November 2007

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