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Greg Rand recommends Charleston on FOX “Where to Invest Now” – I say “What???”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kristin B. Walker

It’s not that often that Charleston is singled out as a perfect place for a real estate investment thus I thank Mr. Rand for his segment on our gorgeous city.  We know it, we feel it, so it’s nice to … Continue reading →

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Forbes & Trulia say Charleston is #3 Ranked City in U.S. Where People are House Hunting

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Yes, that title is a mouthful, but I caught this interesting report on MSNBC that says Charleston is #3 after Bradenton-Sarasota, FL and Riverside, CA when it comes to number of out-of-towners looking to move to Charleston vs locals searching to … Continue reading →

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Why the Wall Street Journal and Zillow are Dead Wrong about Charleston

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

An article in the Wall Street Journal came out recently entitled Linkage in Income, Home Prices Shift, outlining the correlation between home prices and annual incomes in partnership with Zillow.  They determined which real estate markets were currently undervalued and … Continue reading →

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Why it’s hard not to PLUMP up in Charleston

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Why are we gettin’ fat and happy in Charleston? There are three reasons… Continue reading →

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Recession? What Recession? King Street is Booming

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Since my office is located at 214 King St, I pay close attention to what is happening on the entire stretch of the historic street.  It is a constantly evolving animal, subject to joys and disappointments, complaints about loss of … Continue reading →

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March News from the Charleston Coast

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

We have finally hit the 70s and none too soon!  While I won’t bore you with yet another weather comment, it’s nice to see Spring bursting out all over.  The people, the flowers, the sun, the sparkling waters and the … Continue reading →

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Jumbo Mortgage Market ($729,750+) Beginning to Thaw – Close to 5-Year Low

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Jumbo mortages, or those over $729,750, were particularly hard hit in the recent real estate fall.  As many of you know, average home prices for many of Charleston’s metro areas are above that limit, particularly if you want waterfront, beachfront … Continue reading →

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Honored to be featured in "Locals We Love" section of CharlestonScene

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Kristin Walker is profiled in “Locals We Love” of the new Charleston Scene Continue reading →

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How Charleston Became a Fine-Dining Destination

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Our local newspaper, the Post & Courier, wrote an excellent article today on how Charleston became a fine-dining destination.  It includes not only a lengthy illuminating article, but also a neat timeline that begins back in the 1930s.  For example, … Continue reading →

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The Skinny – Inside Charleston's 2009 Real Estate Market

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

The Charleston Trident Realtors Association just posted this great video giving an overview of Charleston’s 2009 Real Estate market. So click play and enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgnU3Y2ial0&hl=en_US&fs=1&]

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