What's in a name?     In the early days of urban development in the United States, streets were typically named after landmarks like Canal or Market, topographic features like Hill or Water, or location like East or Upper. Major streets were often given names like "State", "Church" or "King" or were

SQUARE FOOT and your DOLLAR in our local real estate market   How much square footage per home does $300,000 buy in the Charleston area ? According to a study of the top 50 U.S. real estate markets, $300,000 buy you about  1,449 square feet, or $207 per square foot.  The most recent report, from Oct

The question 'When is the best time to list my house for sale' comes up every day in real estate.  Everyone has their own theory however, there have been studies and studies find Spring is the best.  BUT, and that's a big but...Winter is the second best time. The reason being, buyers are usually mor

Is 2017 the year you plan on moving ?!  You want to up size or down size ? Or possibly lease a new place ? When it comes to leasing, selling or buying a home, whether you are a rookie home buyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in loca

Down filled coat vs T-shirt Haha..today I am writing about how a Charlestonian prepared for a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana in the middle of December. If you have been living here in Charleston SC for quite some time, your blood has thinned out and you know what weather to expect. You enjoy at least 6

  Dear Readers, I am UTE.  I have posted many blogs on the Internet and written about the local real estate market, posted photos, area info or simply wrote about things one should know or be aware of in any real estate transaction, if one sells, buys or leases a home. Today, I want to tell you a li

You may own your own home or you may be in the market to buy a home.  Either way, when you own a home there are maintenance issues that should be addressed regularly.  A home is most likely your most valuable asset.  Many homeowners don't realize how important it is to make cosmetic repairs as well

Wow ! 2016 was a great ! !  Here are some great news !  2016 was the 2nd best year ever for Charleston in terms of buying activity. Over 17,000 homes were sold ! Last time we sold slightly more was back in 2005 !  2016 was up 10.3% in terms of transactions over 2015. Median sales price is up 4.3% to

Moving to Charleston full time or just looking for a vacation place ? I am here. Contact me for local info on neighborhoods, location, prices, things to do ! www.DefinitelyCharleston.com !  Ute Lisa Appleby, Realtor AGENTOWNED REALTY CO., Mt Pleasant SCReal Estate/Leasing/Property Managementcell:  

From beach to hiking !  The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox.  This National Forest is contained entirely in the counties of Charleston and Berkeley and i

Have you discovered Charleston' Upper Peninsula?   No?? Well, you're missing out!  Charleston's Upper Peninsula is transitioning from industrial and commercial roots to modern work spaces, retail, restaurants and housing.  It's a place to live, work and play!   You most likely have heard of The Cita

Get to know some neighborhoods!  I like to introduce you today to 4 neighborhoods off  Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant. This road is almost 7 miles long and starts all the way in the southern part in Mt Pleasant, near the Old Village and close to Sullivans Island and runs parallel to the coast, a

Ute Lisa Appleby, Realtor AGENTOWNED REALTY CO., Mt Pleasant SCReal Estate/Leasing/Property Managementcell:    843.345.2625      efax:  843.725.6501 www.DefinitelyCharleston.com        www.agentownedrealty.com

Hampton Park is the Peninsula of Charleston's largest park with 60 acres of floral displays, jogging trails, fitness stations, duck pond and more!  It is located in the Hampton Park Terrace neighborhood which is next to the Citadel, North Central and Wagener Terrace.   Many people have their wedding

Have no fear ! Think about buying !  Yup...I was just like you...I had to rent because I could not buy due to not having a great credit score yet but working on getting it back to an acceptable level. I also felt the freedom of renting and being able to move on whenever I wanted was good thing. And

When you think about selling your home there are a few thoughts that come to mind. One thing for sure is you should talk yourself out of selling it on your own.  Besides the liability, paperwork, letting strangers into your home, solicitors, etc., there's the lack of 'getting it out there' or Market

It's February in Charleston and that means it's time to list your home for SALE!  Yes, Spring comes early in Charleston, SC.   There are a few reasons to list early or should I say, before your neighbor lists!  The supply of homes for sale/on the market is still low. However, the number of buyers ac

On any given weekend in Charleston you'll have a tough time planning your event route!  There is always a festival, a run, a tour or a place to enjoy a leisurely day. You absolutely can't be bored in Charleston!   Take a look at the local newspapers, listen to the radio or watch the news channels an

  The West Ashley Master Plan is intended to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of West Ashley.   The Master Plan will set broad policies and identify specific actions that will enhance West Ashley’s quality of life, support complementary economic growth and development, revitalize obsolete a

You've probably heard the saying for the lottery, 'you gotta be in it to win it'.  Well, it's the same with the Real Estate game.  First time homebuyers think they should WAIT to buy, WAIT to save more money, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT.  The truth is 'you have to be in the game in order to move up'.  Buy the