve listed the five most common mistakes that a home buyer can make. Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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13. Condos in Summerville, SC In Summerville, the market for buying condos is considerably different than other Charleston areas because buyers choose affordability. It is best to stay under $175K so that you don’t buy a condo that is priced higher than the market can support. ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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14. Credit Scores and Your Home Loan Credit scores are a critical component for lenders trying to approve home loan borrowers. But, what exactly does your credit report show? Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 30, 2008
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16. Established Neighborhoods in James Island, SC James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. Home buyers will find that the majority of residential communities in this area are older, established neighborhoods. We’ve included some of the more popular established ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 12, 2008
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17. FHA Loans: Gaining Popularity Among Home Buyers As FHA loans are becoming more and more popular among home buyers, it’s important for buyers to learn more about this kind of loan and also learn how these loans might benefit them. Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 16, 2008
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19. Financing Timeline for Home Buyers I’ve included a short timeline for financing to help buyers plan for their closing date. But, know that it’s never too early to start planning and saving! Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 16, 2008
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20. Finding a Home with Resale Value If you are looking to buy a new home, try to find a home that will have a good resale value down the road. This concept applies to first time home buyers who are just looking for a “first home” as well as home buyers who plan on living in the home ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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21. Finding Charleston Style Homes in Charleston, SC Looking for a home in Charleston that resembles the classic and historic homes in downtown Charleston? This article tells what areas and neighborhoods have Charleston styled houses. Read more... Lee Keadle - Nov 04, 2008
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22. Finding Rent to Own Homes I’ve included the pros and cons of rent to own homes (also called lease to purchase homes) for both buyers and sellers. Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 01, 2008
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23. FSBO or Realtor Fees? So, you’re thinking about selling your home, but you don’t want to pay a Realtor fee to a listing agent. Even if you manage to pay as little as 2%, this amount is a considerable expense when you have to add it in to all of the other costs associated ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 20, 2008
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24. Getting Qualified in Today’s Mortgage Market Is it harder to qualify now than it was 3 months ago before the mortgage crunch? Learn how the mortgage industry will affect your next home buying experience! Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 11, 2008
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25. Getting Started on a Home Loan Some of the best advice I can give for getting a home loan is to start early. I’ve included some information in this article to help you get started. Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 01, 2008
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28. Good Public Schools in Charleston, SC We get a lot of questions about schools in Charleston, SC – especially from home buyers relocating to Charleston. I’ve included some of the information we’ve collected on schools in the past few years. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 23, 2008
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29. Good Public Schools in Summerville, South Carolina Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or investor, Summerville real estate may be a good option for you to consider. While buyers avoid some of the other Charleston areas because of the schools, buyers flock to live in the Dorchester II school district ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 22, 2009
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30. Historic Charleston, SC Neighborhoods As one of the oldest port cities in the U.S., Charleston has a wonderful selection of historic homes. This articles discusses some of the best areas to start your historic homes search! Read more... Lee Keadle - Nov 13, 2008
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31. Home Value Factors for the Summerville, SC Real Estate Market If you’re considering buying a home in Summerville, SC, be sure to keep in mind resale value down the road. With the steadily increasing demand from home buyers, the house you purchase may very well be one of the most important investments you’ll ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 22, 2009
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32. House, Townhouse, or Condo? When looking for a home, you will generally find three home types – single family house, townhouse, and condominium. It is important to know the difference between these home types so that you can understand which type of home will suit your needs. Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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34. How to Build Credit for the House You Want As real estate agents, we get a lot of questions about financing a home. With the credit crunch that we’ve seeing right now with home loans, I wanted to write just briefly about how buyers can build credit before they buy. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 23, 2008
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36. Interest Rates Versus Points Interest rates aren’t the only way that banks earn their money! Points are just as important to consider when buying a home! Read more... Lee Keadle - Jan 05, 2009
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37. Is it Time to Take My Home off the Market? If you’ve listed your home with no success, you may want to consider taking it off the market, even if it’s just for a short time. I’ve included some questions that may help you make this decision. After all, this strong buyers’ market won’t last ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 01, 2008
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38. James Island SC Real Estate James Island continues to perform well in the local real estate market. Learn why this bedroom community of Charleston is still going strong! Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 16, 2008
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39. James Island, SC Townhouse Communities Townhouses on James Island can be a little harder to find, since there are more condos for sale on the island than townhouses. I’ve included in this article the most popular townhouse communities, and I’ve organized it so that you can look by price ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jan 28, 2009
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40. Location, Location, Location! You may have heard this before: “What are the three most important things to consider with real estate?” The answer, of course, is location, location, and location. So, everyone knows it’s important – but why? Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 03, 2008
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41. Making an Offer on a Home So you’ve found the home you want to buy. Now what? Learn how to make an offer on the house you want! Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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43. Mt. Pleasant Homes for Sale: A Guide for Finding Your Next Home! Many home buyers know that they want to live in Mt. Pleasant, but they get overwhelmed with all of the homes and neighborhoods to choose from. I’ve included below a short question and answer format that will help you find the home you’re looking for ... Read more... Lee Keadle - May 01, 2009
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44. Mt. Pleasant, SC Townhouse Communities Looking for a townhouse in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina? This area has so many good options for home buyers to choose from right now. I have included some of the most popular neighborhoods below along with some information about each community. Read more... Lee Keadle - Jun 16, 2009
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45. New Condos in Mt. Pleasant SC As buyers agents, we get a lot of questions from home buyers about condos – especially newer condos. So, we’ve included information for some of the most popular condos in Mount Pleasant, SC. Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 21, 2008
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46. New Houses in James Island, SC Home buyers looking for newer houses on James Island, SC will find that there are far more older homes to choose from compared to newer ones. Learn about your options for buying newer houses on James Island! Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 12, 2008
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47. Newer Houses for Sale in Mt. Pleasant, SC Mt. Pleasant, SC has a larger selection of new homes compared to older homes. In fact, the overwhelming majority of homes in this area were built in the past 15 years. And, comparing Mt. Pleasant to other Charleston areas, Mount Pleasant has more ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jun 16, 2009
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48. Old Village Homes and Established Communities in Mt. Pleasant Most of Mt. Pleasant’s real estate inventory is made up of newer homes that have been built since 1995. So, it can be difficult to find an older home in an established neighborhood. I have included below some of the most popular neighborhoods in ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jun 16, 2009
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49. Older and Historic Neighborhoods in Summerville, SC Although Summerville, SC is mostly made up of new home communities, you will still be able to find a good selection of neighborhoods with older homes if you know where to look. In this article you will find some of the most popular neighborhoods for ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 14, 2009
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50. Park West Condos in Mt. Pleasant, SC After working with several buyers who have chosen Park West out of the many communities in Charleston, I have put together some information about these condos. Although I recommend looking at other neighborhoods, too, Park West should definitely be ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jan 28, 2009
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52. Questions to Ask Your Listing Agent Whether you’re interviewing listing agents, meeting with your listing agent for the first time, or following up with your agent after listing your home, there are some definite points that you should go over so that you can learn what to expect as a ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 20, 2008
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53. Real Estate Showings for the Charleston, SC Market This article looks at statistics for real estate showing appointments for the past two months. The number of showings is a good indicator for seeing activity from Charleston, SC home buyers. Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 20, 2009
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54. Reasons to Live in Charleston, SC When I talk to clients about living in Charleston, SC, I am always interested to hear the different reasons they have for moving to (or remaining in) Charleston. Over the years I have heard probably hundreds of reasons, but I’ve managed to narrow it ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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55. Refinancing Your Home Mortgage Many home owners who bought when rates were sky-high are now considering refinancing in order to reap the benefit of today’s lower rates. Learn the benefits of refinancing with a lower rate! Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 30, 2008
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56. Selling - Improving Your Curb Appeal When potential buyers drive up to your house, the first thing they see is the front of your house. Buyers know that usually the exterior of the house is a good indicator of the inside of the house, so the front of your home can make a very important ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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57. Seven Rules to Make Your Home More Marketable On average buyers visit 19 homes before putting in an offer to buy. What does this finding mean for sellers? There is more competition on the market than there was even 5 years ago. Following these 7 rules can help sellers give their homes a ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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58. Should I Get Re-Approved for My Home Loan? A lot of buyers who have been sitting the fence the past few months are now worried that they’re going to be stuck on this fence and won’t be able to get the home they wanted. Learn how the mortgage changes will affect your approval. Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 16, 2008
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60. South Carolina Real Estate Many buyers search for South Carolina real estate but don’t know where exactly in the state to live. This article discusses 5 of the most popular places to relocate in South Carolina. Read more... Lee Keadle - Nov 04, 2008
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61. Summerville Townhouse Communities in South Carolina Summerville, SC does not have nearly the selection of townhouses compared to houses. This relatively low supply is a result of the low demand: most buyers for the Summerville area want houses rather than condos or townhouses. However, there are ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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62. Summerville, SC Homes Priced $150-200K Most home buyers in the Summerville real estate market are looking in the $150,000 to $200,000 price range. There are over 45 neighborhoods with homes for sale in this price bracket right now, but I’ve narrowed my list down to the top 8 communities. Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 20, 2009
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63. Summerville, SC Neighborhoods in the $200-300K Price Range The $200-300K price range is ideal for the Summerville, SC real estate market. Because of Summerville’s relative affordability, buyers can find the home of their dreams in this price range. These 5 neighborhoods will be great places to see this ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 22, 2009
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64. Summerville, SC Real Estate Market The Summerville real estate market has seen a surge in demand from home buyers in the past few years. During this time, the areas closest to downtown Charleston and the beaches (such as James Island, Mt. Pleasant, and West Ashley) saw such a high ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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65. Summerville, South Carolina New Construction Neighborhoods The vast majority of homes for sale in Summerville are newer. If you’re looking for a new construction home, this trend is good news! Buyers wanting new homes will have a much easier time finding what they want compared to buyers wanting older ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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66. Take Advantage of Market Trends! It’s a great time to buy real estate in Charleston right now. Four factors benefit home buyers in Charleston’s real estate market. Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 21, 2008
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67. Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers Have questions about the tax credit for first time home buyers? Find out who qualifies, how it works, and whether you should get it. Read more... Lee Keadle - Dec 11, 2008
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68. The Costs of Owning a Home Some home buyers (especially first-time home buyers) think that a down payment is the only cost of buying a home. However, they soon realize that their down payment is one of many costs that require cash or a check upfront. So, how much should you ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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71. The Morris Island Lighthouse off Folly Beach When most people think of Charleston, SC history, they think of historic war sites or the architecture found in downtown Charleston. I’ve included some information on another popular site, the Morris Island Lighthouse. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 23, 2008
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72. The Most Effective Home Improvements In our years of experience selling real estate, we have easily walked through more than a thousand homes for sale in the Charleston, SC area. Although we’ve seen some really good home improvements that pay off in the end, we’ve also seen some really ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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73. The Perfect Interest Rate: Waiting to Buy Your Next Home Waiting to buy a home or refinance because of interest rates? Although rates are about as low as their going to get, your individual real estate market can also influence your decision of when to lock in your rate. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 22, 2009
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74. The Real Estate Contract You don’t have to be an attorney or a real estate agent to appreciate the basic legal requirements of owning a home. We’re going to explain the real estate contract using everyday language so that you can sign your contract with confidence! Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 16, 2008
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75. Things to Do in Summerville, SC Whether you’re looking for something to do or are simply trying to learn more about the area, you’ll find in this article 7 of the top things to do in Summerville, SC. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 22, 2009
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77. Tips for First-Time Home Buyers Buying a home for the first time can be a very overwhelming experience. After all, we were once first-time home buyers, and we remember buying our first home. Add our personal experiences to the experience we’ve had helping first-time buyers, and ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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78. Tips for Making Effective Contingencies Buying real estate in the near future? Learn how to make effective contingencies in your offer so that you can have a solid contract while protecting yourself as a buyer. Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 07, 2008
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79. Top 10 Places to See in Charleston, SC If you’re planning a trip to Charleston, there are several sites and attractions that should be on your list of things to do. I’ve included a list of the top 10! Read more... Lee Keadle - Oct 20, 2008
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80. Top Real Estate Markets in the Country: Charleston, SC Earlier this year Forbes named Charleston, South Carolina the ninth strongest real estate market in the United States. When these findings came out, we (as Charleston Realtors) were pleased that Charleston was given such a good outlook. However, we ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jun 30, 2009
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81. Townhouses vs Condos Town homes and condos are so similar that people often confuse them or use the two terms interchangeably. So, I’ve included a set of questions you can ask yourself when you’re visiting properties in order to distinguish condos from townhouses. Read more... Lee Keadle - Sep 12, 2008
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82. Where to Live in Charleston, SC People moving to Charleston, SC often have questions about where to live (or where to invest). As a real estate agent I always ask them, “What are you looking for?” In order to help people who are relocating to the Charleston area, I have organized ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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83. Which Homes Can I Afford? When looking to buy a home, it’s easy to get caught up with the houses and forget about the financial aspect of buying a house. It’s important to know which homes you can afford, since there is no reason to make plans for a house that you love but ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 25, 2008
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84. Which Neighborhood is Right for You? Finding a neighborhood that is a good match for you can be very difficult, especially with so many homes on the market to choose from right now. So, we’ve come up with seven steps to help you find the right neighborhood! Read more... Lee Keadle - Aug 07, 2008
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85. Why Choose Summerville, SC Real Estate? In the past several years, Summerville, SC has attracted the attention of many home buyers. In fact, it has become one of the most demanded areas to live in all of Charleston. So, why do so many buyers choose Summerville? I’ve listed below six of ... Read more... Lee Keadle - Jul 29, 2009
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