Oct 16, 2009 | Folly Beach, Market Statistics, Real Estate, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers
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...
Sep 12, 2009 | Folly Beach, Market Statistics, Real Estate, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Trends
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...
Aug 21, 2009 | Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Mt. Pleasant, Real Estate, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Trends, West Ashley, Wild Dunes
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!...
Aug 21, 2009 | Historic Charleston, Market Statistics, Real Estate, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Trends
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...
Aug 18, 2009 | Market Statistics, Real Estate, The Real Estate Studio, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers, Trends
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...