Not Only Leaves Are Falling This Fall at Folly Beach
As we have all been holding our breath and waiting and wondering what is going to happen with our local real estate markets, something slowly but surely has been happening at Folly Beach. Properties are actually moving….changing hands. What is that you say? Real estate selling on Folly Beach? No way! Can’t be true! Well the facts are the facts. Since September 1st we have seen a steady and...
Efforts to Preserve Charleston Win National Recognition (Again)
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Preservation Honor Award to the Historic Charleston Foundation for work in developing the Charleston Preservation Plan.
Isle of Palms: Looking into the Future
As an Agent and property owner on Isle of Palms since 1991, clients who are looking to move to the area ask me about the mix of vacation rentals to permanent property owners. Below is a perfect recap from The Island Eye News of the Isle of Palms Council meeting as they tackle the growing concern of quality of life on IOP. A number of years ago, an island group of year-round residents called Save...
Short Sale…no thanks. Just show me a motivated seller.
Everybody wants a deal, and now is the time. Don't believe it's the time to buy Real Estate yet? I disagree. I must admit as a Realtor I may sound somewhat biased, but I practice what I preach. I'm a Buyer myself. I've purchased 3 homes myself in the last 2 years and tried for a fourth just last week losing out on a home that had 6 offers on it within days of coming on the market. Are you...
The Old South
10 State Street, Charleston SC Charleston is steeped in history, but has evolved and changed over time into an eclectic mix of the old and the new. We are thoroughly modern in many ways, but we are still blatantly nostalgic when it comes to certain things. We still prefer carriages to cars when it comes to a ride by the water and a chilly glass of sweet tea beats an iced latte anyday. Sure you...
Priced Like a Short Sale Without the Hassle
Real estate activity has really picked up here on the Charleston Coast. Showings are up substantially on properties across the board, regardless of price. The motivating factor seems to be the "deal." Investors are looking for "deals" - the common thread being a short sale or a foreclosure. What many investors don't realize is just how many properties for sale are priced like a short sale ......
Virtual Staging
There are a lot of vacant properties currently on the market, and modern technology is affording a way for these houses to look like "homes".... without a stitch of actual furniture! It's called virtual staging, and although it's been around for a while, it is gaining in popularity. There are many companies who have combined the talents of software developers with those of professional stagers...
Will the $8000 first-time home buyer’s tax credit be extended?
Robert Freedman of Realtor Magazine recently sat down with Linda Goold, The National Association of Realtors' director of tax policy, and Samuel Whitfield, an NAR legislative representative to discuss the possibility of an extension. The tax credit has been, in Freedman's words, "the economic recovery's workhorse." To date, over 1.4 million households have used the credit. Goold and...
Charleston Covered by the Denver Post
Here’s a great article about Charleston from The Denver Post. I think the author did a great job of capturing the magic of Charleston in this brief review, don’t you? “Charleston, S.C., remains one of the most charming cities in America, despite its complex, even corrosive past. Haunted by history, with roots running as deep as the live oaks and crepe myrtles lining its storied streets, the...
FAQ About Folly Beach Real Estate
Have prices come down? How much? Just like most (if not all) coastal regions, real estate prices on Folly Beach have come down significantly. In general, prices have dropped 30% or more. How are sales this year? There were only 22 sales in the first 6 months. Since then, there were 8 sales in July and 6 sales in August. Considering the number of contingent/ pending sales, I expect September...