Considering moving to Charleston, SC? Here’s my tips, tricks, and perspective as a mom, a wife, and a realtor on calling Charleston, SC home.
As mortgage interest rates have increased the past year since the Covid boom many Charleston families bought homes under the idea that they would refinance their mortgage rates once those rates decreased. But what does that really mean, how does that work and what would it entail? What is refinancing your home? “Refinancing the mortgage on […]
We all know when you buy a new home you want a good roof. Clients often ask the standard question “how old is the roof” and move on. But how important is a roof when buying a new home? As a standard a home inspector is NOT required to actually walk the roof but to […]
Summer kicks off traditional house hunting season for the real estate world. While over the years, and with the housing market chaos since Covid, there has been less of an actual buyer’s season summer still marks a significant uptick in our Charleston home buying market. If you’re selling your home in Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, […]
While I am thankful year round for all the blessings in my personal and business life Thanksgiving is always a special time to remember what all we have to be thankful for. With the real estate market here in Charleston getting more and more saturated with real estate agents the greatest form of success is […]
With the anxiety and uncertainty of hurricane season always comes the question of flood zones and flood insurance when buying a home in the Lowcountry. A typical tropical storm is 300-400 miles wide. The Charleston Peninsula is only 3.2 miles long and it sits only about eight feet above sea level. It’s easy to see […]
Staging Charleston is proud to share one of our latest completed projects 1751 Atlantic Ave, Sullivans Island. Staging this new construction home on Sullivan’s Island was a dream come true. From the exquisite details of architecture to the breathtaking views this new construction home was a stager’s ideal blank canvas. Our team put in some […]
Whether you’re local or moving to Charleston from another city or state there is no arguing that the late Summer temps are BRUTAL. Air conditioning is a must and it’s important to know what to ask and look for when you’re buying a new home in the south in regards to HVAC units. No one […]
From Concerts to comedy, farmers markets and festivals it seems like our beloved Holy City may be getting back to its ever-so-sociable self (with caution, of course). *Knocks on Wood* Are you stir crazy and ready to get out and mingle? Visiting the area while looking for your new home in the Lowcountry? Here are […]
2021 was a big year for us at Front Porch Properties and Staging Charleston, as well as for the entire real estate industry {especially in Charleston}. With inventory down 6%, median sales prices up 18% with most listings getting 2.7% of asking and selling in 52.7% less time Charleston county is a real estate force […]
If you plan on making moves in the upcoming year here are a few things to NOT do in the next couple months to make your home mortgage approval much less complicated: 1- DO NOT max out your credit cards holiday shopping. 2- DO NOT make any large purchases such as a new car, boat […]
