As a local real estate expert in South Carolina, AgentOwned Realty understands the importance of making informed decisions, especially when it comes to selling your house and planning your next move. In the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, renowned as one of the best places to live, the dynamics of t

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  A final walk-through of your new home is the last thing to do before getting the keys on the day of closing. But, how clean is the seller required to leave the home before you finalize the purchase? Read on to find out. What happens during the final walk-through? The f

You may be reading this because you're thinking of buying or selling a home or it may be because you've been couped up and will read anything that is in front of you...even the cereal box! This is a different time for everyone. We have to take precautions and adapt to the situation at hand. Every bu

Hey everyone! Imagine if you’re seeing this you’re out looking for houses. You may have run across a few that you like but not really next to the neighborhood that you really like. Don't automatically discount the house for the location.  Contact me today to tour neighborhoods. 

HOW MUCH ? Closing costs in a real estate transaction Closing costs are fees paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. This is at the end when the property is transferred from one owner to another - closing the transaction so to speak.Both buyer and seller pay for closing costs. Here is a qu

Buying a first home can be many things.  One can feel pride at achieving the 'American Dream' or a sense of relief that you're paying yourself for the first time versus a landlord.  The process can also be a little scary and confusing as there are numerous steps involved before you finally are hande

So you want to buy a house? That’s so exciting! First things first, let’s go over some things not to do during the exciting and sometimes roller coaster ride that house hunting can be. If you can apply the following four things, I believe the house-hunting process will be more enjoyable for you. Num

March Madness have you confused? How about this real estate market? The real estate market today is fast and furious. Homes are selling at the highest price we’ve seen in years. In most cases, they’re selling at listing price, while many of those are receiving multiple offers. If You’re Considering

     By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  We're currently in a strong seller's market and homes are selling quickly.The average days on the market in the Charleston area is 31 days and nationwide it's 32 days according to the MLS for ALL listings combined. In actuality, I'm seeing widely varying numbers for

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or purchasing your next home, I've seen these mistakes made by both. With this list of common mistakes home buyers make, I hope to help you avoid costly issues and come out ahead of the game when purchasing your home.    By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  1. Not Gettin

I’ll start off with the most important fact about winning in a multiple offer situation… It is possible. Let that set in… it is possible. Although this market can be tough on buyers, please don’t give up! As a buyer, you’ll need to utilize coping skills as you house hunt because the hurry-up & wait