Hopefully, all of y’all are getting your shopping done ahead of time. Personally, I’d much rather go early than shop with a deadline looming. You know, an easy thing to purchase with very little pushing and shoving is a Lake Keowee waterfront home or lot. They come in multiple shapes and sizes and will bring joy to the entire family for as long as you own one. Even better, there is a chance it will be worth more money when you sell it than when you bought it. And there’s hardly ever anyone ahead of you in the check out line trying to use expired coupons. How’s that for an inspiring pitch?
I’ll bet you’re dying to know how our week went. Well, not that exciting though we did put a Lake Keowee waterfront property under contract AND we’re getting a Lake Keowee waterfront house to sell…I take that back that is exciting! The percentage of folks actively pursuing purchase or sale of Keowee property this time of year is certainly lower and won’t perk up significantly until the March/April time frame BUT now is a great time to be shopping for that Keowee property for this very reason! The field is less crowded, just like shopping for Christmas presents in September.
It’d be even more exciting if you’d give us a call or email about listing your Lake Keowee home or lot and/or finding that perfect Lake Keowee lot or home. We are here for you! We’ll even sing you a Christmas carol…maybe you’ll even enjoy it (if you’re tone deaf).
We’re on top of it! And plan to be for the foreseeable future, at least until the robots come for us. You can help us stave them off! Give us a call if you’re thinking about listing or buying some Lake Keowee real estate. Enjoy the lake while you still can!
You can help us do more of what we do. List your Lake Keowee real estate with us (and our 36 years of experience – 70 years combined). We’ll help lessen the blow of leaving ownership on Lake Keowee behind by making sure your pockets are full!
A Simple Guide to Help Avoid Overpaying For Your Home.
Simply put, paying too much can jeopardize the integrity of your investment. Here’s vital information to help you avoid overpaying for your home.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an old pro at the real estate game, buying a home can be a daunting process. It’s an emotional time filled with difficult choices – and each decision you make has money riding on it.
Finding the right home to meet your family’s needs is hard enough. But knowing how to avoid paying too much for that home once you’ve found it is another job entirely.
As someone who has helped countless buyers find their dream homes and save money at the same time, I’ve developed this guide to help you avoid the pitfalls inherent in the home-buying process. I’ll show you not only how to make sure you’ve found the right home, but also how to negotiate a price to your advantage.
In today’s complex, fast-paced market, you can’t afford to learn these lessons through trial and error. The tips contained in this report will go a long way toward making you a savvy buyer.
Tip #4 It’s a cliché, but … location, location, location
The desirability and resale value of your home-to-be depend on location more than any other single factor. Again, don’t let emotion get in the way of a wise investment. No home is an island, and the value of yours is affected by the homes that surround it.
Assuming you’ve already considered the elements that make up a desirable community – character, quality of schools, access to work places and services, recreatinal facilities, etc. – there are several elements that combine to create a good location.
Your first consideration is the neighborhood. Every neighborhood has its own unique character; you need to make sure you’d be comfortable in the one you’re thinking of living in. Take a long walk and observe carefully, Do people take care of thier yards and homes? Are the yards fenced? Do children play in the streets? Talk to the neighbors and ask questions that give you a better feel for the area. But be careful no to appear judgmental – you might be talking to a future neighbor.
If the neighborhood is to your satisfaction, look at homes on the market in the area. Extremely large homes surrounded by smaller ones tend to appreciate less than a large home among other large homes. Conversely, the smallest home in the neighborhood tends to be “pulled up” by the other homes on the block. However, it might take longer to sell a smaller home when the time comes because many people are unwilling to pay extra for the neighborhood.
The outer edge of a neighborhood is usually not good for resale value. There are noticeable dividing lines between unlike neighborhoods. It could be a different in architectural styles, home size, property use or something else. Look for a home in the middle of a community of similar homes; it will hold its value better.
An exception to this rule is a house on the edge of a neighborhood bounded by woods, park land, a golf course or other open space. Natural boundaries appeal to buyers, and these “edge” homes can actullay command a better price. Of course, the exception to this rule is when there’s an unpleasant use planned for the open space. An open field with a babbling brook is nice; a new freeway, strip mall or factory isn’t.
Other things that can negatively affect property values are traffic, sounds, smells, etc. Be sure to give the neighborhood a long, hard look. The home you’re interested in may be perfect, but if the neighborhood has problems, your investment won’t be worth as much when the time comes to sell.
