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Fort Mill and Clover Rated 2021 Best School Districts in the Charlotte Area
York County, SC - The numbers are in and Fort Mill and Clover Schools Districts are taking the #1 and #2 spots on the list again! 2021 Best School Districts in the Charlotte area: #1 Fort Mill School District #2 Clover School District #7 York School District #9 Rock...
Southern Town Puts Ban on Booming Rezoning Requests
Lake Wylie, S.C.—a suburb of Charlotte, N.C.—has tripled its population to 12,000 since 2000. Its high-achieving schools, low taxes, and nearness to Charlotte’s jobs are behind its boom. But the town has grown so fast that it wants to ban any further growth. Council...
No Home Should Be Without Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Similar to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors are an essential warning device in every home — perhaps even more so. While sleeping, residents might be awakened by the smell of smoke and take action, but carbon monoxide is odorless and can disable and kill without...
Floor Plans: Choosing the Right One for You
Touring model homes is one of the best ways to get a feel for whether a floor plan will work for you. It’s time well spent before committing to such a huge investment in your future. Take your time and consider the following: Think now and later. Begin by thinking...
Ebenezer Park Renovations
Who's excited to see the updates renovations coming to Ebenezer Park in Rock Hill!?! This past weekend, my family camped at the park. And even though it's not far from home, it's perfect for a quick getaway! The bathrooms are clean and the staff is super. My daughter...
What to Do After Your Home Floods
No one can forget the horrible pictures of flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey, where tens of thousands of homes flooded and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. Now the Carolinas are faced with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Do...
Small Space, Big Style: Living Room
Many of us struggle with living rooms that are smaller than we’d like. Do you dream of big style in a tiny space? With a little creativity and some smart choices, your small space can have a much larger feel. Paint. Choose a light color to make your room appear...
The #1 Reason to List Your House for Sale NOW!
If you are debating whether or not to list your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply of Homes for Sale The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently commented on...
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Get Ready to Negotiate!
Now that the market has showed signs of recovery, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their home on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation. In most cases, the...
What to Expect From Your Home Inspection
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price paid for...
Why Is There So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage?
Why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application when buying a home today? It seems that they need to know everything about you and requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry on the application form. Many...
Selling Your House on Your Own Could Cost You
In this extremely hot real estate market, some homeowners might consider selling their homes on their own which is known as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). They rationalize that they don’t need a real estate agent and believe that they can save the fee for the services a...
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