Charleston Currents – real estate

FOCUS: Real estate prices rising in sellers’ market

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | Charleston real estate has recovered nicely from the torture of 2008-2011. Back then, the country was in recession and a lot of it was due to the real estate crisis caused by banks giving money away too freely. It became very difficult to sell homes and buyers had it all their way. We were mired in a buyer’s market of unprecedented proportions. It’s interesting to compare months of inventory for that market to months of inventory for the market today.

by Doug Holmes · 11/09/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views

HOLMES: Traditional sellers face competition from new construction

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | As the market conditions change, so do the types of competitors for traditional sellers.

With the real estate market in Charleston and Charleston itself doing so well right now, new construction is on the rise. During the downturn of 2008 to 2012, new construction hit a low point.

by Doug Holmes · 10/12/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views

8/17, full issue: Discrimination, electronics, real estate

In the Aug. 17, 2015, issue, Kendra Hamilton discusses a different kind of discrimination; Andy Brack offers tips on cell phones and email for newbies; and Doug Holmes gives real estate info.

by Charleston Currents · 08/17/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

HOLMES: Real estate hot, but may be undervalued

By Doug Holmes, contributing editor | Last month in my first article for Charleston Currents, I gave you an historical perspective on the Charleston real estate market and a current snapshot of the tremendous buying activity in today’s market. The buying activity has continued its rampage over the last month and prices look very good, but not out of control.

by Charleston Currents · 07/13/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Real estate, Views

July 13, full issue: Global community, Horne, real estate

In the July 13, 2015 issue, Kyra Morris writes how Charleston has become a real part of the global community; Andy Brack thanks Rep. Jenny Horne for her call to take down the Confederate flag; Realtor Doug Holmes outlines how our hot real estate market may be undervalued; and almost $2 million has been donated to the Charleston race for mayor.

by Charleston Currents · 07/13/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

Full issue, 6/8: Folly woman honored; Real estate

In this week’s new issue, you can learn about the Folly Beach woman who was honored for innovation by President Obama. Andy Brack recalls times at Middleburg Plantation, New Real Estate columnist Doug Holmes offers good news about the local market. Good news, letters, a review and a Mystery Picture inside!

by Charleston Currents · 06/08/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

PHOTO: Dewees Sunset

Today’s photo is a shot taken from a new real estate video touting the natural surroundings of Dewees Island, a barrier island at the end of 60 miles of protected parkland.

by Charleston Currents · 03/30/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Photos