Finding a Home with Resale Value
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Finance | Leave a Comment
Lee Keadle
If you are looking to buy a new home, try to find a home that will have a good resale value down the road. This concept applies to first time home buyers who are just looking for a “first home? as well as home buyers who plan on living in the home for the rest of their lives. It is important for both types of home buyers to have an exit strategy so that if you for some reason needed to sell your home in the future, you would be able to. This exit strategy is even more relevant with the cooling housing market we are experiencing. There are seven basic areas to consider for resale.
Read More..>>Painting Business - How To Stand Before Kings and Not Mean Men
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
This one book has helped me more in my business than any other source as long as I applied it’s principles. As I shared with Tom, one thing that the book…
As a painting business consultant, I got a letter the other day from one of my good customers named Tom. Tom was having a real bad time with a lady’s front door. He called it the “door from hell”.
He said it had several coats of paint on it and the topcoat was black and it was blistering in places. He also said that he went and bought some citrus paint stripper to remove the multi-layers of paint and it ate through some plastic panels that were on the front of the door.
Read More..>>The Most Effective Home Improvements
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Lee Keadle
In our years of experience selling real estate, we have easily walked through more than a thousand homes for sale in the Charleston, SC area. Some homes are very well staged for showings, and you can tell that the home owners have really taken care of the home and have made good improvements to it. And, the money that the owners spent to update or improve the home should be paid back in full (and maybe with some profit) when they sell it.
Read More..>>The Costs of Owning a Home
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Lee Keadle
Some home buyers (especially first-time home buyers) think that a down payment is the only cost of buying a home. However, they soon realize that their down payment is one of many costs that require cash or a check upfront. So, how much should you expect to pay before closing on your new home?
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Walk More, It will save you money and may save your life
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
As gas prices continue to rise and health concerns continue to mount, walking may be the key to both difficulties. As you walk you save money and save your life.
As oil prices continue to rise, gas prices have skyrocketed. Now we find prices rising above $4.10 per gallon. With this rise, all of us are feeling the pinch as we are forced to drive through our daily activities. Many of us are required to drive to get to work or even to go to the store for required food items. Over the years, however, many of us have gotten into the habit of driving around the block or sometimes just down the street. In fact, we drive everywhere we go. Many of these habits can change to help save us some money.
Read More..>>Selling - Improving Your Curb Appeal
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Lee Keadle
When potential buyers drive up to your house, the first thing they see is the front of your house. And, buyers know that usually the exterior of the house is a good indicator of the inside of the house. The old saying that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover does not apply to real estate! So, the front of your home can make a very important first impression on potential buyers. As a seller, you want to make the best first impression possible. You want your home to have curb appeal and make buyers want to see the rest of the house. We’ve included seven ways to improve your curb appeal:
Read More..>>Bird Allergy
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Like all animal allergies, dander will trigger an allergy attack to those who suffer from bird allergies. When bird preens itself or ruffles its feathers, the dander is sent into the air where it can come into contact with the skin or inhaled into the lungs. If you have watched a bird for any length of time you can actually see the dander and small bits of feather leaving the birds body.
Read More..>>Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Finance | 1 Comment
Lee Keadle
Buying a home for the first time can be a very overwhelming experience. After all, we were once first-time home buyers, and we remember buying our first home. Add our personal experiences to the experience we’ve had helping first-time buyers, and you’ve got quite a bit of useful information. So, we’ve made a list of tips for those of you considering buying your first home.
Read More..>>Reasons to Live in Charleston, SC
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Lee Keadle
When I talk to clients about living in Charleston, I am always interested to hear the different reasons they have for moving to (or remaining in) Charleston. Over the years I have heard probably hundreds of reasons, but I’ve managed to narrow it down to the top ten reasons to live in Charleston:
1. “I want to live near the beach!? With all the beaches Charleston has to offer, we have to ask clients what kind of beach they’re looking for. Folly Beach is a favorite among surfers and other laid-back individuals. If you’re looking for seclusion, then maybe a private beach like Kiawah, Seabrook, or Wild Dunes is a good start. Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island fall somewhere in between, and they both have public access areas.
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