Real Estate Blogs Of The Carolina's

When selling a home, full transparency is key. Seller disclosures provide potential buyers with crucial information about the condition of the property, ensuring a fair and informed transaction. Understanding what must be disclosed and why it matters can help protect both buyers and sellers from unexpected issues down the road. Seller disclosures are legal documents that outline any material defects in the property such as issues that could negatively impact its value or safety. While specific disclosure requirements vary by state and local law, common disclosures include: Past or present structural defects Completed repairs or renovations Natural hazards (flood zones, earthquake risks, etc.) HOA rules and restrictions Land-use limitations Missing essential systems or features Prior property damage Any known deaths on the property (where required by law) Seller disclosures are important and serve a dual purpose: For Buyers: They help potential buyers assess the pro...

When working with a real estate agent, it's important to understand the level of responsibility they have toward you as their client. In almost all cases, when a seller lists their home with an agent, an agency relationship is formed , meaning the agent owes the seller a fiduciary duty - a high level of care and loyalty. The same can apply to buyers when they enter into an agency agreement with their agent. However, some agents may work with buyers without an agency relationship , which means they are not required to act as fiduciaries. Since each state determines its own agency laws , it's essential to know what kind of representation you're receiving. Reasonable Care: The Basic Standard At a minimum, all real estate agents must provide reasonable care , meaning they must perform their job competently and ethically. This includes: Providing accurate information about the market Assisting with paperwork and transaction details Meeting deadlines and...

In today's digital world, protecting your online information is more important than ever. You likely have multiple accounts...email, banking, investments, and social media...all of which need strong, unique passwords. Trying to create and remember complex passwords for each site can be overwhelming. That's where a password manager comes in. A password manager is a secure app that stores and generates strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. Instead of struggling to remember dozens of complicated passwords, you only need to remember one master password. Here's why using a password manager is one of the smartest security moves you can make: Stronger Passwords - Password managers generate complex passwords using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. These are much harder to crack than passwords people typically create on their own. With a password manager, you won't have to worry about using weak or repetitive passwords. Unique Passwords...

In today's high-interest-rate environment, homebuyers are looking for every possible advantage to secure an affordable mortgage. One often-overlooked opportunity is assuming an existing FHA or VA loan , especially those issued in the past few years when interest rates were at historic lows. An assumable loan allows a qualified buyer to take over the seller's existing mortgage, including its remaining balance, interest rate, and repayment terms . FHA and VA loans are generally assumable, but buyers must meet the lender's qualification standards, just like they would for a new mortgage. With interest rates currently much higher than they were just a few years ago, assuming a loan that carries a lower-than-market interest rate can be a game-changer for buyers. Here are some key advantages: Lower Interest Rate = Lower Monthly Payments - If the seller's mortgage has an interest rate of 3% or 4% , assuming the loan means immediate savings compared to today...

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If you've owned your home for a long time, chances are its value has increased�maybe even doubled, tripled, or more. But did you know that a law written in 1997 still limits the amount of capital gains tax exclusion, despite skyrocketing home prices? Currently, homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 in gains if single or $500,000 if married filing jointly when selling their primary residence, as long as they've lived there for at least two of the last five years. But with today's home values, more sellers are finding themselves exceeding this exclusion and facing a significant tax bill. More Homeowners Are Now Affected In 2023, nearly 8% of home sales surpassed the $500,000 capital gains exclusion. However, in high-cost states like California (28.8%), Hawaii (23.8%), Washington, D.C. (22.1%), Massachusetts (17.9%), and Washington State (15.2%), the numbers were far higher, according to CoreLogic. What Happens If You Exceed the Exclusion? If a homeowner sell...