Curb Appeal: 3 Fixes for a Lush Lawn
March 15, 2018
The colder months are notoriously hard on foliage -- and subsequently, curb appeal. Fortunately, spring is just around the corner, and that means now is the perfect time to prep your lawn for its revival.Try these easy fixes, and you'll have lush landscaping in no time.Reseed and fertilize. Have bare or thinning spots of ...
Spring Cleaning....Donate or Recycle?
March 15, 2018
Follow these useful tips when you are cleaning out your closets during Spring cleaning:As you're cleaning and decluttering the house, figure out what you have and decide what you actually need. Donate unwanted electronics, housewares, and gently used clothing and shoes to charity. For other items, call your local recycling program to find out what's collected and ...
SPRING CLEANING TIME IS HERE!
March 15, 2018
Minimize the mess and clutter that winter left behind. Wipe down windows, walls, and floors; polish wood furniture; dust light fixtures and ceiling fans; organize the entertainment center; corral countertop clutter; and tame untidy toiletries. But don't try to get all your spring cleaning done in one day. Focus on one room at a time and schedule different ...
Why Staging With Plants Draws More Buyers
March 15, 2018
Wellness-minded millennials are filling their homes with clean-air houseplants, and real estate developers are realizing that a love for greenery can be used as an amenity to attract buyers.Millennials are looking for spaces to add indoor gardens. Real estate developers are jumping on the trend. The ARC in Long Island City, a 428-unit luxury rental building, allows its ...
Why Staging With Plants Draws More Buyers
March 15, 2018
Wellness-minded millennials are filling their homes with clean-air houseplants, and real estate developers are realizing that a love for greenery can be used as an amenity to attract buyers. Millennials are looking for spaces to add indoor gardens. Real estate developers are jumping on the trend. The ARC in Long Island City, a 428-unit luxury rental building, allows ...
Marketing HUD Homes for Your Business Even When You're Not the LLB!
March 15, 2018
Being a HUD Local Listing Broker is both a privilege and an honor; it's something that a lot of real estate agents aspire to, but unfortunately, because of limited inventory not everyone can be a HUD LLB. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: Even if you are not a HUD Local Listing Broker, ...
Marketing HUD Homes for Your Business Even When You're Not the LLB!
March 15, 2018
Being a HUD Local Listing Broker is both a privilege and an honor; it's something that a lot of real estate agents aspire to, but unfortunately, because of limited inventory not everyone can be a HUD LLB. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: Even if you are not a HUD Local Listing Broker, ...
How to Buy and Sell at the same time without losing your mind
March 14, 2018
How to Buy and Sell a house at the same time without losing your mind It’s a tricky situation; how will the logistics work out? Will you be homeless? What if my house doesn’t sell? AHHHHH! We hear these questions all the time! Selling your home and buying a new one at the same time can be ...
Why You should Become a HomeOwner
March 14, 2018
Why to Become a HomeOwnerThe following are advantages of buying that one should consider:Homeownership can be cheaper than renter in the long run.Homeowners have complete control over their investment.Paying mortgage in a timely manner can contribute to a better credit rating.Homeownership can have tax advantages.Being able to redecorate, remodel, or make improvements as they see ...
4 Things To Consider Before Buying Your Home
March 14, 2018
You are ready to buy a home and you are overwhelmed by all the different aspects of home ownership. Here are 4 things to consider before buying your home. 1. Are you committed? Buying a new home is a big step and a decision that should not be taken lightly. This is the place that ...
Improving Your Credit Fast
March 13, 2018
Improving Your Credit Fast Most people don't put much thought into their creidt scores until the time comes to apply for a loan. If you expect to need financing in the next few months and aren't convinced your credit score is high enough to get you approved, you'll need to act quickly to improve your chances. ...
Fun Facts About South Carolina and Why You Should Visit Soon!
March 13, 2018
Angel Oak on John’s Island is believed to be more than 1500 years old.The world’s smallest police station is in Ridgeway and it’s only as big as a toll booth. It was in full use from 1940-1990.A special permit from the State is required before a fortune-teller can go around telling fortunes in ...
How about Home Renovation?
March 13, 2018
"So he's a bit of a fixer upper So he's got a few flaws...”Sounds familiar, right? The award winning Disney movie "Frozen" trolls has something to say when it comes to house purchasing."So he's a bit of a fixer upperBut this we're certain ofYou can fix this fixer ...
How To Get Ready To Sell Your Home
March 12, 2018
How To Get Ready To Sell Your HomePrepping your home. Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. ...
Home Seller Tips by Nancy Braun on Charlotte Today (WCNC - NBC)
March 12, 2018
Nancy Braun, award-winning owner and broker-in-charge of Showcase Realty, has recently been invited to be a monthly guest on the Charlotte Today program on Channel 36 on NBC to share her local market expertise. Aside from sharing her insights on the spectacular seller’s market, she also revealed the simplest home improvement tips for the biggest impact on home ...
How Home Equity Helps Homeowners
March 08, 2018
March 8, 2018 |Master Brokers | 828-726-9180Homeowners are seeing the benefits of home equity as the housing market recovers from the recession that started ten years ago. With home values now rising and the housing market becomes quite competitive, the equity is serving as a source of available cash to the homeowner. Below are the top three ...
The BullStreet District
March 08, 2018
“The BullStreet District is the essence of the New Urban South – where we’re transforming centuries of history into visionary energy and rediscovering our roots as a new urban experience is created.” - www.bullstreetsc.comA mile away from the State House and USC houses one of the most anticipated projects in downtown Columbia, SC ...
5 CRITERIA FOR PRICING A HOME
March 08, 2018
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.Location: Homes ...
Buying in this Market
March 07, 2018
Bidding Wars and Selling FrenzyPosted on March 7, 2018 in Uncategorized Bidding Wars How do you avoid a bidding war in a seller’s market? You don’t avoid It. You can control your time and effort by giving the asking price or a slightly higher amount.Some tips for placing highest and best offerKnow your limitations. Pre-determine a ...
Making The Move To Ditch Cable TV
March 07, 2018
You’ve heard about the streaming devices: Firestick, Roku, Apple TV. You’ve heard about the streaming sites: Amazon Prime, Sling, Netflix, Hulu. They’re all the rave. And they are not going anywhere.Eliminate unwanted cable bills. With streaming sites, there is no cable contract to get stuck with. Most of the streaming ...
Open Houses: Benefits, Perks and Safety
March 06, 2018
Gibbs Realty and Auction Co., IncThe Benefits and Perks of Holding an Open HouseWhen we started the Open House program on HUD’s FHA insurable listings, we did not expect such great results in attendance and sales. It is especially successful if you add the Open House information to the multiple listing sheet at least a week in ...
10 Things to Look for When Buying a House
March 05, 2018
By Jiordan CastleBuying a house is a bit like planning for your wedding day — there are months packed with excitement, stress, planning, and then, finally, the big payoff. I know because I have 2 exceedingly interesting sisters (a hummus-making social worker and a gluten-free marketing maven) who both committed to the big stuff — husbands and houses ...
What Is A HUD Home and Can I Buy One?
March 05, 2018
Post By: Nancy Braun, ShowcaseRealty.net HUD homes - the backstory You may have heard that HUD homes are a good deal if you are looking into buying a home. But what is a HUD home and why is it available at such a bargain cost?The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines a "...
FHA HOMELOAN DOWN PAYMENY RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
March 05, 2018
FHA Home Loan Down Payment Rules You Should KnowFHA home loan down payment rules you should know include the minimum amount down, acceptable sources of down payment funds, and how other closing costs and associated expenses related to your down payment requirements.Do you know how your chosen FHA lender will calculate your down payment? Knowing before you apply ...
CREDIT SCORES AND FHA LOANS
March 01, 2018
It’s a brand-new year, so we thought it was time to take a fresh look at some of the more important FHA loan requirements. Today, we will cover the credit score needed for FHA loan approval in 2018.Some of the information that follows is based on the official HUD handbook for this mortgage program, and some of ...
