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Foreclosures are falling quickly as more borrowers keep up with their mortgage payments and banks complete more loan modifications or approve short sales to avoid foreclosures on their books. For the first time since 2008, the number of borrowers who are behind on their payments or in foreclosure dropped below 5 million, according to a new report reflecting March data by Lender Processing Services. The number of mortgages in foreclosure dropped to below 1.69 million in March, which marks the lowest level in nearly four years and a drop of […]

Rental costs have been on the rise, outpacing stagnant salaries and widening the affordability gap, according to a new study by DePaul University. “After the housing crisis, households shifted to renting for a number of reasons,” says Geoff Smith, co-author of a study on the affordability gap and executive director of DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies. “The weak economy, homes lost to foreclosure, increased difficulty receiving a mortgage, a lack of confidence in the housing market and flexibility with renting all contributed to a boom in the rental housing […]

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My mother was a broker for over 25 years, so you could say I was born and raised in the Real Estate business. After putting in my time behind the scenes, I obtained my license in 2004. In my first year as a Realtor® I received the Multi-Million Dollar, Rising Star and Top Sales Agent awards. From there I went on to be a Top Producing Agent in the company I was with. I was installed as a Sales & Leasing Manager to assist other agents in their business. That […]

Lenders are showing signs of easing up on underwriting for mortgages, according to the latest report from Ellie Mae Inc., a mortgage origination software company. But some critics say they aren’t seeing it in their markets yet, as their customers continue to struggle to qualify for a mortgage, posing one of the biggest obstacles to the housing recovery. Ellie Mae’s latest findings may provide some encouraging signs for those buyers who have been shut out: Credit scores and down payments for approved mortgages are moving lower. FICO scores for approved […]

The parents of a woman who was married to Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev put their North Kingstown, R.I., home up for sale the day after the suspect was killed in gunfire with police in Massachusetts. The family had been preparing the home to sell for several weeks, and the listing went live last Friday. The listing was taken down Monday. The couple’s real estate agent declined to comment to media about why the home was shortly removed from the market. The family’s Colonial home was listed for $467,000. […]

“Home owners are tired of waiting to make improvements,” according to a remodeling trade association, which released its latest data showing the home remodeling business  is reaching “new heights.” Current business conditions in home remodeling have seen steady rises since March 2012 and now stand at a 5.97 rating — compared to 5.59 one year prior, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s first-quarter index. NARI also notes that sharp increases in the number of inquiries and requests for bids reflects an increase in consumer confidence in the […]

I was born and raised in Charleston and know the area well. My clients are first time home buyers all the way up the spectrum to those purchasing million dollar homes. This client base has been created due to my extensive knowledge of the community, my ties to numerous gay organizations, my church and my family. I believe in a “no stress” approach to finding the perfect fit for my clients. One of the biggest rewards has been that most clients end up becoming friends after the transaction is over! […]

A native South Carolinian, Bryan has many years of selling and marketing leadership, ready to put to work for you! With the majority of his working career with Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Bryan was responsible for all marketing and sales activities for the Renaissance Charleston Hotel-Historic District for over five years. Bryan Attended high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the gay 80’s and came out then. College at University of South Carolina-Upstate. In addition, Bryan recently completed the graduate level program EFM from Sewanee, The University of the South. […]

Located in Southwest Florida, Naples is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Everglades to the south. Voted one of the best places in the world to live, Naples is also home to world-class entertainment, with the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, and many theaters. Numerous championship golf courses designed by great names like Palmer, Nicklaus and Norman…and a lifestyle that just can’t be beat. The city is renowned for gorgeous beach sunsets, beautiful homes, a quaint, but bustling city, lush parks and colorful sunsets! […]