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Prudential Carolina Real Estate, the largest real estate company in Charleston, recently changed its name to Carolina One Real Estate. The company opted not to renew its 10 year franchise agreement with Prudential which was coming up this year. The name change officially took place May 1. A month after this transition, Carolina One is still the top real estate company in Charleston and has received overwhelming support from its agents as well as its clients. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Mount Pleasant is one of Charleston, SC’s hottest real estate markets because it has the best public schools in Charleston County and some of the nicest all-inclusive neighborhoods in the Charleston area. The good school districts and the great home selection in Mt. Pleasant have created a high demand of buyers. Related Article Tags: , , ,
James Island continues to perform well in the local real estate market. Learn why this bedroom community of Charleston is still going strong! The benefit with this real estate market now is that many sellers don’t know the market is stronger in James Island compared to the rest of Charleston. In other words, a lot of the sellers don’t know that they can get as much money for their houses. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
If you are looking to live in a historic southern city with a ton or charm, Charleston may be your answer. Sitting on the South Carolina cost, the real estate market is primed for growth. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Around the summer of last year, the Charleston real estate market (like many others around the country) experienced a drop in home prices. Fluctuations are natural in real estate markets and anything else that is economically based. Most of us are familiar with the charts that have a wavy line that steadily rises with a pattern of high points (called crests) followed by low points (called troughs). Related Article Tags: , , , ,
If you are traveling from the Charleston peninsula to the Town of Charleston, you will experience a lesson in humanity's skill in building a better tomorrow.
Many of the Charleston areas (like James Island) have a much larger selection of condos on the market compared to townhouses right now. However, there is quite a demand for townhouses in this area since so many buyers want a close proximity to downtown Charleston and to the beach without the high cost. Condos and townhouses are a great way for buyers to have the best of both worlds – yes, location and affordability! Related Article Tags: , , , ,
With so many nationally ranked golf courses in Charleston, SC, golf is a huge attraction in the area. Some of the best courses are located in Mt. Pleasant and Kiawah Island, but you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Charleston area. In fact, there is at least one golf course in 12 of the 16 Charleston areas. Total, Charleston boasts 22 public and private courses and 13 golf course communities. Most golf courses in Charleston are open to the public and don’t require you to live in the golf community to play. However, there are a few courses on which you can only play by proof of residence or by invitation from a resident. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Few cities in the country have a style of house all their own. The Chicago bungalow and the Cape Cod are two styles that come to mind for having specific architecture associated with the area. In Charleston, SC, you’ll find what’s called the Charleston single. This is a single family house that is not very wide but is very long, and they’re usually two to three stories. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Earlier this year Forbes named Charleston, South Carolina the ninth strongest real estate market in the United States. When these findings came out, we (as Charleston Realtors) were pleased that Charleston was given such a good outlook. However, we also wondered how Charleston would fare in the coming months. Only now that we are halfway though the year, we are able to see that Charleston's real estate market the past six months has held its own quite well compared to other cities around the country. Related Article Tags: , , ,
In the past few years, we've seen a wave of interest among home buyers regarding job opportunities and overall economic conditions in Charleston, SC. Buyers often know that they want to relocate to Charleston, but they want to make sure that the city has good job opportunities and room for economic growth in the future - especially if they're moving from one of the more economically depressed areas of the country. Many buyers know that Charleston is ranked as a top place to retire and to visit. It's been named everything from the "Friendliest City" to the "Best Shopping District." Travel magazines like Conde Naste and home magazines like Southern Living consistently rank Charleston for its charm and beauty. Related Article Tags: , , ,
It's a great time to buy real estate in Charleston right now. Four factors benefit home buyers in Charleston's real estate market. 1) Low interest rates - We're seeing interest rates in the 6 per cent range. A lot of home owners are refinancing right now. Most of what you hear about refinancing in the news right now is related to adjustable rate mortgages. But, there are also a lot of people refinancing to take advantage of the good rates. So, the rates are good news not just for home buyers, but also for current home owners. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
As real estate agents who specialize in helping home buyers relocate to Charleston, we get lots of questions regarding Charleston's job market and overall economy. Over the past two years, Charleston has invested more than $1 billion to generate more businesses and also expand existing ones. We've included info below on the biggest industries and employers in Charleston. Related Article Tags: , , ,
When I talk to clients about living in Charleston, SC, I am always interested to hear the different reasons they have for moving to (or remaining in) Charleston. Over the years I have heard probably hundreds of reasons, but I’ve managed to narrow it down to the top ten reasons to live in Charleston... Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
People moving to Charleston, SC often have questions about where to live (or where to invest). As a real estate agent I always ask them, “What are you looking for?” In order to help people who are relocating to the Charleston area, I have organized my suggestions into 7 answers. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The general Charleston area is made up of three counties: Charleston County, Berkeley County, and Dorchester County. These three counties vary in tax prices. If you were to compare two houses that were identical in price – one in Charleston County and one in Dorchester County – you would pay considerably more in taxes for the Charleston County home. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
This article looks at statistics for real estate showing appointments for the past two months. The number of showings is a good indicator for seeing activity from Charleston, SC home buyers. Related Article Tags: , ,
This article is a quick summary of Charleston's real estate market trends as well as recent news about the South Carolina economy. Related Article Tags: , ,
Although most of the real estate news seems to focus on the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, there has also been a new tax credit that will be signed in that is geared to help existing home owners. In this article, I have included eligibility details for this $6,500 Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Looking for beach real estate in the Charleston, SC area? You’ll find 6 beaches in Charleston to choose from, and each one has a different feel to it. Folly Beach is one of the most popular for residents and tourists. This is partly because it’s the most accessible beach to downtown Charleston. It’s also the most affordable for vacation rentals and for buying real estate. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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