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Buying a Newly Constructed Home? Here Are Some Thoughts…

If you are moving closer to the decision to purchase a newly constructed home instead of buying a previously owned home, then you should know what you will be getting into.  When you purchase a new home, you may have more oversight and control in regards to the materials used and the housing systems installed,...

South Carolina Expected to Get $25M from Mortgage Deal

The recent mortgage deal has everyone talking.   However, it has been hard to distinguish how this new deal will affect South Carolina residents.  Here is a great article from the Post and Courier that documents the deal’s impact on the state: South Carolina will get almost $34 million from a $25 billion pot of...

5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

When it comes to purchasing a home, the process can seem confusing at first and a little overwhelming.   If you are a first-time homebuyer, chances are you may be more stressed as well as prone to making more mistakes, simply because you are new to the process.  Missing steps or details can be costly and...

Update on Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have remained remarkably low through the first part of this year. The rates have been kept low to continue to help indebted homeowners refinance their mortgages at lower rates to improve their monthly financial obligations.  These low rates continue to make buying a home an appealing option for many in the US.  Here...

Update on Home Sales & Housing Market!

When you are analyzing an investment, it is always a good idea to look into the broader market conditions.  No matter if you are buying or selling real estate,  it’s always a good idea to stay on top of market conditions to ensure you are assessing value appropriately.  Here’s an update on the broader US...

To Rent or To Own…That is the Question

It can be  difficult for many of us to understand when it behooves us to rent or buy a residence.  Advantages and disadvantages are present in both scenarios, and it is hard to decipher sometimes what is your best option.  To make the right decision, you really have to look at each individual scenario.  Nevertheless,...

Keeping Your 2012 Resolutions

It can be quite challenging to keep your resolutions during the year, and especially hard to keep your financial resolutions.  The Wall Street Journal, just recently published an article regarding the goal to “save more and borrow less” which is a popular financial resolution.   However, most of us don’t move in a positive direction when...

A Quick Look at Refinancing for 2012

If you are like the rest of Americans during this time, then you are probably trying to understand how you can achieve your financial goals for 2012.  Refinancing might be a part of the strategy for your 2012 budget.  Here is a brief guide to refinancing, and what you should know if you are considering...

10 Tips for the 2012 Tax Season

Tax season is upon us once again, and we all must make adequate plans to ensure the process of filing goes smoothly.  I know it can sometimes be boring and tedious, but here are some quality tips from the IRS to help make this year’s filing a smooth one: 1. Gather your records Round up...

Happy New Year: Outlook for 2012

2011 was a great year, and it is hard to believe we are near the end of another year.  I have enjoyed the past year, and I am truly looking forward to 2012.  If you are in the midst of organizing your thoughts and plans for 2012, here is an opinion on the real estate...

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