Cornelius C. Shepherd of The Elite Realty Group of SC

01/26/2022

09/12/2019

Closing costs can range from title insurance, appraisal fees and more. Make sure you know what to expect.

Closing costs are funds paid at settlement. Although many of the costs are associated with financing, others are independent of the mortgage loan.

09/11/2019

Build a home that allows you to seamlessly go green at your own pace.

Sustainability is quickly becoming a key factor in home design. Whether you’ve already bought solar panels or you’re not quite ready to go green yet, here ar...

09/10/2019

Nooking' your in-kitchen dining area not only looks great, it saves you a lot of space.

The breakfast nook is one of the year's biggest kitchen trends. Here are a few ideas for designing a cozy—and functional—corner in your own space.

09/09/2019

No one is using your backyard because there's nothing back there. You can make it the place to be with these ideas.

As the familiar saying goes, “Good things come to those who wait.” But how about waiting 14 years to be able to put a down payment on your first home. According to the Unison Home Affordability Report, that’s the average length of time it takes someone ...

09/07/2019

While this will exacerbate an already expensive market, it's important to factor the energy savings and rebates.

California’s recent law could strain an already pricey real estate market, but there’s reason for optimism.

09/06/2019

Did you know you can save money long term by paying off your mortgage early? Here's how.

Find out why getting out from under the biggest debt you'll probably ever have can be smart.

09/05/2019

This listing photo reveals a flaw in the home that should give you pause. Any guesses?

If you're looking at listing photos and spot this pitfall, you may need to pull the plug on a potential purchase or prepare to pay up.

09/04/2019

If you're planning to buy a home in the near future, you're in luck.

In many parts of the country it's actually gotten a bit easier, though not any cheaper, to buy a house. Housing sales are down nationwide, and the market is cooling off.

09/03/2019

Here are the home improvement projects that are best left to the pros.

Yes, it'll cost you to hire pros for a kitchen renovation. But it beats paying a contractor to fix your work in the gory aftermath of a DIY gone awry.

09/02/2019

If you've run out of surface space, this is a chic solution.

Plant walls > gallery walls.

08/31/2019

Here's the secret to keeping your granite countertops looking brand new!

Keep granite countertops looking as good as new with these cleaning hacks.