Just four miles from Charleston is Belle Hall Plantation where you’ll find we have some of the best Belle Hall Charleston real estate to offer. If you are seeking new construction, the communities of Evian and Hibben are currently still building homes. The other communities have been built out to capacity following strict building guidelines and architectural details giving the homes a classic Charleston look.

When you purchase Belle Hall Charleston real estate you purchase more than just a fine home in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Belle Hall Plantation provides its own clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball court and play park. Adjacent to the plantation is The Jones Recreation Center, a Mt. Pleasant recreation facility. There you’ll find an indoor swimming pool, athletic fields and a basketball court.

Belle Hall Charleston real estate consists of both tract homes and custom built homes. Prices range from $275,000 to $1,000,000+. Resale on the tract homes carries a premium to similar homes in other preferred communities. Convenience means a lot and this plantation is close to the Charleston Historic District, near Highway 526 and just minutes from the Isles of Palms Beach and Sullivan’s Island. It also has its own elementary school district and is right across the street from a shopping center offering 70 stores and restaurants within walking distance.
 

If you’re a history buff you’re going to love the historic village of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and the available Mt Pleasant homes for sale from both the colonial and antebellum periods. This area offers residents a large assortment of recreational opportunities, shopping, dining, and culture. There are a growing number of opportunities for education and employment in the area. Bolstered by a stable economy, beautiful natural areas, and ongoing development, the area continues to grow while Mt Pleasant homes for sale remain affordable.

We have a large range of Mt Pleasant homes for sale available right now starting at $68,000 and going up to $11,500,000. Regardless of if you’re looking for a single bedroom flat or a large deep water estate, we have properties that will meet and exceed your needs. With interest rates at an all time low, now is a great time to execute those relocation plans you’ve been putting off for so long now and invest in your own piece of Mt Pleasant real estate. You won’t find a better opportunity to get as much house for your money as you can right now.

The original heart of Mount Pleasant, the charming Old Village, is a National Register district. It features exquisite Mt Pleasant homes for sale from both the colonial and antebellum periods. The grand oak-lined streets are ideal for an evening stroll or bike ride. The Old Village offers a beautiful public park, a large crabbing and fishing area, and panoramic views of Charleston Harbor.
 

If you haven't met with me, Mike Carrigan, to talk about what's going on in Charleston, SC, you're in for a big surprise. I know Charleston and the Charleston homes for sale like nobody else and I will spend the time to show you the most stunning properties you could imagine. I work in both residential and commercial real estate in Charleston and the surrounding areas.

Real estate is on many people's minds these days, whether you're buying or selling Charleston homes for sale. There's plenty to select from if you're in the market to buy a second home or are ready to relocate or retire here. This is a great time to be purchasing retirement or investment property. It's definitely a buyers market but it won't last forever.

Charleston, South Carolina, is a beautiful historic area. Founded in 1670 it is located on the South Carolina coast midway between Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island. The area offers excellent investment opportunities and spectacular Charleston homes for sale with Southern character and charm that you just won't find anywhere else. Whether you are relocating, investing, or purchasing a retirement property, give me a call and we’ll talk about Charleston and how I can help you find that perfect property you’ve been looking for.

If you’re looking for things to do while you’re in town checking out the real estate, I recommend playing any one of the professional golf courses in the area or taking one of the many charter fishing charters around Charleston.
 

Who could pass up the opportunity to purchase real estate at a fraction of it’s worth? There are some stunning properties on the market right now listed as Charleston short sales. We told you about the savings of buying foreclosed property but there is even more profit to be made on Charleston short sales.

Before you consider purchasing a short sale property, it's important to research the title to see how much is owed to the lender. This will help you determine how much you would need to offer in order to purchase the property. If there are multiple mortgage loans on the property the process is more complicated. The mortgage lender would be looking to have both paid off by selling the home.

Be sure to meet with your lender to qualify for a loan to purchase a short sale before making your offer. Your mortgage lender will want to be sure you have the ability to pay the loan off so you may need to pre-qualify for the loan amount before the seller’s mortgage holder will approve your offer.

Once the seller accepts your offer and the lender approves of your mortgage, then you are able to purchase the home. Be sure to make the purchase contingent on an inspection of the property so you have the chance to back out of the sale if you find out there are major damages to the house that will need to be repaired. Keep in mind that Charleston short sales are sold "as is" and the fact that it's a short sale means the homeowners were struggling financially and may have neglected to repair serious problems with the house.
 

There’s no better way to score really big in real estate than with Charleston foreclosures. It’s the number one way to buy property at prices significantly below the appraised values. This type of deal doesn’t come around very often so you should be giving serious thought to investing in real estate at this time. If you think you can’t afford it, you might want to think about it again.

Banks and other lending institutions are inundated with properties that have become Charleston foreclosures when mortgage holders default on their loan. These Charleston foreclosures are being sold at far less than their appraised value so the lending institution recovers its original investment.

Many of these properties the homeowners simply walked away from, leaving behind pristine turnkey ready homes. These are golden real estate opportunities for you to purchase second homes, vacation homes, or investment property to use as rental income. Charleston, South Carolina, is a popular place for vacations and with the large influx of visitors the business district brings in, vacation rental properties are easily kept full.

Charleston is both a beautiful place to visit and an awesome place to live. In 2011, Travel and Leisure Magazine named Charleston "America's Sexiest City", as well as "America's Most Friendly." Subsequently, Southern Living Magazine named Charleston "The Most Polite and Hospitable City in America." And that, my friends, pretty much says it all.
 

Once your loan preapproval is behind you and you’re looking at Charleston condos, in a short time you will find a property that you want to buy. The offer is the first step in the negotiation process. An appropriate offer includes the price you're offering to pay for the Charleston condos that you want to purchase, your financing terms, and any contingencies.

Begin with a realistic offering price. You want to come up with a price based on similar Charleston condos sold in the neighborhood in the past six months. You'll also want to keep the local conditions in mind. In other words, if houses are selling quickly and many houses are receiving multiple offers, you'll need to bid competitively. Higher bids will take priority and get noticed.

The second option to include in your offer is realistic financing terms. If you're pre-approved for a loan, be sure to include that in the offer so the seller knows you're serious.

And finally, include a Charleston condos property inspection clause. This gives the buyers and sellers a certain amount of time to either fix what needs fixing, agree to proceed without having it fixed, or allowing the buyer to walk away with his deposit (but not his property inspection fee). Property inspections are critical for peace of mind and if a bank is providing a mortgage they will require one be done.

Most offers include a deadline for a response, perhaps three days. Counter offers often have 24 hours to respond so be able to be reached during this critical time. Everything needs to be put in writing. Don't rely on verbal agreements for anything.
 

So you’ve found the perfect Awendaw real estate but you’re not sure if you have what you need to purchase? Determining whether you're ready to buy a house can be a daunting task. Here are 5 indicators that will tell whether you're ready to take the plunge on that South Carolina Awendaw real estate.

1. You are familiar with the market. If you have a realistic view of how much a house will cost you, you're in good shape.

2. You have the money for a down payment. Freddie Mac says the percentage will be determined by the type of mortgage you select. Down payments usually range from 3 to 20 percent of the property value.

3. Know how much you can afford. Your monthly mortgage payment should be less than or equal to a percentage of your income, usually about a quarter of your gross monthly income.

4. Fully understand what additional expenses will come with owning a home. This includes homeowner insurance, property taxes, utility bills, and maintenance costs such as roofing, plumbing, heating and cooling.

5. Have good credit and make sure your credit report is accurate. You should get a report from each of the three credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union.

When you’re ready to make the plunge on that Awendaw real estate give me a call and I’ll be happy to help you with all of the purchase details.