Buying Process

Feb. 7, 2022

A Guide To Buying A Home in Hilton Head as a Canadian

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Jan. 28, 2022

5 Things To Know Before Buying A Beachfront Property

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Dec. 18, 2021

The 10 Most Common Questions Asked About Hilton Head [With Answers]

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Nov. 17, 2021

The Top 5 Moving Companies In Hilton Head, South Carolina

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June 7, 2021

The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Home In A 55+ Community

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April 21, 2015

Are You Ready for 'Owning a Home'?

I am always thrilled to hear when folks make the jump to home ownership. And it's important for prospective homeowners to know about all the resources available to them to help the experience go as smoothly as possible, especially when it comes to financing.

Earlier this year, the U …

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April 20, 2015

5 Simple Tips to Secure the Necessary Down Payment Funds

Purchasing a home is an expensive proposition, and for many buyers, securing funds for a down payment is a challenge in and of itself. But before you cross the idea of ever being able to afford a house off the list, the following ideas will go a long way toward …

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March 19, 2015

Selecting a Lender

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Finding a mortgage lender is not a problem. Selecting someone who will help you find the best loan product for your situation even if it means sending you to another lender is paramount.

There is a huge advantage to be able to sit across the table from someone you’re doing …

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Sept. 24, 2014

Buying a Home from a Foreign Seller? Don't Forget FIRPTA!

Recently, I talked about the growing number of multicultural home buyers entering the American Real Estate market. But there is also some very important information American buyers need to heed if they are buying a home from a foreign owner.

Thomas L. Smitha, JD CPA is Associate Director of Tax …

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Sept. 9, 2014

Money Down the Drain

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Private mortgage insurance is necessary for buyers who don’t have or choose not to put 20% or more down payment when they purchase a home. It is required for high loan-to-value mortgages and it provides an opportunity for many people to get into a home who otherwise would not …

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