Address: 430 Cherrybark Oak St., Summerville, SC 29486 Open House Day: Saturday, February 3, 2024 Open House Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m. Video Tour Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/7B2eBJ1GAXE?feature=share This spacious, move-in ready home is loaded with upgrades and ideal for multi-generational living or working from home. There’s a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, which would make a great mother-in-law suite or home-office. The owner’s suite, three more bedrooms, and loft are upstairs. The home is situated on a big lot that faces a large green space and backs to mature trees, so while it’s ..read more

Christmas is magical, but Christmas in Charleston is extra magical. The season starts with a number of traditional Christmas tree lightings held by each individual town, sometimes with a parade, and the streets are dressed up with lights and garland. Downtown Charleston, famous for its historic homes and window boxes throughout the year, spreads joy through beautifully decorated front door displays. There are holiday markets, festive fundraisers, community events like “Goodnight Lights” at MUSC, and restaurants that offer special holiday experiences. It truly is the most wonderful time of year ..read more

In all my years as a real estate professional, I have never once heard anyone talk about the agent’s role as project manager. There are endless books and classes on perfecting sales skills, which is the art of getting clients, but there’s zero talk about the importance of mastering project management, which is the science of serving clients. Consumers have more and more information available to them thanks to the internet, and as a result, the role of the agent has shifted from being the consumer’s only source of property information to being the consumer’s best chance at successfully getting ..read more

Sometimes it’s not just the features, price, and location that sell a house. Sometimes, it’s the mortgage payment. And that’s not always dictated by sales price alone. Let me explain. The amount of interest paid as part of every monthly mortgage payment is what is really limiting buyers right now. When the interest portion of the payment is less, buyers have more money available in their monthly mortgage payment budget to allocate toward the actual price of the house. This is why as rates go up, finding the right home gets more difficult, and prices stagnate or fall. Buyers just aren’t willing ..read more

There are many reasons to make homeownership one of your goals, but here I’m going to highlight the most practical, tangible reason to make it your number one goal right now: it will cause your disposable income to increase over time. What is disposable income? If you add up your monthly income and subtract your monthly expenses, you’ll get your disposable income. Essentially, it’s the extra money you have when all your bills are paid. This is the money you have available to travel, go out with friends, buy gifts, increase your savings, donate to charity, etc. It’s the money that helps you cre ..read more

Real estate is tough. There are highs and lows, hopeless moments and victories that put you on top of the world. It takes skill, patience, sensitivity, creativity, persistence, and passion to pull off a successful closing. It’s rarely easy, but always satisfying. The Petersons purchased this 0.68-acre marsh front lot back in 2006. The first time they tried to sell it was 2008. It was listed 5 times from 2008 to 2018, when I took over the listing as a short sale. At the time, and still now, there’s 10 YEARS of inventory for vacant lots on Seabrook Island. The Petersons were tired. But I was up ..read more

This home offers space and value, in one of the fastest growing areas of South Carolina. With 2727 square feet, there’s room for everyone in this house to spread out; but the open concept also encourages time together. Today’s families often have 3 generations sharing one house. This home is ideal for multi-generational living. It features a guest suite, or “mother-in-law” suite, on the first floor, with an attached full bathroom. Tele-working and home businesses are becoming more and more popular; the home office is in high demand with today’s home buyers. I love that the home office in this ..read more

  Thinking of buying your first home? Congrats! You are already taking the first step in building long-term wealth and stability. As with anything worth doing, the hardest part is getting started. Researching the process, like you are now, will set you up for success. Knowing how to get started and what to expect, especially during this phase, is the key to having a positive home buying experience. These are the steps to take if you’re considering buying your first home. The one single thing that will help you the most as a first-time home buyer is connecting with a lender to determine yo ..read more

This week in our chat, I go over the 5 things you MUST know before you get involved in this crazy seller’s market. Buyers are lining up to buy the few houses we have for sale here in Charleston, which means the competition between buyers is fierce. Here’s what you need to know! Hint: Sellers are quickly adapting to this new playing field. If this video helps you, please give it a thumbs up, share with your friends, and subscribe to my channel ? The post What is REALLY Going on in This Seller’s Market?!! appeared first on STEPHANIE DAVIS REALTOR ..read more

Listing inventory is low, which means every real estate agent you know wants to list your house! How do you pick the right one? In this YouTube video I share the 5 things you should look for in a listing agent to guarantee the most money for your house in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of stress. If you’re in the Charleston, SC market, let’s talk! Just click to use this form to reach out:  http://www.stephaniedavis.realtor/seller-inquiry   The post 5 Things You Should Look for in a Listing Agent appeared first on STEPHANIE DAVIS REALTOR ..read more