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The Top Questions to ask when buying your first home in greenville sc
The Top Questions To Ask About Buying Your First Home in Greenville, SC Buying your first home can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to! Many guides give the basic steps but don’t actually take the time to answer some of the top questions first time home buyers have, and help you... Read More
New Listing: 254 Anna Gray Circle Easley, SC
New Listing Alert! (Open House Sunday Jan 7th 1-3pm) Welcome to 254 Anna Gray Circle! This freshly built 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home is designed to make life easy. This community sold out in 2023 and we are lucky to have this move-in ready home available. Walk in from your 2 car garage or the... Read More
Real Estate Investing When Rates Are High
Let’s dive into real estate investment strategies within a higher interest rate environment. Many investors are navigating today’s market using traditional approaches that were more effective two or three years ago. Here are some pointers on how to adapt your investment strategy. Tip # 1 Borrow Less, More Down: The first tip to consider is... Read More
Great Greenville Neighborhoods: Paris Mountain
Taking a quick scenic drive along Altamont Road up Paris Mountain to enjoy this first day of fall is unmatched. The gorgeous views are followed by some really cool real estate. The mix of homes in the Paris Mountain area offer potential buyers with a diverse array of home style choices. A mix of mid-century... Read More
October 2023 Greenville, SC Real Estate Update
Spoiler alert 🚨 we’re seeing some positive inventory growth on our sub-$300K home tracker! Currently 190 active listings you can find here: Sub 300K Tracker. What does this mean for the market? Two trends are playing out, one being seasonality. When the weather cools off typically so does buyer demand allowing for inventory to accumulate.... Read More
Buying Small Multi-Family Properties in Greenville SC
Are you considering the purchase of a small multi-family property? Such properties, such as duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes, are an ideal choice for house hacking, where you can reside in one unit and rent out the others. These properties also offer the opportunity to secure them with a lower down payment through conventional, FHA, or... Read More
Buying “As-Is” Property Tips Greenville SC
Let’s talk about buying an “as-is” property in Greenville, SC! “as-is” property refers to a real estate transaction where a property is being sold in its current condition, without any warranties or guarantees from the seller regarding its condition or any potential defects. Essentially, when a property is sold “as-is,” the seller is indicating that... Read More
Buying with USDA Loans in Greenville SC
A USDA loan, officially known as a USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan Program, is a type of mortgage loan program offered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This loan program is designed to promote homeownership in rural and certain suburban areas by providing affordable financing options to eligible borrowers. Here are some... Read More
First Time Homebuyer Tips – Reserve Funds
Buying your first home? Many home buyers in Greenville South Carolina think of down payments and closing costs as the major expenses to save for but another important thing to have prepared is a reserve fund when you become a homeowner. The purchase of your first property can be a stressful experience and many are... Read More
Home Inspections and Radon Testing South Carolina
Something that may be a new step in the home buying process for those relocating here to the upstate of Greenville South Carolina is the practice of testing for Radon during our home inspections. For this particular home inspection in the above video, the buyer opted to have a radon test performed. The radon test... Read More