Charleston SC Real Estate Market Update: Hot Market Continues!

The real estate market here continues to be one of the best in the country. Supply is holding pretty steady and demand is very high. Most listings don’t stay long on the market before they are sold at almost full list price. It’s important to have a well-connected and diligent Buyer's Agent working for you in this market, as he/she may be able to find the home you are looking for before it comes on the market. In the last few months we have sold three homes before they were put in the MLS.

Multiple offer situations are becoming common (once again!). Your Buyer's Agent can help buyers put together an offer that will beat all ...

Events & Activities in Charleston - July 2015

Charleston Strong!

We had a terrible thing happen in Charleston this past month, but our city has responded in such a positive and with determined fashion! It makes me proud to live in Charleston!  

Summer is here and it’s getting warm. July is one of the slowest months for events here in Charleston, as kids are at home and most residents are either vacationing or just headed to the beaches. Here is a list of a few of the events in town this month:

July 2 – Easton Corbin at Boone Hall Plantation

July 4 – Wondering how to celebrate the 4th of July weekend? Here are a few options for you:

1) Attend the Kickoff Party at the bus sh...

NEW LISTING - 8982 N Red Maple Cir., Summerville, SC 29485

Amazing opportunity now available with this 3 br., 2.5 ba home located in a cul-de-sac and backing to a wooded area in Wescott Plantation.  Some of the features for this home include:

• Move-in condition with upgrades thoughout
• Beautiful oak hardwoods downstairs and on the stairs 
• Crown molding with lights
• Stainless steel appliances and tall maple cabinets
• Privacy fence & two car garage

Wescott Plantation is a premiere community in Summerville that offers amenities that include a 27-hole golf course, running trails and ponds for fishing.  The Farms has a terrific amenities center with a barn-like clubhouse swimming pools ...

The History of Mount Pleasant, SC

I read this article in the Moultrie News recently and it taught me a lot about the history of this fantastic place we live - Mount Pleasant, SC. 

Browse Homes for Sale in Old Mount Pleasant and the Old Village

Caring Transitions: Resources for Seniors Relocating

As Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES), we also provide access to ancillary resources to help our senior clients who may be downsizing, moving to another town or moving into an assisted living facility. Many seniors (and/or their children or relatives) arrive to the conclusion that a move to a new home or living facility is the best option they have to continue enjoying life. 

Unfortunately, moving out of a home after living in it for many years can be a daunting experience for an elderly person, especially if they have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. More often than not, children or close relatives live far away or...

Events and Activities in Charleston, SC for June 2015

The Charleston real estate market is one of the best in the country right now.  Buying activity is at record levels (see closed sales graph below).

Transactions are up year to date 19.4% over the same time period in 2014. We will probably see North of 14,000 home sold this year, the biggest number we've seen since 2007. This is not surprising, given all the good publicity and the repeated accolades that Charleston has received, the job growth in the area and the attractiveness of our charming, coastal, restaurant-rich city.   

• Boeing is getting bigger and bigger. 
• Bennett Hospitality has announced a $101M hotel project for Marion Square that could add 350 jobs. 
• Alaska Airlines ...

Is Residential Real Estate Overpriced in Charleston, SC?

Recently there has been a lot of talk about the Charleston SC real estate market being "overheated" and "over-priced", similar to the "bubble" that burst in 2006-07.

I beg to disagree, I believe our residential prices are actually under-priced, and that there is no bubble, for several reasons.

1) Credit is still difficult to get. In 2004-05 credit was readily available for everyone including "risky" borrowers who could borrow 100% of the purchase price with minimal checks (stated income, no-doc loans). Today, lenders are still pretty conservative, requiring higher down payment and much more thorough due diligence.

2) Our media...

Want an elevator? Done! Want a man-cave? Done! Want a 3-car garage? Done! Want to play golf or walk on the beach every day? Done! 

Build your dream custom-built home in this golf community in Mount Pleasant. 1/3 acre lot backs to marsh for complete privacy in established community with amenities including swimming pools, tennis and a Rees Jones designed championship golf course that is open to the public year round.

Vacant lots in Mount Pleasant are becoming a thing of the past, since most new communities "package" the lot with a builder and a home. If you really want a CUSTOM-BUILT home, your choices are becoming fewer and fewer. And as demand...

Location, Location, Location! Marshfront Home in Belle Hall Plantation

 This gorgeous brick home sits on a 0.3 acre marshfront lot in the middle of Belle Hall Plantation. 

Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry scenic marsh from your back porch, dining room, kitchen, family room and master bedroom! This 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath traditional home features hardwood floors and crown molding throughout the first floor, with the exception of the powder room and the laundry room which have tiled floor. The kitchen has granite countertops and tile backsplash, modern stainless steel electric range and dishwasher, plus a garbage disposal. The second floor has a very functional floor plan that offers ...

What's Happening in Charleston, SC? May 2015 Edition

The weather is simply spectacular, and it’s a great time to enjoy the greatest city in the world. 

May brings one of Charleston’s premier cultural/artistic events, the Spoleto Festival USA (Photo of CASUS CIRCUS | KNEE DEEP by Photo by SYC Studios - Sean Young).

But there’s also the Greek Festival, the North Charleston Arts Festival and the First Flush Festival among others.

Oh, and MOTHER's DAY!

Here's a list of upcoming events to keep you and your family busy:

May 1-9  North Charleston Arts Festival

May 3  Bands, Brews, and Burger Throwdown

May 8-10  45th Greek Festival, Greek Orthodox Church on Race Street

May 22 - June 7  P...

Charleston SC Real Estate Market Update: Record Breaking Buying Activity!

The Charleston real estate market just set a record for the 4 busiest weeks of buying activity in our history!  We’ve only had a handful of weeks ever where over 350 residential properties went under contract, and we had never had over 400 in one week.  Well, the last four weeks saw 439, 397, 421, and 399 residential properties go under contract.  Wow!! 

Inventory is fairly low, and it can be quite difficult to find a home that fits a buyer’s needs.  We are implementing creative strategies to source homes that we can offer to our buyer clients BEFORE they hit the market.  Many frustrated buyers are opting for ne...

344 Rice Bay Dr. Mount Pleasant - For Sale by The Alan Donald Real Estate Team

Thinking about leaving the cold and the snow? Move to the Lowcountry - Charleston, SC has been voted the Best Place to Retire in the US!

Check out this one-story 3-br. home with easy maintenance and no stairs! Convenient location, only 15 min. drive to the beach, very close to local hospitals, places of worship, restaurants and shopping (including Harris Teeter supermarket, Starbucks, Petsmart and many others). A short drive will take you to Downtown Charleston, where you can enjoy the rich history, wonderful restaurants and vibrant cultural life.

Belle Hall has excellent community amenities including two swimmi...

Own This Mount Pleasant Home, Pay MUCH LESS Than Rent!

Buy this great home in Belle Hall Plantation (Mount Pleasant, SC) and PAY LESS THAN RENT!

At $300,000, this one-story, 3-br, 2-ba home plus a sunroom is the least expensive
home in Belle Hall.

Look at how much you would pay for a mortgage, according to a local mortgage broker. 

Compare with Mount Pleasant rentals!!

Call us on 843-900-0155 or fill out this form to arrange a showing or
for more information about this excellent financing opportunity!

Are You Aware of All the New Construction Deals?

RYLAND HOMES is having a Sale this month!

DR HORTON just dropped prices across the board...

We had never had a week with over 400 residential properties going under contract in one week.  Our highest was 397 just a couple of weeks ago.  Only a handful of weeks have ever been of 350. Anything over 200 is good and 300 is great. Almost every week this year has been over 300.

Prices are rising nicely, but the activity doesn’t seem uncontrolled. Most homes are not quite back to their 2006/7 values yet (except in Mount Pleasant).

During the last real estate boom (2003-2007), prices got well above the trend line. But now we are actually below the trend line and have lots of room for appreciation. Houses are not staying on the market long because demand is so high, which is also keepi...

Things To Do & Activities in Charleston for April 2015

April is finally here and everything is in bloom in Charleston!  The Family Circle Cup started this week and the Azaleas are ready.  The Farmer’s Markets are opening back up and the Blessing of the Fleet prepares us for shrimp season. 

Here’s a list of April events in our great city:

The Farmer’s Market re-opens at Marion Square Downtown - April 4

4-12 – Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament Daniel Island

7 – Mt Pleasant Farmer’s Market re-opens

10,11 – Folly Beach 25th Annual Sea and Sand Festival

12 – 11th Annual Blues by the Sea at Freshfields at Kiawah

17-19 – 25th Annual East Coast Paddlesports and Outdo...

I read this great article on HGTV - we agree wholeheartedly with their recommendations!!

HGTV's Buying and Selling offers up the industry's best-kept secrets to help you get top dollar when selling your home.

Selling Secret #10: Pricing it right
Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’...

Why do people hire us to sell their homes?
Watch this 2-minute video to find out why!

Coming Soon!

These are some of the listings that we will be marketing soon:

1. MOUNT PLEASANT - 618 BRIDLEWOOD
    3-br, 2.5 bath, 1,466 sq. ft. plus sunroom, 2-car garage. Great location, MOVE-IN CONDITION! $289,000

2. MOUNT PLEASANT - BELLE HALL
    3-br, 2-ba. 1,400 sq. ft., 2-car garage. Leased until June 30th. Great condition! $320,000

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