Real estate

FOCUS, Matheny:  Gen Xers are driving trend of multi-generational housing

FOCUS, Matheny:  Gen Xers are driving trend of multi-generational housing

Via Digit Matheny, contributing editor  |  This Is Us. Jane the Virgin. Black-ish. What do they have in common? They are all family television programs that have members of multiple generations living under one roof. But the reality of multi-generational living is more than sitcom fodder. 

According to the 2019 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), multi-generational housing continues to be a growing trend among homebuyers. This trend is driven largely by Gen Xers, who are the second-largest band of homebuyers today at 24%. Of that cohort, one in six purchased a multi-gen home, half of whom cited accommodating adult children as their reason for doing so. 

When it comes to millennial buyers, 9 percent purchased a multi-generational property they could share with aging parents, per the report. 

by · 07/15/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news, Real estate
MATHENY: Should you buy a home warranty?

MATHENY: Should you buy a home warranty?

Via Digit Matheny, contributing editor  | “I’m buying a house. Should I buy a home warranty?”
Seems like a relatively tame question, right? But post it on Facebook or Nextdoor and watch the impassioned responses roll in. You might as well ask, “What political party should I belong to?”

by · 04/15/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
REAL ESTATE: What you need to know about maintenance of your home

REAL ESTATE: What you need to know about maintenance of your home

Via Digit Matheny, contributing editor  |  Many homeowners don’t think about home maintenance until something breaks, but that’s not the best way to take care of your home. Whether you’re a new homeowner or have been settled for years, it’s never too late to cultivate some home maintenance habits. Here are three tips to help you protect your investment and keep your property in good shape for years to come:

by · 03/04/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
FOCUS: How to cut your home’s carbon footprint, home decor tips

FOCUS: How to cut your home’s carbon footprint, home decor tips

From Digit Matheny, contributing editor  |  You may work to reduce your personal carbon footprint by driving less and recycling, but do you consider the footprint of your home? Here are some tips to make your home and your wallet a little greener.

Buy efficient appliances. Appliances are getting more efficient every year, and some have better energy and water-use ratings than others. The energy rating of an appliance is easy to find and can be a great guide for those looking to reduce their electricity and water consumption.

Install low-use fixtures. Shower heads, toilets, faucets and other fixtures now come in models that use less water than others. These fixtures can lower a home’s utility bill as well as reduce the amount of water a home uses.

by · 02/11/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news, Real estate
REAL ESTATE:  A lot more attention for the Charleston area

REAL ESTATE:  A lot more attention for the Charleston area

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor  |  The total eclipse brought a lot more national attention to Charleston.  Not that we really needed it.   Being voted the number one city in the United States so many times has taken care of that. 

Our real estate market has responded by building new homes all over the tri-county area.  New construction is certainly a favorite among buyers.  Currently one third of the homes under contract are new construction.  In certain areas, that percentage is well over 50 percent.  Year to date in 2017, we are up 6.8 percent in number of transactions over the same time period of 2016.  It looks like we may sell 18,000 homes for the first time in our history. 

by · 09/18/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
HOLMES:  Charleston real estate market still on fire

HOLMES: Charleston real estate market still on fire

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | The Charleston real estate market continues to set records. A couple of weeks ago, we hit an all-time high, 452, for the number of residential properties going under contract in one week. This year will probably see the most transactions ever in our tri-county area. 2016 was the second busiest year ever, but only by a few hundred transactions.

by · 05/16/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
REAL ESTATE:  Local real estate market continues to boom

REAL ESTATE: Local real estate market continues to boom

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | 2016 was a banner year and so far, 2017 is even stronger for real estate sales in Charleston. 2016 turned out to be our second-busiest year ever with over 17,000 residential home sales. Only 2005 was stronger with almost 18,000 sales. The median sales price reached an all-time high in 2016 of $245,000.

by · 04/10/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
HOLMES:  Home values back where they should be

HOLMES: Home values back where they should be

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | Things are just going so well in Charleston right now. We are so blessed to live in such a wonderful city. We just got voted #1 City in the World by Travel and Leisure magazine!! For the 2nd time!! Boeing, Volvo, Silicon Harbor, lots of sports teams, shopping, restaurants, etc, etc. You really need to check out Lewis Barbecue downtown on Nassau and see what’s happening to that section of town. Amazing!!

by · 09/19/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
REAL ESTATE:  Charleston continues to rocket forward

REAL ESTATE: Charleston continues to rocket forward

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | The Charleston real estate market continues to outperform. We are well into the busy spring season and it’s been the busiest year ever so far.

by · 05/16/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views
HOLMES: Charleston’s real estate market continues to rage

HOLMES: Charleston’s real estate market continues to rage

The real estate market in Charleston continues to rage on.

Buying activity was at unprecedented levels through the November to January months, where we normally see a bit of a slowdown. 2016 will surely set many records. New construction is booming and over 40 percent of what we currently have under contract is new construction.

by · 02/08/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views