Posts with tag 'Historic & Older Homes Charleston'
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From Selling a House to Making a Home: A Little POP of Personality in Cane Bay
I have always believed that a few simple improvements can make a big difference in how a home looks and feels. Sometimes those improvements are made because we are preparing to sell, and sometimes they are simply because we want to enjoy our homes a little more. Recently, a former client reminded me that making a house beautiful does not always require a major renovation. Sometimes all it takes is a little imagination, a little effort, and a willingness to add some color.
Earlier this year, I helped a couple prepare their home in Cane Bay, Summerville, South Carolina, for sale. Their home was lovely, clean, and well maintained, but nearly everything inside was white. The one exception was her office, which she had painted black. I suppose that should have been my first clue that she wasn't afraid of color! As we walked through the house discussing how to prepare it for the market, I encouraged them to consider adding a little POP. I...
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Three Places Lowcountry Homeowners Can Ask for Help With Home Improvements
A home repair can become necessary before it fits comfortably into the budget. For homeowners in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, these three programs are practical places to ask about assistance. Eligibility depends on the household, the property, and available funding.
For a home that is difficult to heat or cool, start with South Carolina's Weatherization Assistance Program. It helps income-qualified households improve their homes' energy efficiency. The work is based on an assessment of the home and may include improvements such as insulation or air sealing. Learn more and find the agency serving your area at https://oeo.sc.gov/managedsites/prd/oeo/weatherization.html.
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Before You Replace Your HVAC, Windows or Insulation: A South Carolina Program Worth Watching
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Sometimes the Fix Is Smaller Than the Problem Feels
Owning a home means there will always be something that needs attention. Some repairs are large, expensive, and absolutely require a trained professional. Others are much smaller than they first appear. The difficult part is often figuring out which is which. Recently, Terry and I had one of those experiences at my daughter's house.
One room in her home was not cooling as well as the others. We discovered that a section of ductwork in the attic had lost much of its insulation. I asked about having that particular section repaired, but the answer I received was that the ductwork would need to be redone instead of simply rewrapping the damaged area. There may have been valid reasons for that recommendation, including warranty, liability, or workmanship concerns, but it was a much larger solution than the problem we were trying to solve.
So we started asking more questions....
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What Is Happening in Tall Pines Right Now?
Tall Pines has always been one of those neighborhoods that is easy to overlook if you are only looking at numbers on a real estate website. It is established, convenient, and different from many of the newer communities being built around Summerville and Goose Creek. Right now, the neighborhood is showing some real estate activity, but the activity is also reminding us that buyers are being selective.
As of August 25, there are six active homes in Tall Pines and three homes currently under contract. The active homes range from the upper $200,000s into the mid-$300,000s. Some homes have reduced their asking prices, while others have attracted buyers in a relatively short period of time. One home that recently went under contract has also returned to the market. That does not automatically mean there was a problem with the house, because contracts fall apart for many different reasons. It simply reminds us...
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