Do you know anything about the real estate market where you live?  Many people whether they rent or own a home don't really know what's going on in the real estate market.  Unless a neighbor happens to sell a home you really don't know the true value of the surrounding properties.  If you're renting

Have no fear ! Think about buying !  Yup...I was just like you...I had to rent because I could not buy due to not having a great credit score yet but working on getting it back to an acceptable level. I also felt the freedom of renting and being able to move on whenever I wanted was good thing.

Making a big decision - own or rent !   Owning a home has great financial benefits, but many of us are still renting. Of course, there could be many reasons why one rents such as not having enough income to buy or not enough savings or simply enjoying moving around w/o having to worry about sellin

Words from the Millennial Whisperer Buying a home in the US is today cheaper than renting! The results of a brand new 2018 study show that buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 54% of U.S. counties which were analyzed for this report. The updated n

Top Five Reasons You Should Buy a Home Now! Are you a first-time homebuyer in the Charleston area contemplating when is the right time to purchase a home? Millennials 34 and younger make up a large percent of the first time home buying population, and according to statistics, half of all millennial

Buying your first home can be a thrilling experience and can also boost your bottom line with some of the great programs that are available through the state. Let me show you all of the ways homeownership can save you money. Contact me for more details today. Margaret Marcoe843-606-0661 Google

House, Condo, or Townhouse? When it comes to Buying a Home, not everyone will be looking for the same kind of property. Some people dream of that giant house with a yard, porch, or even a pool. Some may prefer the simpler side of a Condo, that does not require much attention, and then some may go f

Have you been thinking now is the time to purchase a home? There are some steps to take to make the process a little easier. You will need some sort of down payment depending on the type of loan you receive. So you probably want to start saving as much as possible. Credit is going to play a very im

The home buying process can be so nerve-wracking at times, and, as a first-time buyer, it’s especially hard to know where to even begin. I recommend starting your journey with these 4 important steps: Pick a realtor. It’s important that you are working with someone that will work to meet your n

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  For first-time home buyers, one of the last things you want happening is to find an amazing home only to discover you can't actually afford it based on the amount a mortgage lender is willing to loan you. The pandemic has made being prepared and ready with an offer cr

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  Purchasing a home is one of the most important (and expensive) decisions you'll make during your lifetime. So it stands to reason that purchasing your FIRST home is a decision you shouldn't take lightly. The best way to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible