Breathtaking six-acre Kiawah Island Estate
It's not often that you see a private island on the market, especially one that has a 6,500-square foot home and two deep water docks. Captain Maynards Island is an 11.377 acre island with 6.365 acres that have been zoned for structures. On the six acres sits 1 Captain Maynards Island; a country estate with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms located on Kiawah Island. In 2000 when the house was built...
August numbers show sales up 24% in the Charleston Area
Around this time last year there were 7,030 sales at a median price of $190,907 in the Charleston region. Last August alone the median price was $199,414 and 1,034 homes were sold. This year, August has proven to be a great month for real estate with 1,278 homes sold at a median price of $217,462, according to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. Year-to-date, not only have sales...
Folly Beach Renourishment & Park Opening
Folly Beach owners and vacationers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their beach won’t be eroding away any longer into the Atlantic. In 2011 Hurricane Irene took a serious bite out of the beach and the city has been fighting to get the money ever since. The Army Corp of Engineers has provided $20 million to the city for the renourishment project. As part of a lawsuit settlement, the...
Hurricane season on the Charleston Coast
Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and runs through November 30. On June 5, the first storm of the year, Andrea, formed and eventually made her way from Florida right up the east coast. As far as the Charleston Coast, she left little more than some rainy days in her wake and actually was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone by June 7. Still, a storm forming so early in the...
Charleston Real Estate Market Snapshot May 2013
Last Week, CTAR reported on the Charleston real estate market statistics through May 2013. Year to date figures show a lot of movement in the market. Here's a peek: • Charleston Area Home Sales Volume Is Up 21% From 2012. • 2013 Year-to-date Prices Are Up Almost $20k. • Mortgage Rates Are Up .6% to 4.1% since May 1. • 2013 Inventory Has Not Increased Significantly. • Homes Are Selling at a...
Escalation clauses and other concerns for HOT markets
There is no longer any question; the real estate market has been revived and is changing fast. Demand, pent up for several years, has roared back, especially in Charleston and on the Charleston Coast. Good properties that are priced right sell fast, and multiple offers are common once again. We're also seeing some interesting circumstances which we believe warrant your attention, should you be...
Family Visits Equal Falling in Love With Charleston, Again
With all there is to do in Charleston, South Carolina, it's easy sometimes to just keep from getting overwhelmed and stay home. It can be exhausting deciding from your upteenth favorite restaurants, landmarks, stores, parks, activities, and more! But when the family comes visiting, you have to do some choosing. When we loaded up the car with my sister and her two teenage sons, I started seeing...
First Sea Turtles of the Season Released on Isle of Palms!
Hundreds came out to the Isle of Palms yesterday to see the first rehabilitated sea turtles of the season be set free. Three sea turtles, two loggerheads and a Kemp’s ridley, were released back into the ocean. The South Carolina Aquarium takes care of and rehabilitates injured sea turtles. They normally release them as they recover, which is usually when the ocean temperatures are warm enough....
Bohicket Marina Upcoming Fun
Summer is almost here, the weather has finally started cooperating again and we're gearing up for lots of outdoor activities! If you'll be around the Johns Island/Kiawah/Seabrook areas come join us and stop by our Bohicket Marina office because we'll be staying open later for you. Stop by and say hello! Kick It At Bohicket Free Family Fun at Bohicket Marina & Market Begins May 28 - August...
“Dawn and Dusk” Art Show Hangs at the Studio
Every 6 weeks local artists showcase their work in our office The Real Estate Studio. It is always a busy day when artists are hanging. Much was going on today as 4 local artists and friends; Marty Biernbaum, Patricia Huff, Brenda Orcutt, and Mary Sayas hung art for their show entitled "Dawn and Dusk, a Group Interpretation". Their art will be featured at The Real Estate Studio from May 22,...