While buying a home should be a fun and exciting experience, it isn’t as simple as as they make it appear on those house hunting shows. In reality there are a lot of things that can go wrong that can potentially cause a buyer to lose time, money, or even the home of their dreams. […]
Continue readingThe only thing missing is the green tea I drink in between these 2 guys…I’m going to share just a few of the highlights from my day. You can’t make this stuff up!!Combined with no sleep.. So thankful for good concealer.-I caved and ordered carry out tonight, breaking my longest cooking streak in recent history….Three […]
Continue reading10 Things to Do After You Are Under Contract Once you get under contract to buy a home, you are one step closer, but there’s still some work to be done. Even though I help my clients every step of the way, it’s still good to be prepared, so here’s a list. I’ve also attached […]
Continue readingDisclaimer: *These are (some of) MY confessions and don’t necessarily apply to all real estate agents. **In my attempt to write more frequent and individual entries, I may sometimes blog about personal realizations rather than market stats, buyer/seller tips, etc. Back story: My son told me right after graduating high school that he planned […]
Continue readingBefore I tell you, I need to give a some back story. Many years ago, when I was a brand new real estate agent, I was referred to a seller in a community called Woodwinds, which is located off of Highway 544 in Conway. Soon after I helped that seller, another homeowner in the community […]
Continue readingIMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCEIf you are closing on a new home and require flood insurance, you’ll need to know what to expect due to FEMA’s notification that they will not be able to sell or renew flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program during the partial government shutdown. NFIP cannot sell flood insurance […]
Continue readingI know envy is contrary to virtue and besides that isn’t a very attractive attribute. Whenever I feel the slightest twinge of it, I can literally hear my nephew say, “Jealousy makes you nasty.” So I try to put the brakes on, because let’s face it…who wants to be nasty? I guess I should tell […]
Continue readingA lot of people feel that once Labor Day comes along, the real estate market changes. It’s true… to select buyers and sellers and only to a degree. For instance, families who have to make decisions based upon where their children go to school are more likely to have tried to move before the school year begins. […]
Continue readingWere you affected by Hurricane Florence or know someone who was? The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has been mobilized and is ready to assist victims of Hurricane Florence living in Horry and Georgetown Counties, SC. If you have experienced hurricane damage to your primary residence, you may be eligible for assistance. The REALTORS® Relief Foundation, established by the […]
Continue readingReal estate agents hear this all the time… “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…” …after it is too late. There are times when you might feel like you shouldn’t “bother” the real estate agent you know. (Could be your friend, a neighbor, your brother-in-law, cousin, […]
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