Charter One Realty Blog

If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year.

As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter months, here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about the continued momentum in the current market, and what it means as we head into the early part of next year.

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (NAR)

“This solid buying is a testament to demand still being relatively high, as it is occurring during a time when inventory is still markedly low. The…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes Jeff Ussery

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, December 2021 – (CharterOneRealty.com) Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry's #1 Ranked Real Estate Brokerage, is proud to announce that Jeff Ussery has joined the company as an Agent, partnering with Johnny Ussery of The Ussery Group. Jeff and his team bring over 40+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and real estate in the Coastal Lowcountry. Jeff can be reached at 843-247-8500 or by email at Jeff@UsseryGroup.com.

Born and raised on Hilton Head Island, Jeff has a true passion for the Lowcountry lifestyle. After graduating from Heritage Academy, he accepted a baseball scholarship to play at Georgia Tech where he earned his degree in business with a focus in marketing.

Prior to joining the Ussery Group at Charter One…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes Sabrina Zeoli

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, December 2021 – (CharterOneRealty.com) Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry's #1 Ranked Real Estate Brokerage, is proud to announce the addition of Sabrina Zeoli to its team of talented and dedicated agents. Sabrina will be assisting home buyers and sellers in Hilton Head and surrounding areas with all their real estate needs. Sabrina joins the company at their 11 Park Lane office located on Hilton Head Island, SC, and can be reached at 914-475-6151 or by email at SabrinaZeoli@CharterOneRealty.com.

“We are very excited to welcome Sabrina to our team,” said Paige Rose, CMO at Charter One Realty. “Sabrina comes to us with an esteemed background in residential real estate and will make a great addition to our firm."

Sabrina has a…

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2022 Home Design Trends

We’re only a few weeks away from the New Year, and you know that means our yearly list of upcoming design trends is officially ready for you. If you want to make sure to include some 2022 home design trends in your decor, we have you covered.

The good news is: Some of what 2021 brought is here to stay, so the decor you just added isn’t out of style (phew). In fact, 2022 isn’t ushering in anything all that different, it’s just adding more wow factor.

Think “bigger is better” for 2022. You’ll be seeing bolder choices - from paint color to wallpaper, decor to furniture, and everything in between. The emerging trend we’re seeing more than any other is something the Lowcountry has done well for a while: mixing natural elements. Ultimately, you get to…

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2021 Holiday Celebrations at Palmetto Bluff

Spending the holidays at Palmetto Bluff is the perfect way to enjoy the very best that the Lowcountry has to offer, with a heaping dose of holiday spirit. The kids are festively entertained and adults of all ages can relax and play at their leisure. How lucky are we that one of the best southern, all-inclusive luxury resorts is right in our backyard? It’s no wonder they’re rated so highly, and if you’ve ever spent time on the property during the holidays, you know there’s truly nothing like it.

So bring your family and invite your friends for a holiday season you won’t forget. You will experience top-notch hospitality from the moment you arrive. Don’t fear, there are rooms, cottages, and suites to accommodate your group, or you can make the holiday…

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Lowcountry Real Estate Market Report - November 2021

As fall winds down and winter approaches, the real estate market continues to follow typical seasonality trends. After a year of record-setting activity, homes are still selling quickly and at a steady pace, and strong demand and low inventory help ensure the market will remain competitive for some time to come. Although sales prices continue to rise and interest rates are trending higher as well, home sales activity remains strong as we enter the holiday season.

Hilton Head & Mainland Real Estate Market Update - November 2021

For the 12- month period spanning December 2020 through November 2021, pending sales in the Hilton Head region were up 4.8 percent overall. Market-wide, inventory levels were down 50.7 percent. The property type that lost the…

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Lowcountry Holiday Event Calendar

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Who doesn’t love the holidays in the Lowcountry? Between our beautiful scenery decorated to the nines and a warm community full of celebratory events, spending time here being festive is a must! 

With so many fun things to do and friends and family to see in the community, we’ve put together a Lowcountry holiday event calendar and narrowed down a list of the top activities and places to visit this season.

Whether you want to relax this holiday season, register the kids for an art class, get some shopping done, or pack the car up and see the sights, there’s plenty to do around town. Check out our list of fun holiday celebrations in the Lowcountry below! 

Lowcountry Christmas Light Displays

Brendlen’s…

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Struggling To Find a Home To Buy? New Construction May Be an Option.

There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move.

With so few homes available to buy right now, you might be considering building a new home as one of your options. But you may be unsure if that’s the way to go. Let’s compare the benefits of a newly built home versus moving into an existing one, and why working with a real estate agent throughout the process is mission-critical to your success no matter what you decide.

The Pros of Newly Built Homes

First, let’s look at the benefits of purchasing a newly constructed home. With a…

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Two Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home Will Cost You

If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home.

To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you can ask yourself two simple questions:

1. Where will home prices be a year from now?
2. Where will mortgage rates be a year from now?

Let’s shed some light on the answers to both of these questions.

Where Will Home Prices Be a Year from Now?

Three major housing industry entities are projecting ongoing home price appreciation in 2022. Here are their forecasts:

• Fannie Mae: 7.4%
• Freddie Mac: 7%
• Mortgage Bankers…

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Win When You Sell (And When You Move)

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this season means you can take advantage of today’s strong sellers’ market when you make a move.

Win When You Sell

Right now, conditions are very favorable for current homeowners looking for a change. If you sell now, here’s what you can expect:

• Your House Will Stand Out – While recent data shows there are more sellers getting ready to list their homes this winter, there are still more buyers in the market than there are homes for sale. If you sell your house now before more houses are listed, it will get more attention from serious buyers who are eager to find a home.
• Your House Will Likely Get Multiple Offers – When…

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