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You're finally ready to buy. You have worked hard to get to where you want to be and you have a plan. However, part of that plan contains a degree of uncertainty-knowing how long it will take to find the right home. In a tight real estate market, this could take some time. Valuable, precious time so don't waste it!

Patience is crucial to make the best decision possible when selecting a home. The best way to prepare is to make a list of the most important items of the home. Always remember that there will be other buyers with possibly the same list of factors that they want in a home as well. If you aren't the winning bidder for a home, make sure you have a plan in place to continue and don't let a setback discourage moving forward.

Being realistic is also important when home shopping. Not every home will have all of the features you are looking for so make sure you select features that are deal breakers when searching. Seeing a home in person versus an online listing...

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Old Colony is now a part of Charleston's biggest yard sale held on Charleston's East End. This year, May 11 from 8am until 2pm (rain or shine) serves as the date for 2013 Old Colony East End Yard Sale, which is held in conjunction with East End Main Street and the East End Community Association. 

Going 23 years strong, this event brings out more than 3,500 bargain hunters one spring Saturday a year to the historic East End of Charleston who search for everything from furniture one of a kind household items among the 200 sellers for this event.  Non-residential selling spaces are sold out but spaces are still available for residential sellers from the East End by visiting charlestoneastend.com for a registration fee of $10.

Old Colony recognized the longevity and community spirit behind this event and knew that partnering with the East End Association was a perfect fit for their goal of being involved in...

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Did you know that with a USDA loan you can buy a house without a down payment? Many are not aware of this mortgage product because it is not widely used. These loans are made through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development and are to be used to buy a home in what is considered a "rural" area.  However, according to the terms of a USDA loan what is considered as "rural" can include many communities that could be considered suburban areas. 

Did you know that your credit card balances could be affecting your credit score even if you make you payments on time? Credit cards and any type of revolving credit can affect your score by having a high amount of money owed. It's best to remember to stay anywhere from 30% to 50% below your credit limit. So, even if you are making on time payments, if your card is maxed out this can have a negative...

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Spring is the time of rebirth...and there's nothing better than bringing your home back to life through easy, inexpensive concepts. Why else do you think they call it spring cleaning? It doesn't matter if you are applying a fresh coat of paint, cleaning out the garage or picking a new candle scent – you will be amazed at the difference it can make and here are some quick and easy ideas.

Windows. Yes, we all clean the windows. But ALL of them? Think about those windows upstairs or in that back room that not one goes into. Take an hour and wipe all of those down. Let the sun shine in and show off that beautiful spring sunshine. Even the darkest and quietest of rooms can benefit from a little sunshine.

Fixtures. One of the easiest ways to give a new look to a room is to change a fixture. Evaluate your light fixtures. Do they fit the décor? Are they old? Is the current light too bright or too soft? Not only can you change the focal point or personality of a room throu...

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