Summer Must-Haves

Looking for ways to make your summer (at home) better? Well, everyone knows nothing beats the heat better than a refreshing dip in the pool. How do you take a regular pool day and make it epic? Read on!

To ensure you are making the most of your pool day, we are bringing you the inside scoop on awesome pool décor, delicious drink recipes, and fun pool floats and toys that will definitely take your pool days to the next level!

 

Pool Décor

Adding some pool décor is a great way to set the atmosphere for your pool day! Pool decor can be anything from some pretty potted plants near the pool, to actual decor that brings the “inside” out! Here are some of our favorite pool decor ideas:

Comfortable and Attractive Outdoor Furniture

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"Endearing, honest, and positive" is how buyer and seller clients describe their experience with Charter One Realty agent and partner, Johnny Ussery. Johnny's client-centric philosophy and "Real Estate the Right Way" approach have made him highly accomplished and sought-after. Johnny has consistently been in the top 5 agents throughout the Lowcountry and was recently honored as South Carolina's #3 real estate team by Real Trends The Thousand 2020.

With a wealth of knowledge in real estate and development, Johnny is fully invested in his clients' needs and understands the 'who, what, where, when, and why' behind their decision to buy or sell. Catch up with Johnny Ussery, as he talks about how he got his start in real estate, how the industry has changed…

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Charter One Realty agent, Lonnie Goulet, began her real estate career in Charlotte, NC in 1985. Being new to the area, she immersed herself in real estate, learning as much as possible about the industry and the area, and has been happily selling ever since. 

Like most area residents, Lonnie and her family came to Hilton Head Island for a vacation and fell in love with the area. A year later, they made Hilton Head Island their permanent home. 

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

Lonnie Goulet: I was fairly young at the time and had just moved to Charlotte, NC. My husband was traveling for work so I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do in a new and booming area. I took the Real Estate…

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Courtney HeidikBLUFFTON, SC, June 2020 – Charter One Realty (www.CharterOneRealty.com) has announced that real estate professional, Courtney Heidik has joined the company as a REALTOR, partnering with Alison Melton of The Melton Group. Courtney joins the company at their Berkeley Hall office located in Bluffton, SC and can be reached at 843-540-5967 or by email at CourtneyHeidik@CharterOneRealty.com 

Buyers and sellers who rely on Courtney's capable guidance throughout the real estate process are rewarded with the service of a personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated professional who fully understands their needs and helps achieve their goals. Courtney effectively caters to each client's individual needs, whether they entail finding that dream home or getting the…

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Charter One Realty agent, Mary Aiana, started her professional real estate career in 2005. She is well versed in the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Sun City markets with 15 years of delivering exceptional real estate experiences. Catch up with Mary as she talks to us about how she got her start, the changes she has seen in the Lowcountry, and her neighborhood in Bluffton, SC.

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

Mary Aiana: Real estate has been in my blood since I worked in my dad’s real estate office when I was in high school! But I didn’t choose that career until 1991 when I moved back to Washington State and started working for Coldwell Banker.

 

Charter One Realty: Tell us about your…

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Summer Reads for 2020

With vacations and excursions limited, getting a few of the best 2020 summer books is a top priority this year! 

Whether spending your day soaking up the sun or staying cool indoors, a great book makes the perfect summer companion. Books help us learn more about the world around us, inspire our dreams, and fuel our creativity. 

From thought-provoking non-fiction and children’s stories to thrillers and of course, summer romances, this list of the 10 best books for summer has it all.  

We’ve broken the list down by category (in alphabetical order). Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know and we’ll be sure to add them.

 

Advice/How-To

  1. Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about…

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Real Trends

We are proud to recognize the achievements of our distinguished Charter One Realty agents named in REAL Trends The Thousand 2020. The list honors the highest performing real estate professionals by volume, both individuals and teams, in the U.S. 

 

The Wedgeworth Team

Ranked #1 in SC by volume

Ranked #1 in SC by transaction sides

 

The Ussery Group

Ranked #3 in SC by volume

Ranked #11 in SC by transaction sides

 

"It is so nice to see our professionals recognized for their extraordinary performance," said Charter One Realty Chief Marketing Officer, Paige Rose. "The true beneficiaries of their amazing performance are the clients they serve year over year. In this relationship-based business, this group of elite performers…

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4th July Parties

 

Can you believe it's officially time to throw your fourth of July parties? While our celebrations over the last few months have certainly looked a little different (are you Zoom-ed out?), we are excited to have a better understanding of how COVID-19 spreads so that we can ease back into gathering with friends and family in safe, healthy ways.  

With all of our local celebrations canceled, we take a page out of their book and note that it’s still important to follow the necessary precautions to keep ourselves and those around us safe. So how do you do that, and throw an awesome 4th of July party?

We here at Charter One Realty wanted to provide you with some tips on how to safely host one (or, modify the tips and be a gracious guest). 

 

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As a self-proclaimed "former Jersey guy," Charter One Realty agent Chris Della Rosa describes "the relaxed pace of the Lowcountry" as a welcomed and wonderful thing. In our latest "Meet the Agent" blog post, Chris talks about how the lure of real estate brought him from a professional career as a cinematographer to a successful career in the real estate industry. Catch up with Chris as he shares how he got his start, his team partnership, and his favorite spots around the Lowcountry.

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

Chris Della Rosa: I've been pulled by the lure of real estate from a very young age when my mother started in the business back in the 70s. I used to help her sort listing books of…

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May Real Estate Market Report

 

Hilton Head Area Real Estate Market Report

Housing Supply Outlook - May 2020

Sellers are taking a more cautious approach to entering the housing market, even as buyers are returning in force due to near-record low interest rates. As the country continues to reopen, seller activity is likely to continue to improve however, continued concerns around COVID-19 may keep some reluctant sellers on the sidelines for now. For the 12-month period spanning June 2019 through May 2020, Pending Sales in the Hilton Head region were up 1.9 percent overall. The price range with the largest gain in sales was the $650,001 and Above range, where they increased 24.6 percent.

The overall Median Sales Price was up 4.3 percent to $330,000. The property type…

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