Take away the concern
When you decide to sell your home, keep in mind the older your home is the more the potential buyers worry about appliances, heating/ac units, plumbing etc. You can remove that concern by purchasing a Home Warranty plan from a number of reputable firms.
These plans provides coverage for the repair or replacement of many frequently [...]
The Sonny Side of Things: Its Just Not Fair
One of the things not fair and possibly unconstitutional is the Point of Sale (new sales are taxed at the sale price) provision in the 2006 Tax Act 388 . Quite possibly the entire act itself may be deemed unconstitutional in upcoming legal challenges.
For the present, the South Carolina Realtors Association is trying to work with [...]
Think about doing this BEFORE you buy a home this year
If you are considering buying property on Hilton Head this year, and with interest rates and prices low, you’d be nearly crazy not to, I’d like to offer some tips so you will be prepared. Consider talking to your lender before you find that property. You’ll feel comfortable with your price range and know for [...]
Remember the Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared
Remember when you wanted to leverage a piece of property and you would call the bank and say, “Hi, this is Bill Brannon. I am a nice guy, work hard and make good money. I want to borrow “x” dollars to buy this house/condo/lot”. The banker would say “Fine Bill, come on down. We can [...]
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? | Hilton Head Plantation | Market Update
Indicators of why this is the time to buy real estate are:
1) Prices are great
2) Inventory is down from March 09’s high of 174 to 108 today
3) Interest rates are very desirable hovering around 5% and
4) the buyer’s tax credit is just icing on the cake!
The next several months should show us a glimpse of [...]
DECEMBER 2009 SALES ACTIVITY IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
HOMES & VILLAS SOLD
18 Cottonwood Lane**
$315,000
4 Deerfield Court
$365,000
21 Ellenita Drive
$418,000
9 Anglers Pond Court
$420,000
27 China Cockle Lane
$529,900
HOMES & VILLAS UNDER CONTRACT
1 Fishermans Bend Court*
60 Cypress Marsh Dr
30 Arrow Wood Rd
5 Saddlewood Court*
18 Cottonwood Ln*
5 Wood Thrush Ct
15 Persimmon Pl
3 Myrtle Bank Rd
4 Woodland Sky Court
4 Deerfield Court
49 Old Fort
21 Ellenita Dr
9 Anglers Pond**
27 China Cockle Lane
24 [...]
The Sonny Side of Things
If you own a condominium or if you are a real estate broker or agent in residential sales here or anywhere, listen up! Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest purchasers of mortgages originated across the United States, have been requiring from originating banks more compliances and initiatives put in place that ostensibly strengthen the quality [...]
18 Stable Gate | Moss Creek | Bluffton, SC
This is with-out a doubt the best DEAL in Moss Creek. It has been completely remodeled. New kitchen, granite thru-out,stainless steel,new carpet ,paint and all new bathrooms. New HVAC in 2008 and new roof in 20007. Large water view of the marsh. Just bring your clothes and food and you are set for the perfect vacation [...]
Choose Experience When Buying or Selling
When buying or selling real estate, I always suggest you choose an experienced agent/company with several years of working in the area where you are looking or selling. No offense to new agents, but this is could be the largest purchase or sale you will ever do and you do not want someone cutting their [...]
The Truth about Real Estate “Deals”
We know everyone wants a good deal, no matter if you’re buying toothpaste or a home. That fact rings true especially in this market, as everyone knows prices have gone down appreciably. But one must keep in mind that “good” deals are relative and take a little time to study. Your idea of what a [...]
