How Long Does it Really Take to Buy a House?

Buying a house is a scary move and many first-time buyers are still very apprehensive about the process. However, the more you know, the easier it can be. One of the biggest questions that many first-time buyers have is how long the process really takes. Here’s a good breakdown of the process and timelines when…

How to Assess Home Damage After a Storm

How to Assess Home Damage After a Storm

Whew! We certainly dodged a big bullet this last week, didn’t we? Even though some are not so lucky in places like Haiti and the Bahamas, the East Coast could have gotten a lot worse outcome, especially if people didn’t heed warnings and Matthew decided to be more fierce. But aside from some flooding in…

Is There a Difference Between Ocean and Beach Front?

Is There a Difference Between Ocean and Beach Front?

Along the Brunswick Islands are many small towns with oceanfront properties but is there a difference between oceanfront and beachfront? They are often used simultaneously to refer to  a home along the ocean but they can mean different things to appraiser, tax assessors and real estate agents.  Oceanfront  An oceanfront property is usually directly along…