Charleston Peninsula

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Homes with a Water View in Downtown Charleston

You want it all don’t you?  A beautiful home in the middle of an exciting and gracious city, historic details, modern comforts, off-street parking, and the piece-de-la-resistance, a view of the water.  I don’t blame you because I do too. So here’s where to find one.  This list of homes and my usual commentary is subdivided by views. Ashley River Views...

Wagener Terrace Market Update – The 200K-300K Price Range is HOT

Wagener Terrace Market Update – The 200K-300K Price Range is HOT

You know my mantra.  Do not look at general statistics for an area to determine whether or not a market is hot.  You have to look at the neighborhood and your specific price range.  Before we discuss Wagener Terrace, remember here are some other areas that I have said are hot. Longborough under $500,000. (Only one available) Midtown (none available) Hampton...

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Huger Street is Hummin’ in Hampton Park Terrace

Last Friday, I sold a house on Huger Street in Hampton Park Terrace for my long-term friends and clients.  The sale of this house was the fifth on this street in the past year – not too shabby for an area that is only 5 blocks long between Ashley Ave and The Citadel. We had actually put 462 Huger Street...

The Ideal Charleston Home for Yacht Lovers – 2 Concord St

Update 1/20/2015 – The price dropped to $9,250,000 today. From the original asking price of $17,500,000, to $13,000,000 to $11,000,000 and now under the big TEN-OH. COME AND GET IT! Ever since this building came on the market in 2006 and sold for over $5,000,000 to one of Charleston’s successful technology company founders, I have been watching its evolution into...

Update on Charleston Peninsula Homes for Auction – February/March

Update 6/16 203 Fishburne has dropped its price to $79,890 from $112,500 and it is still sitting there. 39 N. Enston came back on the market 4/18 for $96,000 and has now dropped the price to $82,900. 55 Carolina sold yesterday for $266,000 (pretty much what I said it would go for – I love being right. 😉 ) 11...

Proof the Real Estate Market is Local (er…Hyperlocal) – Longborough Screams into 2011

Proof the Real Estate Market is Local (er…Hyperlocal) – Longborough Screams into 2011

The Longborough neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula is scorching hot - proof that all real estate is hyper local.

RealtyTrac – It just ain’t right

RealtyTrac – It just ain’t right

Why RealtyTrac is wrong and what you can do about it in Charleston, SC

What $200,000 gets you in Charleston

What $200,000 gets you in Charleston

For this series, I am just going to take a look at what is available on the Charleston Peninsula.  Yes, I know you can do a search on your own but wouldn’t you agree that sometimes it helps to have the inside perspective?  While at first glance, $200,000 seems expensive for what you get, consider the significant savings over time...

Update #3: The Million Dollar Market in Downtown Charleston is Hot, Hot, Hot

Update 9/1/2011 – I realized I forgot to update these statistics! In 2007 – a total of 21 sold. In 2008 – a total of 9 sold. In 2009 – a total of 6 sold. In 2010 – a total of 29 sold. In 2011 – a total of 13 have sold and 26 are available. ____________________________________ If you’ve been reading along with me, you know I started this series in March...

Update on Bank-Owned Properties in Charleston

It’s been awhile since I last wrote in this series, but in reviewing my August post, I saw that it was in need of some updates!  So here’s what has happened to the ones I talked about then. 3 Sutherland Ave – 7 offers – asking price of $260,000.  My bet is that it will sell for above that. Details: 3...

The Spring & Cannon Streets Corridor is Rising

For several years now, the Spring and Cannon Streets corridor has been evolving and changing, welcoming modern buildings, historic renovations and most importantly, a proliferation of shops and restaurants.  Every urban neighborhood needs mixed-use to thrive and Spring and Cannon are great examples of how areas can change.  This great article from the City Paper highlights some of the more...

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