New Construction5 questions to ask before you sign a builder contract
The model home is designed to sell. Here’s what to ask before you commit.
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What is included as standard, and which features in the model are upgrades? Ask for the standard spec sheet in writing.
What will this lot cost? Lot premiums for size, view, or orientation can add thousands to the base price.
Is the incentive tied to the builder’s lender? Compare the incentive against an independent loan quote.
What are the HOA dues, capital contributions, and restrictions? Read the covenants before you sign.
What happens if the build is delayed? Understand the contract’s timeline language and your protections.
First-Time BuyersHow South Carolina down payment assistance works
You may need less upfront cash than you think.
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SC Housing is South Carolina’s state housing finance agency. It offers home loan programs and down payment assistance for eligible buyers.
Programs have income and purchase-price limits and usually require a homebuyer education course, which is exactly the kind of preparation we build into our process.
Assistance is used through participating lenders, so the lender you choose matters. We introduce you to lenders who work with these programs regularly.
Start with a conversation: we’ll help you understand your budget, credit, and whether assistance may fit before you start touring.
SellersPricing your home: finding the sweet spot
Overpricing costs time. Underpricing costs money.
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Buyers compare your home to what else is for sale and what has recently sold. Your price should be set by the market, not by what you need to net.
The first two weeks on market bring the most attention. Pricing right from day one protects your leverage.
Staging, photography, and small repairs often return more than they cost. We’ll tell you which ones are worth it.
Know your net before you list: payoff, commissions, closing costs, and any concessions. We run those numbers with you up front.
RelocationMoving to the Upstate: Anderson or Greenville?
Two great hubs, two different lifestyles.
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Greenville offers a walkable downtown, a busy dining and arts scene, and a wide range of suburbs within a short drive.
Anderson offers historic charm, growing neighborhoods, and easy access to Lake Hartwell, often with more home for the money.
Commute corridors, school zones, and HOA rules differ street by street. Tell us how you live and we’ll narrow the map.
Many relocating buyers tour virtually first. We can walk homes and neighborhoods for you on video before you fly in.