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Lowcountry Real Estate Market Report - September 2020

Hilton Head Area Real Estate Market Report

Housing Supply Outlook - September 2020

According to the September Housing Supply Overview from the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, for the 12- month period spanning October 2019 through September 2020, pending sales in the Hilton Head region were up 18.7 percent overall. Market-wide, inventory levels were down 33.8 percent, amounting to 2.8 months supply for single-family homes and 2.3 months supply for condos.

Regarding the luxury real estate market, the pandemic's effect on this segment of the market has been contrary to all initial predictions of an impending global recession. The last 6 months have seen a resurgence in buying luxury properties, especially if they offer established indoor…

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Lowcountry Halloween Events and Activities

Wondering if and how Lowcountry Halloween events will take place in 2020? This article features all the ways your family can celebrate one of the best holidays of the year - safely!

Halloween holiday celebrations may look a little different this year, but do not worry, you can still have a blast at a number of Lowcountry events. No matter what kind of celebration you seek, we’ve rounded up fun fall Lowcountry events sure to please.

Beaufort’s Halloween Reimagined 

The City of Beaufort has created a safe, socially distanced Halloween Reimagined family fest! Complete with virtual costume contests, drive through trick-or-treating, and pumpkin decorating contests, Beaufort is making it easy to get in the Halloween spirit! The fun is about to…

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Meet the Agent: Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson’s love for the Lowcountry began in the early 1980’s when his parents retired to beautiful Hilton Head Island. In 1985, after many visits to the island, Tom was offered a real estate sales position with the Melrose Company during the initial development stages of the golf communities on exclusive Daufuskie Island. Tom and three other successful real estate professionals from Hilton Head foresaw the inevitable boom of the sleepy little town of Bluffton and started a general brokerage real estate firm in 2001. Tom is committed to excellence using his years of experience in the area real estate market and his understanding of people to match the right buyer to the right property. His clients, whether buyers or sellers, often become lasting friends…

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Fireside Features: Outdoor Fireplace Designs and Decor

Outdoor fireplace designs can range from cozy and relaxing to crisp and luxurious. No matter your taste, one thing is for sure: an outdoor fireplace instantly elevates your home value and functionality by expanding your living space.

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With Fall weather rolling in, it’s nearly time to chop the firewood, grab a chunky blanket, and light up the fireplace. If you are searching for the best designs, search no more! Keep reading for our favorite outdoor fireplace design ideas, tips for making the most of your space, and decor inspiration. It’s time to create a fireplace setting you love.

Outdoor Fireplace Designs: Rustic Fireplaces

Here is an example of a fireplace design that is classified as rustic, but still feels…

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Meet the Agent: Andy Twisdale

Andy Twisdale's decades of experience and diverse background in the real estate business have firmly cemented his success in helping buyers, sellers, and investors excel in their property-related endeavors. His expertise and unparalleled market knowledge allow him to almost instantaneously envision and secure what someone wants in a home, just by listening to their needs.

Twisdale talks about how he got his start in the business, the importance of working with a Realtor to understand the specific offerings of each community, and the vibe of the Lowcountry.

Charter One Realty: When did you know that you wanted to pursue a career in real estate?

Andy Twisdale: On September 21, 1985, I met Gail Golding and on May 8, 1988, we were married. Gail…

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Halloween 2020: Ideas for Celebrating Halloween During COVID-19

Costumes, community, and fresh air are some of the reasons to love trick-or-treating at Halloween. Due to COVID-19, many people are wondering how their families can have fun without risking their health.  This may be a good year to skip trick-or-treating altogether and start some new Halloween traditions.

Go big on the decorations!

Build anticipation for the big day by making your Halloween décor a showstopper. Get your child started on crafty sessions now. Think Paper chains around the mailbox, lights over the door, and construction paper silhouettes in the windows.

Plan a scary (or not-so-scary) movie night.

Host a full-length feature with a theme that ties to Halloween or your child’s costume, or plan a marathon of…

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3 Fun Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas For 2020

With a bit more time than usual on our hands this Autumn, we are bringing you three outdoor fall decor ideas you can personalize to create a beautiful and trendy home exterior.

It is time to embrace the season of changing leaves in fun ways. Adding Fall porch decor is a fun and easy way to increase your curb appeal this season. When you think of fall, you probably think of cooler weather and pumpkins - but there is so much more to embrace when coming up with designs for your home. 

We have a few ways to incorporate little vignettes of fall, with or without pumpkins, around the exterior of your home. With a little creativity and time, the next time you pull up to your home, it could have a refreshing new look!

1) Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas:…

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Lowcountry Real Estate Market Report - August 2020

Hilton Head Area Real Estate Market Report

Housing Supply Outlook - August 2020

According to the August Housing Supply Overview from the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, for the 12- month period spanning September 2019 through August 2020, Pending Sales in the Hilton Head region were up 15.0 percent overall. Market-wide, inventory levels were down 29.0 percent, amounting to 3.2 months supply for single-family homes. Additionally, the luxury market is performing better than it has in years. Year-to-date, the sales of $1M plus properties in the Hilton Head region are up 66% over the same period last year.  Read the full report here.

Beaufort Area Real Estate Market Report

Housing Supply Outlook - August 2020

For the 12-month…

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How Private Clubs are Responding to COVID-19 While Enhancing Member Service

As private clubs were preparing for the season, a madly insane thing happened on the way to the first tee - COVID-19. As a result, general managers and boards had to think fast to continue to provide the level of service and amenities that members have come to expect. Additionally, they were faced with balancing outstanding member service while taking care of their employees during this difficult time. Many employees have been with their club for years and consider the club's members as an extension of their family.

One local community that has thrived during a time of precaution is Berkeley Hall. Led by Adam Kusher, GM, and COO, Berkeley Hall stepped-up and elevated its services. As a result, the overall sentiment of the membership is very upbeat.…

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Home Organization: Four Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Space

Was home organization at the top of your to-do list when stay-at-home orders suddenly freed up a bunch of your time? It seemed like everyone was sharing tips for closet organization and pantry perfection, but that was back in the spring. 

After all this time at home, for many, the excitement surrounding home organization was replaced by binge-watching and perfecting our takeout ordering skills. Perhaps you never got around to organizing your home, and that’s okay. September snuck upon us, and with it came a fresh wave of inspiration in the home organization arena.

If you have recently been inspired by Netflix’s new hit show “The Home Edit” like we have, your Amazon cart already knows the home organization bug has bitten once again! If you’re looking…

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