Of course, you will only sell your home when you want to move, but if you're thinking of selling and not sure how to time the market, here are some good reasons to sell your house this summer. 1. Demand Is Strong Buyer demand remains strong throughout the country as well as Summerville.  These buy

Happy 4th of July Y’all! Celebrating the Present How will you and your family celebrate our National Independence Day?  We'll be heading to Gahagan Park to see the fireworks but there are several fun events around town that you may want to check out.  Here's information on a few.  Make sure to read

Why Pet-Friendly Homes Are in High Demand One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend.  By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% of American hou

What is Important to Boomers when Selling their Home? If you are a “baby boomer” (born between 1946 and 1964), you may be thinking about selling your current home.  Have your children finally moved out?  Your large, four-bedroom house with three bathrooms no longer fits the bill. Are the taxes and u

New Local Bookstore in Town Summerville has long needed a local bookstore. The activity at Main Street Reads since opening March 1st highly confirms this.  The owners, Sheri Stauch and her family, previously used the building as office space.  With the downtown area evolving, she decided to turn t

Brent Gibadlo of Newland Communities, and the VP/General Manager of Nexton, presented a Nexton Area Update this morning at the Chamber’s Monthly Morning Power Hour. The Vision Nexton is a 1500 acre mixed-use development project in Summerville with easy access to I-26. They just celebrated the 10 yea

Whitney Easler - co-owner “We have big shoes to fill” she said with a warm smile.  I met with Whitney Easler on a Wednesday morning that was much like most mornings around Eva’s on Main.  There was a bustle of wait staff, plates of food, and people.   Tables held a variety of patrons young and old,

Will the Next Recession Cause Housing Values to Crash?  Some are talking of a recession and the anxiety level may raise for many homeowners and even home buyers.  The market crash of 2008 is still fairly fresh in our minds.  Realtor.com last week released a survey of active buyers who planned to pu

131 South Main St:  Renovations Complete! As some of you may have seen, the renovations on our home have been pretty stagnant for the last year.  Thankfully, we didn’t run out of money nor did my husband die.  We got sidetracked. Here's the quick story of our renovations at 131 South Main St. Last y

Pastor Tripp Jeffords serving dessert It’s that time of year when the flowers bloom, the Flowertown Festival is close and St Paul's Tea Room is the go to place for lunch for two weeks.  If you’ve never been, it’s delightful.  That’s the best word I can use to describe it.  They have live music play

The quick answer is yes.  Let’s dig into why. Termites are attracted to warm climates and moisture, two things that are common in South Carolina.  There are actually Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones) and South Carolina is located in TIP Zone #1 indicating a very high potential for t

If you’ve driven through downtown Summerville in the last six months, you’ve probably seen that Hutchinson Square is under a major renovation.  The vision for the renovation started several years ago and the final phase is set to open next month, making the renovation complete.  I thought it might

Kay Baker, co-owner Several people suggested I try Baker’s Garden BBQ Kitchen on Central Avenue here in Summerville.  I finally got out there between Christmas and New Years and honestly, totally fell in love with the place and the people.   It has a very southern, authentic vibe.  Kay, the owner,

Neighborhood Party! Are you planning to buy a new home in the near future?  Not sure about how to meet your neighbors?  Or if they'll be friendly? Summerville has maintained its small-town identity despite experiencing tremendous growth in the last few decades and hopefully you'll love your neighbo

Giving back with your time Giving back through our local charities.  It always feels good to contribute something of value to the society you live in.  If you live in Summerville, you have ample opportunities to do some good for others by involving yourself with a few local charities. It is not nec

Everything Chic is a locally owned shop with everything from candles, antiques, jewelry, tea towels, and just really cute things. It's a great place to find a unique gift for someone, or a "self-gift" as I heard Sophie refer to it.

Wanting or needing to sell your home? If yes, then you must have realized that it is not a cakewalk even if you are living in a seller’s market.  While there are many things to negotiate during a home sale, the sales price is usually the most important to the sellers.  Here are some tips to make sur

Congratulations to you if you have decided to buy a home for your family. Are you going to buy an older, existing home or you feel tempted by new construction? Resale vs new construction. This is a dilemma faced by many home buyers and they find themselves torn apart as they cannot decide which home

Serious about selling your home? Before you sign anything, read about these common mistakes that home sellers make. Pricing Too High  It's no secret, price is everything. Overpricing does more to discourage buyers than any other single factor. When you overprice, you put your home in competition wi

The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, and its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix-ups cost very little and consist mostly of time and some elbow grease. Here are some simple tips to help your home show its best.