Close your eyes and imagine yourself in retirement… What do you see? A large, brand new home that you can finally afford OR a downsized, just enough space kind of home?    The South Carolina climate is wonderful for retirement. You can enjoy living and dining outdoors year-round. You can be near t

So you’re thinking of relocating to a warmer climate but not sure if the city you choose will have enough to keep you busy?  Charleston should be on your radar. We do get a touch of cold weather from November to February. When I say a touch, it’s usually colder at night and in the 50s by daytime. Mo

Many families are considering the multi-generational living arrangement. Others are making a move to live within close distance of family members. It can be advantageous to both older parents and their children. And then add in grandchildren and the pluses multiply. It’s more attainable now because

Have you thought about relocating from the north? Nowadays, with more people who are able to work remotely, more are opting to reside in a climate that allows you to be outdoors year-round. Hence, you enjoy a better quality of life. You don’t have to stay inside during the winter because it’s too c

If you’ll be anywhere between Kiawah and North Myrtle Beach this holiday season you must put Brookgreen Garden’s ‘Nights of a Thousand Candles’ on your to-do list.  Brookgreen Gardens is located in Murrells Inlet SC and has been putting on this holiday event for over 20 years.  I can try to describ

Years ago I wrote a blog about Tiny Houses. It was just being introduced at the time. Now, most towns still don’t allow them. They say it has to do with the structure's ability to be insured because they can’t handle the weather ie: wind. For the most part, they can only park them in mobile home par

If you’d like to venture North of Charleston along the Coast of South Carolina, I have a wonderful day trip idea for you! Brookgreen Gardens is in Georgetown County. Georgetown County is just North of Charleston County on the Coast of SC. There is plenty to see along Hwy 17N which spans from Charle

The subject of Real estate comes up in many daily conversations lately. If you’re a seller you’re in a good position. Because of the historic lack of inventory, sellers can pretty much be guaranteed their home will sell within the first few days of being listed in the MLS. However, sellers shouldn’

Stop LOOKING and BUY!   You can’t start building equity until you own something. You can’t sit on the fence with real estate. You have to jump in and get started! It doesn’t have to be your dream house. You can work your way up to that.   On the other hand, if you bought 6 months ago you most li

The Charleston Real Estate Market is, IMO, better than the stock market right now. Home prices are increasing as we speak. If you’re willing to move around a little…buy and sell, buy and rent it out it’s worth it. And it doesn’t matter if you’ve been in your home for 30 years and don’t have a mortga

Holidays in the Lowcountry are always special. They’re always BRIGHT! Fireworks are sold from trailers set up on the main streets right before many of the holidays. And the Christmas season is bright as well. When you’re new to Charleston, you soon realize you have to keep a calendar of the events y

The current real estate market is making everyone think they can put a sign in the front yard and their home will automatically sell for over asking price. That’s not necessarily true. Close, but not true in every case. First and foremost is Staging: to prepare your home for the photographer and fo

If you’re anything like everyone else in the country you have questions about the real estate market. Where it’s headed, should I sell now, should I buy now, what about rates, what about housing prices…Well, my feeling is the more desirable an area is and with limited inventory the higher the prices

As you know I'm one of the 7000 Realtors (haha yes really) in Charleston SC. My last blog post was about the very popular Co-op Sullivan's Island  When I'm showing homes to clients I often take them out for lunch in between showings. Besides that we need a little nourishment break, I like to show th

By now you should have heard about the rising property values in the Charleston area.  Yes, homeowners are hearing how much their neighbor down the street sold their home for and are thinking they'll 'cash in' and sell their home too.   Before you list your home, 'visit' your home.  Get in your car

The prices of homes in Charleston have people thinking outside the box in order to afford a home of their own.  If you haven't heard, the new trend is Tiny Houses.   Yes, a brand new build, anywhere from 100 to 500 square feet.  Some may say, 'I have closets larger than that'!  But to people who wa

You're thinking of selling your home - your most expensive possession. You say you want to 'get a good price'.  But are you willing to do a little prep work and spend a little bit of money?  Here are a few things you might want to consider doing before listing your home.  1) Have your house apprais

If you think you are stuck renting and can't buy a home...think again! There are three key reasons to Buy a home instead of Renting someone else's home. 1)  Interest rates on mortgage loans are at Historic Lows!  The rates would have to go up 10% in order for it to be cheaper to rent! 2)  You can

If you haven't noticed, it's getting darker earlier, the kids are back in school and we're still enjoying wonderfully warm temperatures in the Lowcountry.   When was the last time you went to the beach?   Some locals make a daily visit to the beach.  Some take their dogs early morning or in the ev

Well, it's September 1st - we're half way through Hurricane Season!  When was the last time you evaluated your Homeowners Insurance?  It seems every part of our Beautiful Country can be subject to some type of severe weather conditions.  Living here in the LowCountry, especially along the coast, you