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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.
Home buyers looking for newer houses on James Island, SC will find that there are far more older homes to choose from compared to newer ones. Although the selection of new homes is smaller, there are still quite a few good communities for buyers to consider. We’ve included a list of some of the newest communities on James Island so that buyers can get a sense of what’s available in the area.
James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. Home buyers will find that the majority of residential communities in this area are older, established neighborhoods. We’ve included some of the more popular established communities on James Island so that you can learn about the homes that are currently available.
Townhouses on James Island can be a little harder to find, since there are more condos for sale on the island than townhouses. I’ve included in this article the most popular townhouse communities, and I’ve organized it so that you can look by price range.
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.
The Summerville real estate market has seen a surge in demand from home buyers in the past few years. During this time, the areas closest to downtown Charleston and the beaches (such as James Island, Mt. Pleasant, and West Ashley) saw such a high rate of appreciation that the areas quickly became unaffordable to most home buyers. However, Summerville continues to be a relatively affordable real estate market compared to Charleston as well as to the rest of the state of South Carolina.
Charleston's 18 cities can be overwhelming when it comes to finding the right area to live. Preference is a huge factor in determining where to live in Charleston, but price is equally important. This article is a guide to help you narrow down areas by price range.
Many home buyers look for new construction condos because they offer low-maintenance living. By definition, condos do not have a private yard – instead, all of the owners in a condo community share the green areas, or common areas, throughout the neighborhood. These common areas are maintained using the monthly regime fees paid by the owners.
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!
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.
The decision of buying a home equals to a lot of debt, so keep your eyes wide opened when committing to such a thing. The only way to avoid any possible disaster is setting up a home inspection of your future house.
It may be one of the smallest provinces in Canada, but Prince Edward Island has some of the most affordable, beautiful waterfont properties in the country.
Many people don't know that Hawaii is a volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The most obvious reason for hiring a real estate attorney when you already have a real estate agent/broker is that the latter is not an attorney! Not only can a real estate attorney interpret the considerable amount of perplexing legal documents that have been thrust into a buyer's or seller's hands at closing, but an attorney is also the only one who has the strictest duty of loyalty to your interests and no one else's.
Most home buyers are familiar with the interest rates that come with mortgages. Interest rates for home loans have gotten a lot of attention in the news recently because they’re the lowest they’ve been in decades. Right now, interest rates are in the five to seven percent range for conventional loans.
You know you are getting a piece of paradise when you own Jupiter Island real estate. Jupiter Island is a town located at the south side of Martin County, Florida. This barrier island stretches about 1,600 acres with nine miles of beach front overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the east area and overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at the west area. There are less than one thousand Jupiter Island real estate owners to date which is why you can be part of the serene and water-loving atmosphere of this wonderful place.
When it's time to buy a house -- on Long Island, or anywhere -- you should definitely start the process by doing your own research into what is on the market, what interest rates are, and what your budget is. After you do some research on your own, you should contact a broker to help you find your home and an attorney to represent you in negotiating your contract and closing the sale.
Some home buyers (especially first-time home buyers) think that a down payment is the only cost of buying a home. However, they soon realize that their down payment is one of many costs that require cash or a check upfront. So, how much should you expect to pay before closing on your new home? Depending on the type of mortgage you choose, you will probably make a down payment anywhere between zero and twenty percent of the purchase price of your home.
When most people think of Charleston’s history, they think of famous war sites or the architecture found in downtown Charleston. Although the Morris Island lighthouse is one of the most photographed historic structures in Charleston, it sometimes gets overlooked by tourists coming to the area. For locals, the lighthouse is a very recognizable symbol and also a topic that had been in the news for the past few years. I’ve included some information about the lighthouse’s history for locals and tourists alike so that we can better appreciate this historic landmark.
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.
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