Mount Pleasant Real Estate
Reading the national news about real estate can cause buyers to wait for the market to bottom out before buying. The problem is that like the stock market, when the bottom is identified, prices are already going up! The national picture does NOT hold true for local markets. In fact, in the Charleston real estate market sales vary from North Charleston to Summerville to West Ashley to Mt....
The New Ben Sawyer Bridge
It is amazing the amount of work that goes into replacing a bridge. I am talking about the old bridge going over the Cooper River from Mt. Pleasant to downtown and now the turnstile bridge that connects Mt. Pleasant to Sullivan's Island. I use the Ben Sawyer bridge at least 15 times a week and for the next eight days it will be closed and traffic redirected to the IOP Connector so a newer...
Restoring the “Front Door”
In the Post and Courier today there is an article on the Union Pier Redevelopment proposal. The concept was unveiled Thuesday and calls for tearing down a majority of the aging buildings on the property and opening up about 50 acres of waterfront land for public use and redevelopment. A consultant describes the current look as "making a garden and putting all this junk in front of it." The...
Four Guidelines for Every Homeowner Trying to Sell Their Property
Cost doesn't equal value. If you've converted a bedroom into a home theater for $20,000, it does not mean you have added $20,000 to the value of your home. Put your money where buyers will see it. A fresh coat of paint, cleaning your carpets, sprucing up your front door and entry way are examples of good returns on your money. Don't expect to get the same return on insulation or wiring or even...
Is It Time to Buy Real Estate?
Maybe you have read about the real estate market in the Charleston, SC area and are wondering what to do. You wouldn’t be the only one! Information is valuable when you understand the context and what it means. The number of new real estate listings is slowing. The number of current listings is decreasing. There are more price reductions each week than there are price increases. Mortgage rates...
South Carolina- Made for Vacations
The Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel was held last week in Myrtle Beach, SC. There were many speakers both educational and inspirational. But one of the most interesting things to come out of the meeting was the announcement of a new tag line for our state and new marketing campaign. Although it certainly still applies, "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" has been retired in favor of...
Folly Gras Parade and Party on Folly Beach Saturday February 13, 2010
There will be Mardi Gras celebrations on Folly Beach this Saturday February 13th, 2010 from 12-5 for the annual Folly Gras party and parade. Wear your beads and most colorful outfit and come down to Center Street and celebrate New Orleans style. Live Music by: Jupiter's Garden Shakin Martinis Jason and the Juggernauts Oscar Rivers Band Stratton Lawrence & Stratton Moore DJ Ron in the park...
Cleaning Up Palm Blvd.
Four times a year Dunes Properties participates in the Adopt a Highway program. Agents, employees and their families volunteer on a Saturday morning and we slowly meander down Palm Boulevard in our snazzy orange safety vest with large orange garbage bags. Over the years we've discovered some odd things (many should not be mentioned in polite company)- and we've encountered local wildlife. I've...
The Skinny – Inside Charleston’s Real Estate Market of 2009
The Charleston Trident Realtors Association just posted a video about the Charleston Real Estate Market in 2009. There are some great facts in there so click play and enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgnU3Y2ial0&hl=en_US&fs=1&]
Incredible Deal on Folly Beach Real Estate Investment Property, Builder Foreclosure/Short Sale
Act fast on this opportunity to own an incredible Folly Beach deep water property for a steal! The builder has thrown his hands up and will let it go at auction prices to avoid foreclosure or short sale. This waterfront property will need to be finished which gives you a chance to add your tastes, and has awesome views of the Folly River Wait! It gets better, it is sold with a shared deep water...