Real Estate

We Know Real Estate Transactions

The lawyers at Howell and Christmas, LLC will meet with you at no charge for your initial consultation and there is no obligation to use our services.

The lawyers at Howell and Christmas, LLC know the ins and outs of South Carolina's Real Estate Laws. We have a highly trained and experienced group of attorneys, paralegals and staff that provide you the quality service and results you expect and deserve. At Howell and Christmas, LLC we approach your case with a "team approach" that ensures we are able to maximize the value of your claim and handle your case in the most efficient manner possible.

General Considerations

Purchasing or selling property is one of the biggest transactions you will ever be involved in. Because the intricacies of real estate law can be confusing, having an experienced lawyer by your side is the best way to ensure your investment and assets are protected. We offer both Buyer's Representation and Seller's Representation services.

1031 Exchanges

Property Tax Expenses - With property taxes rising, many home owners are challenged with increasing expenses. One way to maximize real estate investment is to minimize taxes, and one way to do this is through a 1031 exchange. A 1031 exchange is an exchange of similar kind of property made during a certain time period in order to defer payment of taxes.

Tax Provisions - According to section 1031 of the United States tax code, a person can sell a property and buy another of similar value with the proceeds and avoid paying full taxes. The seller has 45 days after the settlement to find a replacement property and 180 days (or before taxes are due that year) to buy the second property.

How a Lawyer Can Help - Taking advantage of this tax provision can be complex, because of the many special considerations that are in play, so an experienced real estate lawyer can ensure no rules are overlooked so you can receive the benefits of the exchange. Because the law requires the use of an intermediary in 1031 exchanges, using a lawyer can also help you speed up the transactions and comply with the law.

All Other Real Estate Transactions

Howell & Christmas, LLC is on hand to assist with any other real estate transactions you may need. Please contact us to discuss your transaction and needs.

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Our personal injury attorneys concentrate in all areas of practice, including: automobile accidents, birth trauma, boating liability, burn injuries, child sexual abuse, construction accidents, defective products, dog bites, drowning accidents, drug injuries, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmacy negligence, premises liability, spinal injuries, SUV rollovers, traumatic brain injuries, truck accidents, welding accidents, wrongful death.

Our firm also concentrates in workers compensation, longshore and harbor workers, power of attorney, simple possession, Social Security and Disability claims, traffic/speeding tickets, wills and living wills, in addition to real estate transactions, including: buyer's representation, seller's representation, and 1031 exchanges.

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