HGTV’s “THE UNSELLABLES” is coming to Charleston in MARCH and needs homes for Listing Make-Over TV SHOW. Call (843-475-9313) or email (torri@exitcharleston.com) for more details! DEADLINE for SUBMISSION Monday Feb 7th!
Home-owners must be willing to appear on the show, and we prefer family homes that are owner occupied (no foreclosures or short sales).
Property Requirements
- traditional sale (no short sales, foreclosures)
- owner occupied
- currently listed and not selling
HGTV will lend you their experienced team of professionals to paint, plant re-cover, de-clutter and get that property SOLD!
Filming is scheduled for February and March. Homeowners are a major part of the show and will appear on camera.
Contact me ASAP if you have a home that has been on the market for at least 30 days (For Sale By Owner), or was listed on the market within the past several months, and then withdrawn when it did not sell.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Charleston AFB - Great Time to Buy!
Three recent surveys show what Americans currently believe in the value of owning a home:
- The National Housing Survey by Fannie Mae this past November.
- The Housing Survey by the Gallup Organization completed last month.
- The American’s Attitudes About Homeownership (AAAH) study completed by Harris Interactive for the National Association of Realtors.
If you’re thinking of buying in the Charleston AFB market, let’s review the highlights:
- In the AAAH study, 87% of homeowners/64% of renters believed that “owning a home provides a healthy and stable environment for raising a family”.
- The Fannie Mae study showed that the main reason people gave for buying a home is: “it is a good place to raise children and provide a good education”.
- AAAH: The study shows that an astonishing 88% say owning a home has been “a positive or very positive experience”. An overwhelming majority of home owners are happy with their decision to own a home. A full 93% of owners surveyed would buy again.
- Fannie Mae: The study shows that 95% see homeownership as a “positive experience” for them and their families.
- AAAH: Most renters aspire to home ownership. The majority of renters (63%) say they are at least somewhat likely to purchase a home at some point in the future.
- Fannie Mae: 67% of renters plan to purchase a home in the future.
- AAAH: 78% of homeowners/58% of renters believe now is a good time to buy.
- Fannie Mae: 64% of those surveyed said it is a good time to buy a home.
Gallup
Bottom Line
Americans believe two things: that there is a value in owning a home and that now is the time to buy!! What are you waiting for? Contact Military Homes of Charleston today!Torri Jacobsen, Military Homes of Charleston
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the Charleston , SC
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Charleston AFB - Three Reasons to Sell Now!
Selling your house in today’s Charleston AFB market can be extremely difficult. For this reason, every seller should take advantage of each and every opportunity…..and there is a fantastic opportunity available right now. Meet with your real estate agent and mortgage professional today and see whether it is the right time for you and your family to make a move.
Here are three reasons you should consider selling in the first 90 days of 2011.
Also, with banks trying to rectify their foreclosure procedures, many discounted properties have been taken out of the market. We don’t know when banks will return to the normal flow of foreclosed properties…..but until they do, every homeowner has a better chance of selling their Charleston AFB property.
Here are three reasons you should consider selling in the first 90 days of 2011.
1. Interest rates are on the Rise
Rates have jumped over 1/2 point recently. The short term result of increasing rates is a new surge of buyers in the Charleston AFB market….. This is a short window of opportunity. If rates fall again, buyers will jump back on the fence. If rates continue to rise, it limits the number of buyers who can qualify at each price point. Now is the best time to sell your house!2. Winter Buyers are Serious Buyers!
We all realize that buyers are not quick to pull the trigger on the purchase of a home today. There is no sense of urgency with the supply of eligible properties at all time highs. But the Charleston military families left in the market are serious and are more apt to buy.3. Less Inventory means Less Competition!
Every year there is an increase of inventory which comes to market from January through April as homeowners put their houses up for sale in preparation for the spring market. Here is the number of listings available for sale in 2010.- January – 3,277,000
- February – 3,531,000
- March – 3,626,000
- April – 4,029,000
Also, with banks trying to rectify their foreclosure procedures, many discounted properties have been taken out of the market. We don’t know when banks will return to the normal flow of foreclosed properties…..but until they do, every homeowner has a better chance of selling their Charleston AFB property.
Bottom Line
If you are looking to sell in 2011, there may not be a more opportune time than this right now. Serious buyers, great move-up deals and less competition creates the perfect selling situation. Don’t miss it!Torri Jacobsen, Military Homes of Charleston
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the Charleston , SC
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Charleston Military Families: To Rent or Buy… That is the Question
Renting in the Charleston AFB Market
In a growing number of regions, homeownership is already less expensive than renting. And, it looks like rents are headed even higher. The WSJ, in an article on their online resource Market Watch, titled Double Digit Rent Hikes Are on the Way reported:Apartment dwellers could be facing double-digit rent increases in the coming years as a shortage of new multifamily units coupled with a rise in prime renter-age households gives landlords clout they haven’t see since the mid-1990s.
“Demand pressures are building. It’s not bad today because rents have been down the last two years,” said William McLaughlin, an executive vice president with
“But it feels a lot like 1992, when we were coming out of a deep recession … and we ended up seeing double-digit rent increases after that,” he said.
…Already there are signs the apartment market is tightening and in some cities rents are already going up 7% or 8% per year.
Does it make sense to rent in Charleston, knowing you could be facing a dramatic increase in cost over the next several years?
Buying
Although prices are falling in the Charleston AFB area, interest rates are on the rise and that can have a huge impact on your cost. The monthly mortgage payment (COST) you can negotiate today may be the lowest it will ever be in your lifetime.John Paulson, one of the smartest housing analysts in the country, recently made it a point to say that if you don’t own a home – BUY ONE! Stan Humphries, chief economist of Zillow, explains that Paulson is talking about COST NOT PRICE.
Paulson is not just betting on house prices, but also on the ability to lock in low financing now with the expectation that it will be easier to pay it back in the future because of inflation.
Bottom Line
If Charleston military families want to make the best financial decision regarding housing…..now just may be the time to buy a home! Contact Military Homes of Charleston today!Torri Jacobsen, Military Homes of Charleston
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the Charleston , SC
*Information provided by KCM Group*
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Selling Your Home in the Charleston AFB Market
In today’s confusing and rapidly evolving housing market, most Charleston Military families will use a professional real estate agent when it’s time to sell their home.
According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the number one thing the seller wants from their real estate agent is “help pricing the home competitively”. And therein lays the dilemma.
Adding to the dilemma is the fact that there is at least one agent in every market that will tell the seller whatever the seller wants to hear just to get the listing on the property.
Remember……. A professional real estate agent worries about your family and how they can help. A professional real estate agent will tell you everything you need to know.
Contact Military Homes of Charleston today!
According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the number one thing the seller wants from their real estate agent is “help pricing the home competitively”. And therein lays the dilemma.
What You Want to Hear
Every Charleston AFB homeowner wants to maximize the sale of their house by achieving the highest price possible. Every truly professional agent realizes this and has the same goal. However, what the homeowner thinks the value of their home is may not be in line with current market conditions. When the agent explains this to a seller, there can be a natural skepticism on the homeowners’ part. Is the agent telling me the truth or just trying to low ball the price to make a quick commission?Adding to the dilemma is the fact that there is at least one agent in every market that will tell the seller whatever the seller wants to hear just to get the listing on the property.
Remember……. A professional real estate agent worries about your family and how they can help. A professional real estate agent will tell you everything you need to know.
Bottom Line
If you are considering selling your Charleston AFB home in the next year, sit down with a local real estate professional today. Let them explain what is taking place with prices in your area. If an agent tells you the price you were hoping for is not available in the current market – listen! Ask them to explain their thinking and, if they can do that in a simple and effective way, consider yourself lucky……You have just found a professional!Contact Military Homes of Charleston today!
**Information provided by the KCM Crew via http://www.kcmblog.com/**
Torri Jacobsen, Military Homes of Charleston
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Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to theCharleston , SC
Charleston Air Force Base/Joint Base Charleston, SC Real Estate For Sale
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Charleston Military – Get Out There and Buy and Sell!
If you are thinking of selling a house in the Charleston AFB area – Do it Now! And if you’re thinking of buying a home – Do it Now! This sounds crazy – but it’s the truth!
PRICE is the most important thing to a seller. With prices projected to fall through the first half of 2011, if you want to sell, do it now. The alternative might be to wait over a year just for prices to recover to current values.
The second point revolves around the fact that buyers are more concerned about COST (price AND interest rate). Fannie Mae, the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the PMI Company are all projecting interest rates to rise this year. If you want to buy, your best time to purchase could be right now.
Even the Gallup
Overall, there is good reason for most Americans to think now is a good time to buy a house. Interest rates remain near historic lows. Home prices are down sharply, providing many incredible buys.
Bottom Line
Remember – there is a difference between caution and fear. Fear can paralyze you and prevent you from making a good decision, but caution will help you make the right decision. And remember: if you do think it makes sense to buy your home in Charleston today, 2 out of 3 people agree with you.
Contact Military Homes of Charleston today – and let us show you what a great real estate agent can do for you!
**Information provided by the KCM Crew via www.KCMblog.com**
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Charleston AFB - SELLER TO PAY $5000 IN CLOSING COSTS!!!
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This home is completely move-in ready and priced to sell! Contact Military Homes of Charleston today for more information.
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Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the
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