By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  Business Week has called Goose Creek, "The Best Place to Raise a Family" in South Carolina and for good reason. Conveniently located between Volvo and Boeing, two of the largest employers in the area and minutes from some of the Charleston, South Carolina's areas most

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  The Charleston housing market is admittedly a bit crazy right now. Homes are going under contract quickly after being listed - some within hours - and some for above asking price. But, that's certainly no reason to reconsider buying a home this year. Here are 5 importa

You just closed on a home; congratulations! Start right away making it your own, decorate, get comfortable but don’t forget that deed!  When you sign the papers for your new home, you will walk away with a large stack of papers; however, the deed that says you now own that home won’t be one of them.

     By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  We're currently in a strong seller's market and homes are selling quickly.The average days on the market in the Charleston area is 31 days and nationwide it's 32 days according to the MLS for ALL listings combined. In actuality, I'm seeing widely varying numbers for

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or purchasing your next home, I've seen these mistakes made by both. With this list of common mistakes home buyers make, I hope to help you avoid costly issues and come out ahead of the game when purchasing your home.    By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  1. Not Gettin