Mother’s Day I hope everyone had an amazing weekend. I know Mother’s Day isn’t the happiest day for everyone for various reasons. I lost my own mother when I was 14 years old. Mother’s Day for many years after made me miss her even more. It was probably not until I became a Mom that […]
Continue readingAs a seller, you need to know what you must share and what you shouldn’t share. When you list your home for sale, there will be lots of people who ask why you are selling your house. There are things that you can share that don’t seem like a big deal but actually harm your […]
Continue readingI shared some info about property taxes back in October, but wanted to add to that since many owner occupants are still being billed the higher 6% rate rather than the 4% legal residence rate. Some reasons for the 6% are: 1)The property owner failed to apply […]
Continue readingIs it a good time to buy? I hear this question several times a week, if not per day. My response is consistent, but the answer varies depending on who is asking the question. There are general facts and statistics, but there’s no ‘one size fits all’ answer. Whether or not it’s a good time […]
Continue reading“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” I’m sure I read these words once said by Dr. Martin Luther King in history class along with many other […]
Continue readingHappy New Year… eleven days late. I have once again failed to keep up with my blogging. No excuses, but it has been a whirlwind of activity. That’s nothing new, but it was magnified during the holidays. Work is still very busy and there’s a constant list of things to keep the pipeline flowing. There […]
Continue readingThere are several ‘Red Flag’ situations that Conway and Myrtle Beach area home buyers and sellers need to be aware of. Or any buyer and seller for that matter. By now most everyone knows not to share bank account numbers with self proclaimed Princes from exotic countries even if they offer to share their fortune […]
Continue readingWhat’s up with these interest rates? This post will offer some insight and suggestions from an experienced mortgage professional. Lisa Sullivan, with Princeton Mortgage, is one of the mortgage officers on my preferred lender list. She has been a valuable resource to my clients since I got my real estate license in 2008. On top […]
Continue readingTRUST ISSUES I am very fortunate to be at a point in my career where almost all of my business comes from repeat clients or referrals from clients, friends, family, or other real estate agents. Not that I don’t love meeting and working with new people who aren’t referred, but I have discovered there are […]
Continue readingWhat’s Up With This Property Tax Bill? If you own real property, tis the season for Horry County tax bills. If you received your bill and are in shock, you are not alone. While I can’t know specifics about everyone’s situation, I can go over how things work in general. While this doesn’t apply to […]
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