Charter One Realty Blog

Loose Lips Sink Closings: Why Buyers Should Watch What They Say While in a Home

It is a common scene when buying a home – you take the tour with your Realtor, getting a chance to scope out closet sizes, envision how your furniture will look in this room or that room and building a vision board about projects and upgrades you would look to tackle. The seller is traditionally out of the house at this point, so you are a little more free to be candid with your Realtor about the property.

“I absolutely love this place,” you gush, eyes drawn to the elegant crown molding, the spacious Carolina room, or the absolute day spa of the master bath. “I want to put an offer in now before anyone else does, and I’m willing to go above asking price if it comes to a bidding war.”

There was a time when you could feel free to enthuse to…

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How Hilton Head Island Became the Best Place to Cycle

Hilton Head Island is one of those places that is best enjoyed at 14 mph or slower. For locals and visitors, this is the place to downshift and enjoy the more relaxed pace of island living. And there is no better way to do that than on a bike.

Criss-crossing the island, you will find 60 miles of mixed-use pathways, running alongside 278, dipping underneath it at Shelter Cove, wandering through lush maritime forests and taking you right up to the sugary sand of our beaches. These pathways have long been the best way to get around the island, but in recent years they have risen to prominence as the island truly embraces cycling.

The big push started in 2011, when the League of American Cyclists recognized Hilton Head Island as a silver-level…

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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent is Much More than Choosing a Friend

(Hint: the answer is Charter One Realty!)

I do not see any difference between a stock portfolio management and the expectations on maximizing the revenue of your home. After all, for most of us, our home is one of the most important assets in our lives. If you are choosing a financial analyst partner, you search to find the most competent person in the industry. It has to be somebody you trust with your money, and his/her advice can be critical in growing your money. Why should it be any different with your real estate partner?

If you follow my logic, the last thing you would do is just choose a friend to represent you on your home sale or purchase. There is a significant difference between a “so-so” agent and a professional well-trained Realtor.…

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Formosan Subterranean Termites

Formosan Subterranean Termites have entered the Lowcountry!

Just because you have a termite contract in the Lowcountry does not mean that you are covered for damage from this new type of dangerous termite. The Formosa termites have entered the Lowcountry, and you don’t want to find yourself without coverage.

Remember that termite coverage is really nothing other than term insurance and termites eat a structure from the inside out, so they are extremely difficult to detect. Once established, Formosan termites have never been eradicated from an area, so it looks like they are here to stay.

One of my neighbors is spending thousands of dollars to treat the Formosan termites, and he thought he had the right kind of coverage. I checked with my termite…

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Help us Help JARM at MayFest

Jasper Animal Rescue Mission Needs Our Help

As recently shared by WSAV3, Jasper Animal Rescue Mission is in need of our help. JARM, a non-profit organization, prides itself on giving animals a second chance at life and turns no animal away regardless of space. The organization receives grants, but the majority of their funds come from the community.  Here's how you can help.

Here is a wish list of items that JARM needs on a regular basis. If you would like to donate, we will gladly accept your donated items and deliver them to JARM.  

• Adult dog and cat dry or wet food (prefer Pedigree, Purina One)
• Puppy and Kitten dry or wet food (no red dye)
• Clorox Bleach
• Fabulousa
• Dawn Dish Soap (blue)
• Garbage Bags (Kitchen 13 gallon…

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Power Ranking Hilton Head Island’s Parks

All across Hilton Head Island, town officials have done a wonderful job of setting aside acres and acres of wonderful green space. From beach parks to historic parks and beyond, there is no shortage of places to put your toes in the grass or the sand, slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry’s nature. It is difficult to play favorites when faced with such a wealth of open spaces, but we have weighed all the factors and come up with our definitive power ranking of our area’s many parks.

Beach Parks

Beyond simply a sandy patch of land to lay down your blanket and rolling waves to splash in, our beach parks are cram-packed with amenities for a better beach experience. Some lean more toward a heavy visitor presence, some give…

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Lowcountry Boating: A Guide to the Area’s Public Ramps

The many waterways of the Lowcountry, from the mighty rolling waves of the Atlantic to the tranquil tidal creeks that meander among marsh grasses, make this one of the best areas in the world for boating. Whether you are putting in from the deck of an expansive yacht or a one-person kayak, there is no shortage of adventure waiting for you out on the water. For this reason, town and county leaders have been diligent in ensuring adequate access for the nautical lifestyle, with public ramps dotting our waterways around the island and beyond.

Keep your tide chart handy, your trailer hitched and prepare yourself for a day at sea with this handy guide to our area’s public ramps.

Hilton Head Island

Cross Island Boat Landing – located in the…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes Tierra Schaffer

TIERRA SCHAFFER JOINS CHARTER ONE REALTY

Real Estate Professional Joins Established Real Estate Brokerage

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, May 2018 – Charter One Realty (www.CharterOneRealty.com) has announced that real estate professional Tierra Schaffer has joined the company as an Agent, partnering with longtime real estate professionals, Monica Davis and Becky Herman of Herman & Davis Properties. Tierra and the team are full-time real estate professionals who strive to put their knowledge and experience together to bring their clients insight, personalized service, and results as leading real estate professionals.

Tierra’s passion for people, education, service, and real estate has allowed her to create an atmosphere of excellence and…

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Charter One Realty Named as One of the Nation's Top Real Estate Brokerages

Charter One Realty was named in the 2018 REAL Trends 500, which identifies the nation’s largest and most successful residential brokerages as ranked by closed sales volume and closed transaction sides. Additionally, the company ranked in the top 25% of the nation’s top 500 independent brokerages.

The REAL Trends 500, now in its 30th year, remains the undisputed leading report, ranking the performance of the top residential real estate brokerage firms. Due to the requirement that all information be independently verified, the REAL Trends 500 remains the trusted source for information about the performance of these firms. To qualify for inclusion, a brokerage must have closed at least 1,899 transaction sides or more than $565 Million in sales volume…

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2018 Masters Tournament Coverage

2018 Masters Tournament Coverage

The first of golf's four major championships starts at the Masters, held at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 4th - 8th. It is here that the course and players are on center stage. What makes Augusta National so special? Perhaps it is the course, unique and iconic, or maybe it is the history. It is a rich history where 60 years ago Arnold Palmer won his first of four titles and nicknamed a strategic pocket of the second 9, the "Amen Corner." Walking the course, you will notice the iconic stone bridges honoring two of the Masters great champions, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and plaques honoring past winners. Whether it is the water fountains among the pines dedicated to Jack and Arnold, Eisenhower Cabin, or the…

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