Below you’ll find our latest Blog Posts. The posts here are about various aspects of real estate relevant to the Charleston Metro and surrounding areas. We hope you find them interesting and informative.
- 615 Daffodil Court Summerville SCRecently Reduced! Welcome to 615 Daffodil Court, within the private gates of Del Webb at Nexton, this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,592 square foot home offers a perfect sanctuary in Charleston’s premier over-55 community. Local Tip: With a Charleston County Parks “Gold Pass” parking is free… Read more: 615 Daffodil Court Summerville SC
- Capital Gains and Real Estate: What You Need To KnowCapital gains are a critical aspect of real estate investing that can significantly impact your financial outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a first-time seller, understanding how it affect your real estate transactions is essential. With the potential for substantial profit, it’s crucial to… Read more: Capital Gains and Real Estate: What You Need To Know
- Ten Things You Can Do Now To Sell Your Land For More MoneyWant to sell your land for more money? These 10 strategies and ideas will help make it easier for any buyer to discover the true value of your property. Over the years, I have learned that the sooner we can address a buyer’s questions and… Read more: Ten Things You Can Do Now To Sell Your Land For More Money
- 2962 Anchor Watch Drive, Wadmalaw IslandSold in October 2023! Nestled on a serene 3-acre lot, this remarkable estate at 2962 Anchor Watch Drive in Anchorage Plantation on Wadmalaw Island was completed in 2021. This fine home showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Boasting 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and spanning an… Read more: 2962 Anchor Watch Drive, Wadmalaw Island
- Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Before the New YearWhy go through the hassle of selling your home during the holidays? Here we will dive in to the Top 5 Reasons to sell your home before the new year! Every year in the late fall we have the same conversation with folks considering selling… Read more: Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Before the New Year
- The 6 Steps to Buying A HomeIn this post, the 6 Steps to Buying a Home we’ll give you a simple overview of the home buying process. Buying a home can be intimidating while at the same time exciting. For some, just getting over the fear is the first step. What… Read more: The 6 Steps to Buying A Home
- Protecting Your Investment In Your HomeKeeping your home in tip-top shape is crucial to Protecting Your Investment. Many people struggle to understand what’s important to keep their home in top condition even though they know they need to protect their investment. This post will help in guiding you on what’s… Read more: Protecting Your Investment In Your Home
- Fall Charleston Market UpdateIn this edition of our 2021 Fall Charleston Market Update, we will be looking at national and local historical data. This will help us understand as to what we can expect from the current trends. Then allow us to make better choices in the future.
- The Mark Clark ExtensionAugust 21, 2021 Last week I attended the Charleston Chamber of Commerce “Buisness In Your Back Yard” presentation of the Mark Clark Extension by the SC DOT. Whether you are for the project, or against it, everyone can certainly agree that we have a traffic… Read more: The Mark Clark Extension
- 115 Valentin Dr. Summerville SC 29483Sold in 4 Days, 5 Offers and $15k Over List! Welcome to 115 Valentin Dr. in Plum Creek. Located in the Knightsville section of Summerville, Plum Creek is convienently located off of Orangeburg Rd. with easy access to local shopping and I26 for all of… Read more: 115 Valentin Dr. Summerville SC 29483
- June Charleston Market UpdateSo, the data is in on last month’s real estate market here in June Charleston Market Update! There have been some small changes, so let’s go over a couple key take always from last month’s MLS results. May MLS Activity The first thing that jumps… Read more: June Charleston Market Update
- 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange BasicsLet’s explore 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Basics and how you can defer your capital gains when exchanging “like kind” investments. To begin I’d like to share that during my career I’ve worked with numerous investors, invested in many properties myself. I have built custom homes,… Read more: 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Basics
- Short Term Apartment Rentals In CharlestonBelow we’ve compiled a list of Short Term Apartment Rentals In Charleston. Many of our clients over the years whether moving into the area or selling a home have had a need for a short term rental solution. The following list of Apartment Rentals includes… Read more: Short Term Apartment Rentals In Charleston
- Waterfront Lot For Sale – Bulls Bay OverlookSOLD! Closed 9-14-21 Lot 8 in Bulls Bay Overlook is one of the last remaining waterfront lots for sale in the neighborhood. Just north of Mt. Pleasant, tucked away off of Doar Rd in Awendaw, you won’t find a better retreat in Charleston County! Come… Read more: Waterfront Lot For Sale – Bulls Bay Overlook
- Charleston Real Estate Market UpdateMarch 2021 Everyone we encounter these days is asking us about the Charleston Real Estate Market. The simple answer is, it’s “Great”! Pretty shallow I know…but the big question is, are we in another bubble? So, our goal here in our Charleston Real Estate Market… Read more: Charleston Real Estate Market Update
- How Do I Buy A Home If I Have to Sell Mine First?Many people ask us year after year, How Do I Buy A Home If I Have to Sell Mine First? It’s one of the most important questions many home sellers ask. Having to sell an existing home to qualify for a mortgage on a new… Read more: How Do I Buy A Home If I Have to Sell Mine First?
- How to Sell Your Home and Get Multiple OffersSo everybody wants to know How to Sell Your Home and Get Multiple Offers? Every home seller has the potential to get multiple offers, however, unless it’s handled properly it doesn’t always happen. It’s important to work with an experienced agent that has a Multiple… Read more: How to Sell Your Home and Get Multiple Offers
- What is Included In An Offer To Purchase LandIn this post you will discover what is included in an Offer to Purchase Land. Below you’ll find our 24 question checklist that will help us draft your offer in an efficient way. Over the years we’ve discovered that most people are not completely aware… Read more: What is Included In An Offer To Purchase Land
- How To Sell Your Land For The Most MoneyIn these ten tips on how to sell your land, you’re going to discover how the Pro’s do it! Now keep in mind, these tips are just suggestions. And, depending on your property some of these may not apply. So as you read through this… Read more: How To Sell Your Land For The Most Money
- How To Sell Your Home Faster For More MoneyWanting to Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money should be everyone’s goal! In this article we’ll cover 16 great tips, that will help you accomplish this! The key, improve how your home looks when it’s shown to potential buyers. You will improve the… Read more: How To Sell Your Home Faster For More Money
- Homes For Sale Near The College Of CharlestonWe often get inquires about Homes For Sale Near The College Of Charleston. Why you ask? Well, the College of Charleston benefits from being smack in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America! The College of Charleston is also… Read more: Homes For Sale Near The College Of Charleston
- Buying Land To Build Your Own HomeWhen most people dream of building their own home, the first thing they think about is buying land! Well I’m here to tell you you may want to do a little research and planning first. In this post I am going to share with you… Read more: Buying Land To Build Your Own Home
- Building Your Own Home – Planning For SuccessBuying land and building your own home is the quintessential American Dream! Since our country was first settled, building your own home has been one of the most coveted goals of many Americans. However, this dream, as basic as it sounds is much more difficult… Read more: Building Your Own Home – Planning For Success
- Turn Your Dirt Into Dollars – 16 ReasonsWhy You Should Turn Your Dirt Into Dollars In some instances holding land is a good investment, but turning your dirt into dollars is the road to financial freedom! In this article I’ve address 16 Reasons Holding Land may not be the best alternative for… Read more: Turn Your Dirt Into Dollars – 16 Reasons
- Hurricane Preparation In CharlestonHurricane Preparation In Charleston is a yearly event. Each year local residents prepare for the storm season in their own unique ways. And some, wait until the last minute or prepare very little. Many of us having lived through many storms in our lifetimes, simply… Read more: Hurricane Preparation In Charleston
- Charleston Mid-Year Market Report!Discover what’s raging in the Charleston Mid Year Market Report
- What is Mortgage Forbearance?So what is mortgage forbearance? Mortgage forbearance is when a lender or servicer allows a borrower to defer their payments to a later date. This deferment could be in the form of a suspension of payments or a reduction or payments for a limited time.… Read more: What is Mortgage Forbearance?
- Buying A Short Sale In CharlestonIf your considering buying a short sale house, there are a few things to consider. The most important thing to understand is that buying a short sale is not a typical transaction. After the housing crisis fall out in the 2007-2012 era it seemed like… Read more: Buying A Short Sale In Charleston
- Charleston Real Estate Defies The Experts!May 8, 2020 (for updated report click…Charleston Mid Year Market Report) Yes, that’s correct, the Charleston Real Estate Market Defies The Experts! This week and last week real estate sales in the Charleston area posted spectacular weeks of sales! This completely defies the experts that… Read more: Charleston Real Estate Defies The Experts!
- Real Estate Wire Fraud In South CarolinaReal Estate Wire Fraud in SC is real! Do be lulled into the idea of “it won’t happen to me”! Laziness, inattentiveness and simply being too busy to pay attention, is what cyber criminals rely on to get your money. They are waiting for you… Read more: Real Estate Wire Fraud In South Carolina
- Byrd Property Group’s Virtual OptionsVirtual Options Made Easy! Discover your virtual options with us today! Whether you’re buying of selling a home in today’s challenging market we can help. Our experience in handling long distance transactions over the years, makes todays virtual world an easy fit for us! So… Read more: Byrd Property Group’s Virtual Options
- What Is A Short Sale? – Discover The ProcessRecently I’ve had more people ask me the question, what is a short sale, than I have in a long time. What a change from the last few years of a strong market. However I shouldn’t be surprised because every experienced agent knows that the… Read more: What Is A Short Sale? – Discover The Process
- How To Prepare Your Home For A Photo ShootPhoto Shoot Checklist Preparation This post, How To Prepare Your Home For A Photo Shoot will help you prepare for your photo shoot! In my opinion, the most important part of marketing real estate today is the photos. This is simply because your homes first… Read more: How To Prepare Your Home For A Photo Shoot
- Historic Downtown CharlestonOver time Historic Downtown Charleston has experienced many highs and lows. Having endured the Revolution, the Civil War, earthquakes, devastating fires, hurricanes and floods, Charleston still stands strong. Understanding the amount of adversity Charleston has experienced over the years, one can appreciate why local Charlestonian’s are proud of their… Read more: Historic Downtown Charleston
- 8 Steps To Buying A HomeIn this post, the 8 Steps to Buying a Home we’ll give you a simple overview of the home buying process. Buying a home can be intimidating while at the same time exciting. For some, just getting over the fear is the first step. What… Read more: 8 Steps To Buying A Home
- How We Help You Buy A HomeHow we help you buy a home is a very simple, no pressure process. Once people realize that our only job is to help you get what you want, the stress goes away. So check out this post for a “look under the hood” as… Read more: How We Help You Buy A Home
- Staging Your Home For Success!When Staging Your Home For Success keep in mind your home has just one chance to make a great impression. And it can! The following “tricks of the trade” will help you keep track of what needs to be done. The whole idea of Staging… Read more: Staging Your Home For Success!
- Choosing A Home WarrantyWhen choosing a home warranty there are many options. Several companies in the market today offer competitive plans with different coverage’s and additional up-grade options. When you look at the different plans available, you’ll quickly discover the basic plan’s are very similar. Most typically cover a homeowner’s… Read more: Choosing A Home Warranty
- Charleston, Yesterday and TodayFrom the beginning to today! In 1670, Charleston was first settled by English colonists. The settlers first landing was actually up the Ashley River at Charles Town Landing. Charles Town Landing was located in what is now West Ashley off of Old Town Rd. Not long after Charleston Landing was… Read more: Charleston, Yesterday and Today
- What To Bring To A Loan ApplicationIt’s important to know what to bring to a loan application. The list below is to help all homebuyers make the most of their face to face time with the lender. So when your buying a home in Charleston you can focus on the home not… Read more: What To Bring To A Loan Application