Brick sidewalks, historic churches, Spanish moss and top-notch seafood–there’s only one place you can find all these things, and that’s Charleston, South Carolina. The oldest (and largest) city in the state, Charleston has been known for everything from its friendly locals to its incredibly well preserved historic architecture. Waterfront views and old time charm are… Continue reading Charleston’s Top Attractions That Will Have You Making the Move
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CHARLESTON AREA APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring has sprung and the azaleas are in bloom! April starts off with a bang ushering in some of the biggest events of the year, not to be missed by locals and visitors. We have the Cooper River Bridge Run, WTA Volvo Tennis Tournament, and Flowertown Festival to name just a few. Hop in your… Continue reading CHARLESTON AREA APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MYTH: MILLENIALS AREN’T BUYING HOMES
Around the time when millennials were criticized for their love of pink and avocados, a myth began to emerge that the 18-36 age group are uninterested in buying homes. While there are many reasons why this misperception exists, the truth is, millennials are just as interested in making this life-changing investment as previous generations were.… Continue reading MYTH: MILLENIALS AREN’T BUYING HOMES
HOW TO WIN A HOME IN CHARLESTON’S COMPETITIVE MARKET
Cash may be king, but words are pretty powerful, too: One of the most effective ways to win a bidding war is to write the seller a letter as well as getting a full credit approval with your mortgage lender prior to placing an offer. All-cash offers nearly doubled a buyer’s chances of trumping others,… Continue reading HOW TO WIN A HOME IN CHARLESTON’S COMPETITIVE MARKET
CHARLESTON NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
It’s time to break out those boots, scarves, and hats. November is here and that means cooler weather, the Carolina Fair, and oyster roasts are coming to Charleston. Thanksgiving is also upon us and the holiday season opens with the Holiday Festival of Lights at the James Island County Park. Here are your November calendar… Continue reading CHARLESTON NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN CHARLESTON
Did you know Charleston is the last place you will see the total Solar Eclipse on Aug 21st and considered the best city to watch it in?! Events for that day include the Eclipse Baseball Game at Joe Riley Park, an all-day program at the Children’s Museum, Citadel Mall is an official NASA viewing location,… Continue reading AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN CHARLESTON
BUYING TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
Did you know more than 10% of the U.S. population identifies as self-employed, a freelancer or a solopreneur; and this isn’t even counting the gig economy. Many of these self-employed workers are entrepreneurs attributed to their tech and product innovations. While there is much praise for given to individuals who found their own businesses and… Continue reading BUYING TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
3RD TIMES A FAIL TO DEVELOP $1B LORELEI PROJECT OFF CHARLESTON’S UPPER PENINSULA
For the third time in a decade, a proposal to develop a prime piece of real estate on Charleston’s upper peninsula has fallen apart over access road. North American Properties had planned to transform the 160-acre Laurel Island site off Romney Street into a $1 billion upscale, mixed-use community. The plan included mixing retail with… Continue reading 3RD TIMES A FAIL TO DEVELOP $1B LORELEI PROJECT OFF CHARLESTON’S UPPER PENINSULA
5 HOUSING TRENDS WE EXPECT IN 2017
Many real estate experts are predicting an overall positive housing market for 2017, despite the uptick in interest rates that are checking in at 4.25 percent and higher as of June 1. Compared with below 4 percent in 2016, this rate rise could slow home sales. But, since interest rates are still at historic lows… Continue reading 5 HOUSING TRENDS WE EXPECT IN 2017
South Carolina Tax Credit
What is the SC Mortgage Tax Credit? The SC Mortgage Tax Credit is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (“MCC”) program administered by the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) that provides a federal income tax credit to qualified homebuyers of up to $2,000 per calendar year. An MCC is a certificate that… Continue reading South Carolina Tax Credit