Charleston SC Real Estate Blog 
New Park Planned on Folly Beach
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 7:48am. 41 Views, 0 Comments.
A new park is planned for Folly Beach. The county Park and Recreation Commission intends on buying the Front Beach Inn and four other properties at East Arctic Avenue and East 2nd Street. All of the 5 properties add up to about 1 acre. For those of you that are not sure about the location, it’s just over from the pier and the large Holiday Inn.
The plan for the park is create a park facility with restrooms, showers, and a playground. The goal was to create something similar to the layout at Isle of Palms County Park.
Some of the locals have strong opinions about how this came about. I believe that it will positively affect the Folly Beach real estate market. A view of the park instead of another high-rise hotel on front beach suits me just fine. Plus,…
Time is Running Out for the Tax Credit!
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 7:51am. 40 Views, 0 Comments.
I just wanted to mention to all of you first-time homebuyers out there and others looking to take advantage of the tax credit. While there still is a little time left (59 days to get something under contract), I’m noticing something expected. A lot of the good homes are now being scooped up at an extraordinary rate. I was showing property to some first time homebuyers in Dunes West in Mount Pleasant, and in a couple of houses we saw other agents with buyers looking at the same houses we were. That hasn’t happened (like this) to me in quite some time. This is especially true in the $175-225K price range. A lot of the inventory of homes is being absorbed. Soon, the “stale bread” will be all that’s left. Make sure that if you want to take advantage…
West Ashley Real Estate "Deal of the Week!"
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 10:36am. 203 Views, 0 Comments.
1336 S Sherwood Dr only $212K!
**Update: Sold in 5 days...Thanks everyone
This is it! This is the best deal I've seen in a year at this price point. The sellers have meticulously upgraded this home over the last 5 years, and it shows. I know this is cliche in this business, but I fully expect this listing to sell immediately, that's how confident I am that this is a great deal.
3br, 2ba, 1636 sq ft. Fresh paint on the exterior, interior, and ceilings. An urban kitchen boasts butcher block and concrete counter tops, stainless appliances, white subway tile backsplash, and espresso cabinets. Gleaming hardwood floors help show off this home's open floor plan. Bathrooms are completely renovated. Oh, but I have saved the best for last, this home has a…
Good Morning America names Charleston in "Top 10 Cities for a Real Estate Bargain"
Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 12:30pm. 59 Views, 0 Comments.
Zillow.com and Good Morning America revealed what they've deemed as the "Top 10 cities to bargain for a house". Zillow said several factors were used to determine the cities mentioned including "where buyers were able to negotiate the biggest discount off of the list price".
Here are the Top 10 Cities:
The #1 example in Naples cited buyers having a full 7% off of list price in home sales.
James Island Real Estate "Deal of the Week!"
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 12:51pm. 139 Views, 2 Comments.
Well, here it is folks. I'm always asked, "Where is the best deal you've seen lately?", or "Where is a great deal that I can't pass up?". It seems I've found a fantastic deal, and no- it's not my listing. I've been showing homes to a client of mine from Michigan in the $400K range, and we came across this gem.
No, this is not a foreclosure, no this is not a short sale. You don't have to worry about getting to closing with a short sale, or negotiating with the bank on this one. This is a solid home that I just showed this past week and I think it's one of the best homes out there right now in the $400K price range.
It's a home in Bayview Farms on James Island, on tidal creek with dock in place, and has panoramic views of the marsh, many tidal creeks, and…
New Updated Home for Sale in West Oak Forest!
Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 7:30pm. 130 Views, 1 Comments.
1323 S Sherwood Dr, West Ashley SC
This is the perfect home for any young couple or first time homebuyer. New and on the market, this fresh listing is sure to turn heads. The sellers have meticulously updated the home over the last few years, making sure every last detail is in great order. The entire home has been repainted inside and out, the kitchen has been completely redone with new cabinets, countertops, stainless backsplash, butchers block, light fixtures, and the fridge conveys! The open floor plan looks great with gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious living/dining area, and modern fixtures and ceiling fans. Both bathrooms have been updated, and the hall bath is equipped with a new sink and tiled tub. Come see for yourself, this home is…
Tips for spotting a good deal in Charleston real estate
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 3:31pm. 86 Views, 1 Comments.
Those out there that consistently make good money in real estate know the market. That’s why you see a lot of us Realtors purchasing real estate…simply because it’s what we do, every single day. We know the market. But you can also do most of this work as well. Almost everyone out there right now has access to the same information in the Charleston MLS as real estate agents do. Whether you’re looking on Google, Trulia, or my own Charleston MLS Search website, you have basically the same information that we do. Knowing the market before a good deal comes along is critical. Study it, live it, breathe it…so that you know a great deal when you see one.
Look for changing market conditions. For example, look for new developments that are coming up. …
A Look at Belle Hall Subdivision in Mount Pleasant, SC
Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 2:48pm. 237 Views, 0 Comments.
I've been showing a lot of property in the Mount Pleasant subdivision of Belle Hall recently, so I thought I'd share some of the statistics and information for the neighborhood. If most of you don't know about this great Mount Pleasant community, it's becoming more and more popular. Because of the fantastic location to downtown Charleston and the Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms beaches, Belle Hall is quickly becoming a favorite for those retiring to Charleston, or those that would like to move up into a better location and quality of home.
Belle Hall is a newer neighborhood with a few different subsections. The most affordable subsections (and older) were built in the 90’s and are priced between 200K and 300K. Some of the newer subsections are built…
Charleston in Top 5 Markets to Fare Well for 2010
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 12:15pm. 134 Views, 0 Comments.
According to SmartMoney.com, the "Top 5" areas in the country that should have home prices performing the best for 2010 are:
- Tacoma, Washington (increase of 2.44%)
- Memphis, Tennessee (up 0.99%)
- Pittsburgh (up 0.89%)
- Charleston, South Carolina (up 0.18%)
- Seattle (decline 0.50%)
Of course, one of the reasons being cited is because of Boeing building their 787 aircraft plant in Charleston, but also because the number of homes on the market in Charleston is declining, and our prices have remained in sync with household income over the past year.
Free Parking in Downtown Charleston for the Holidays
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 10:39am. 140 Views, 1 Comments.
I can feel the Holiday spirit! Yes, that's right, the City of Charleston and Republic Parking are offering free two-hour parking vouchers for all of their downtown parking garage locations. This free parking is still good from November 28th, to December 31st.
For all of you locals or visitors in the area, this is a great time of year to see Charleston. The free 2 hour parking passes are perfect for a dinner downtown, or shopping for all of your friends and family. You can print the coupon directly from your computer HERE.
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