Grand Strand New Construction
Grand Strand New Construction Demand for New Construction New construction has become increasingly necessary on the Grand Strand, as Horry and Georgetown counties continue to grow. Horry County has experienced a 31.6% population increase from 2010 to 2019. Georgetown County is also experiencing growth, but at a slower rate of 3.9%. Horry County, as of […]
The Benefits of Staging a Home
What is Staging? Staging a home is the process of furnishing and decorating a property for the purpose of making your home attractive to potential buyers. The process is temporary and typically completed before listing pictures are taken and open house events take place. Staging includes decluttering the home and replacing your personal decor with […]
Market Updates of November
February 8, 2022 National Market Updates Since the 2008 reset, new home construction has fallen behind by nearly 3.8 million homes. Now the market is struggling to meet buyer demand. New home sales rose 14% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, despite labor […]
Real Estate Terminology You Should Know
February 8, 2022 Real Estate Terminology: Understanding the Language of Real Estate Using industry-specific terminology makes buying or selling a home even more complicated. Just knowing common real estate terms will help make your experience much less stressful and confusing. Real estate terminology is the specialized vocabulary and used […]
Pros and Cons of HOAs
February 8, 2022 What is HOA? What is HOA? Homeowners Associations (HOAs) charge fees for basic community amenities and enforce community rules. Single-family home developments, townhouse communities, and apartment complexes use HOAs to maintain home values by creating safe, attractive communities. While HOAs can foster a community atmosphere, some […]
How do Appraisers Determine Home Value?
What is an appraisal? A home appraisal is simply the unbiased opinion of a professional appraiser regarding the value of a home. Home appraisals are extremely common in the purchasing or refinancing of a home. Lenders require appraisals as a safeguard for the lender and the purchaser, to ensure they are lending for more than […]