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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

James Island, SC is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, and it has a wide selection of homes to choose from.  In price ranges under $200,000, we recommend looking at condos and townhouses in James Island.  You can find a condo with one bedroom and one bath right now for about $140,000.  These are some of the least expensive homes on James Island that are in a good location.  James Island townhouses are slightly more expensive, and they start around $150,000.

Houses on James Island start around $210,000.  Although it’s possible to find houses in James Island for less, most home buyers choose not to invest in these after they go to see them.  They generally need more work and out-of-pocket expense than most buyers are willing to

The James Island SC real estate market is as strong as it’s been in the past, especially since there is not an excessive supply of homes and a continuing demand of buyers like there is in Mount Pleasant.

The benefit with this real estate market now is that many sellers don’t know the market is stronger in James Island compared to the rest of Charleston.  In other words, a lot of the sellers don’t know that they can get as much money for their houses.  So, sellers are still willing to negotiate their asking price drastically because of their misinformation.  It seems like we only hear about a cooling real estate market.  However, in many areas like Charleston, SC the real estate market is beginning to warm up again.   

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You may have heard this before:  “What are the three most important things to consider with real estate?”  The answer, of course, is location, location, and location.  So, everyone knows it’s important – but why?

Location is the single largest factor when determining property value, especially in Charleston, SC.  Location is the only thing you cannot change about a home.  You can take a not-so-impressive home and completely renovate it to the point that it is unrecognizable – new floors, new cabinets, and fresh paint.  However, the location remains the same.

So, let’s say that you already know your price range, but you’re not sure about where to live in Charleston.  If you want to buy a home with good resale value, be sure to look in highly

People moving to Charleston, SC often have questions about where to live (or where to invest). As a real estate agent, I always ask them, "What are you looking for?" In order to help people who are relocating to the Charleston area, I have organized my suggestions into 7 answers.

1) Folly Beach is a great investment because there will pretty much always be a great demand of people who want to live at the beach.  Folly Beach is the most popular beach in the Charleston area, especially for college students and young professionals.  Add this popularity with its proximity to downtown Charleston, and you will find that Folly Beach is a great rental area.  

2) James Island is a little more affordable than Folly Beach, and it is even closer to