Posts by : Annalisa Jordan

Everyone likes to get away and what better place to escape to than a coastal town like Charleston?! Vacation homes in Charleston have become increasingly popular but there are a few things you should do before you purchase your piece of paradise. Here a list of tips to help you make an informed decision.

• Keep your costs within your budget! Make sure that you are qualified for a mortgage BEFORE you begin your search. This will help you avoid any potential roadblocks along the way.
• Determine how much you will use it. There are many different ways that people use their vacation homes. Some come in every weekend, while others only use their homes a few times a year. Vacation homes are als...

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and fun experiences in your life but it can take an ugly turn if you are not prepared. Lining up your financing is the first thing you should do when you decide to purchase a home. Here are some tips to help you obtain your preapproval so your home search stays smooth.

• How to find a lender

Your Realtor can recommend local lenders, you can use your personal bank, or you could ask for recommendations from friends and family.

• Yes, you need a preapproval. No, you shouldn't just look at homes and then get approved.

When you go to the store you know how much money you have and how much you can spend. This helps you make decisions on what...

The National Association of Realtors recently released an article with some great suggestions on keeping your home safe from water damage and what to do in the event of a flood or burst pipes. Here are the key steps outlined in their article for quick reference.

• Block Water From Entry Points
• Put in a Second Line of Defense
  • Sump pumps
  • French drains
  • Exterior waterproofing
  • Interior drain tiles
• Boilers and furnaces should be elevated to keep from being flooded
• Window wells should drain properly and be accessible for debris removal.
• Alarm systems in your home should connect to a computer, the Internet, or a mobile device to warn you of impending disaster.
• Act fast if water po...

The golf community of Charleston National is situated along the Intracoastal waterway and offers an array of gorgeous views featuring wetlands, lagoons, and mature oaks. Charleston National has several different communities offering a variety of different lifestyles.

Search for homes in Charleston National. If you need information on listing your Charleston National home for sale or if you would like a free in home evaluation, Contact Us.

Looking for the most up to date list of foreclosures available in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Summerville, Goose Creek, North Charleston, West Ashley & all the surrounding cities in the Tri-County area? Look no further! Weichert Realtors, Palmetto Coast has everything you need to help you find that perfect deal.

Check HERE for the most recent foreclosures. Contact us for more information on locating a foreclosure and financing options.

As I sit and watch all of the real estate shows on television I am always sucked in by the ones that flip houses. They flip homes all over the country and, though there are always a few mishaps, they make it look so easy. Anyone can flip a house, right? Well, there are certain things you need in order to be successful at flipping houses and you really need to do your homework.

Here are 5 MUST HAVES if you want to be a successful "flipper."

• A group of experts.

What sort of experts might you need?Real estate experts are a must have. They hold the market information that you need and can tell you whether a home would be a wise investment and what you would need to do in order for it t...

Charleston has no shortage of amazing place to eat. Whatever you are in the mood for, Charleston is sure to have it. Most restaurants in the downtown area focus on local ingredients and promote sustainability.

One of the newest additions to the restaurant scene is Verde. Verde touts themselves as a "quick-service healthy dining option" with a focus on sustainability. All of their food is served fresh in compostable bowls and whatever can be recycled is recycled. The menu is a variety of bright and healthy foods featuring local and seasonal items and handmade dressings.

With two locations, one on Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant and the other right downtown on King St. in Charleston, there...

The “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act” was signed into law by President Obama on March 21, 2014. This law repeals FEMA’s authority to increase premium rates at time of sale or new flood map, and refunds the excessive premium to those who bought a property before FEMA warned them of the rate increase. The bill limits premium increases to 18% annually on newer properties and 25% for some older ones and adds a small assessment on policies until everyone is paying full cost for flood insurance.

To learn more about how this affects you, read this section by section summary.

Looking for the most up to date information on homes for sale in the Charleston area? Look no further! Weichert Realtors, Palmetto Coast has you covered! Whether you are looking for an investment property, a home to grow into, or perhaps downsizing, our website has it.

We've made it easy. You can search by city, MLS number, address, area, school, area, and even subdivision! Ready to start? Check out our featured listings.

Spring is finally here and though the weather may no be heating up, the Mt. Pleasant housing market is. If you are a homeowner trying to decide if now is the right time to sell your home in Mt. Pleasant, It is!

There are two things that are essential for homeowners when selling. Determining the most attractive price and "packaging" or staging your home to make it stand out above the rest. Here are some things to keep in mind when you are working with your agent to determine the best sales price for your home.

• Study most recent sales in your area
• Active listings and past sales are not the same
• Having time before you need to sell doesn't mean you should overprice your home
• You ca...

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Will house prices bottom in 2011?

Hard question to answer! Here's some variables that might help us in the year that is ahead...

We need to continue to watch inventory and months-of-supply closely for hints about house prices. Right now, house prices are falling at about a 10% annual rate, so we are not at the bottom of house prices just yet! We should have expected home sales to drop, being that the first time home buyers credit is over. Home sales have since showed signed of stabilization and home prices WILL follow with a lag...

I think national house prices will decline another 3% to 6% from the October 2010 levels. I think it's likely that house prices will bottom in the first or...

It's BACKKKKKK! Everyone's favorite Lowcountry festival: Piccolo Spoleto. It comes with everything for the entire family, from the shows, to the dances, the exhibits, and is one of the largest events that happens annually in Charleston...And it is well WORTH not just your money, but certainly your time...You just can't miss out on this! So, here's the scoop...

Between the 'old school' charm, the structure of historic Charleston & the European roots that still permeate throughout the streets of the city, mixing in the Spoleto Festival here produces a unique and very fitting synergy for everyone who joins in and experiences this "international multi-arts festival. Mostly, you'll find artis...

The last two weeks have proved to be very interesting in the world of real estate.  As you all know, several large banks have placed a hold on the foreclosure process.  What this means for homeowners that are not facing foreclosure or a short sale is simply this: now, your home is at the top of the availability list!  That is good news.  At Weichert, we WORK for you.  We have a dedicate sales team in place that can handle all of your issues, concerns and marketing needs.  We believe in Our Core Values and hope you will try the Weichert Difference ... It's black and white!

For the EIGHTEENTH consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler magazine made Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston got the #2 slot - beaten by San Francisco by .04 of one point! This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination. Woo Hoo Charleston, you gorgeous thing, you...As for more credit to this historical city and its surrounding areas, here's what else popped up on the list: 

Kiawah Island: #1 island in North America.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: #3 in the Top 100 Resorts in the Mainland U.S. category and 29th on the Best in the World list.

In the list of top 100 hotels in the U.S, Charleston also had a piece of the pie:...

The current Charleston housing market conditions so far, which is pretty much the end of the year, have been, well, so-so...Let's see the stats.

There are about TWO TIMES as many homes up for sale than have been sold in the past 6 months. There are more homes that were either withdrawn or expired & probable the more obvious - unsold than sold. Out of all the homes that are under contract, about 1,200 are contingent & about 500 are pending. most of the pending sales should go through and close, however not all of the contingents will.

So, a good question to ask: How many more homes are going to be added to the list of inventory that is already far exceeding the number of houses that are ...

Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance. — W. Clement Stone

On Sunday, September 12th, Charleston, SC will be featured in The New York Times.  

From the Post and Courier...

Shaila Dewan, a writer for the New York Times, walks you through a weekend in Charleston and uncovers a handful of adventures that the Lowcountry has to offer.

A version of the online article will appear in print on Sunday, September 12, 2010, on page TR9 of the New York edition.