It won't be long before the housing recovery is simply
referred to as housing. Institutional and cash buyers have effectively
priced themselves out of the market. During the economic downturn, much
inventory was purchased by these groups and now that housing prices are
rising, there's less incentive for these kinds of buyers, yet
affordability for
consumers remains attractive.
According to figures, the number of houses for sale in the Charleston
region increased 32.6 percent and inventory levels shrank 14.0 percent,
while the average sales price of homes in the Charleston area increase
by 2.3 percent to $209,662. The number of days houses stay on the market
in the Charleston area decreased by 18.2% to 76 days.
The
number of the properties in the Charleston area on which contracts have
been accepted year to date reached 7,344 ( 23.1%) which is a 12.5%
increase from last year’s 10.6% (5,964). Average sales price for year
to date of all closed sales, not accounting for seller concessions,
increased to 6.9% ($281,459) compared to last year 5% ($263,258).
What does all of this information mean for buyers and sellers? It means
that now is a great time to sell or purchase a home in the Charleston
area! Although mortgage rates are slightly increasing, they are still
low by historic standards; and while the unemployment rate remains a
factor to watch, the housing recovery continues to plug along, helping
to improve the economy with flourishing activity in sales and prices.
If you are interested in selling your Charleston area home visit www.jeffcookrealestate.com
If you are interested in buying a Charleston area home visit www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com
Friday, September 20, 2013
Living the life in Charleston, SC
The Charleston area is one of the most beautiful and historical
cities in the United States. With an area population of approximately
650,000, Charleston is growing rapidly. It is a popular place to live
today due to a strong local economy, wonderful weather and the number of
visitors who grace the lovely city. Charleston area is known for its
hospitality - serving an estimated 5 million visitors every year. Lastly
we have retirees who fall in love with the area and decide to make
Charleston their new home.
Voted the number one city in the world by Conde Nast Traveler and always a favorite with readers in many publications such as Travel Leisure, Southern Living and many more, Charleston is consistently a winner in many awards and been named as America’s Friendliest City, Best Southern City, Most Livable City, Most Mannerly City and more.
The Charleston has always been a center for culture, arts and achievement for a long time. So, if you enjoy history or appreciate culture, fine arts ,festivals and events then this is the place to be. You will also love the great weather here wherein you and your family could enjoy year round fishing, golfing, boating, and the beach. There’s something for everyone and always something to do in Charleston so it will definitely keep your family active. With its historic charm and great coastal lifestyle, Charleston, SC is one of the top cities to live in the nation.
Charleston’s healthy economy and excellent job growth is also one of the many reasons that people have chosen to relocate to Charleston. So if you’re looking for Charleston real estate, houses for sale, beachfront condominiums, or planning on retiring in South Carolina then visit our website www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com. This site features many kinds of residential real estate from waterfront properties, new homes, historic downtown homes and condominiums to second homes and investment real estate.
We also specialize in selling homes in the Charleston area. If you are interested in selling your Charleston area home visist- www.jeffcookrealestate.com.
Voted the number one city in the world by Conde Nast Traveler and always a favorite with readers in many publications such as Travel Leisure, Southern Living and many more, Charleston is consistently a winner in many awards and been named as America’s Friendliest City, Best Southern City, Most Livable City, Most Mannerly City and more.
The Charleston has always been a center for culture, arts and achievement for a long time. So, if you enjoy history or appreciate culture, fine arts ,festivals and events then this is the place to be. You will also love the great weather here wherein you and your family could enjoy year round fishing, golfing, boating, and the beach. There’s something for everyone and always something to do in Charleston so it will definitely keep your family active. With its historic charm and great coastal lifestyle, Charleston, SC is one of the top cities to live in the nation.
Charleston’s healthy economy and excellent job growth is also one of the many reasons that people have chosen to relocate to Charleston. So if you’re looking for Charleston real estate, houses for sale, beachfront condominiums, or planning on retiring in South Carolina then visit our website www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com. This site features many kinds of residential real estate from waterfront properties, new homes, historic downtown homes and condominiums to second homes and investment real estate.
We also specialize in selling homes in the Charleston area. If you are interested in selling your Charleston area home visist- www.jeffcookrealestate.com.
Charleston home sales up 23% year over year
Home sales in Charleston, South Carolina are up from 2012, which means great news to buyers and sellers alike! Charleston-area home sales were up 23% in August with a 9% increase in median home prices compared to the year prior, the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors reported this week.
In August of this year, 1,278 homes were sold in the region at a median price of $217,462, compared to 1,034 homes sold at a median price of $199,414 this time in 2012.
August 2012 figures showed 7,030 closings for the calendar year at a median price of $190,907. While August of this year’s data shows 8,706 homes have sold in the Charleston region year-to-date at a median price of $205,417.
The average number of days a home stays on the market has also declined and homes are selling nearly a month faster than they were a year ago.
Berkeley County
In August, 257 homes sold at a median price of $180,000. The most active area in the county was the area bordered by Jedburg Road, U.S. Highway 17A and College Park, with 66 sales at a median price of $175,045.
Charleston County
Charleston County sales and median price increased in August, with 731 sales at a median price of $270,000. Homes in the county are spending an average of 77 days on market, the lowest average recorded this year. Outside of Mount Pleasant, where 250 homes sold at a median price of $381,125, the county’s most active area was James Island, with 83 sales at a median price of $245,000.
Dorchester County
In August, 253 homes sold at a median price of $165,000. The most active area of the county was Summerville and Ridgeville, where 101 homes sold at a median price of $184,990.
“Looking at the year-to-date figures, we are positioned to finish 2013 with significant gains in sales volume and healthy, steady growth in prices,” said 2013 Multiple Listing Service President Dave Sansom in a news release. “Thus far, we’ve made more progress than we anticipated in 2013 and this level of growth is sustainable for our market.”
Inventory has held steady throughout the year, with 5,702 homes listed as “active” for sale in the MLS database. This figure represents approximately five months of inventory available in the region.
As we expected, the minimal increases in mortgage rates have not soured the demand for residential real estate in Charleston” said 2013 CTAR President Owen Tyler in a news release. “Buyer activity and interest is still very strong—the mix of cash buyers/investors and traditional buyers who recognize the long-term value of Charleston-area real estate have helped keep the pace of sales high and our prices strong and stable.”
Interested in selling your Charleston Area home? Visit: www.JeffCookRealEstate.com
Interested in buying a Charleston Area home? Visit: www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com
In August of this year, 1,278 homes were sold in the region at a median price of $217,462, compared to 1,034 homes sold at a median price of $199,414 this time in 2012.
August 2012 figures showed 7,030 closings for the calendar year at a median price of $190,907. While August of this year’s data shows 8,706 homes have sold in the Charleston region year-to-date at a median price of $205,417.
The average number of days a home stays on the market has also declined and homes are selling nearly a month faster than they were a year ago.
Berkeley County
In August, 257 homes sold at a median price of $180,000. The most active area in the county was the area bordered by Jedburg Road, U.S. Highway 17A and College Park, with 66 sales at a median price of $175,045.
Charleston County
Charleston County sales and median price increased in August, with 731 sales at a median price of $270,000. Homes in the county are spending an average of 77 days on market, the lowest average recorded this year. Outside of Mount Pleasant, where 250 homes sold at a median price of $381,125, the county’s most active area was James Island, with 83 sales at a median price of $245,000.
Dorchester County
In August, 253 homes sold at a median price of $165,000. The most active area of the county was Summerville and Ridgeville, where 101 homes sold at a median price of $184,990.
“Looking at the year-to-date figures, we are positioned to finish 2013 with significant gains in sales volume and healthy, steady growth in prices,” said 2013 Multiple Listing Service President Dave Sansom in a news release. “Thus far, we’ve made more progress than we anticipated in 2013 and this level of growth is sustainable for our market.”
Inventory has held steady throughout the year, with 5,702 homes listed as “active” for sale in the MLS database. This figure represents approximately five months of inventory available in the region.
As we expected, the minimal increases in mortgage rates have not soured the demand for residential real estate in Charleston” said 2013 CTAR President Owen Tyler in a news release. “Buyer activity and interest is still very strong—the mix of cash buyers/investors and traditional buyers who recognize the long-term value of Charleston-area real estate have helped keep the pace of sales high and our prices strong and stable.”
Interested in selling your Charleston Area home? Visit: www.JeffCookRealEstate.com
Interested in buying a Charleston Area home? Visit: www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com
Friday, May 6, 2011
Charleston Loan Mod Help: Hold Your Lender Accountable When They Reject Your Loan Mod & Lose Money
Charleston SC – In my opinion, the decision making process most lenders use to approve or deny a loan modification is flawed. It appears that the lenders have one thing in mind when you stop paying.
Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.
They want to foreclose as quickly as possible. It appears that they don’t want homeowners to stay in the home. Foreclosure is much simpler and easier. So they just look at it as the main solution.
If a homeowner can’t afford the payments, then the lender should have reducing losses as their main goal. If that was their goal, then they would approve loan modifications that net them more money than a foreclosure would net them.
Instead, the loan mods are approved only when everything is perfect. As a result, you have people that would find a way to make the payment being foreclosed upon.
As an example, let’s say a homeowner could afford a mortgage payment that equals a $200,000 mortgage. But, the borrower doesn’t completely match the lender’s guidelines.
So the lender forecloses on the house. It sells for $140,000. That is $60,000 lower than the $200,000 they would have netted on the loan modification. Ouch!
That is how you can hold your lender accountable. If they reject your loan modification and foreclose, then you should track what your home sells for after foreclosure.
But, how does this help you during loan modification negotiations? Tell the loan mod negotiator that you plan on holding them accountable.
Tell them that you will contact your newspaper and all the large, national newspapers. I’m sure the media would love the story.
The loan mod negotiator knows this is true and will work harder to find a way to approve your loan modification. They don’t want their name in the newspaper.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Charleston loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Click here to request a copy.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at . I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (843) 608-9520
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thanks for reading this, Jeff Cook.
Jeff is a Real Estate Agent at AgentOwned Realty Co.
Phone: (843) 608-9520. JeffCook@JeffCookRealEstate.com.
View My homes for sale at www.JeffCookRealEstate.com.
Jeff Cook specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Charleston South Carolina. Charleston Loan Modification Help, Charleston short sales. Charleston short sale realtor. Charleston SC Short Sales. Charleston Realtor.
Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Important Notice
Jeff Cook, AgentOwned Realty Co, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Cook's personal views and do not reflect the views of AgentOwned Realty Co.
This information on Charleston Loan Mod Help: Hold Your Lender Accountable When They Reject Your Loan Mod & Lose Money is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Recommended Steps To Take Before You Strategically Default In Charleston
Charleston SC – Here are the recommended steps to take before you strategically default. We have consulted a financial expert who recommends these steps before strategically defaulting.
He believes that taking these steps will reduce the likelihood of your lender pursuing you after a short sale or foreclosure. We have to warn you of what could happen if you take these steps.
If you stop paying your credit cards, car loan, or house payment, then you could lose your house, car, and face lawsuits from your creditors. Your credit rating will also suffer.
In addition, you risk being chased down by your credit cards. All of this is risky and no one knows for sure exactly what will happen. So consult legal counsel before you stop paying anything.
Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.
Step #1: Miss a payment or two on an unsecured debt. This can be a credit cards, medical bills, or signature loans. Make sure you get more than 30 days behind on the payment. If it is less than 30 days, then it won’t report to the credit bureaus.
Whether you should completely stop paying the credit cards is another decision. The expert we consulted said you don’t want to be paying your credit cards and not paying your mortgage.
He said it makes it look too obvious that you are strategically defaulting. That is a decision you will have to make on your own. I have a hard time recommending that people stop paying their credit cards cold turkey.
But, going cold turkey is necessary for a successful strategic default. Maybe you can default and settle with the credit cards after the home is sold or foreclosed.
Step #2: Go more than 30 days late on a car payment or your house payment. Then, catch back up on the payments. Remember, the goal is to look just like everyone else who is defaulting because of a loss in income.
Your credit rating will start to decline after these 2 steps. You are right on track. The financial expert said that high credit scores (700 and higher) are probably the biggest indicator lenders use to track strategic defaults.
Your credit score won’t be high anymore. This is the first thing that will make it look like your aren’t strategically defaulting.
Step #3: Go more than 30 days late on your house payment and then catch up again. Most people who experience a loss of income slowly get behind on different payments. They go past 30 days on their mortgage and then catch it back up.
They finally stop paying altogether a few months later. This leads to the next step.
Step #4: Stop paying your mortgage. You will probably want to stop paying all unsecured debts at the same time.
This will make you look as close as possible to a person who is simply having financial problems and is not strategically defaulting. Thinking about a short sale?
I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at . I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (843) 608-9520
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Charleston loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Jeff Cook.
Jeff is a Real Estate Agent at AgentOwned Realty Co.
Phone: (843) 608-9520. JeffCook@JeffCookRealEstate.com.
View My homes for sale at www.JeffCookRealEstate.com.
Jeff Cook specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Charleston South Carolina. Charleston Loan Modification Help, Charleston short sales. Charleston short sale realtor. Charleston SC Short Sales. Charleston Realtor.
Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Important Notice
Jeff Cook, AgentOwned Realty Co, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Cook's personal views and do not reflect the views of AgentOwned Realty Co.
This information on Recommended Steps To Take Before You Strategically Default In Charleston is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
He believes that taking these steps will reduce the likelihood of your lender pursuing you after a short sale or foreclosure. We have to warn you of what could happen if you take these steps.
If you stop paying your credit cards, car loan, or house payment, then you could lose your house, car, and face lawsuits from your creditors. Your credit rating will also suffer.
In addition, you risk being chased down by your credit cards. All of this is risky and no one knows for sure exactly what will happen. So consult legal counsel before you stop paying anything.
Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.
Step #1: Miss a payment or two on an unsecured debt. This can be a credit cards, medical bills, or signature loans. Make sure you get more than 30 days behind on the payment. If it is less than 30 days, then it won’t report to the credit bureaus.
Whether you should completely stop paying the credit cards is another decision. The expert we consulted said you don’t want to be paying your credit cards and not paying your mortgage.
He said it makes it look too obvious that you are strategically defaulting. That is a decision you will have to make on your own. I have a hard time recommending that people stop paying their credit cards cold turkey.
But, going cold turkey is necessary for a successful strategic default. Maybe you can default and settle with the credit cards after the home is sold or foreclosed.
Step #2: Go more than 30 days late on a car payment or your house payment. Then, catch back up on the payments. Remember, the goal is to look just like everyone else who is defaulting because of a loss in income.
Your credit rating will start to decline after these 2 steps. You are right on track. The financial expert said that high credit scores (700 and higher) are probably the biggest indicator lenders use to track strategic defaults.
Your credit score won’t be high anymore. This is the first thing that will make it look like your aren’t strategically defaulting.
Step #3: Go more than 30 days late on your house payment and then catch up again. Most people who experience a loss of income slowly get behind on different payments. They go past 30 days on their mortgage and then catch it back up.
They finally stop paying altogether a few months later. This leads to the next step.
Step #4: Stop paying your mortgage. You will probably want to stop paying all unsecured debts at the same time.
This will make you look as close as possible to a person who is simply having financial problems and is not strategically defaulting. Thinking about a short sale?
I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at . I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (843) 608-9520
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Charleston loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Jeff Cook.
Jeff is a Real Estate Agent at AgentOwned Realty Co.
Phone: (843) 608-9520. JeffCook@JeffCookRealEstate.com.
View My homes for sale at www.JeffCookRealEstate.com.
Jeff Cook specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Charleston South Carolina. Charleston Loan Modification Help, Charleston short sales. Charleston short sale realtor. Charleston SC Short Sales. Charleston Realtor.
Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Important Notice
Jeff Cook, AgentOwned Realty Co, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Cook's personal views and do not reflect the views of AgentOwned Realty Co.
This information on Recommended Steps To Take Before You Strategically Default In Charleston is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
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