Regardless of where you’re at on your house hunting journey, attending an open house is a great way to tour a variety of homes without having to schedule an individual showing. Whether you are early on in the process and trying to get a feel for what you like or are actively trying to find “the one,” open houses can be a fantastic resource for you—in fact, over 40% of buyers said attending an open...
Certainly we have all heard the adage about a picture being worth a thousand words...but in a hot real estate market, good pictures might literally be worth a million. While real estate photos were once reduced to the shot from the curb one would print in the classifieds, the internet has made it possible for potential buyers to see every inch of a home before they even step inside of it—and when people...
When you enter into your house hunt in the Charleston area, you will likely come across at least a few properties that are in HOA (Homeowners’ Association) communities. Once a structure typically relegated to condos or townhomes, many planned subdivisions have also begun incorporating HOAs into their structures—in fact, 60% of single family homes that have been built recently are in HOA...
f you are searching for the right realtor to help you through the process of buying or selling your home, you have likely seen many terms floating around online. While boutique real estate groups (like ours!) are becoming more and more common, many people are confused about how they fit into the current system of realtors and brokerages. If you’ve found that you have questions about this, you are not...
If you’re a hopeful home buyer in Charleston, hearing the term “seller’s market” may invoke some fear. It’s true that the current market is quite a competitive one...but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find your dream home and win an offer war. Instead, it just means you’ll need a bit of extra savvy to help you get there! Why is Charleston a Seller’s Market? Essentially, a...
When it comes to buying or selling a home in Charleston, the hardest part is often just knowing where to begin. Whether it’s your first real estate transaction or your tenth, it’s still an overwhelming process that can lead to a lot of stress—but having the right real estate firm by your side can make all the difference! There is certainly no shortage of companies to work with, but choosing the...
If you are just getting started on the house hunting process, you are likely aware that deciding on your budget is the first thing to do...but it is also the biggest (and most difficult!) decision for the majority of buyers we work with. Deciding on your budget is no small feat—you not only have to consider the monthly payment you’re qualified for, but you also have to decide how large of a...
If you’ve recently seen reports about the current lack of inventory in the Charleston market, you’re not alone—and it’s not just an issue local to the area, either. Across the country, housing markets are seeing record lows when it comes to inventory, which has been driven by a number of unprecedented factors in recent months. Understandably, this development has both buyers and sellers nervous...
If you’ve been looking at buying a new build or even doing renovations at your current home, you have likely noticed that lumber has gotten extremely expensive as of late. While doing at-home renovations used to be an affordable way to make progress towards your dream home, the price tag of anything involving building supplies has been steadily climbing. This is true not only for consumers, but also...
If you’re ready to take steps towards putting your home on the market, there is likely a major mix of emotions at play! Deciding to sell your home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming and a little bit scary—but with the right realtor, the entire process can become much easier. Even if you are typically the DIY type, when it comes to marketing and eventually selling your home, getting help...