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New Home Buying: Information on the How, What, When & Why
Thinking of buying a new home? Have a million questions? We’ve got the answers. Below you’ll find a list of helpful homebuying articles covering everything from the buying process, how to choose a builder, and home maintenance to lowcountry real estate news.
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About New Construction
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Buying a NEW Home
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Types of Homes & Neighborhoods/Communities
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HOA
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After Closing
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Realtors
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Design & Trends
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Area
About New Construction
Moving to Charleston: A Newcomer's Guide to New Construction Homes
A New Wave of Home Construction: Catering to the 55+ Active Adult
New Home Construction – If Only the Walls Could Talk
Never bought a new construction home, here's what you can expect
What are “Quick Move-in” homes, how do they differ from “To-be-built” homes and what’s right for you?
Buying A NEW HOME
Builder Design Center Options for Your New Construction Home
A Gen X Guide to New Home Construction
Exploring Builder's Model Homes: Key to Effective New Home Shopping
Best questions to ask before you buy a new construction home
New Construction Homes vs Resale Homes: Making the Right Choice
Building your own home – Planning for success
Is there a better time of the year to buy a new construction home?
What’s The Purpose of a Model Home when New Home Shopping?
Questions to Ask When Touring a Model Home
Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck in New Home Upgrades
Best questions to ask before you buy a new construction home
Your Guide to New Home Construction Inspections
Should I have my new construction home inspected by a home inspector before closing?
Buying a Charleston new home how long does it take? Here’s a timeline
Important things to know about your new home’s price
Are new home builders’ prices negotiable?
Why buying a new home at year-end holiday time is a great idea
TYPE of homes / neighborhoods / communities
Choosing a Charleston area community: Figuring out what’s important to you
What are the Ownership differences between single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums?
55+ Active Adult Living: The latest insights & answers about moving to an age-restricted new home community
Development 101: Learn about planned communities
Lowcountry home terms; a glossary of unique features
From the ground up: the evolution of a new construction community
HOA
Homeowners Associations 101: What You Need to Know
The In’s & Out’s of HOA Fees
Paying Your Dues - What are HOA Fees and What Do They Cover
after closing
What to Expect After Signing Your New Home Contract
Common First Year Hiccups in a New Construction Home
What are common issues in the first year of your new home
How to protect yourself against unknown issues after closing on your new home
Routine Maintenance - How To Care For Your New Home
Realtors
Benefits of Working with a Realtor When Buying a New Construction Home
When buying a new construction home Real Estate Agents can be a key asset
Onsite sales agents & buyers agents; “who’s who” in new home construction
Learn the benefits of working with a Realtor to purchase a new home from a builder
design & TRENDS
What Lies Beneath: Top Foundation Choices in the Lowcountry
Building Your New Home with Feng Shui: A Guide to Harmonious Living
Flexible Living: Versatility of Lofts and Flex Rooms in New Homes
Top New Home Features Today
Embracing Lowcountry History in Charleston New Home Construction
Redefining Luxury: The Modern Owner's Suite
Charleston Area Master-Planned Community Trends: Embracing the Future of Living
Today’s Master Planned Community Trends, What You Need to Know
Why Lowcountry homes are so unique - What to know
Lowcountry Outdoor Living Design Trends
The Rise of Dual Primaries, Multigenerational In-Law Suites, and Flex Rooms
Charleston SC historic houses influence new homes’ design and construction
A lexicon of Lowcountry home terms & the unique architectural influences that inspired them
Popular Technology in New Construction Homes: Advantages of Building a Smart Home from the Ground Up
New home technology what should you choose when building a new home?
Designing the Best Owners Retreat for Your New Lowcountry Home
Charleston SC outdoor decorating trends every homeowner can love
Induction vs. Gas Cooking – Which is better? 2023 Appliance Choices
How to select design center options that will hold their value in your new construction home
Top Trends for flex spaces, bonus spaces in new homes
Area
A Closer Look at the Tri-County Area
Berkeley County: Where History Comes Alive Amidst Natural Splendor
Charleston County: A Captivating Blend of History and Natural Beauty
Discover Dorchester County: The Perfect Blend of Modern Living and Natural Beauty
Experience the Unrivaled Quality of Life in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Why buy a new home on Johns Island? It’s a long list but here we go…
Why so many people choose to move to Mt Pleasant SC?
West Summerville, SC - An area full of growth & fresh possibility in Dorchester County
The What, When and Why of the Proposed I-526, Mark Clark Expressway Extension
Growth Boundaries Restrict Urban Sprawl into Rural Charleston County SC
How to prepare a Charleston area new home for a hurricane