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Monday, May 21, 2012 6:22 AM

Why are you searching for Charleston homes for sale

... if your credit is "so-so" and your credit score is not excellent, you aren't likely to be approved for a mortgage loan. From the better things to do file, I wonder why some people aren't spending their time getting their credit repaired
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 1 Comments
Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:05 AM

Since Charleston buyers want more pictures of homes for sale

... wouldn't it be nice to at least have one picture. It's really pretty obvious. Today's house hunter not only wants pictures and lots of pictures but video, virtual tours, floor plans and as much possible information available about Charleston
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:14 AM

Homeowners insurance for a vacant home

... is different than if you are living there. A number of Charleston homeowners are attempting to sell a home that they are not currently living in. They are most likely paying their homeowners insurance bill but may not have told their insurance agent
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:25 AM

Is getting a mortgage as painful as a visit to the dentist

Possibly. Actually, one of my clients who is a dentist said that going through the mortgage process was more painful than what her patients had to endure. Amy Hoak at MarketWatch reports that mortgage borrowers face a litany of questions and should be
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:18 AM

Termites are not if but when

... and it only makes sense to protect your home. One of my clients just called me because he saw termites and had let his termite bond lapse. Obviously, that isn't good and it will cost to repair the damage and get a new bond. When you buy a home
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Friday, May 04, 2012 6:14 AM

Timing your move, easier said than done

In the best of all possible worlds, you could buy a home and move in exactly when you either sell your current home or your lease expires. Unfortunately, with delays in closing all too common these days, it isn't always possible to time your move
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:09 AM

A lack of curb appeal is what's wrong with this photo

There are a variety of angles you can use to take a photograph of a home for sale to maximize its curb appeal. One problem that some homeowners have is that their lot has several utility boxes and they basically can be an eyesore not only for you during
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:29 AM

How to sell your Charleston home quickly for top dollar

No matter the market, good or bad, some Charleston homes will sell quickly for top dollar while others will languish and sell for much less than the homeowner had hoped. I read the most pedestrian piece online earlier today about 13 ways to sell your
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:19 AM

Do you really want to lease a home with an option to purchase

With increased scrutiny by mortgage lenders these days, some buyers with a blip (or two) on their credit report might think that a lease purchase option might be the best way to buy a home in Charleston. It's just my opinion but I don't agree
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:34 AM

Tax day extended to today April 17 or do you want another 6 month extension

There's good news for the procrastinators among us. Income taxes aren't due as usual on April 15th this year, they are due today, April 17th. Since April 15th fell on a Sunday, the Internal Revenue Service extended the deadline by a day. But Monday
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Saturday, April 14, 2012 6:41 AM

If you're adding upgrades to your home, choose wisely

If you're buying a new home (or just want to update your current home), there are so many choices available to you that unless your budget is unlimited, it's important to choose wisely. The rule of thumb that I use is to add those upgrades today
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Friday, April 13, 2012 6:07 AM

If you're selling your home while it's rented

... it might be difficult to sell for several reasons. There are what are called a lot of accidental landlords here in the Charleston real estate market. Some homeowners wanted to but couldn't sell their home and chose to rent it. They may have been
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Friday, March 30, 2012 7:28 AM

If you win the Mega Millions lottery, would you buy a home in Charleston

Like many others across the country, I have my mega millions tickets and am fantasizing about what I'd do if I won the largest lottery in history. And on my short list of things to buy would be a home in Charleston, specifically in the historic district
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:13 AM

The best strategy to sell your home in Charleston

Despite all the good news I've been reporting on current Charleston real estate market conditions, there are still a lot of Charleston homes for sale (there are 6792 active listings as of this moment in the Charleston MLS). So if you are planning
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:18 AM

Home affordability and rising interest rates

Mortgage interest rates have not really gone up substantially from the amazing historic low rates we've seen YET. But with more and more good news on the economy, I wouldn't expect that to last forever. And if you are planning on buying a home
Posted by Howard Arnoff | 0 Comments
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