May 15, 2014 | Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About, Summerville, West Ashley
Movto.com, a national real estate search website, recently crunched some numbers to rank 37 cities and towns in South Carolina based on their desirability as retirement destinations. The website looked at criteria such as cost of living (the higher the better because...
Aug 2, 2013 | Charleston, F.A.Q's, Neighborhoods, Summerville
Although a bit removed from the beaches and the bustle of downtown, three Charleston-area enclaves worth watching include Goose Creek/Moncks Corner in Berkeley County, Summerville in Dorchester County and North Charleston in Charleston County. With median and average...
Jul 8, 2013 | Charleston, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About
A couple of weeks ago, two occurrences unrelated to real estate or Charleston reminded us why Charleston happens to be such an excellent spot for retirement. Scenario No. 1 On June 25, 2013, NPR aired a story titled “Idaho Leads Nation in Number of Low-wage...
Jun 18, 2013 | Charleston, F.A.Q's, Investing, Summerville
As you likely already know, the Internet is one of the most efficient ways to hone in your real estate research for an area — after all, you’re here, reading this webpage! Sometimes, though, the vastness of the online world can be just as much of a...
Mar 18, 2013 | Charleston, F.A.Q's, Neighborhoods, Recreation, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About
As you might imagine, the ocean and the Lowcountry’s other waterways, attract many boating and fishing enthusiasts. Is a love affair with the water why you have your sights set on retiring to the Charleston area? If so, we say good for you! Much of the real...
Feb 7, 2013 | Daniel Island, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley
Here’s a summary of 2012 numbers for single-family home sales in several Charleston-area real estate markets. Hanahan Situated next to North Charleston, Hanahan is a desirable Berkeley County suburb. The area saw 213 closed sales in 2012 (up 16%). It is one of...
Jan 9, 2013 | Charleston, F.A.Q's, Mt. Pleasant, Neighborhoods, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About, Summerville
What are your retirement plans? Obviously, goals for the Golden Years vary tremendously depending a slew of situational factors. Whether you’re years away from leaving your full-time job but carefully planning for the future, or already retired but rethinking...
Sep 16, 2012 | Charleston, Investing, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About, Second Home Buying
Each year, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the top colleges in the United States, and this year, several Charleston schools stood out among the best in the 13-state South region. The Citadel distinguished itself as the No. 1 public university in the South and...
Aug 21, 2012 | Charleston, Investing, Recreation, Retirement Tips & Things to Think About, Second Home Buying
With retirement right around the corner, a lot of folks plan to continue working in some capacity. Whether your IRA took a hit in the economic downturn and you’re looking for ways to fund the lifestyle you had planned for or you’ve always wanted to try...
Aug 1, 2012 | Charleston, Isle of Palm, Recreation
You know that Sullivan’s Island is a wonderful quiet beach destination and the perfect place to retire and own real estate if you value a slower pace of life — but did you know that it is also sport fishing destination? If you’ve always thought the...
