Charleston Real Estate Market Blog

Carolina Bay is one of the newest communities in West Ashley.  We’ve included a new listing below along with a link to the Carolina Bay community so that you can learn more about it!

"This beautiful Hagood floor plan is loaded with over $35,000 in upgrades. Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry hardwoods cover the first floor. A formal living room with bay window and dining room are off to the left of the foyer. An inset bar area sits between the dining room and kitchen. A gorgeous kitchen with silstone counters, stainless steel appliances and raised cherry cabinets with crown moulding awaits you. There is ample counter space to prepare the perfect meal, and it is an open floor plan that just begs for entertaining. The kitchen has ceramic tile on the floors

Many of our clients ask about beach communities in Charleston.  Kiawah Island is one of the nicest and most sought-after communities in the Charleston area.  Many buyers like Kiawah because of the seclusion and the natural setting that the private island offers.  We’ve included information below for a new listing on Kiawah that just came on the market.  This is one of the least expensive houses on Kiawah Island, where current house prices go up to almost $7 Million.

Nestled among trees on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home has a beautiful lagoon view. New hardwood floors greet you as you enter the home. A cozy living area with wood burning fireplace is perfect for gathering after a day at the beach. A large sliding door opens onto a deck which offers a

Many home buyers look for new construction condos because they offer low-maintenance living.  By definition, condos do not have a private yard – instead, all of the owners in a condo community share the green areas, or common areas, throughout the neighborhood.  These common areas are maintained using the monthly regime fees paid by the owners.  Regime fees usually include lawn maintenance, maintenance of the exterior of the building, and access to the amenities.  Most of the newer condo communities on James Island have amenities like a swimming pool, a club house, a fitness center, and tennis courts. 

Some regime fees include insurance for the building.  This type of insurance would not cover personal possessions (like furniture, clothes, etc.),

We’re just writing to let you know that we’ve added a new section to our website!  With the strong buyers market that’s resulted in the Charleston area, auctions are becoming more popular.  In response to this growing trend, we’ve incorporated Charleston real estate auctions into our website to better serve our clients.  We will be adding more information to the page in the coming weeks – as many of you know, we update the website on a daily basis.  But, we wanted to go ahead and tell you about this new addition.  Feel free to check it out using the link below!    

Buying a home can be one of life's biggest financial rewards. It has the potential to serve not only as your home for many years, but also as the basis of your financial portfolio. For this reason, you should never jump into a home purchase. It simply makes sense to take your time and ensure that you are getting what you are paying for. Since a home has many systems that are all subject to stress, wear, and deterioration, there are a few things that should be examined closely before purchasing any property. These areas apply to older homes as well as newer homes.

Homes inspections are the best way to ensure that the home you are considering buying is sound. We cannot stress the importance of getting a home inspection enough. Also, be wary of sellers

The real estate market is open to more fluctuation than many other kinds of markets. That being said, the real estate market is also one that has shown remarkable stability over time and the ability to appreciate even in the toughest of times. Many investors have made their fortune prospecting on the real estate market. As this fact becomes more publicly known, the country has developed a love affair with the concept of investing in real estate as opposed to other realms of investment like the stock market or mutual funds. This is not to say that there isn't a tidy profit to be seen from those other markets, but real estate has continually proven to be one of the most prolific and rewarding investment options.

Several factors can influence real

It’s impossible for buyers to think about everything involved in the home buying process.  So, we’ve included 5 things to consider when buying a home.   

1. Plan ahead. You may be planning on living in your new home forever, but you should still have an exit strategy in mind. If you needed to sell your home in the future, would you be able to? Would you get any money from the sale? Spend some time talking with your realtor about the resale value of the homes that you are considering.

2. Get everything in writing. This is extremely important. Make sure that everything concerning the sale of the home is in writing. This will ensure that everyone does what they are obligated to do and that there are no ambiguities about what is expected during

Perhaps the two most important factors in any home sale are the condition of the home and how the home is priced. Condition and pricing can very easily make or break a sale (the latter leaving a home stalled on the market and susceptible to price reductions or lack of interest). Buyers are looking for a home that presents an impressive and attractive package both in respect to how the home looks and in how the home is priced compared to other like homes. Without a good impression and a good price, a home is almost impossible to sell, which can be difficult to overcome and stressful to deal with (especially for the sellers).

The reality of the real estate market is that homes need to present a unified and desirable visual image to buyers. This good

With home flipping becoming as popular as it has in the past several years, interested investors and DIY'ers are forever seeking the perfect real estate market to flip homes. Several markets around the nation have been tapped into with great success. Although we have not seen as many home flips this past year, we saw quite a few in the previous years. Many of these homes that have been renovated for flipping have been what is referred to as “cosmetically fixed,” which means that mostly the visual aspects of the home have been improved. However, the calling card of a truly well done home flip is the updating of the home's vital systems, like the electrical and plumbing.

In an area like Charleston SC many of the older homes have a great location or

In today's real estate market, two distinct types of agents have emerged – the buyer's agent and the listing agent. The typical image of an agent is of the buyer's agent who works solely for a client buying a new home. The listing agent, conversely, is an agent who specializes in preparing a home for the market and selling it.

The primary objective of a listing agent is to use smart marketing techniques that put the listed home in front of as many buyers and buyers’ agents as possible. This process goes far beyond putting up a sign and hoping that some interest is piqued. In fact, posting a sign is merely the start of a long and involved process. Where the buyer's agent deals mainly with prospective home buyers, the listing agent concerns him or