Photo Credit: Berwick at Windsor Plantation by RealStar Homes in Berwick, SC If you’re looking for a low maintenance home that provides on-site amenities and is located close to shopping, dining and entertainment, you may be a good candidate for a condo or townhome. But, how big of a down payment …
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Image courtesy of iStock/mizar_21984 If you’re planning on buying a home or looking to refinance your current home, you’re certainly aware that you will have to deal with a mortgage. To obtain a mortgage, you need a solid credit score, and you might be wondering if your score makes the grade — or …
2019 real estate market looks strong While builder confidence for the coming spring and summer selling season is strong, their trade association isn’t looking for a year as dazzling as 2016 or 2017. Based on current sales conditions and the recent fallback in mortgage rates, builder optimism …
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An aerial shot of a custom home from Daniel Barnes on Unsplash If you’re planning to build a custom home, then you’ll need to find a lot, or home site, to build on. Let’s take a look at the steps you should take before buying land. Find Your Lot Finding the right lot for your custom home …
Photo Credit: Getty Images You've heard the numbers: 690, 740, 805. Three simple digits that can seem mysterious, abstract, or both. However, in the real world, your credit score largely determines what type and how much credit you can obtain, what interest rates you’ll pay — and, sometimes, …
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Photo Credit: Getty Images Financing a dream home designed just for you doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In fact, lenders experienced with the custom home process say borrowing money to fund your perfect home, while it does require a couple of extra steps, is similar to financing any home …
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Not all veterans and their families realize that they can use VA financing for more than an existing home: They can use it to build their dream home. “Building a home with a VA loan shouldn’t be a rare occurrence, but until last year there was limited information …
Custom homes allow homebuyers to build the perfect home of their dreams. You can build a home to your exact criteria, whether that be a home with a large backyard and pool, or a unique floorplan to fit your family’s needs. However, it is important to know that straying away from a high volume …
