Is it still as surreal for you as it is for me?? Heading into March we were experiencing one of the most active years in real estate in quite some time. Not crazy pricing, just lots of people buying because the mortgage rates were (and are) so compelling. In many markets, our inventory levels were so low, buyers and agents...
For many a second-home buyer, or even first-time homebuyers and downsizers, condos or townhomes are great options considering they can be lower maintenance then single family homes and often they are less expensive. Let’s look at two very different markets – Downtown, and Mount Pleasant inside of the IOP Connector. In both, the median price of a condo/townhome is about...
Let's take a look at what's happening in the real estate market in three locales: Downtown Charleston (south of the Crosstown), James Island (technically mostly also Charleston), and Mount Pleasant (south of the Isle of Palms Connector). The Spring selling and buying surge is over, and the numbers that tell a tale are in....While the Charleston market overall is basically level compared to last year, we are seeing some changes by area, and while these three areas are vastly different, I think it's interesting to see what is going on in each, all influenced by local and external market forces.
As of July 10, 2018, the City of Charleston's new short-term rental ordinance goes into effect. After a proliferation of illegal rentals marketed via platforms like AirBnB and HomeAway, the City and neighborhood groups decided a set of rules and a structure to manage and monitor them would be beneficial to most who live here. I for one am glad. The term illegal seems a bit harsh, but the truth is, only a handful of properties in Downtown Charleston have been legally permitted for short-term rentals for years -
Gah!!! This June! Day upon days of temperatures over 90 with heat indices of 100 to 115! I usually depend on July and August for that level of torture. But it brings to mind a conversation I frequently have with people considering moving here from more Northerly Climes. Generally, it goes like this: Nice Northern Client: Hi Kristin – I...
I’ve been dreaming up my dream house for decades. Do you do that? My current daydreams swirl around a home with Contemporary Lowcountry architecture, L-shaped with a long view across something beautiful. And a pool. I must have a pool. So with these imaginings and my personal research, coupled with my experience working with developers and architects, I know what...
As a Charleston Realtor since 2009, I’ve worked with people and properties of all kinds. I specialize in Historic Charleston, luxury new developments, waterfront properties, islands and walkable areas. This beautiful Lowcountry lured me in almost 30 years ago, and my passion for its history, natural bounty, and our amazing lifestyle here is immeasurable.
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