Home Evaluation
February 7, 2023 Tools to Help You Determine Your Sale Price Perhaps the “Sold” signs in your area have given you some inspiration, or perhaps you simply need a change of scenery. In any case, looking at the recent selling prices of other properties in your neighborhood is a terrific method to get an estimate […]
The Massive Mistake Homebuyers Make
February 1, 2023 Is This You Too? “Many of us think the high-priced, housing market of 2022 was going to settle down,” a New York couple says. A New York real estate agent offered six figures above the asking price to a couple in a bidding war market. In the volatile market, they worried about […]
5 Keys to Success
January 27, 2023 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Coastal Real Estate is proud to announce our overall top producing and top listing agent for 2022, Lisa Newman. With 23 years of experience in real estate throughout the Grand Strand area, Lisa shared with us that listening to her clients, building strong professional relationships with local builders, having […]
Pre-Approval in 2023 – What You Need to Know
January 26, 2023 Being pre-approved is one of the initial steps in the home-buying process. You must grasp what pre-approval is and what it does for you in order to appreciate why it’s such a crucial step. According to Business Insider: The lender “tells you which types of loans […]
The Dominant Few Real Estate Franchises
January 24, 2023 A breakdown of franchise affiliates on the top 500 further illustrates the rise of a select few in power. Realogy and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices have franchise affiliates, while eXp and Compass, both of which are ten and fourteen years old, do not. Most Prolific Franchise Networks Brokerage Name 2021 Sides 2020 Sides […]
The 7 Habits of Today’s Most Successful Homebuyers
There was a time, not too long ago, when purchasing a home was rather simple: You would schedule some tours, make an offer, and before you knew it, you were in the house.
Want to Lower Your Mortgage?
Want To Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rate? You Can Actually Buy It Down January 11, 2023 Today’s homebuyers are suffering from insomnia because of sharply rising interest rates, which have more than doubled in the last year and are already at their highest point in twenty years. These higher rates, which are currently averaging around […]
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago January 11, 2023 Despite the obvious differences between the current housing market and what occurred in 2008, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, found some similarities between the two. In a recent Real Estate Forecast Summit, […]
Guide to Home Equity Tax Deductions
Guide to Home Equity Tax Deductions January 10, 2023 After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) became law in 2017 homeowners find it more complicated to obtain a deduction when they borrow against their home’s equity—but it’s still possible if you meet certain criteria. Interest paid on a home equity loan, or a home […]
How to Choose a Home That Saves You Energy
How to Choose a Home That Saves You Energy January 5, 2023 Energy is becoming increasingly more expensive and even unaffordable to many Americans. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the cost of heating oil is expected to be 45% higher than prices last winter. Natural gas and electricity are also expected […]