Monthly Archives: March 2010

Tour Medway Plantation

Take a tour from your computer of this beautiful plantation located outside of Charleston, South Carolina.  Learn more about Medway from our previous post.

How can I find out how much my house is worth?

“You have several options in determining the value of a property.  My recommendation would be to engage a professional, such as a realtor or an appraiser, to help in this determination and do the legwork for you.  Sifting through courthouse records in search of comparables is a tedious job but an experienced professional has access [...]

Charleston – Top Five Healthiest Housing Market for 2010

BuilderOnline.com recently release their list of The 20 Healthiest Housing Markets for 2010 and Charleston made it into the top 5.  Charleston is currently the fastest growing city in South Carolina with a 2% annual growth rate over the past five years.  The city also ranks very high among the top 100 largest housing markets.  [...]

10 Ways to Get More Money From Your Home

Forbes.com recently published, 10 Ways to Get More Money From Your Home. We all know it’s a buyers market and sellers need to put their best foot forward. Usually it’s the simple touches that stand out to buyers mind so here’s a list of things you can do help your home stand out in the crowd.

What is the difference….

What is the difference between list price, sales price and appraised value? “List Price:  The price of a home for sale set by the sellers and their listing agent.” “Sales Price:  The price at which a home actually sells.” “Appraised Value:  The market value as determined by a qualified appraiser.” Contact Paula now: paulawadley@williammeans.com

Is it time to make your move?

According to CNNMoney.com, it’s time to nab a real estate deal, while you still can. Home prices have dropped, mortgages have hit an historic low and the tax credit is in effect until April 30th. So how do you know if it’s time to make your move?

Ask yourself: Do I qualify for the tax credit? How much could I lose by waiting? How quickly can I sell my current home?

Explain the costs of purchasing cash vs. financed.

“A cash deal is less expensive for a buyer as they do not have lenders fees such as loan origination, appraisal, escrow, and prepaid interest fees on their HUD-1 settlement statement.  An affluent individual may choose to finance anyway as he/she may feel that they can make more money investing their cash to offset the [...]

What is the best way to choose an agent when buying a home?

“The best way to choose a real estate agent is by getting referrals from your friends, neighbors, and/or family who have recently sold real estate in your area. Do your due diligence by getting more than one recommendation, if possible, and interview each agent. Your agent should have knowledge of your market, a proven track [...]

William Means Announces Launch of New Website

William Means Real Estate is proud to announce the launch of our new web site. Charlestonrealestate.com has been enhanced with new functions, features and tools that are designed to keep visitors more informed and engaged than ever before. Searching for real estate has never been easier with the upgraded Search Properties page. Find homes based on [...]

What is a buyers agent?

What is a buyers agent, what does this specifically do for a buyer and who usually pays this “buyers agent”? “A buyer’s agent is a licensed real estate agent that is contracted by the buyer to solely represent them in their search for property to purchase.  A common misperception is that an individual will get [...]