Apr 30, 2014 | Agents, Mortgages, News, Real Estate, Tips for Buyers
That is the question! Many often wonder which is less expensive, to rent a home, or to own a home? The answer helps families make the decision whether or not to buy. There are some obvious reasons to own instead of rent, like being able to customize the space and not...
Apr 4, 2014 | Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Market Statistics, News, Real Estate, Tips for Buyers, Vacation Home, Vacation Rentals, Wild Dunes
Not only did the vacation-home market have its largest gain since the National Association of REALTORS® started tracking home sales in 2003, but the market also accounted for 13% of home sales in the U.S. last year. Additionally, nearly half of vacation sales last...
Apr 1, 2014 | Mt. Pleasant, News, Real Estate
In recent years the popularity of Mount Pleasant, especially the area near Coleman Blvd. and Shem Creek, has skyrocketed. This has created a tug of war between existing homeowners in the Old Village, Old Mt. Pleasant, and Shem Creek neighborhoods south of Coleman...
Mar 20, 2014 | Dewees Island, Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Kiawah Island, Market Statistics, Mt. Pleasant, National News, News, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
As Spring begins and Winter is behind us, the real estate market is heating up! Compared to this time last year, there are more homes on the market nationwide, and in Charleston median home prices rose 15%. According to the National Association of Realtors®,...
Mar 19, 2014 | Agents, Dewees Island, News, Real Estate, Vacation Home
If you have never heard of, or been to, Dewees Island, it is a rare find. Dewees is a private island that is only accessible by private ferry or boat, and cars are not allowed on the island. When you arrive on Dewees, you can hop on your electric golf cart and cruise...
Mar 6, 2014 | Folly Beach, Fun, Isle of Palms, News, Recreation, Vacation Planning Tools, Vacation Rentals
Some of us cherish our vacation time and use our paid time off up to the last second. Others may be too busy at work to use all of their paid time off, or simply don’t have the desire to go on vacation. For those of you that leave a few hours on the table each...