Posts by : Heather Lord

In addition to New Years’ Resolutions the start of the year is rife with the predictions of REALTORS and consumers alike regarding Pricing Trends ~ Market Activity ~ Bubble Bursting Theories etc.  … Should I sell; should I buy, discussions are taking place in nearly every Coffee Shop in the Lowcountry.

Well the early numbers for 2017 are in and our Charleston Area Market continues to experience robust home sales! Let’s take a look at some key indicators (stats provided by CTAR – Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS) for the first two months of 2017 namely Median Prices and Total Homes Sold vs the same period in 2016.

YTD - A total number of 2297 homes (including condos/townhomes) ...

Whitney Lake is an exceptional community built surrounding a 25 Acre Lake ... The Landscaping is gorgeous - the wildlife abundant and you will feel like you are on vacation every day ! 

A commute to Historic Charleston / MUSC will take approximately 20 minutes dependent on time of day. You are also an estimated 15 minutes to Kiawah/Seabrook ... 

This 3 level, 3 Bdr  townhome offers exquisite views of the lake from the Dining Room, Master Bedroom and the 3rd Floor Bedroom !  The back Patio is another excellent outdoor space to relax and enjoy the Natural Setting. 

Parking is convenient to the home .... just outside the fenced Patio area. Take a look at the photos as they create a more...

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR CHARLESTON AREA HOMEOWNERS! 

 If you have been thinking about selling because of downsizing needs, a move closer to family, a job relocation or for any other reason ... The time is NOW ! Charleston REALTORS NEED HOMES TO SELL.  Seriously - Pending Sales are up 54.7% in Feb 2015 over Feb. 2014 but new listings are up only 7.5%...... Translation …… We have only a 4.3 month supply of inventory in the Charleston Market! It is a Seller’s Market and we need more homes to sell! 

Please Call or Text Heather Lord, 843 810-9414 for a Free Home Evaluation … Serious about selling your home … SO AM I! 

2433 Bengal Road - $159,900 ! 

Looking for a an Older ~ All Brick Home ~ that has been fully renovated ( not updated) !! This 4 Bdr home at 2433 Bengal Road in North Charleston is Move in Ready ! Renovated Features include:  Architectural Shingled Roof - 2013, HVAC Gas Pac - 2013, Double Hung Vinyl Windows & French Door - 2013, Ceramic Bathrooms - 2013, Kitchen Offers Granite Surfaces, Stainless Appliances , Entire Interior of Home Freshly Painted, Separate Dining , Formal Living AND there is a Den! FROG Can be 4th Bedroom or Playroom or Whatever you Choose! You will LOVE the Living Space. In addition there is a Fantastic Sun Room ( windows open) that looks out to the Spacious Backyard...

Welcome Home to the Hamlets at Crowfield Plantation in Goose Creek, SC

You will not want to leave the Serenity of your back Porch! Located just minutes from Shopping, the Naval Weapons Station and I-26. This Lovely, Well Maintained 4Bdr/2.5Ba Brick Front Steve Hill Built Home featuresFront & Back Porches. Owners have extensively landscaped and home is in an X Flood Zone!

Interior Features include, Fireplace - Separate Dining - Ceramic Tiled Eat in Kitchen with Island - All Stainless Appliances - Pantry. This home is better than New! Yard is Fenced and home is Under Termite Bond. The 2015 HOA Pre-Paid for Buyer. Crowfield Plan-tation Amenities include 18 Hole Golf Course - Commun...

Welcome Home to Middleborough Estates at Shadowmoss ! A gorgeous estate style community that offers its residents an incredible Natural Setting on over-sized Golf Course / Pond View Lots. You will not want to leave the Serenity of your Screened in Porch!  Located in the heart of West Ashley you are just minutes to Shopping, Major Medical Facilities, Access to I-26 and Historic Charleston.  This Elegant Custom Built 5 Bedroom / 3 Full Bath was designed by the original owners to be their forever home. The Welcome begins with the Full Southern Front Porch; continues  into  the expansive Foyer & Dining Room, that leads to the spacious Family Room  ... The  Master Suite as well as a Guest ...

Oh Canadaaaa! Our Home and Native Land  …. After 25 years living in the US  I still grow nostalgic when I hear the Canadian National Anthem and I love to visit family/friends as often as possible; but the Real Estate Market rebound means I may have to forego my 2014 summer visit. Yes, Charleston SC Real Estate activity is, in a word, Robust; a testament to several factors, here are a couple of examples:  1) Job Growth: Google, Boeing among other employers are creating a solid job market. Some writers are referring to Charleston SC as the Atlantic Coast Silicon Valley!  2) Lifestyle: The miles of coast line, beaches, history, cultural events, no snow, low property taxes etc. have made Ch...

Welcome Home to Markleys Grove! Prime Summerville SC location, where Golf – Swimming – Dorchester District II schools await!  Located in Wescott Plantation you are just minutes to Boeing, Charleston AFB, shopping ( Brand New Harris Teeter) and restaurants. No need for lengthy commutes! The focal point of the Wescott Community is the 27 hole Golf Course & Clubhouse. Enjoy a round of Golf and then relax in the Bar/Restaurant. You can even attend Wine Tasting Events – Theme Dinners and more. But the main reason to purchase 4921 Pineridge Rd – a gorgeous, 4 Bdr/2.5 Bath, Brentwood built home is because the Owner has upgraded it with Love! It starts with the Custom Paint Colors, continues wi...

Welcome home to Scotts Creek ! Prime Charleston SC area real estate where Grand Oaks -Walking Trails –Ponds Private Dock await! Located in the Heart of Mt. Pleasant you are just minutes to Historic Charleston and 3 miles to Sullivan's beach; reduce your commuting time and spend more time with the family! The Focal Point of this Pulte Built community is a 6 acre Private Park highlighted with magnificent Grand Oaks.  This Gorgeous 5 bedroom Beckenridge Plan was redesigned & upgraded with Love by the owners. You must see the awesome 14 x 18 Custom Master Closet to understand its value… Totally Unique to this Home! The Hand Built Great Room Display Unit – Carolina Lantern Fixtures that Ma...

 You now have the option to search Homes for Sale in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville SC and the surrounding areas while on Facebook! The same robust but friendly search  program that lets you fully customize your criteria on http://www.HeatherLord.com is now available when you are FaceBooking!

 

No need to close out of FB just visit http://www.facebook.com/charlestonschomes .......... Or  search while you are in your FB program using the term Charleston SC Homes.    

Look for the Tab entitled Property Search in order to see all Charleston SC area homes for sale. If you see a property that interests you just shoot me an email, text or call me … no question is too mundane, so pleas...

 

Carillon, is a newly released - GATED - age 55+ community within the acclaimed community of The Ponds. If you are not familiar with The Ponds you owe it to yourself to take a drive to Summerville SC and see this exceptional master-planned community.

I promise you will be impressed with 1100 acres of natural preserve, miles of walking trails, the restored 1830’s Farmhouse which is the focal point of Neighborhood Amenity Center. Other amenities include an outdoor salt water pool, activity center, gardening plots, picnic pavilion, and more…  

Residents of Carillon, like everyone living in The Ponds will have easy access to the onsite- YMCA, Pool & Pavilion, 20 miles of walking trails,...

Looking for an Active Adult Lifestyle ( 55+) Community in Summerville SC - but you prefer to be close to Shopping, Restaurants and just 5 min. to I-26 Highway access?

Do you prefer a GATED community with homes built be a well known local builder? Where you can can enjoy a 4700 sq ft Clubhouse complete with Exercise Facility, Gorgeous Kitchen and Swimming Pool?

You should visit the Pines of Gahagan where home plans start in the high 100's and where the monthly HOA fee of $190 includes: mowing/edging of your grass, annual pressure washing & pine straw replacement, termite bond and basic cable. Oh and don't forget the amenities...

If you would like to know more about homes available in ...

So ... a real estate purchase is in your future? And you’ve been exploring lifestyle options in Charleston SC – specifically Daniel Island SC; because it is a Master Planned Community that provides Parks - Ponds - Green Space - Sidewalk-Lined Streets   - Shopping - Restaurants - Schools… you know, the kind of community that has a great walkability score, one that allows you to walk to what you want ..

 …..  then comes the BUT –  your lifestyle, position at Google, job at SPAWAR or other reason requires that you  reside  in the greater Charleston area in the Heart of the Growth Corridor – close to Goose Creek, Historic Summerville or Moncks Corner.

Introducing Carnes Crossroads – a...

 

I have been extremely fortunate when it comes to Charleston cell phone repair: I HAVEN'T NEEDED ANY REPAIRS! Just suffered the typical freezes - software reboots etc. that most of us have come to expect with our cell phones. HOWEVER - for anyone who has other repair issues you probably are quite aware that repairs at your local carrier are not a featured service....

You can thank Scott at T-Mobile on James Island SC for the following options for cell phone repair - so if you Drop it, Dunk it, Throw it, Smash it, Step on it etc, and suffer some negative repercussions you may want to visit these guys:

Downtown Charleston

My Phone M.D.

471 King St

843 793-3282

 

West Ashley

Phone ...

Del Webb – Cane Bay Residents Ecstatic as New Publix Opens  in Summerville SC

What was it my mother always said to me when I was growing impatient “ Good things come to those who wait!”

Well the residents in the expanding communities of Cane Bay Plantation and Del Webb Charleston are ecstatic. How do I know? Because the new Publix Store Manager Mike Blackstone confirmed for me the #1 reaction from the hundreds of new shoppers as “Extreme Excitement!“  Standing greeting new customers at the door for 15 hours he should know ! The  #1 reaction was: “We are so excited that the new Publix is open!”

CEO for Publix , Mr. Ed Crenshaw , also visited and met with all store employees to discuss  ...

 Charleston SC Dog Parks – Keeping Your Four Legged, Furry Children Happy!

My sister and her husband have two gorgeous, four legged, furry children… ( photos attached) and locating a dog-friendly park was a critical element in their search for a new home.

So , why haven’t  I considered researching the Dog Parks in the Charleston SC area before now… No answer except to say I am making up for lost time…

It is natural for dogs to want to socialize and play with other dogs. They are after all descendent from wolves and the pack instinct is strong.  But … domestic dogs leave the “Pack” (their litter mates)  typically by 8 weeks of age. So it is up to us humans to provide friendly opportunit...

I attended a “Lunch & Learn” session at CTAR ( Charleston Trident Association of Realtors) and listened to the Charleston County Master-in-Equity,Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough discuss the foreclosure sale process,  latest foreclosure statistics and the recent legislative action signed by South Carolina’s Chief Justice Toal.I cannot share all that I learned in this post but felt the following highlights were relevant to all homeowners /  future homeowners in South Carolina and specifically individuals facing foreclosure or considering the purchase of property at a Foreclosure Sale.                

Foreclosure Stats

# Foreclosure Filings – Charleston County SC
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Recent Changes in the Job Notification Procedure Mean Applying for a Job with Charleston SC Boeing Subcontractors Should be Easier.

Subcontractors must now provide contact information for the person in charge of hiring. This is great news for folks trying to submit resumes or just contact the appropriate person!

The General Contractor joint venture of  BE&K / Turner now provides an easily accessed employment table with all appropriate hiring contacts. To view this table and learn more about this joint venture please visit their site at:   

 http://www.bek-turner-sc.com/employment.asp      

One of the “Social Networking” avenues that provides information related to Boeing Job opport...

Fall has arrived in Charleston SC …. Yes, I know I am late!  The first official day of Fall was September 21, 2010….But with the temperature reaching 94degrees F in Charleston SC on that date I just couldn’t get into the Autumn mindset.

Well, we have received our weather reprieve - the temperature and humidity levels have dropped, Summer is winding down and FALL is in the air… I love this time of year – I find a renewed strength to get things done and one of my favorite things to do is to visit the Farmers Market – they are so colorful – vibrant -  offering pickles to pumpkins with lots of other stuff in between.

I thought a list of some of Charleston’s area markets might be of interest...