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Read Before You Sign

Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping After A Move

It’s Christmas! or more specifically, Christmas shopping season. If you’ve moved recently, or even if you haven’t, it’s a good idea to check those shipping addresses TWICE before you submit that gift order. I’ve already turned away two FedEx orders … Continue reading

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Read Before You Sign

Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading

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Cutting Through The Noise – Is It Really The Right Time To Buy?

If your internet experience is anything like mine, you are probably being bombarded with news about the economy and interest rates right now. You also be seeing posts and emails from a plethora of real estate agents, lenders, and marketing … Continue reading

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What Is A Preforeclosure?

Home buying is becoming more complicated. You would think that living in the information age, we would be much more well-equipped to navigate things like real estate transactions, but that isn’t always the case. There is lots of misleading and … Continue reading

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What Do Those Buttons Do?

Casually browsing through real estate listings online has become a national pasttime in the US. Whether you’re doing it for fun or you are actually shopping for a home, beware those bright flashy buttons on your website of choice. Those … Continue reading

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Can I Count On My Appraisal To Keep Me From Overpaying?

It’s become more difficult for home buyers to settle on a price they’re comfortable with. Many are relying on an appraisal to keep them in check, but is that a good idea? Continue reading

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Offer Or Contract? The Terminology Matters

Some of the most common questions we get from buyers are about accepted offers. Buyers ask if they can withdraw from an accepted offer or if they can change their accepted offer all the time. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading

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Communication Is Key – Vetting a Real Estate Agent

By Niki Davis Maclay How do I vet a real estate agent? There are lots of details to consider, but this one is in the top 3… Communication matters. When looking for an agent to assist you in purchasing or … Continue reading

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When Is The Buyer Responsible For Paying Real Estate Commissions?

Do you know how your buyer agent is getting paid? Don’t wait to ask this question, it’s important to cover it from the very beginning. #REALTOR #NikiMaclayHomes Continue reading

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