We posted a blog piece a few months back about the trend of people doing whole house rehab projects. The following photos and narrative are of an Isle of Palms, SC house renovated and upgraded by the B. Chaney Improvements team. Brad Chaney and his craftsmen took the 1950s-era rancher and turned it into a […]

As summer comes to an end, everyone should use this checklist for end of summer to-dos that will make the busy fall season a little less stressful on everyone under the same roof. August is still technically part of summer, but with vacations wrapping up and back-to-school activities kicking off, most people’s mindset shifts to […]

Charleston, SC is filled with history…and old homes. Often times these homes need updating and even a full renovation. Whole house renovations are nothing new in the Holy City. Many people flock to Charleston because of the history and architecture. And while some of that architecture has great charm, some “old houses” in the surrounding […]

A new trend seems to be developing in the real estate world: complete rehab — or renovation — projects of existing homes. Some experts believe the trend is due to several factors in the national economy, as well as a change in the thinking of homeowners. Nationally, many markets are seeing a slow-growing housing market — […]

Did you pay too much in taxes this year? If so, building a home or taking a loan for a major addition to upgrade your current home may make the difference next year. With tax day here, many Americans are writing checks to the government while wishing they had spent the money on a sound […]

Home improvements like replacing windows; remodeling a kitchen; renovating a bathroom, building a deck; etc… can be done with your 2017 tax refund that should be arriving soon. We realize it is more fun to spend a tax return on something like a vacation or a new car, but most will agree there is often […]

Many of the homes in Mt. Pleasant’s Old Village were built half a decade ago with a couple bedrooms, a bath and small yard. Those homes are now having to accommodate families that want a little more space and sometimes, a different floor plan. This was the case for the Miller family, when they contacted […]