Prudential is by far the top real estate company in Charleston. A lot of home buyers see our signs and advertising and assume that we’re one of the top companies. But, they don’t have actual information to compare us with the rest. So, we’ve included some statistics below that were taken from the MLS along with other information about our company.
Prudential:
sold 47% of properties on the MLS in 2007 – that’s almost 4 times what our next biggest competitor sold.
participates in 1 out of every 3 home sales in the MLS.
has been the top selling real estate company in Charleston since 1991.
is the largest real estate company in Charleston, with over 900 agents.
It’s a great time to buy real estate in Charleston right now. Four factors benefit home buyers in Charleston’s real estate market:
1) Low interest rates – We’re seeing interest rates in the 6% range. A lot of home owners are refinancing right now. Most of what you hear about refinancing in the news right now is related to adjustable rate mortgages. But, there are also a lot of people refinancing to take advantage of the good rates. So, the rates are good news not just for home buyers, but also for current home owners.
2) Large selection of homes – Right now there are a little over 10,000 active listings on the Charleston MLS. Believe it or not, this number is actually lower than it was a few months ago, when there were almost 12,000. It’s…
The Family Circle Cup is also coming up in the next few weeks. It’s one of the longest running professional tennis events for women, with a 35 year anniversary coming up. The Family Circle Cup attracts even more people than the Bridge Run, with an estimated 90,000 spectators for this year. It will be held April 12-20 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island.
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The 31st annual Cooper River Bridge Run will be next weekend – April 5th. The Bridge Run is one of the biggest annual events in Charleston, and it’s one of the major races in the southeast. Almost 40,000 participants are expected to come out this year for the run. It’s a 10K run/walk starting in Mt. Pleasant and going over the Ravenel Bridge into downtown Charleston. There is also a separate kids’ run that will be held the day before the big race. Distances for kids will range from 25 yards up to a mile, depending on age. Too bad there’s not a kids’ run for the rest of us!
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Since many of our buyers want to live on a golf course in Charleston, we’ve put together a list of options for buying golf real estate in the area. We’ve included the general areas and (where appropriate) the specific Charleston communities that have a golf course.
Town of Mt. Pleasant
We’ve included our first quarterly letter of 2008 from Prudential Carolina Real Estate in Charleston. This letter to the public will be published in this Sunday’s Post and Courier (as it always is), so we’re getting it to our clients before it hits the press!
February 17, 2008
To our friends and neighbors,
Periodically we share our thoughts with you about our local real estate market. 45 days into a new year and looking toward spring, it seems a good time to do that again. The two questions on everyone’s mind are: “Is my financial investment in my home safe?” And, “Is this a good time for me to buy or sell?”
We all know there are some current challenges in the housing market, but there is also much good news that often gets buried…
The country’s largest wildlife art and nature event is held every year in Charleston, SC. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is expected to have over $35,000 people attend this year. It is the 26th annual expo, and it’s considered one of the biggest festivals in the Charleston area. The expo is always the weekend before President’s Day – this year it will be held Feb. 15-17. Attendees can enjoy wildlife exhibits, original artwork, lots of food, and various nature presentations. It is a very kid-friendly event, and there will be many different kinds of native and exotic animals to see. It’s a great educational opportunity for kids and adults, and it’s one of the biggest promoters of wildlife conservation and preservation in South Carolina! More…
A couple of weekends ago the 28th annual Charleston Boat Show had a record breaking turnout. Charleston has several boat shows throughout the year since the area attracts so many boaters and boat races. The Charleston Boat Show is one of the biggest boat shows that we have, though. This year over 10,000 people attended the show, which is an 11% increase from last year and a 20% increase since 2005. The show continues to grow, with the increase of residents and visitors to Charleston that we’ve had in the past few years. There will be several other boat shows throughout the year. The next one coming up will be in the spring, and it will have more of the yachts and luxury boats for sale. We’ll get you more information as we get it!
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We will be hosting an open house this weekend in Rivertowne Country Club in Mt. Pleasant. We are very excited about this new listing, since Rivertowne is one of the most desirable communities in Mt. Pleasant! We’ve priced the house very well for the lot size, upgrades, and location. This single story home has one of the most open floor plans in Rivertowne. The house sits on a corner lot and has .49 acres. The backyard is one of the largest you’ll find in this price range. It is fenced, sodded, and has plenty of room for pets or outdoor activities! The lot sits across from the 12th hole of Rivertowne’s golf course, which was the Arnold Palmer LPGA Golf Course for 2007. Neighborhood amenities include the golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and
James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. While some buyers want newer homes, many buyers seek older homes for the larger lots and the brick exteriors. On James Island, you’ll find these two features more in the older homes than the newer homes.
The majority of residential communities in this area are older, established neighborhoods. So, you’ll find quite a few to choose from. We’ve included some of the more popular established communities on James Island below. You can use the links to see the homes for sale in that neighborhood.
Riverland Terrace is a marshfront community that overlooks John’s Island. Many buyers like this community because it’s within walking distance of the Charleston
