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Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
Posted Tue, Jan 5th 2021 1:04 pm
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real...
Posted Tue, Jan 5th 2021 1:04 pm
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real...
What Is Title Insurance?
Posted Fri, Nov 27th 2020 2:00 pm
What Is Title Insurance? Insurance is one of those costs that no one likes to pay. But we pay insurance premiums to be able to sleep well at night, without major financial concerns. There are m...
Posted Fri, Nov 27th 2020 2:00 pm
What Is Title Insurance? Insurance is one of those costs that no one likes to pay. But we pay insurance premiums to be able to sleep well at night, without major financial concerns. There are m...
Quick Market Update
Posted Wed, Nov 18th 2020 11:54 am
Quick real estate update from Charleston, SC. Our residential market continues to be "very hot". Up by 13.9% in terms of number of homes sold in the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 mont...
Posted Wed, Nov 18th 2020 11:54 am
Quick real estate update from Charleston, SC. Our residential market continues to be "very hot". Up by 13.9% in terms of number of homes sold in the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 mont...
Sell Before the Economic Slowdown Hits Us
Posted Mon, Jun 8th 2020 9:31 am
This email I received from The Economist Intelligence Unit is a bit scary. I doubt the US economy will be spared, or that Charleston will be fully insulated from this worldwide slowdown. This is ...
Posted Mon, Jun 8th 2020 9:31 am
This email I received from The Economist Intelligence Unit is a bit scary. I doubt the US economy will be spared, or that Charleston will be fully insulated from this worldwide slowdown. This is ...
Should I Buy a House During the Coronavirus Crisis?
Posted Tue, Apr 7th 2020 4:48 pm
"Should I Buy a House During the Coronavirus Crisis?" That's the most common question from today's buyers. To answer this question, I will need to consider: How long do I plan to stay in this h...
Posted Tue, Apr 7th 2020 4:48 pm
"Should I Buy a House During the Coronavirus Crisis?" That's the most common question from today's buyers. To answer this question, I will need to consider: How long do I plan to stay in this h...
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The 3 Best & Worst Remodeling Projects in Terms of ROI...
Posted Tue, Oct 1st 2019 1:00 pm
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends s...
Posted Tue, Oct 1st 2019 1:00 pm
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends s...
Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008!
Posted Tue, Sep 24th 2019 9:00 am
Last week Realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession wi...
Posted Tue, Sep 24th 2019 9:00 am
Last week Realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession wi...
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
Posted Wed, Sep 18th 2019 12:12 pm
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how HOAs work and what they mean for you. ...
Posted Wed, Sep 18th 2019 12:12 pm
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how HOAs work and what they mean for you. ...
Advantages of Home Ownership
Posted Sat, Aug 3rd 2019 6:15 pm
When you have been renting for a long time, it can be difficult to make the decision to purchase a home. Consider these advantages of being a homeowner:
Posted Sat, Aug 3rd 2019 6:15 pm
When you have been renting for a long time, it can be difficult to make the decision to purchase a home. Consider these advantages of being a homeowner:
Disadvantages of Home Ownership
Posted Sat, Aug 3rd 2019 6:15 pm
If you are considering a home purchase, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of owning a home. Here are some of the disadvantages for your consideration:
Posted Sat, Aug 3rd 2019 6:15 pm
If you are considering a home purchase, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of owning a home. Here are some of the disadvantages for your consideration:
Baby Boomers: Too Many Big Houses
Posted Tue, Mar 26th 2019 10:11 am
A friend of mine sent me this article from the Wall Street Journal that I found very interesting and right on the money! A Growing Problem in Real Estate: Too Many Too Big Houses Baby boomers...
Posted Tue, Mar 26th 2019 10:11 am
A friend of mine sent me this article from the Wall Street Journal that I found very interesting and right on the money! A Growing Problem in Real Estate: Too Many Too Big Houses Baby boomers...
3 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Crash
Posted Thu, Feb 21st 2019 10:56 am
With home prices softening, some are concerned that we may be headed toward the next housing crash. However, it is important to remember that today’s market is quite different than the bubble ma...
Posted Thu, Feb 21st 2019 10:56 am
With home prices softening, some are concerned that we may be headed toward the next housing crash. However, it is important to remember that today’s market is quite different than the bubble ma...
Charleston, SC Residential Real Estate Market Update - 2018 in Review
Posted Fri, Feb 1st 2019 10:45 am
Charleston, SC Residential Real Estate - What Happened in 2018? Overall, 2018 was the second busiest year ever for Charleston in terms of number of residential real estate transactions. As shown i...
Posted Fri, Feb 1st 2019 10:45 am
Charleston, SC Residential Real Estate - What Happened in 2018? Overall, 2018 was the second busiest year ever for Charleston in terms of number of residential real estate transactions. As shown i...
No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping
Posted Thu, Dec 20th 2018 1:30 pm
No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over ...
Posted Thu, Dec 20th 2018 1:30 pm
No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over ...
Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market
Posted Tue, Dec 18th 2018 10:38 am
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 6 most common r...
Posted Tue, Dec 18th 2018 10:38 am
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 6 most common r...
Analysis oF Homes Under Contract - Week of 11/9/18 to 11/15/18 - Charleston SC MLS
Posted Fri, Nov 16th 2018 9:33 am
Here is the analysis of residential properties going under contract (Active Contingent) during the week of 11/9/18-11/15/18 in the Charleston, SC MLS: All MLS300 residential properties under...
Posted Fri, Nov 16th 2018 9:33 am
Here is the analysis of residential properties going under contract (Active Contingent) during the week of 11/9/18-11/15/18 in the Charleston, SC MLS: All MLS300 residential properties under...
Is It a Good Idea to List Your Home For Sale During The Holidays?
Posted Wed, Oct 31st 2018 6:00 pm
Holiday Season 2018: To Sell or Not To Sell...? Is it a good idea to list your home for sale during the holidays? Traditionally, people take their home off the market during the holidays, thinkin...
Posted Wed, Oct 31st 2018 6:00 pm
Holiday Season 2018: To Sell or Not To Sell...? Is it a good idea to list your home for sale during the holidays? Traditionally, people take their home off the market during the holidays, thinkin...
Where are Home Values Headed over the Next Few Years?
Posted Fri, Oct 26th 2018 10:01 am
There are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer...
Posted Fri, Oct 26th 2018 10:01 am
There are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer...
Are Home Prices Softening or Are They Falling?
Posted Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 1:00 pm
We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many he...
Posted Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 1:00 pm
We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many he...
Charleston County Market Update Sept 2018
Posted Mon, Oct 1st 2018 8:45 pm
Downtown Charleston (Area 51)Edisto (Areas 26, 27 & 28)Folly Beach (Area 22)Isle of Palms (Areas 44 & 45)James Island (Area 21) Johns Island (Area 23)Kiawah Island (Area 25)Lower Mount Pleasa...
Posted Mon, Oct 1st 2018 8:45 pm
Downtown Charleston (Area 51)Edisto (Areas 26, 27 & 28)Folly Beach (Area 22)Isle of Palms (Areas 44 & 45)James Island (Area 21) Johns Island (Area 23)Kiawah Island (Area 25)Lower Mount Pleasa...