THIS is why you have a home inspection! - 04/30/12 04:50 PM
THIS is why you have a home inspection!

It is tempting to save money when buying a house by skipping inspections. This is a perfect example of why you should have a home inspection.
I had a showing today at a cute little home that had some nice upgrades and a nice deck off the kitchen. This is a picture of the support system under the deck. It was only view able if you looked between the boards. I don't believe the homeowner was trying to deceive anyone. This deck project was most likely a do-it-yourself job. Which sometimes means that it … (43 comments)

Erasing History. They just don't make them like that anymore. - 04/29/12 01:02 PM
Erasing History. They Just Don't Make Them Like That Anymore


The Central United Methodist Church was built on the West Side of Charleston, WV in 1912. The church closed in 2008. The building will be torn down to make way for a new retail store. The pictures were taken after the church was stripped of all of it's stain glass windows during a recent auction.
I know it is a sign of progress. We can't hold onto everything, but it sure does tug at my heart that the beautiful and historic building couldn't be converted to some other use.
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Save $350.12 per sq ft and live here! - 04/24/12 08:37 PM
Save $350.12 per sq ft and live here!
Where is that you ask? Charleston, WV! A recent REALTOR.org article listed the Top 5 most affordable markets in the U.S. The per square foot cost for each of these Top 5 markets ranged from $62.45 up to $69.04. While Charleston, WV real estate did make the Top 5, isn't far off.
Using data from homes that SOLD from January 1 to March 31st, 2012, the median square footage was $70.87.
The median cost for a home during this same period was $126,550.
In addition to affordable real estate for sale, Charleston, WV also has … (3 comments)

Under Contract! Investment Property For Sale in Belle, WV - 04/24/12 10:37 AM
UNDER CONTRACT! Investment Property For Sale in Belle, WV

5303 Church Drive, Charleston WV 25306
After less than a month on the market, this property is now under contract and ready for TLC by new owners. Rand is only 10 minutes from Charleston and is the home of NFL star Randy Moss.
The house boasts some nice features like:
Over 1600 Square Feet Large master bedroom 3 bedrooms in the upper level Large level fenced in lot The property is in need of some updates and has had water in the basement. Listed at only $34,500, this is a great … (0 comments)

Price Reduced! 3 Bedroom Rancher in Elkview WV - 04/14/12 07:39 PM
3 Bedroom Rancher in Quiet Country Setting Minutes From Charleston

PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT: May 30, 2012 
NEW LISTING! Enjoy a quiet country setting only minutes from Charleston, when you purchase this 3 bedroom 1 bath Elkview WV home for sale. Situated on over 4 acres of land, this real estate listing also features an unfinished garage conversion that could be used as a family/rec room.
This home for sale does need renovation. Kitchen has been completely removed and is a clean slate awaiting your custom touches. The property new to market is located at 21C Aarons Fork Road in Elkview, … (3 comments)

Real Estate Q&A: Fewer Pictures = More Problems? - 04/06/12 10:53 PM
Real Estate Q&A: Fewer Pictures = More Problems?
Q: I was told that when there are few or no interior pictures mean that there are problems with the house. Is that true?

 
A: In short, No! Gone are the days of a weekly or monthly catalog being published of all the new listings on the market. In today's Internet world, we have the opportunity to see the interior of the house before we even step foot inside.
The Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS allow up to 16 photos per listing. Sometimes it is difficult selecting which 16 pictures best describe … (2 comments)

3 Bedroom Rancher in Quiet Country Setting Minutes from Charleston - 04/06/12 10:19 PM
3 Bedroom Rancher in Quiet Country Setting Minutes From Charleston

PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT: May 30, 2012. 
NEW LISTING! Enjoy a quiet country setting only minutes from Charleston, when you purchase this 3 bedroom 1 bath Elkview WV home for sale. Situated on over 4 acres of land, this real estate listing also features an unfinished garage conversion that could be used as a family/rec room.
This home for sale does need renovation. Kitchen has been completely removed and is a clean slate awaiting your custom touches. The property new to market is located at 21C Aarons Fork Road in Elkview, … (0 comments)

 
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