First Time Home Buyers - Amy McCalman Kirby

First Time Home Buyers, Florence SC Real Estate, Florence South Carolina, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Huge Price Reduction + Closing Cost Allowance*

Seller is offering a 1.5% Closing Cost Allowance on this home with an acceptable offer. Based on the asking price of $399,000, that means the seller is willing to pay up to $5985 towards the buyer’s closing costs. Closing costs are the additional expenses involved in buying or selling a home, separate from the purchase […]
First Time Home Buyers, Florence SC Real Estate, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Resources for Veterans

VA Buyers: Here’s How to Get Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or eligible spouse, your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is the first step toward using your VA home loan benefits! Online – apply through the VA’s eBenefits portal: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/how-to-request-coe/ Through your lender – many VA lenders can […]
Due Diligence, First Time Home Buyers, Florence SC Real Estate, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Understanding Due Diligence in South Carolina Real Estate

When buying a home in South Carolina, one of the most important phases of the transaction is the due diligence period. This is the buyer’s opportunity to fully investigate the property before committing to the purchase—and it can make the difference between a confident decision and a costly mistake. What Is Due Diligence? Due diligence […]
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3 Important Differences Between Real Estate Agents

One of the hardest parts of buying a home is understanding real estate terminology. It’s not just a matter of learning new words. You may also need to unlearn a few things you thought you knew. For example, did you know that “REALTOR(R)” is a trademark denoting membership in the National Association of REALTORS(R), and […]