Lee Keadle's Active Rain Blog

As-is homes can become sticky situations. And, as Realtors, we try to avoid working with as-is homes because they are notorious for major problems - not to mention liability. Fortunately, we can say that we've never encountered such problems simply because we avoid the situations altogether. But...

Buying a home for the first time can be a very overwhelming experience. After all, we were once first-time home buyers, and we remember buying our first home. Add our personal experiences to the experience we've had helping first-time buyers, and you've got quite a bit of useful information. So, ...

When potential buyers drive up to your house, the first thing they see is the front of your house. And, buyers know that usually the exterior of the house is a good indicator of the inside of the house. The old saying that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover does not apply to real estate! So,...

One of the biggest draws to Summerville real estate is the good public school systems. While buyers avoid some of the other Charleston areas (like Johns Island and West Ashley) because of the schools, buyers flock to live in the Dorchester II school district in Summerville. In fact, the only pub...

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the oldest port cities in the United States. The Charleston Harbor has a rich history involving wars and pirates, and this history brings millions of visitors each year to the area. Charleston is also known for preserving its history through its homes and bui...

Many home buyers look for newer condos on James Island because they offer low-maintenance living and a great location in the Charleston area. In response, James Island has one of the largest selections of new condos in Charleston. We get a lot of questions from clients about buying condos, so we'...

Not many years ago, buyers were able to purchase homes without making a down payment. There were several options for these zero down loans, such as Fannie Mae's My Community or Du Flex loans. An around the way (but quite popular) option for doing this with FHA was getting the seller to contribut...

Looking for a townhouse in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina? This area has so many good options for home buyers to choose from right now. And, with all of the assessments going on with some of the condo communities right now, town homes are looking better and better as long term investment options f...

In our years of experience selling real estate, we have shown thousands of homes for sale in the Charleston, SC area. Some homes are very well staged for showings, and you can tell that the home owners have really taken care of the home and have made good improvements to it. And, the money that t...

Some home buyers (especially first-time home buyers) think that a down payment is the only cost of buying a home. However, they soon realize that their down payment is one of many costs that require cash or a check upfront. So, how much should you expect to pay before closing on your new home? D...