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No Trespassing -Even If It’s For Sale!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Niki Maclay

This morning, a homeowner in another state was headed out to work in their yard and ran into someone snooping around their garage. They were asked to leave, and were shocked to discover that they didn’t have the right to … Continue reading →

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Read Before You Sign

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Niki Maclay

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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When Should I Hire A Buyer Agent?

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Buying a home is a big decision, and there are lots of things to consider. One of the most common questions I hear from people online especially is “when should I start looking for a buyer agent”? Odds are, if … Continue reading →

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Real Estate and “Going Back To Normal”

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Niki Maclay

I keep seeing and hearing people talk about waiting for the housing market to “go back to normal”. Y’all, there is no “normal” in real estate. Not in this context, anyway. We don’t see a surge in prices and then … Continue reading →

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“I Didn’t Want To Waste My Agent’s Time”

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Buyer agency is a mystery to most consumers, and it’s mostly because we don’t talk about it enough. In the eyes of many, the job of the buyer agent is to find a listing, schedule an appointment, and open a … Continue reading →

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Home Buying PreGame: Write A Budget

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Niki Maclay

Interested in buying a home? Budgeting for one is your first step. Follow along as we walk thru all the steps of home buying. Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping After A Move

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Niki Maclay

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

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Niki Maclay

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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What Not To Flush

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Niki Maclay

I’ve posted this before, but this is an important reminder as we enter the holiday season. Did you know the day after Thanksgiving is often the busiest day of the year for plumbing service calls? Your kitchen and the restrooms … Continue reading →

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Where Are My Property Lines?

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Niki Maclay

Do you know where your property lines are? When you need to know, inches count. Continue reading →

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