You've probably heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid. It shows you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal, it helps you get favorable rates from lenders, and it …

The Home Inspection...it can cause anxiety in buyers and fear in sellers! Either way, it's a crucial part of the home buying process. Follow these simple guidelines and don't get "tripped up" by the Home Inspection

#1 Don't be Cheap

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Sometimes we forget that we have such stunning estates in our area. This Pawleys Island home in Waverly is truly something special:

"Rarely does the opportunity occur for one to acquire such a remarkably unique, South Carolina Lowcountry estate. A place where the convergence of natural setting, tasteful architecture …

Hovering at 4.5%, interest rates remain at record lows. when you look at the graph above, it's incredible how much difference your rate can make in your monthly payment...and consequently, how much house you can afford to buy.

According to FreddieMac, rates are projected to climb to 5.1% …

VA Loans - Helping Veterans and Active Duty Service Members Buy A Home.

The VA Home Loan was created in 1944 to help service members purchase homes when returning from duty without the standard requirements of a down payment or excellent credit score. VA Loans are issued by …

If you're considering selling your home, and even if you're not, it pays to know which home improvement projects are worth your time and money! According to HGTV, these are the top 4 home improvement projects that will net you the most return on your investment. (ROI)

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The preconception is that new homes cost more than older homes, but that's not necessarily true across the board anymore. As the price of land increases, the average size of new home lots is shrinking. Consider California, where neighbors can practically crawl from their living room window into the window …

Pawleys Island, SC

At the very southern tip of the Grand Strand lies the 4-mile barrier island of Pawleys Island. Recently named by Southern Living magazine as one of the "Best Small Towns in the South for Retirement," Pawleys Island is known for its beautiful beaches, …

The good news is that the Real Estate market has recovered back to pre-recession levels! Even better is that South Carolina remains one of the most affordable places to own a home along the Atlantic coast!

The graphic below contains the average home price for every state which was plugged …

1. Quantity/Availability of Homes for Sale 

According to the National Association of Realtors, summer is definitely the busiest season for real estate.

"Throughout the second quarter of the year, existing home sales continue to increase with an average month-over-month growth rate of 10% …