Plain-English guides to the parts of buying and selling that catch people off guard. Updated occasionally.
Two unrelated questions that come up in the same conversation more often than you'd think. The short answers: yes, several programs you may not know about; and it depends — but probably not.
If you want a clean process, get these documents ready before you call a lender. Here's what every loan officer asks for.
More money down means more buying power and a lower payment — that part is obvious. The non-obvious move is using seller concessions for a rate buy-down instead of the down payment itself.
South Carolina handles real estate closings differently than most states. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.
South Carolina is an attorney-closing state, meaning attorneys handle the full scope of the real estate transaction. Our office conducts title review, resolves liens and defects, coordinates and conducts closings, and ensures each transaction is completed accurately and in compliance with applicable law.
Unlike many states, South Carolina does not utilize title companies for closings, so our office manages the process from contract to closing and final disbursement.
B.A., College of Charleston, 2014 · J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law, 2018. Former counsel to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the Senate Budget Committee. Returned to Charleston in 2021 focusing on residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, and probate.
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