Aug 26, 2010 | Mortgages, News, Real Estate, Taxes, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Trends
Do you think there is too much regulation in the financial industry? My husband, Mark, sent me a link to an interesting article in the NY Times. The premise is a good one: spell out for the consumer, in plain English, what he is getting. I am amused by the...
Aug 19, 2010 | Agents, Charleston Rentals, Historic Charleston, Mortgages, News, Real Estate, Taxes, The Real Estate Studio, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Vacation Home, Vacation Planning Tools, Vacation Rentals
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code is most often used in connection with the sale of real property. If you have been in the real estate market looking for a way to invest money and defer taxes, you may have heard about ‘Like-kind exchanges’ or ‘Tax Deferred...
Jul 22, 2010 | Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Kiawah Island, Mortgages, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, The Real Estate Studio, Tips for Buyers, Trends, Wild Dunes
I remember my first visit to a Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream store when I was a child. There were more flavors than I had ever seen before all at a price my parents were willing to pay! How could I decide which was best? I was used to vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, but...
May 24, 2010 | Market Statistics, Mortgages, National News, News, Real Estate, Trends
Read this interesting Wall Street Journal article on the front page of today’s issue Mortgage Rates Decline . The article, written by Nick Timiraos, states international money seeking a safe haven is coming into the US and pushing domestic mortgage rates to the...
Apr 29, 2010 | Agents, Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Market Statistics, Mortgages, Mt. Pleasant, News, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, The Real Estate Studio, Trends
We all know the sad news, foreclosures are up in South Carolina as well as most of the country. However, if you are interested in purchasing property in Charleston, now could be the time to look. There are some great deals to be had. Our agents are educated about...
Mar 26, 2010 | Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Mortgages, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, The Real Estate Studio, Trends, Wild Dunes
Looking to make a change? Spring is in the air and temperatures are rising in the Lowcountry! We are enjoying great weather and that changes our mood for the better. We get out of doors more to play and have fun. The temperature also improves the real estate...
