Charleston Real Estate

South Carolina is luring teachers to the state with housing assistance that is very generous. The state Housing Authority is offering home loans at a 5.9 percent interest rate. Included is down payment assistance up to $7,000 for teachers making less than 80 percent of the county's median income. If you stay here for five years this money will be forgiven. In other words you don't have to pay it back! The maximum is between $180,000 and $240,000 and is being offered by more than 200 lenders around the state.

Check this out! Lots of great information regarding the schools in South Carolina. The SC Dept. of Education has launched a new website to assist homeowners and buyers who are investigating school or districts. SC Education Choice.com allows users to investigate options by program, school, district, or organizational structure. Use the "Search Choice Programs" button on the right side bar to access the search.

Did you know? On May 1, we changed our name from Prudential Carolina Real Estate to Carolina One Real Estate and affiliating with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a network of over 700 independent companies in 35 countries that does more real estate business than any franchise worldwide. This gives everyone increased exposure.

As technology and consumer behaviors change, so must we. The impact of the Internet and alternative advertising trends, including the need for a global connection for our luxury market, make us confident that the decision to become an independent company is in your best interest, both today and going forward.

We have always been a locally owned and operated company dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients, one property at a time. Though our name and look are changing, what remains the same is the dedication and commitment of your listing and sales agent and a team of over 1,000 Realtors working from our 16 offices in Metro Charleston. Please be assured that throughout the transition, our first priority is to meet your real estate needs.

I am excited about my new web site and it should be up and running in a week or so. Charleston real estate seems to be picking up. I have spoken to quite a few people in the last week looking to buy in Downtown Charleston/upper King St. area that is in the midst of a revitalization.