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This beautiful two story home with more than $100k in upgrades, is nestled in a quiet corner overlooking a park space in the highly desirable Mixson community.
Read MoreNestled on a Pond/Forrest lot, the master-down home basks in natural light throughout the day. The home lives large with massive 11' ceilings & hardwoods throughout the first floor. The homeowners spared no expense upgrading throughout with designer touches.
Read MoreBeyond the neighborhood and it’s various amenities (3 pools, golf course, play park, walking trails, ponds and clubhouse), the home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2 car attached garage, screened in porch, dual living and…
Read MoreBeyond the neighborhood and it’s various amenities (zero depth plunge pool, play park, walking trails, ponds and clubhouse), the home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2 car attached garage, screened in porch, upgraded kitchen…
Read More$299,900 | 51.2 ACRES | VACANT/TIMBER LAND | ZONED AGRICULTURAL
One of the largest contiguous parcels in the greater Charleston area, this property has 50+ acres of Timberland ready to be cut. Zoned agricultural currently, the possibilities w/ road frontage on 3 different access points are unlimited. This will not last, so if interested please drive by, walk it and get your offer in.
Read MoreAs seen on HGTV's House Hunters, this is a ''must-see'' just built by Rockwell Construction. Every inch of this 1,594 sq ft house has been meticulously constructed and designed. Originally a 700ft Freedman's Cottage, the two time Carolopolis Award winning team moved the entire footprint back to allow for more parking, while still adding on an impressive addition. Situated ideally in the Peninsula's neck area- the North Central district, you are walkable to many of Charleston's best restaurants and shopping options.
Read MoreThe Downtown Home in Charleston That Has. It. All. Custom Built 3 bed/3.5 bath - with 1 1/2 Car Garage, 10' Ceilings and tons of outdoor features! Tucked into a quiet Cul-de-sac, but walking distance to MUSC, Hampton Park, The Riverdogs Baseball Stadium, world class dining, cafes, marinas and more. The Home is a warm and inviting.
In 2010 at the height of the Great Recession, 2.8 million properties filed for foreclosure. The good news is several of the key provisions of the stimulus package is attempting to avoid that repeat, as millions file for unemployment due to COVID-19. You have likely heard about the $1200 checks many adults will be able to received, but included in that bill (known as the CARES Act) are several protections everyone from renters to home-owners to investors (and even soon to be homeowners).
Read MoreVA loans offer amazing perks to the service men & women of this country.
Here are a few of the basic details on obtaining a VA loan and some of the features that make it attractive to many who have served.
Read MoreCharleston and booze goes together like…
PB&J, Office reruns at the end of a long day, Pancakes for a hangover, Flava-flav and giant clocks, your Mom needing tech support to log into facebook,….
…needless to say this town has no shortage of spots to gather, imbibe and socialize over discounted bites.
Read MoreBoy have i railed against open houses for a while. You know what the funny thing is? I still occasionally do them.
What I said to the camera is 100% what I think and feel, but remember that old adage the customer is always right?… They aren’t but their perception is.
Let me explain…
Read MoreIt’s the day (or night) after the inspection. Anxiety levels are running high on both sides the transaction. As the buyer, you’re waiting on the report and are bout to be shocked by the sheer length of the report regardless…., and the sellers and their agent are hoping they don’t hear more than a 👍🏼
A typical inspection will last a couple hours, the inspector will take a lot of notes as well as pictures to ensure the report is thorough.
Inevitably, (good or bad) the report hits your email like a ton of bricks. After sorting through the disclosures you remember signing, disclaimers and all the print/pics of 50-plus pages of descriptions, photos, subsections and educational primers of each part of the house, you (the buyer) is left to try to make sense of this document and determine what in the hell you’re supposed to do from here. Now is the stage most people have these questions:
Read MoreOh the home inspection. You just were so excited because you found the perfect place, you made an offer, negotiated just like they do on the TV shows (HA) and ratified on the house (aka everyone agreed to price/terms). Now your friendly agent strikes fear in your heart immediately by reminding you its time to schedule the daunting home inspection…
Oh the horror….
Just like when having any doctors visit, we might…
Read MoreThis episode of 'Where and Why' highlights not just the passion, but the growth of a passion into a thriving business in downtown Charleston. Huriyali fuels locals with amazing juices, smoothies, bowls and now a full breakfast/lunch menu full of healthy bites. During my sit down with one co-owner, learned whats fueled their passion for health, their experience growing a business in Charleston, and what made them decide uptown Charleston was the no-brainer spot to get started.
“The goal at Huriyali is to make healthy choices simple; increasing the happiness, healthfulness, and performance of our customers.
It’s quite simple - What you put in, is what you get out. We believe nourishing and taking care of your body in turn nourishes your soul. ”
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with two local entrepreneurs, Mimi Striplin and Liz Martin of Cannonborough Collective. It's since become a favorite place for client and family gifts due to some of their beautiful and unique offerings. Currently the only balloon & gift shop located on downtown Charleston's Peninsula, right in the heart of Cannonborough at 185A St. Philip Street. The space offers a shared space that allows local brands to rent space to sell their merch. After hours, Cannonborough Collective occasionally serves as a crafter’s workshop catering to locals and bachelorette parties.
Check out the video to see what these two are up to or pop in to one of the most inviting shops you'll find around town!
"Cannonborough Collective is a place that’s for locals by locals, and we want to share the space with other Charleston makers. We’re not business moguls, just two regular gals who were spending so much time at markets and pop ups that we wanted to have a space to call our own. We love the existing shops and eateries in the neighborhood and are so thrilled to have joined the Cannonborough/Elliotborough community.”
- Liz Martin & Mimi Striplin
This quick update will help answer questions like: whats the median sales price currently in Mount Pleasant? Has the West Ashley pricing peaked? What are the available number of homes in James Island? And much, much more...
If you own a home in the Charleston area or considering buying one, this data will help you with decision making.
Read MoreA big thank you for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Charleston Trident Association of Realtors for putting forth the data to give all of us a comprehensive overview of this past year in the market. The data below and referenced in the the podcast reflects the entire year of 2017.
Sales: Pending sales increased 5.4 percent, landing at 18,726 to close out the year. Closed sales were up 3.1 percent to finish 2017 at 18,381.
Listings: Year-over-year, the number of homes available for sale was lower by 14.0 percent. There were 4,673 active listings at the end of 2017. New listings increased by 4.5 percent to finish the year at 24,054. Home supply was once again lower than desired in 2017.
Showings: Demand was high throughout 2017, thus showings were up. Homes for sale received, on average, 3.2 percent more showings. There were 13 showings before pending, which was unchanged compared to 2016.
Distressed Properties: The foreclosure market has dwindled from its peak several years ago. In 2017, the percentage of closed sales that were either foreclosure or short sale decreased by 8.1 percent to end the year at 5.7 percent of the market.
New Construction: New home building has improved acrossthe country but is not yet at a level to help sustain a balanced market. Locally, new construction months of supply finished 2017 at 3.8 months. While previously owned homes have seen months of supply drop from 6.0 to 2.8 months over the last five years, new construction supply has seen less change from a 2014 peak of 5.6 months.
Prices: Home prices were up compared to last year. The overall median sales price increased 4.7 percent to $251,333 for the year. Prices are expected to rise at a slow rate in 2018. Single-Family home prices were up 5.9 percent compared to last year, and Townhouse/Condo home prices were up 4.5 percent.
What's the Charleston Real Estate Market doing? Have prices increased again? Is the inventory of homes going to increase? Find out that and more...
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