Charleston, South Carolina

January 2008 - Posts

• You would like to purchase a home, but closing cost are over $5,000 - what can a buyer do?

  Depending on the cost of a home, the closing cost can be $5000 or more. This includes a number of expenses: Lender cost include Loan Origination fees (typically 1% of the loan), Application fees, Appraisal fees, Attorney Fees Title Search Title Insurance Read More... Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:32 PM by Michael Falotico | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Why work with a Realtor when purchasing a home?

  Working with a Professional Realtor provides you with many benefits. Protection Most likely if you were to look at homes currently on the market the home for sale will be listed with a Realtor. So the seller is has representation, why shouldn't you. Read More... Posted Friday, January 18, 2008 9:38 AM by Michael Falotico | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Buyer Information

• I want to purchase a home, but I don't know how to get started - what do I need to do first?

  First time home buyers frequently ask this question. While the home purchase process can be daunting, it doesn't have to be. There is a defined roadmap to purchasing a home. First start by contacting a Real Estate Agent. The agent should be able to Read More... Posted Friday, January 18, 2008 9:00 AM by Michael Falotico | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Finances, Buyer Information

• How is the Real Estate Market in the Charleston, South Carolina Area?

  I probably get this questioned asked of me more than any other question by my friends and buyer clients. I believe now is a great time for buyers to purchase homes in the Charleston area. There are many reasons for this. It's a Buyer's Market Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:28 AM by Michael Falotico | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information