Lee Keadle

The Real Estate Contract

Many people sign a real estate contract and don't even understand what terms they're agreeing to. We think it is important for you to have a basic understanding of this legally binding contract. You don't have to be an attorney or a real estate agent to... Read >

The Homeowners’ Association

We get a lot of questions about HOAs. HOA stands for Homeowners' Association, and most neighborhoods in Charleston, SC have them. The HOA is a non-profit group that manages a community. Sometimes it is made up of residents from the neighborhood who wor... Read >

“Location, Location, Location!”

You may have heard this before: "What are the three most important things to consider with real estate?" The answer, of course, is location, location, and location. So, everyone knows it's important - but why? Location is the single largest factor w... Read >

8 Tips for Keeping Your Loan Until Closing

Many factors can affect your financing during the home buying process. From the time you apply for a mortgage until the time of closing, you should not make any drastic changes to your financial status. So, be sure to follow these 8 tips in order to kee... Read >

The Morris Island Lighthouse off Folly Beach SC

The Morris Island Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses in Charleston, SC. Since it is located only about 300 yards off the north end of Folly Beach, the lighthouse has become somewhat of a symbol for Folly Beach and even James Island. The Morris Island ... Read >

Common Mistakes Made by Home Buyers

Here is your chance to learn from other home buyers' mistakes! We've listed the five most common mistakes that a home buyer can make: 1) Failing to plan for the future - Even if you think you will live in your new house for the rest of your life, you... Read >

How a Seller Can Respond to Your Offer

If the sellers are not pleased with your offer, they may turn it down outright or give a counteroffer. So, let's say that the sellers agree with all of the terms in your offer except for the price. The sellers may send your offer back with your price ma... Read >

Making an Offer on a Home

So you've found the home you want to buy. Now what? You need to make an offer to buy the seller's house. Your real estate agent will have the forms you need, and he or she will talk with you to decide what terms you want. Your agent will then write th... Read >

Tips for Buying Pre-construction Homes in Charleston SC

People often ask us whether it is better to use the agent working at the model home. While these agents are very familiar with the neighborhood and option packages, they work for the builder and have his/her best interests in mind. They are hired to kno... Read >

Buying Homes Pre-construction

Many people hear about buying homes in the pre-construction phase of development and having the home value skyrocket in the first few years. The stories usually involve someone "getting in" during the early phases of development when the builders offer g... Read >

Factors That Affect Property Value

When we try to determine property value for your home, we compare your home with old listings and active listings on the Charleston MLS. No two properties are completely alike, but some properties are similar enough to compare prices. So, we look at com... Read >

What Home Inspections Can Do For You

Home inspections can give buyers a better understanding of the condition of the property they plan to buy. In this article I will discuss four types of home inspections and what they cover. During a standard home inspection a licensed inspector should... Read >

Buying a Second Home in Charleston SC

Many people choose Charleston as their getaway destination. Some people want a second home in Charleston so that they can have a place near the beach, so that they can have a home near family living in Charleston, so that they can have a private place to... Read >

Four Basic Mortgage Types

When it comes to financing a home, buyers have plenty of choices. Having lots of options means that buyers can find a mortgage that suits their needs. However, these options can also make financing a home overwhelming. So, we are going to explain the f... Read >

Financial Benefits of Owning a Home

For most people, buying a home is the single largest investment they will ever make. Because buying a home is such a big event, many people avoid the opportunity altogether and choose to rent instead. When considering renting, just remember that owning ... Read >