7 King Street Take a look at this prized home on 7 King Street, in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. This home was built in 1905, but don’t let it’s age fool you- the current owners have undergone extensive renovations to the home, and it shows. Wonderfully appointed rooms and plenty of the modern fixtures and amenities that we love, but fine touches that also tie in with the historic charm that Charleston so tastefully boasts.

This South of Broad location affords the best location one could want. It is in the heart of the residential Historic District downtown, which allows for easy access to shopping on King Street, or walks to Waterfront Park and the Battery- yet in the quiet residential district.

Call us to schedule a personal tour of this fantastic…

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We truly have the best city in the world. If you've had the opportunity to live or visit here, then you know what I mean.

Take a look at this excellent video from Charlestonly.com that encapsulates the feeling of being right here, in Charleston...

 

Video from Charlestonly.com

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Beachfront Folly Beach Living If you're looking for beachfront property on Folly Beach, look no further than this house. I'd like to preface this by saying that this is not my listing, but I just took a look at it yesterday and it’s quite a fantastic deal. It just came on the market this week. This home exemplifies beachfront living on Folly Beach. First of all, it's on the west end of Folly Beach, which is the quieter, more tranquil location on the barrier island. Second, the house is not a rental, but has been a second home for the current owners.

It’s the perfect size for a couple, or for someone looking for a second home. It's a smaller sized home, and won't break the bank keeping the house in great condition. A lot of times, I’ll see owners purchase the larger beachfront home,…

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Park Island Deepwater Property

Update: Both Lots Sold! 

Truly a beautiful homesite for the most discriminating buyer.

Deep-water living, on the Wando River and Toomer Creek, with dock permits in hand for two different dock sites. Expansive 200 degree+ views from the vantage point of this lot; there is nothing to impede your views of native South Carolina wildlife.

These two lots are being sold as one, and are situated on the best location of the island --- at the point. Wide open vistas along the west, north, and east of this 1.15 acre parcel, featuring 625' of water and marsh frontage. A boater's paradise, with the Wando River allowing access to the Charleston Harbor for dining & recreation, and to the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the best fishing is found here, with the…

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The Top 5 Ways to Sell Your Home in Charleston, SC

A very cluttered home5. Be fully ready and committed before you decide to sell. The worst thing you can do is have a house that's not ready. Be it not clean yet, or "We just need to replace the carpets soon", or "We'll do the landscaping early next week"- the house should be in show condition. The most important buyers will be the one's looking first. A new house on the market has an 'excitability' factor to it. People love the newest and freshest. A lot of times, these buyers have looked, know the market, and have seen the current houses on the market. When they see yours, it should be the "finished product". It's probably your most expensive asset, treat it as such!

 

4. Attract buyers emotionally.  However you want…

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AUCTION DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 11 A.M. *NEW DATE & TIME*

Charleston Auction on Johns Island Excellent opportunity to purchase acreage on Johns Island, SC at Absolute Auction. This land is centrally located on Main Road and is accessible to all of Charleston. The front half of this property is cleared and would make a picturesque fenced paddock for horses while the rear half offers wooded seclusion for the residence. Have a look, it’s ready to go.

Viewing property: (Main Road on Johns Island between Maybank and Hwy 17 South). Take driveway to the side of property and walk the wooded areas in rear. Make sure to enjoy the serenity of the woods that could be your new home site!

Directions: take Hwy 17 south to intersection of Main Road and turn left. Over the bridge and property is…

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What are deed recording fees? When you sell your property at closing in South Carolina, the sellers are responsible for their own set of closing costs.  Typically, the sellers’ largest portion of closing costs at closing are Realtor commissions, any buyer closing costs that the sellers are willing to pay for, and deed stamps.  When I explain this to most sellers, the response I get is, “Great.  What are deed stamps?”

A deed recording fee is just that.  It is a “fee that is charged to enter into the public record the deed and documents relative to the transfer of title to a piece of property”.  Deed stamps are paid by the seller at closing, in the amount of $3.70 per $1,000 of real estate sold.  So if you sell at $300K house, you owe $1,110 in deed stamps.

The deed stamps are…

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Sold at Absolute Auction- on Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. 10+ High Waterfront acres (54 total) in 2 Parcels on Sol Legare Road,  Zoned Residential

Absolute Auction in Charleston, SC 

Take a look at this real estate auction in Charleston, near Folly Beach:

Parcel A and Parcel C will be sold separately with Parcel C going on the block first. This property is being sold pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County dated April 18, 2012.  At closing, the buyer will receive a master’s deed executed by the Master in Equity.

Parcel C  is approx. 5.78 acres in total with 1.84 acres of high ground. This high ground is in the process of being divided into 3 separate lots, each having approximately (.60 acres) of high ground and it’s…

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Greg Rand, CEO of OwnAmerica and host of Rand on Real Estate on WABC radio recommends Charleston and Grand Rapids on the FOX Business Network "Where to Invest Now" segment.  Charleston, SC is once again on the national radar with not only a wonderful place to live- but also a smart investment as well.

What are you waiting for?  Find your dream home in Charleston via the Charleston MLS.

**Fast forward to 1:40 for the Charleston, SC housing segment.

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Charleston is once again on the national stage.  This time, it's a wonderful writeup of our beloved city in The Wall Street Journal.  This article is one writer's perspective on her visit for a long and interesting weekend.  Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to read about what fun can be had in Charleston...it'll be worth it!

You can read about the writer's weekend in Charleston in the Wall Street Journal article on Charleston.

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