Posts with tag 'Real Estate Investment Basics'

The homes that go under contract give us one of the clearest pictures of what buyers are willing to choose. They do not tell us what every buyer wants, and they do not show the final sales price. However, they do show which homes were attractive enough for a buyer and seller to reach an agreement. Between July 31 and August 3, 2026, 200 homes went under contract across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. The numbers show that buyers are still active, but their choices are strongly connected to price, bedroom count, property type and location.

Charleston County had the greatest number of contracts, with 95 homes ratified during the four-day period. The median list price was $599,000, which was considerably higher than the median prices in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. The typical Charleston County...

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By the time someone begins asking whether rental property is a good investment, they are usually looking for a clear answer.

The reality is more measured than that.

The rental market across North Charleston and surrounding areas is still active. Homes are leasing. Tenants are moving. But the pace has shifted, and that shift matters when evaluating an investment.

Properties are taking longer to rent than they once did, and tenants are more selective. Pricing, condition, and location all play a more direct role in how quickly a home will lease and at what price.

At the same time, the cost of owning that property has become more defined.

Taxes for non-owner-occupied homes, insurance adjustments for rental use, and ongoing expenses such as mainten...

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One of the most common misunderstandings in real estate investing is simple.

Rental income is often treated as if it flows cleanly from tenant to owner.

It does not.

The number advertised as rent is only the starting point. What matters is what remains after the obligations tied to that property are accounted for.

In South Carolina, property taxes are structured differently depending on how a property is used. A primary residence is taxed at a lower assessment ratio, while a non-owner-occupied property is taxed at a higher one. That shift alone can noticeably increase the annual tax burden once a home becomes a rental.

Insurance follows a similar pattern.

A standard homeowner's policy is designed for o...

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There is a difference between what people think the rental market is doing and what it is actually doing. Right now, that difference matters.

Looking at recent rental activity across North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, and surrounding areas, the story is not dramatic. Homes are still renting. Tenants are still moving. But the pace has changed.

One of the clearest indicators is time.

Properties are spending longer on the market than they once did. Not in every case, but consistently enough to shift how we should think about pricing. This is no longer a market where a home can be positioned aggressively and expected to move quickly.

Tenants are taking their time. They are comparing options. They are paying attention to condition, layout, and value in a way that feels more deliber...

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When people start searching the internet for land, the questions usually sound simple.

Where can I find five acres or more near Charleston?
Which county gives me more land for the money?
Why do some of these properties seem to sit forever while others move faster?

Those are fair questions. And the truth is, the answer is not just about price. It is about what is actually available, how the land is spread out, how long it is sitting, and whether you are looking at something inside a subdivision or something more independent and rural.

Looking at the active MLS data for April 2026, there are 225 active vacant land listings of 5 acres or more across these three count...

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