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Dec. 5, 2018

Staging Your Home on a Budget: Tips To Make Buyers Fall In Love

Staging Really Does Help. A Lot.

Don't take our word for it, take a look at these figures from a recent survey by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS:

77% of buyers' agents said staging makes it easier for their buyer to visualize the property as their future …

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Nov. 28, 2018

Single Women are Much More Interested in Home Ownership Than Their Male Counterparts

If there is such a thing as a battle of the sexes for home ownership, women are winning. 

Single women are one of the fastest growing segments in the home buying segment. 

According to Bank of America's latest homebuyer insight report, single women value homeownership at a …

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Nov. 5, 2018

5 Remodeling "Splurges" That Make Life Sweeter...and Easier.

Of course, you want to think that your remodeling projects will pay off when you sell. But there's also value in things that just make your home life sweeter, easier, and more efficient! Think about that as well while you're making your choices!

Here are some remodeling "splurges" …

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Nov. 1, 2018

A Millennials Guide To Passive Income with Investment Properties.



The Best Types of Cities for Investing in an Investment Property

Real estate has made many of the world’s wealthy people, so there’s no question that good investment properties can net a huge payoff down the road. Put your money to work for you.

When you’re young and only …

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Oct. 26, 2018

Myrtle Beach Events This Weekend!

Check out these Halloween events going on around Myrtle Beach this weekend!

BooFest at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach complete with costume contests for the kids and the pets!

Oct 27, 2018 noon to 4 pm

Music, entertainment, activities, a DJ, inflatables, pumpkin patch, and a …

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Oct. 18, 2018

Using A Reverse Mortgage To Down-Size, Right-Size, or Accommodate Your Empty Nest

Right-Sizing Your Home Through Your Mortgage

It's no surprise that here at the beach we get a lot of home buyers looking to downsize. The kids have moved out and frankly, they're tired of shoveling snow and freezing all winter long! Many families have vacationed along the Grand Strand …

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Oct. 10, 2018

Myrtle Beach Events This Weekend!

Seems like there's always something fun going on here at the beach and this weekend is no exception:

Friday and Saturday are Oktoberfest at Market Common with beer, food, a pumpkin patch, beer, kids activities, music, beer, vendors, and beer!

 

October 12-13, 2018
4:00 PM …

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Oct. 4, 2018

Are We Seeing the Return of a Buyer's Market?

After years of a gradually increasing housing shortage, more homes are finally hitting the market...meaning buyers may soon start to see a little shift from a seller's market to a buyer's market.

According to recent reports, the number of new listings in September were 8% higher than last …

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Sept. 25, 2018

Building vs. Buying: Loan Tips

Financing can be one of the most stressful parts of the home-buying process...and if you are planning to build a home instead of buying an already built one, the loan process can be a bit more challenging. Here are some things to keep in mind:

First, you'll need a …

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Sept. 4, 2018

"Downsizing? That's so 2016."

101 Henry Middleton Boulevard - Cypress River PlantationIf you're considering a larger home instead of smaller, you're not alone.

Housing trends, along with new census data indicate a move toward bigger homes with more space than buyer's necessarily need. Zillow research also shows there's a noticeable uptick in upsizing with more buyer's choosing bigger homes with …

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