Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot even when the weather is cooling.

New Listings were up 40.5 percent to 669. Pending Sales increased 59.2 percent to 672. Inventory shrank 33.8 percent to 1,464 units.

Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 19.6 percent to $388,675. Days on Market increased 7.0 percent to 152 days. Months Supply of Inventory was down 43.8 percent to 2.7 months, indicating that demand increased relative to supply.

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Luxury Real Estate Market 2020

A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more popular, and some families are finding the space they need for these upgrades in the luxury market.

The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) explains:

“With quarantine concerns still top of mind for many luxury buyers, we see large, sprawling estates making their comeback.

For instance, the last six months have seen a resurgence in the buying of mega-mansions and estate-size homes – specifically, properties that offer space (both inside and outside),…

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Home Inventory Levels September 2020

While many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them.

Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported:

“Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity to the economic impacts of the coronavirus is the housing market. Housing has experienced a strong V-shaped recovery and is now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.”

Buyer demand is still strong heading into the fall. ShowingTime, which tracks the average number of buyer showings on residential properties, just announced that buyer showings are up 61.9% compared to the same time last year. They went on to say:

“Normally, real estate…

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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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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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Tom Jackson Charter One RealtyTom 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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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.

Outdoor Fireplace Designs

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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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Andy TwisdaleAndy 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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Trick-or-Treating 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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Fall in the Lowcountry

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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