ABC News covers the end of the summer at Folly Beach
Check out this recent ABC News video about the official end of the summer season - Labor Day at Folly Beach. Susan St. Hilaire, Dunes Properties' very own Director of Vacation Rentals is quoted. For Dunes, it has been a great summer and we have welcomed all kinds of visitors to our beach front condominiums and variety of beautiful island homes. We hope your visits were happy ones and that you...
More Signs of Activity
I have been at this for a few years now and finally I am seeing signs of optimism in our economy. Most experts agree that when people start buying homes again, the recession will have been ended for 3 to 6 months. We have seen more homes sold in the last 90 days! Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of homeowners who are in trouble and desperate to find a way out. For example, I know of at least...
The Resurrection of the Handy Man Special in Charleston
Back in May, I noticed what I thought could become a trend in handy man specials* and created this blog post about it. Rather than publish my thoughts immediately, I decided to wait on the market a bit because I was afraid my theory might be wrong. (Doesn't everyone prefer to be right??) At the beginning of this week, I took a client to see some fixer-upper homes in the Charleston Peninsula...
“SURF’S UP” Folly Beach
With Hurricane Bill steadily approaching and forecasted to run east of Bermuda, Folly Should be receiving some truly epic swell this weekend so pack up the kids, grab the boards and head on down to the beach . Waves should be maxing out and overhead on Saturday afternoon so wax up and get ready for a great weekend out in the sun and surf. High tide should be just after 10am so dawn patrol will...
Things are looking UP
Over the last year, we have seen the enormous effect of the media on the general health and well-being of our economy. More doom and gloom results in well, more doom and gloom. A recent turn to more "optimistic" coverage has seen people whispering "recovery" for a few months, and now it seems the numbers are backing up the buzz. Everyday someone comes into our Real Estate Studio at 214 King...
Dunes Properties is now a member of Lowcountry Local First. We are 10% shifting!
We at Dunes Properties and The Real Estate Studio are honored to become a part of Lowcountry Local First, a community alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Lowcountry Local First created the 10% Shift campaign which asks local residents and businesses...
Huge Price Reductions on Sawyer’s Landing (but views are still gorgeous)
If you are looking for a high-quality home with great marsh and intracoastal waterway views, an amazing location just a bike ride from the beach then look no further. The townhomes at Sawyer's Landing in Mt. Pleasant are just what you are looking for and the prices have just been reduced significantly. Look below to find the before and after: Townhome# A1 $749,000 to $489,000 A2 $744,000 to...
Market Statistics, Charleston Peninsula
There were 22 closed brokerage sales on the Charleston Peninsula below the crosstown in June, 2009 for an average price of $501,416. In the same period last year there were 27 closed brokerage sales for an average price of $859,055. This is the first month this year that the average sales price was lower than last year. Year to date, there have been 103 closed brokerge sales at an average...
Did you know Charleston has the only tea plantation in America?
Yes we do! Out in the wilds of Wadmalaw Island, 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston, we've got our very own tea plantation, home of American Classic Tea. The Plantation grounds include 127 acres of camellia sinensis tea plants and an operating tea factory. So check out the video below for a little insight into a unique 'flavor' of Lowcountry. If you'd like to visit in person, contact our...
Our Top Ten Reasons to Visit Charleston this Summer
The first “official” week of summer has just passed and the Charleston sun has been blazing, making a day at the beach delightful and an afternoon snoozing in the shade even better. Summer in this city means farm fresh tomatoes, concerts in the parks, fireworks over the Harbor, dancing on the Pier and so much more. Here, in no particular order, is our list of the Top Ten Reasons to visit...