Tag Archives: Real Estate

The Charleston Area Real Estate Market 2005-2011: The good, the bad, and the truly horrifying…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kristin B. Walker

As you know dear readers, every once in a while I like to run some numbers, because just like photos or videos, they can tell you an interesting story.  For this look back at the Charleston real estate market over … Continue reading →

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Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island & Folly Beach – Are They Coming Back?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Since it’s the summer and the beach is on almost everyone’s mind, I thought I’d do a post about our island real estate and how it has fared over the past 10 years.  In doing my monthly newsletter in which … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

The Longborough neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula is scorching hot – proof that all real estate is hyper local. Continue reading →

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The ugly truth about selling your house in 'this' market.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

1. Your stuff is great, but it’s ugly. Please don’t be offended.  We’ve all got beautiful things collected over the years and comfortable furniture that we would never get rid of, but buyers do NOT want to see it.  They … Continue reading →

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Have your say: What are the top two things you look for in searching online for a home?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

So when I check out a house online for a client, there are a few things I look for and a few things I wish I had that are not always provided.  What about you?  What is your wish list? … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

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 … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Evan Thompson – Old Meets New in Charleston's Historic Preservation

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Evan Thompson, the new Director of the Charleston Preservation Society, will be speaking with Charleston Peninsula residents about exciting new programs and initiatives at the Society.  We’ll be having a Q&A session and cocktails at my office, the Real Estate … Continue reading →

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October Newsletter

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

October has been a spectacular month thus far and each day has brought even better weather.  The air is crispy, the sky is blue and the sun shines with just the right heat.  The only thing I miss are the … Continue reading →

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How Do You Look for a New House or City?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

An old college friend of mine and I were chatting recently about her desire to move her family of four out of Florida to somewhere with cooler weather.  She had done hours and hours of online research to narrow it … Continue reading →

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August News from Charleston

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

The summer is finally winding down and spectacular weather is just a few weeks away!  We’ve had unusually torrential rains and high heat for most of July and August, but the promise of September and October always pulls us through.  … Continue reading →

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