Posts with tag 'Homeownership in Charleston'
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What Tall Pines Plantation Is Telling Homeowners About Today's Market
If you own a home in Tall Pines Plantation and have found yourself wondering why some homes sell quickly while others sit on the market, the current activity gives us a few useful clues. July was especially quiet, with no new ratified contracts or closed sales between July 10 and July 20. Since then, however, we have seen movement. The important lesson is not that every home needs to be inexpensive or completely renovated. Instead, buyers appear to be responding when the price, condition, and overall value of a property make sense together.
One of the clearest examples is the home on Foxtail Pine Road that was listed for $275,000 and went under contract within just a few days. I personally went through that house. It was not completely updated, and I noticed some cracking around a few doorways that a buyer would reasonably want to investigate during due diligence. At the same time, the house had a lot going for i...
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Do I Need a New House—or Does My Current Home Just Need a Refresh?
Every so often, a past client calls and says, "Bonnie, I think we might want to move."
My first question usually isn't, "What do you want to buy?" It is why do you want to move?
Sometimes there is a very real reason. The house is too small. The stairs have become a problem. The commute is exhausting. The family has changed, the neighborhood no longer fits, or the monthly expenses simply do not make sense anymore.
But sometimes, after living in the same house for years, people are simply ready for something to feel different.
Before giving up a mortgage payment you may never see again, I think it is worth looking at the whole picture. What are you paying now for your mortgage, taxes and HOA? What would those expenses look like in another home? Would your com...
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Does My HOA Know When I Come and Go? Understanding Neighborhood License Plate Cameras
You drive into your neighborhood, pass a small camera near the entrance and probably never give it another thought. But what if you suddenly wonder: Is that camera recording my license plate? Where does that information go? And who can see it?
Those are reasonable questions.
Some HOAs and communities use automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras as part of their security systems. Flock Safety is one well-known provider, although it is not the only company offering this technology.
What does a license plate camera actually record?
An ALPR camera is different from an ordinary security camera.
According to Flock Safety, its cameras can capture a vehicle's license plate, vehicle characteristics, the time and date, and the location of...
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10 Smart Home Improvements That Can Make Everyday Living Better
When homeowners think about improving their homes, they often focus on kitchens and bathrooms. Those updates can certainly add appeal, but many of the smartest investments are the ones that quietly make a home safer, more comfortable, less expensive to own, and easier to maintain. Some may not dramatically increase an appraisal, but they often make a noticeable difference in daily life.
An insulated garage door can help regulate temperatures in the garage, reduce outside noise, and improve curb appeal. Adding a garage door reinforcement strut helps prevent the door from flexing over time, especially on wider doors with automatic openers. A smart garage door opener let...
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