Feb
27
SC Native Plant Society’s 12th Annual Symposium
February 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Lowcountry Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society is sponsoring the Society’s 2010 Symposium, Nuture Nature from May 7-9 in Charleston. It will be held on the grounds of the historic Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. The 2-day event will feature speakers, field trips and workshops promoting practices for sustaining biodiversity in our own [...]
Feb
26
Long-term rates rise to over 5% for first time in 3 weeks
February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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McLean, VA – Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.05 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending February 25, 2010, up from last week when it averaged 4.93 percent. Last year at this [...]
Feb
25
Organizing Tidbits for Small Spaces
February 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
It often is difficult to organize a space, but this challenge is multiplied by the confinements and limitations of a SMALL space. However, just because your space is challenging, it’s still possible to be organized. Keep in mind though that it’s imperative to use every inch of available space both efficiently and wisely. Many of [...]
Feb
24
4 Reasons to Sell Now
February 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.
1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the sellers’ loss on a property is really only a paper loss because the next property [...]
Feb
23
Slow Recovery May be Leading to Serious Housing Shortages
February 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
Slow Recovery May Be Leading to Serious Housing Shortages
Even as foreclosures continue to flood some of the worst-hit housing markets in the country, economists are beginning to sound the warning that today’s extremely low levels of new residential production could lead to significant housing shortages, especially among market-rate rental apartments, as household formation rates return [...]
Feb
22
Clean Those Windows!
February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Just as your eyes are the mirror to your soul, the “soul” of your house is mirrored by your windows. Make sure you don’t neglect them when preparing a property for sale.
In fact, Feng Shui principles view the windows as the eyes of a home.
Here are a few pre-listing tips for making the most of your windows:
1. [...]
Feb
18
How to save money on just about anything
February 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I recently came across this article in my Real Simple magazine and thought it was worth sharing. In 2008, the average American household made just over $63,000, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they spent over $50,000 of that.
January’s issue of Real Simple magazine has some great new tips on cutting costs across [...]
Feb
17
What is PMI?
February 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
If you’re preparing to make the transition from renter to first-time homebuyer, you’ve undoubtedly been told by wide-eyed veterans of the homebuying process (or renters who equate homebuying with certain poverty), “Watch out for that PMI.” PM what? PMI, as in Private Mortgage Insurance. It’s a fact of life for homebuyers who put down less [...]
Feb
16
9 real estate deal breakers
February 16, 2010 | 1 Comment
By Mai Ling Slaughter of MSN Real Estate
Whether you think you’ve found the perfect house, the classiest neighborhood or the friendliest neighbors, be sure to step back and look at the big picture when you’re shopping for a new home. Was there something you missed along the way because of your enthusiasm?
“A lot of first time homebuyers fall [...]
Feb
12
Fourth Quarter Home Sales Surge 13.9%
February 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Fourth Quarter Home Sales Surge 13.9%
Strong gains in existing-home sales were the predominant pattern in most states during the fourth quarter, with many more metro areas seeing prices rise from a year earlier, according to the latest survey by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®.
Sales increased from the third quarter in 48 states and the [...]