Charleston Real Estate Market Snapshot for June 2010
Inventory has increased 10% in a month.
The number of properties to go under contract weekly has declined each week since a high of 369 at the end of April (just before tax credits expired).
Sales have not dropped as much Downtown, East Cooper, or James Island as they have in North Charleston.
Isle of Palms sales are [...]
Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks Around Charleston, SC
If you don’s have plans for July 4 yet, here’s some ideas for celebrating America’s birthday:
Patriot’s Point in Mount Pleasant: Live entertainment, food, and the state’s largest fireworks display shot off of the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. This event is family friendly and starts at 4:00pm. Fireworks around 9:15.
Riverfront Park in North Charleston: [...]
Onion Tartletts
This is an excellent and very easy appetizer. If you have company coming, you can prepare the filling ahead of time and just fill and bake when you are ready to. I’ve never tried to freeze these, but I bet you could.
To Do in the Garden for June
Plant dahlias and fall-blooming bulbs. Take tip cuttings of perennials and plant in sand or vermiculite.
You can still sow zinnias, marigolds, celosia, etc.
Fertilize roses, gardenias after blooming. Do not feed annuals until buds show or you will get lush foliage and few flowers.
Lightly prune holly ferns to control size.
Pinch back tips of chrysanthemums until August [...]
Considerations for Recent Home Buyers
This month we have a letter from John Osborne, an Insurance and Financial Service Specialist. Many people have recently made a purchase, and he brings up some good points that are well worth considering.
Dear Prospective or Existing Property Owner,
On the heels of honoring those who’ve fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, [...]
Charleston Year to Date Sales Statistics by MLS Area
Below (after the break), you’ll find links to the year to date (through the end of April) sales statistics broken down by MLS area. At the bottom of the chart are also month versus month stats as well as a rolling 6 month and 12 month update. Numbers that are significantly different than the [...]
