Buying a Home in Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC is one of the country’s best places to retire for a multitude of reasons. The taxes are some the lowest in the nation, the weather is gorgeous year round, the city is full of history, the restaurants are amazing, and there are more than enough activities to keep up an active retired lifestyle. AARP has named Charleston as one of the top places to retire in the country. Also, Forbes magazine has written that Charleston has the lowest tax bite of all, a general low cost of living, and plenty of physicians. Other recent rankings for Charleston include Most Mannerly City, Most Livable Cities, America’s Friendliest Cities, and Best Shopping Districts.

The population of Charleston is about $120,000, and the median home price is $199,300.

The Charleston real estate market is on the upturn. Sales have increased, inventory has dropped substantially, short sales and foreclosures have slowed, and the average home price is coming up from 2012. It is a perfect year to be purchasing in the Charleston real estate market because interest rates are historically low, and home prices are the most affordable that they’ve been in years. If you’re looking for a good deal and want to get the most house for the money, Summerville and West Ashley are two of Charleston’s suburb areas that are known for their balance of quality and value.

Summerville is about 24 miles north of the City of Charleston located off Interstate 26, which is still within a reasonable commute to the city. There is a great deal

The Charleston real estate market has 16 main areas to choose from, which makes our tri-county area overwhelming to many home buyers. In the past 10 years of selling real estate, we’ve received this question hundreds of times: “What are the best areas to live in Charleston?” We’ve included below our answers, and we hope this blog helps you narrow down your search based on the two most popular areas among home buyers in the Charleston real estate market.

Mt. Pleasant and James Island are among the top two suburb communities surrounding Downtown Charleston. Each community has its subtle differences that set it apart from the rest. By doing a little research and exploration, you will be able to choose a community that is fitting for you and your loved

The Daniel Island real estate market was strong in 2012, and 2013 is proving to be shifting rapidly from a buyers’ market to a state that’s more advantageous to sellers. Daniel Island is believed to be at the leading edge of the market turn because of its association with the City of Charleston and because it is a master-planned community built with excellence and consistency. In 2012, more Daniel Island properties were sold than the previous four years combined. There was an increase in single-family home sales by 10% from 2011 to 2012, and home site sales increased 20%.

Daniel Island’s home inventory has gone down significantly for homes priced less than $1 million dollars. There are currently fewer than three months’ inventory of houses for sale

If you're looking to build a custom home with easy boat access, be sure to check out this new land listing on Johns Island. This lot has plenty of space and privacy - it's located on a pond with .66 acres. It's in Gift Plantation, which is one of the most desirable communities to live on Johns Island. Amenities for Gift Plantation include a pool and clubhouse, tennis courts, and dock. A public boat ramp is just 1 minute away which provides easy access to the ocean and the Charleston Harbor.

This is the least expensive lot for sale in Gift Plantation by $20,000! You won't find a better lot for the location and price. This new listing is ideal for investors or for anyone looking to reserve a lot now and build later in a great community with custom built