The Kingsmore Real Estate Team Blog

Posted on 08/01/2021

Pros & Cons of Choosing a Condo as Your First Home

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Condominiums can be an excellent option for first-time homebuyers. With lower upfront costs and great perks, a condo can definitely outshine a traditional detached home in many respects. However, even for new buyers a condo might not be the best choice. Here we will go over the main pros & cons of purchasing...

First Time Buyer

Advantages

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Posted on 07/25/2021

A Beginner's Guide to Blueprints

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels If you're building your own home, chances are you'll come across the blueprints at some point early in the process. This can be frustrating for many homeowners as they might not have an architect's background. However, you don't need to be an architect to understand the basics. We'll look at the various...

Architecture

Blueprints

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Buying a Zombie Property

Photo by Daniel Tuttle on Unsplash Buying a home, especially for the first time, might feel a little scary—notably if you've learned the home you’re considering for purchase is a zombie property. Even a pro at buying property may flinch when they initially hear this term. No worries, a zombie property is not as frightening as it sounds....

Home Buying Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Are Your Green Home Improvements Welcomed in Your Neighborhood ?

Photo by Maria Godfrida via Pixabay For a homeowner who wants to make green improvements and renovations to their personal property, the Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions, or CC&Rs, of the local homeowner association can pose problems that cost time, money and freedom of choice. This is especially true for homeowners who wish to make structural or aesthetic changes...

Energy Efficient

Green Living

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Posted on 07/04/2021

How to Buy the Right Home Remotely

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay It may be tempting, when buying a home remotely, to jump at the first great deal that fits your checklist. But, number of beds and baths aren't everything. Location matters, too. So does the school district if you have school-age children. Don't be afraid to delve deeply into a property that you're thinking...

Buyer Tips

Home Buyers

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Posted on 06/27/2021

What Is a Green Roof?

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels In building a sustainable home, every material decision matters. The choice of roof material and type can make an enormous difference both in your home’s energy efficiency and environmental impact. Because of the ever-growing demand for sustainable architecture and design, the number of options for sustainable roofing material continues to grow. One...

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Home

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Posted on 06/20/2021

3 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

Are you a culinary adventurer? If so, you know how much fun it can be to experiment with herbs in your soups, sauces and casseroles. Better, it’s easy enough to step that flavor up by using fresh herbs picked straight from the garden. Many culinary herbs are easy to grow on a windowsill, and they’re only an arm’s...

Herbs

Indoor Garden

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Posted on 06/13/2021

Stage Your Home to Target Specific Buyers

Image by engin akyurt from Pixabay Staging can be a controversial topic for many home sellers, especially considering the effort and costs it takes to properly prepare the home. But there's no doubt the investment is worth it for many homes in that staging can transform the property entirely for the benefit of the bottom line. We'll look...

Staging Your Home To Sell

Home Design

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Posted on 06/06/2021

5 Perfect Plants for Hanging Indoors

Photo by George Shervashidze from Pexels Hanging plants and vertical gardens are an excellent way to conserve precious square footage while still getting the environmental and aesthetic benefits of houseplants. You can achieve this by attaching hooks or other fixtures to ceilings and walls and hanging baskets, pots and planters. If you live somewhere where making holes in...

House Plants

Houseplants

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Posted on 07/12/2021

Another Property Sold - 2704 Henagan Ln., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Lovely, well-maintained, spacious home only used 6 months per year with 4 BRs and 3 BAs on 1st floor plus a great bonus room upstairs. Custom lighting and book shelves in the great room. Master BR has tray ceilings with 2 ceiling fans and his/her walk-in closets. Newer tile throughout downstairs except carpet in all BRs. Large screen patio on the back with gas fire place for year round use. New HVAC downstairs in 2021 and upstairs in 2020., both have 10 yr. parts warranty. New paint outside as well. Extra large front and rear yard and rear can be easily fenced because there is fencing already on both sides. Check out the Roman Shower, as...

Real Estate

Myrtle Beach

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Posted on 06/30/2021

Another Property Sold - 1605 S Ocean Blvd. 613, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

One of the lowest priced 2 bed 2 bath units in an Ocean front building in all of Myrtle Beach and it is MAGNIFICENT. It's on the desired south side of the building and above the hotel next door. I.e. It has a Great view. The Resort boast a Steam Room, Sauna, an exercise gym, an On Site restaurant and bar. A pool that you can swim in and out of the building in. along with 3 outdoor hot tubs another outdoor pool and indoor hot tub on the penthouse and a putting green for the golfer in the family. Close to all of the entertainment and dining and its right on the beach. If you have children bring them. There is a new sport called try to catch...

Real Estate

Myrtle Beach

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Posted on 06/21/2021

Another Property Sold - 163 Emerson Loop, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and large dock and boat lift make this property perfect for anyone who loves natural beauty and or boating. High & Dry this one has never had flood issues. Elevator leads to every floor in this 2 story home with parking underneath. Enjoy coffee and river breezes on your kitchen level deck or read on the patio of Old Richmond Cobblestones, Garage and all floors of the house are accessed by elevator and ramp that leads to kitchen level and deck. Home is move in ready. This is the lifestyle to die for. Featuring 4 BR and 3 full baths, with plenty of storage space. The large kitchen offers...

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