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10 Signs A Fixer-Upper is a Money Pit

• Deanna Ritchie for Entrepeneur.com
• 12/18/24

By Laurie M. Nichols for FamilyHandyman.com

6 Tips for Filling Rental Vacancies

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 12/4/24

Keeping your Rental Property Occupied

Is a Homeowner's Association (HOA) Right for You?

• Shelley Sines for Readynest.com
• 11/20/24

What to Consider before you Buy

How to Make Rentals Senior Friendly

• Shared from ThinkRealty.com
• 11/6/24

3 Ways to Prepare for a Home Purchase

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 10/9/24

Hiring a Contractor?

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 09/25/24

5 Questions to Ask

Selling a House With Tenants in 5 Steps

• Shannon Sharpe for FitSmallBusiness.com
• 09/9/24

A How-To for Investors

DIY Renovations: What Works and What Doesn't

• Danor Aliz for UpScaleLivingMag.com
• 08/20/24

The Pros & Cons of DIY Renovations

What to Consider Before Selling an Investment Property

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 08/7/24

Is A Historic Property Right For You?

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 07/22/24

The 25 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget

• Julia Del Rosario for TheClose.com
• 07/8/24

Excerpted from TheClose.com

Home Insurance for Luxury Properties

• Charleston Beach Life Homes
• 06/10/24

10 Sustainable Home Technologies

• Karuna Eberl for FamilyHandyman.com
• 05/30/24

Technologies to Change the Way We Live

5 Tips to Prepare for Selling Your Home

• Charleston Beach Life Homes
• 05/21/24

The Pros & Cons of Short Term Rental Property

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 04/24/24

Should You Invest in Short-Term Rentals?

A Guide to Buying a House with an LLC

• Jonathan Pressman for MoneyTips.com
• 04/10/24

Real Estate Investing : How to Profit Now

• Jacob Wolinsky for Kiplinger.com
• 03/20/24

5 Costs Associated with Home Renovations

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 03/6/24

A Guide to Due Diligence in Real Estate

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 02/21/24

Are you preparing to buy a new home or invest in Here’s a refresher on some important due diligence steps to take after you mak...

The True Cost of Owning a Second Property

• Kristin McKenna of Darrow Wealth Management
• 02/7/24

4 Tips to Negotiate a Real Estate Transaction

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 01/24/24

How to Bring Warmth Into Your Home

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 10/11/23

6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Fast

• Lisa Gerstner for Kiplinger.com
• 09/28/23

If You're In the Market for a Loan, You Need Your Score to Rise Fast

11 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

• Carissa Rawson for TheBalanceMoney.com
• 04/28/23

What you should (and shouldn't) do when buying a house

Choosing the Right Time To Sell Your Home

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 04/21/23

Selling is a big decision, and pinpointing the perfect time to make your move can be challenging.

What is a Mortgagee Clause?

• Matt Ryan Webber for Investopedia.com
• 04/12/23

How To Buy A Vacation Home

• Mia Taylor for YahooFinance
• 04/7/23

7 Steps for Getting a Vacation Home Loan

How to Build Your Credit Score Fast

• Rachel Layne for CBSNews.com
• 04/4/23

Your Credit Score Plays a Key Role in Buying a Home - Here's How to Improve Yours

Smart Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills

• Lisa Gerstner, Senior Editor of Kiplinger
• 03/31/23

Tax breaks and potentially lower home energy costs make these green projects worth a look.

Answers to Common Homeowners Insurance Questions

• Michael Evans for TheBalance.com
• 03/28/23

Everything you need to know about protecting your home

Are You Ready to Buy a Vacation Home?

• The Suzy Kopp Team
• 03/24/23

5 Things to Ask Yourself When You Are Considering Vacation Property

15 Genius Ways to Save Money on Moving Costs

• Lauren Murphy for Hunker.com
• 03/21/23

Here are several creative ways you can save money on your move.

5 Things to Know When Choosing a Mortgage Lender

• By Aly Yale for CBSNews.com
• 03/17/23

Here's What to Consider When Comparing Mortgages

Buyers: Don't Forget Closing Costs

• By Bob Haegele for SmartAsset.com.com
• 03/14/23

What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?

Read This Before You Renovate a Property

• Katherine Reynolds Lewis for Kiplinger
• 03/9/23

When you hire someone to remodel your house, have your eyes open and anticipate any problems before they happen. and anticipate

Home warranty vs. homeowners insurance

• Cynthia Paez Bowman for MSN.com
• 02/28/23

Home warranties and homeowners insurance can both help offset the costs of maintaining your house, but they aren't the same thi...

The Top 8 Decor and Home Trends for 2023

• Jenny Hughes for TheSpruce.com
• 02/24/23

Not sure what to put your renovation budget toward this year? Let these home decor and design trends from Pinterest light the w...

Don't Miss These Tax Breaks

• Excerpt from Article By Peter Butler - for CNET.com
• 02/21/23

If you own a home, you can enjoy a lot of tax deductions that others don't have. Check out these write-offs you might not be a...

How to Get a Mortgage When Self-Employed

• Aly J. Yale for BusinessInsider.com
• 02/17/23

Getting a mortgage while self-employed can be a challenge. Here are 7 ways to improve your chances.

Find Your Property Investment Approach

• Outbound Engine for The Suzy Kopp Team
• 02/14/23

Are you considering getting into property investing — or continuing to broaden your real estate investments?

4 DIY Jobs Sellers Should Stop Doing

• Melissa Dittman Tracey - NAR Realtor Magazine
• 12/31/22

Home Inspectors say they can spot the work of a DIY versus a pro.

Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval

• 12/9/22

Pre-approved buyers can generally close escrow more quickly.

How to Garden with Flowers

• 12/9/22

Perennials come back every year with no replanting, annuals have to be planted each year.

Did You Know We Can Help in Any State

• 12/8/22

We have a large network of top-notch hand-selected agents that we refer our clients to.

July 2022 - Charleston Real Estate Market Update

• Melissa Williamson
• 07/28/22

Check Out Suzy's Scoop on July's Real Estate Trends