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The Homeownership Rollback 26 Aug 2013 | 08:26 pm
From 2000 to 2007, it is very safe to say that it was our national policy to increase the rate of homeownership as much as possible. We all know that a society that nurtures homeownership increases pr...
Home Staging Secrets 23 Aug 2013 | 07:22 pm
“All the world’s a stage” – and so is your home when it’s on the market. It’s important that you present your property in a way that helps buyers visualize themselves at home – in your home. To give y...
Looking for Good Joe in the Carolinas 21 Aug 2013 | 06:25 pm
I love baseball, good music, and a hot Cup of Joe. A “Cup of Joe” refers to a cup of coffee. And for those of you who only know mass market coffee “drinks” with beans full of molds and mycotoxins and...
A Drive Along the South Carolina Coast 19 Aug 2013 | 07:16 pm
A few weeks ago, we invited you along on our tour of the North Carolina coastline. But one of the wonderful things about the Atlantic coast is that it spans both Carolinas. Won’t you join me as we con...
A Wealth of Tools at Your Fingertips 16 Aug 2013 | 07:40 pm
Buying and selling a home isn’t only about location; it’s also about awareness. You may have an ideal property in a prime location, but buyers need to know about it, including where it is and how fabu...
What Happens After Application? 14 Aug 2013 | 07:40 pm
You’ve applied for a mortgage loan. You’ve completed all of your paperwork and met with your Mortgage Consultant to sign your application and disclosures. So what happens now? File review and submit –...
Who’s the Boss? 12 Aug 2013 | 10:42 pm
If you’ve often thought of running your own business; if controlling your destiny has always been your dream; if you long for freedom to make choices – then a career in real estate may be your perfect...
It’s That Time of Year 9 Aug 2013 | 08:28 pm
In 33 American cities, the pride, the anticipation and the buzz is on. NFL football will soon be back! It’s that magical time when each city believes that this could be “the year” for a playoff run. A...
A Coat of Many Colors 7 Aug 2013 | 06:51 pm
If you had only a small amount – say $50 or $100 – to invest in improving your home, how would you spend it? By and large, experts agree that a fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest, easiest and ...
A Great Day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center 5 Aug 2013 | 10:24 pm
Whitewater rafting. Kayaking. Ropes courses. Paddle boarding. Zip lines. Rock climbing. Mountain Biking. Live music. Tattoos. Photo ops. Catching up with friends. Put all of these together and you get...