Charleston SC Real Estate Blog

Lumber prices are falling— and fast.

On Tuesday, the price per thousand board feet fell anywhere from $114 - $1,210. This comes after its record $122 decline last week. In all, the "cash" price of lumber is down 20% since the all-time high set on May 28. 

What's driving the dip? Homebuilders and DIYers alike are finally balking at the exorbitant price of lumber. Rising supply and weakening demand is a perfect recipe for a price correction.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

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We love our farmer’s markets.  Fresh produce, homemade food and drinks, live music, handmade soaps, honey, smiles, clothes and so much more. 

Farmers Markets are not just a weekly but a daily event here in Charleston. If you're looking for a new market tp check out, take a look at this short guide to help you know when + where the next market is taking place, right here in the Lowcountry. 

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318

➡️https://charleston.momcollective.com/in-around-charleston/guide-to-farmers-markets-around-charleston/

Zillow is one of the most popular real estate databases online. Founded in 2006, this Seattle-based company lists information about millions of homes for sale and rent across the United States and Canada. 

Whether you're looking to see how much your home’s value has changed, if your home’s appraised value is high enough to let you refinance, or curious about how much your coworker spent on his new house, Zillow's "Zestimate" offers users a starting point in home valuation. 

But there are several reasons these numbers may not be as accurate as you’d like them to be.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

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With the summer stretched out before us like a sun-dazed blanket of crashing waves and seashell collections, we've put together a beach guide featuring Charleston’s most popular sandy shores.

We are covering all the way from the "Famously Funky" Folly Beach to the relaxing, laid back Isle of Palms. 

From breezy bars, to historical lighthouses, here are some of the best ways to explore Charleston's beaches this summer.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

SULLIVANS & ISLE OF PALMS

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The latest National Association of Realtors Confidence Index Survey reveals how hot the housing market is. Per the report, homes that sold had five offers on average, and nearly 50% of homes sold for more than their list price and 25% of those home sales were all-cash transactions. 

NAR expects home prices in the next three months to increase nearly 6% from one year ago and will increase almost 3% from last year’s sales level.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318

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First things first: The idea that you have to put 20 percent down on a house is a myth.

The average first-time home buyer puts just 6% down, and certain loan programs allow as little as 3% or even zero down. 

You shouldn’t think it’s conservative to make a large down payment on a home, or risky to make a small down payment. The right amount depends on your current savings and your home buying goals. 

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

➡️https://www.residentialrealtytoday.com/edition/weekly-mls-marketing-2021-05-01?open-article-id=16066796&article-title=before-making-a-20--mortgage-down-payment--read-this&...

Charleston is known for its beautiful Southern landscapes and oak tree canopies + you can enjoy them on any summer's scenic drive.

There are many roads filled with Spanish moss draped live oaks, great for cruising down this summer. Click the link below to find the best scenic routes to checkout this season! 

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

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ALOHA, it's tiki time! Mt Pleasant's Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails is hosting a Tiki Takeover with tropical-themed escape with tiki food, drinks, music, and decor, now through the end of Summer.

From Mai Tais to Singapore Slings, they have everything you need to cool off from the Charleston heat all summer long! 

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Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

New meaningful data from the popular real estate search engine, Realtor.com, has unearthed what it says are the features most sought after by home shoppers in each state.

Interestingly, RV garages turn up as a desired characteristic across Idaho, but not in Manhattan, New York.

The company has compiled & analyzed keyword home search data in each U.S. state to determine regional must-have features among those searching for a home.

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Brookgreen Gardens has announced a new after-hours event series, Summer Light: Art by Night.

Offering special access to the botanical gardens at night, back dropped by newly-created light installations and live music. The event begins June 9th and continues Wednesdays - Saturdays until August 21st.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

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A lot of thought and intention goes into choosing the right appliances for any kitchen. Color, finish, size, and location are all major decisions. When it comes to kitchen ventilation, some argue about which kitchen appliance is better: the vent hood or the OTR microwave vent hood.

Kitchen ventilation is not often discussed at length. You may be tired of the wild answers you find in online forums, or maybe you are sick of the opinions you are getting from friends and family. To help settle the vent hood vs. OTR microwave debate this article debunks some common statements that we hear about over-the-range microwave vent hoods and vent hoods.

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Having house plants has become very popular over the years as many people are on a quest to cultivate an indoor jungle.

If you’re someone who loves the natural beauty that plants bring but don’t know what to pick, here's a compiled list of popular house plants that will look great + thrive in many types of home's unique spaces. 

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318

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Today’s housing market belongs to the sellers. If you’ve considered making a move but have been waiting for the right market conditions, your wait is over. 

If you're a homeowner looking for quick & profitable transaction, today's market is calling your name. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your house if you’re ready.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318 

➡️https://www.residentialrealtytoday.com/edition/weekly-mortgages-finance-2021-03-06?open-article-id=15611863&article-title=5-reasons-to-sell-your-house-this-spring&blog-domain=keepingcurrentmatters.com&blog-title=keeping-current-m...

What is your treehouse worth?  Probably a lot more than you think.

According to Inman news;

March home prices increased by 13.2 percent from a year ago, the largest gain since 2005.

Home prices have risen for 10 consecutive months and are climbing more rapidly with each month due to inventory shortages, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index released Tuesday. Those gains are the highest they have been since December 2005. 

Is this sustainable growth? I have read articles by respected sources stating yes and no.  All I get from these articles that the influx of money to the real estate market is largely coming from the last years stock market gains.

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A new report out from Zillow shows that homes in the U.S. are selling ridiculously fast, with nearly half going under contract in less than a week. The report shows that in April 47% of home sellers accepted an offer on their property in less than seven days.
The question I always ask is this - If your home goes under contract in several hours do you think you may be leaving money on the table? I do....100%
Using an experienced broker is so important in this market. We have seen a lot of change in 17 years and still managed to consistently provide stellar results regardless of a buyer, sellers or recession market.
As me how we maximize multiple offer scenarios to get you the most money. We d...

Baseball season has opened and we are once again giving tickets away weekly!   Watch the I Live in Wagener Terrace page for updates or contact us if you have a special game day in mind!

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If you are lucky enough to get to see Charleston from the water, you will understand why it is called the Holy City. Church steeples dot the skyline and offer a visual glimpse into the cities past. Since the 1700s, Charleston has been believed to be called the “Holy City” due to it's religious tolerance + of its abundance of churches. 

Today, the city's skyline is defined by over 400 church steeples, many of which are different religions that are practiced around town. Not only does this city boast dozens of church steeples, but it’s also home to plenty of historic synagogues. Throughout history, people from all over the world flocked to Charleston for religious diversity and freedom, ...

A home inspection is the buyer’s most crucial opportunity to discover problems with the house before purchasing. And it’s a chance for the seller to address those problems and negotiate pricing with the buyer.

Here’s what to expect on home inspection day as a home seller or buyer. Learn what the inspector will look for and how you should handle any issues that are turned up in the process.

Gracen Tilton | Marshall Walker Real Estate | 582 Rutledge Avenue | operations@marshallwalker.com | 803-549-6318

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From pastel-colored homes and hidden cobble stone streets to the picturesque landscapes along the natural marsh beds and flora and fauna of the sea islands, the Charleston region evokes romance around every corner. 

So, it’s no wonder that one of the most iconic love stories of all time was filmed here. Primarily shot in the Charleston area, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks follows two young lovers, Allie and Noah, in the fictional town of Seabrook, South Carolina, in the 1940s.

Scattered throughout Charleston and the sea islands, these four filming locations from The Notebook offer an idyllic sampling of Lowcountry romance. 

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