So the offer you put in on your potential new home has been accepted… Now what? There are a few things you need to do to help prepare for your closing. Your real estate agent and/or mortgage lender should inform you of the necessary steps on how to prepare, but sometimes it’s best to prepare […]
We understand that buying residential real estate is an exciting time. You’re probably already brainstorming how you can make your new home yours but as a veteran closing attorney here in Myrtle Beach, we’ve seen people learn the hard way about what NOT to do before closing on a piece of property and we don’t […]
Whether you’re a seasoned-pro at buying residential homes or have multiple business locations, there are plenty of differences throughout the selling, buying, and closing process that many people don’t realize and are sometimes unprepared for. That’s why our legal team here at Grand Strand Law Group has come up with a few major differences between […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for a bargain or have fallen in love with a home that happens to be foreclosed, there are many things you should consider before making your final decision to purchase a foreclosed piece of property. While it depends on how you plan to buy the property, you may be going […]
So you’ve finally found the perfect home and your offer has been accepted by the seller, now what? When it comes to closing on a new home, it’s important to have an idea of the next steps before you get handed the keys. Here at Grand Strand Law Group, we’ve answered a few questions that […]
As the infamous Margaret Mitchell put it, there is never a convenient time for taxes, especially for investors who are looking to reinvest their proceeds from their sale of real property. However, with proper planning and guidance from your accountant and real estate attorney you may be able to preserve more of your assets. If […]
To any out of state buyer, the South Carolina closing process can seem a little different from the state that you may be moving from. First, South Carolina is an “attorney state”. Where you may have just gone to a title company in a prior state, South Carolina Supreme Court has stated that a transaction […]
As the famous Fleetwood Mac member Don Henley so eloquently put it “Lawyers dwell on the small details”. While that line isn’t the most profound of the lyrics he’d sang, it’s certainly true when those details can effect how you own your property. For most people, purchase property will be the largest transaction they have […]
A Last Will is a great tool to ensure your wishes are followed when you have passed away. A Last Will and Testament includes your assets such as: homes, cars, and personal property such as jewelry, furniture, family heirlooms. After your death, this will be filed with the appropriate Probate Court, by your Personal Representative […]
The fall always brings new colors, pumpkins, cozy sweaters, crisp air, and if you live in South Carolina property taxes. While the county tax bills rolling out in October can be a bit scary, South Carolina does offer some property tax exemptions and special assessments that we can be thankful for this November. First is […]
