Feb 15, 2022 | Real Estate, Tips for Buyers
Purchasing a new home is exhilarating, but as a first-time home buyer, the process can also feel a bit overwhelming. Homebuying tasks, such as preparing your finances and shopping local real estate listings, can feel challenging, but with a first-time home buyers’...
Jul 5, 2021 | Real Estate, Tips for Buyers
The termite inspection process for buyers is 100% about risk tolerance. In SC, termite damage is not uncommon and I always counsel buyers to include a clear or “clearable” inspection as contract contingency. I believe it is as important as the home inspection....
May 25, 2021 | Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Interesting Charleston Facts, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Market Statistics, Mt. Pleasant, News, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, The Best of the Lowcountry, Tips for Buyers, Trends, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
Charleston is truly unlike any other city on earth. With that being said, many newcomers flock to this wonderful city each year in order to get a taste of Charleston’s award-winning sights, events and restaurants. An astonishing number of people love Historic...
Apr 20, 2021 | Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Market Statistics, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
Normal spring increases in sales activity, coupled with relaxing COVID-19 policies, created a very busy March real estate market as buyer demand continued largely unabated in the face of rising home prices and mortgage rates. Existing home seller and new construction...
Mar 19, 2021 | Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Market Statistics, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
Mortgage interest rates ticked a bit higher in February, but remain below their February 2020 levels. Interest rates may rise a bit further in coming weeks, but according to Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater, “while there are multiple temporary factors driving up...
Feb 18, 2021 | Dewees Island, Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Market Statistics, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
January started off strong for the housing market, with healthy buyer demand and strong market fundamentals. A robust increase in housing starts in December points to an active year for new construction, but higher material costs, especially lumber, and a...