To help property owners manage their finances, in 2019 Charleston County is introducing an advance property tax installment plan for real property that is not delinquent nor subject to a mortgage escrow. Enrollment forms are available 
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Hello, 2019! We hope you welcome in the new year ... not just with resolutions that you are determined to keep ... but by also enjoying some of the many activities and events planned for the Charleston area this month. Check out our January 2019 calendar of events:
In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO, pronounced "fis-bo"). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers.
One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your home over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up saving you money over the life of your loan.
Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the market will soon come tumbling down as it did in 2008.
As it becomes easier for buyers to obtain mortgages, many are suggesting that this is definite proof that banks are repeating the same mistakes they made a decade ago. Today, we want to assure everyone that we are not heading to another housing “bubble & bust.”
Each month, the Mortgage Bankers’ Association (MBA) releases a mea...
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?”
National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates.
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement.
CHARLESTON CONTINUES TO RANK HIGH AMONG TRAVELERS
Clocks turn back an hour this Sunday, November 4th and Thanksgiving will be celebrated on November 22nd! The weather continues to be mild so try to get out and enjoy some of the many events scheduled for the Charleston area this month: