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  We’ve all heard that now is the time to buy, right? So why are so many people waiting to purchase their first home, downsize or buy their second home? The media has a tremendous influence on how the current economy views the Real Estate market. Does the media bother to ask the true professionals, who constantly watch and work the market on a daily basis? Of course not!  I can tell you … [Read more...]

    Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your first home, or have bought and sold homes for years, negotiations are inevitable.  This has been more prevalent in the past four years because of the economy and the downward spiral of the housing market. In the height of the market you threw a sign in the yard, and a day or so later three offers presented themselves with … [Read more...]

    Have a great day!  What does that mean to you?  For many buying their first house is a great day.  There is no better feeling than helping a first time home buyer.  What an accomplishment, reaching the American dream.  But how does one begin the buying journey? The first step in home buying is meeting with a lending institution and determining how much you should be … [Read more...]

The spring market has truly begun; buying activity is the best it’s been since 2009. Every week in 2012 we’ve had more than 200 properties go under contract except for the first week of the year. Median price is increasing some areas, number of transactions has certainly increased and most importantly the affordability is still present for the buying public. Most economists feel the market is … [Read more...]

Spring has arrived, and Charleston, SC is sporting her glorious floral Easter bonnett.  It is the perfect time to visit Charleston and explore the beauty of her famous gardens! Charleston provides rich soil, an abundance of creeks and rivers, and a sunny, sub-tropical climate.  This has created the perfect environment for plants and flowers to thrive, which in turn has made Charleston's … [Read more...]

As St Patricks Day is approaching,  luck is in the air.   Signs of celebration are colored green.  But if you live in Charleston, SC, then you do not need the luck of the Irish to feel lucky.  You feel lucky every day.  Ask anyone who has made the move to this gloriously beautiful city and they will tell  you how happy they are to be here.  I  have a client who says she, "pinches herself, … [Read more...]

Being a Realtor I always come across many a person that has experienced an unpleasant situation with another Realtor. Now this holds true with any profession, however most people’s home is their largest investment. Therefore anyone representing this type of investment is held to a higher standard and should be! This is why you must be honest up front and during any relationship with a … [Read more...]

Whether leasing or buying a property in today’s market you always would like to know what has been done to the property and have there been any issues? What if you buy a Short Sale or Foreclosure? What do you do? Simple, you hire an extremely professional and efficient home inspector. If he or she is great at what they do, they will offer advice on specific items that require further evaluation. … [Read more...]

This is a common question of people who are thinking of becoming home owners, but are afraid to make a move.  (No pun intended) The reality is that the housing prices in Charleston, SC are very attractive and the interest rates, historically low.  These two facts everyone can acknowledge.  Most people purchasing real estate do so because they consider the monetary value of owning your own … [Read more...]

Do you watch the news? Can you believe the media posted positive news about our market? It’s been years since positive news has been relayed via the media. Well guess what, the market is on the rise! Multiple offers, homes selling for more than there listed for, fewer days on the market and so on!  What does this mean? The bottom for the Real Estate market has passed and will not return. That … [Read more...]