Has the Local Increase in Cruise Ships Turned Off Buyers?
Posted by Mike Ciucci on
I have seen an increased presence of cruise ships on the Charleston Peninsula lately and wanted to share an article I found in the Post and Courier. This was written by a local Realtor here in Charleston, and I wanted to share their viewpoint on the matter.
You've all heard the saying, "Change is inevitable; growth is optional". I know that this increase in cruise ships will help the local economy downtown. But at what point are we slowly chipping away at the character of the Peninsula? There seem to be valid arguments from both sides, but I know where I stand on the issue. Standards and/or regulation is key.
You can view the article here.
2704 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…
It's hard to believe there's just one page left on the wall calendar - but what a full page it is! As grateful as we are year round for all that we have, the holiday season makes us especially conscious of the value of home and family and reminds us of the importance of what we do for others. It's a wonderful time to share with family, friends, and neighbors, and a wonderful time to set something aside for those not so fortunate.
The Charleston real estate market has been in a slump for the past four years...When will this trend end?