This section includes information and real estate services for buying a home in the Murrells Inlet, Litchfield and Myrtle Beach areas. I recommend you use the Home Search if you are interested in searching for a home. As a RealtorŪ, I am privy to some of the best homes before they go on the market. Simply fill out the Property Request form and I'll get back to you ASAP with homes that meet your specific requirements.
I provide you with Free reports designed to help you in your search for information on purchasing the right home. The Resource Center page contains useful real estate information from sites that have been researched for you. There are sections devoted to Murrells Inlet relocation needs, SC schools, real estate tax information, home and garden, maps and Murrells Inlet weather. If you are selling your home in the Murrells Inlet area, please be sure to visit the section for selling a home to obtain an online market analysis of your home. I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon. I am always available for personal service by phone or email, so please contact me with questions any time!
Home Buying Articles & Advice
Don't Buy a Car - or Did You Already Buy One?
- When Income Grows and You Want to Buy "Stuff"
- Debt-to-Income Ratios and Car Payments
- How Buying a Car Reduces Your Purchase Price
Things Not To Do Before Buying a Home
- No Major Purchases of Any Kind
- Don't Move Money Around
- Should You Change Jobs?
- Reasons to Delay Buying a Home
Why Buying a Home is a Good Idea
- The Best Investment
- Income Tax Savings
- Stable Monthly Housing Costs
- Forced Savings
- Freedom and Individuality
The Business Cycle and Buying a Home
- Recession and Expansion
- Supply and Demand
- Should You Try to "Time the Market"?
- What's More important - Buying a House? Or a Home?
Why Search for A Realtor?
- Finding an Agent by "Accident"
- Listing Agents vs. Selling (Buyer's) Agents
- Should You Call the Listing Agent?
- Agent's Advertising - Is the Purpose What You Think?
- Finding Your Own Realtor
- Some Basics About the Search
- How to Conduct the Search
- Interviewing A Good Realtor
- When the Agent Asks You for an Appointment
- Looking Ahead - Buyer's Remorse
Buying a Home With Resale Value: Location
- Location, Location, Location?
- Location: Local Community, Town or City
- Location: the Local Neighborhood
- Location: the Residential Neighborhood
Buying a Home With Resale Value: the House
- A Home With a View?
- Lot Choice and Landscaping
- House Size
- Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Closets, Garage & Laundry
- Kitchen
- Fireplaces
- Swimming Pool?
Comparable Sales and Your Offer Price
- Determining Your Offer Price
- Comparable Sales in the Public Record
- Comparable Sales in the Multiple Listing Service
- Comparable Sales: Pending Transactions
Factors Affecting Your Offer Price
- How Property Condition Affects Your Offer
- How Home Improvements Affect Your Offer
- How Market Conditions Affect Your Offer
- How Seller Motivation Affects Your Offer
- The Final Decision on Your Offer Price
Offering to Purchase Real Estate: the Basics
- Introduction and Overview
- Contingencies in a Purchase Offer
- Earnest Money Deposit
- The Closing Date
- Transfer of Possession
Writing an Offer: Safeguards Regarding the Property
- Disclosures From the Seller
- Condition of the Property Upon Transfer
- Inspections You May Require
- Final Walk-Through Inspection
