We here at Lowcountry Properties get many requests for "overviews" of Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry. When I think of like in Beaufort, the word, "character" comes to mind. You won't find many towns with the character of Beaufort. With all due respect to our friends South of the Broad River, Bluffton and Hilton Head don't have 1/10 the charm or character of Beaufort. Then again, most towns don't. Beaufort was founded in 1712, and is one of the most historically significant towns in the Southeast. In downtown Beaufort, and the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, we have two of South Carolina's three National Historic Districts. The other is in Charleston.
If you are seeking a "special" place, a place that feels like you're on the water every day,…
In what has become an annual ritual, Habersham SC has once again been named on Where to Retire Magazine's "Top Master Planned Communities" List. The criteria included location, cost and amenities. Magazine editors evaluated thousands of communities around the country in coming up with the most accurate list possible. Readers were also surveyed as to their Retirement Expectation and Relocation Experience. Residents indicated that neighborhood activity and neighborly interaction were a large factor. These were sites as helpful for a smooth transition to a new area.
Outdoor Life magazine has included Beaufort, South Carolina on it's
list of the "Top 200 Best Outdoor Towns". Calling it a "saltwater
paradise, The publication tabbed Beaufort at #108 on the list. The list
was based on a variety of factors that seemed to take into account
quality of life for humans and abundance of wildlife. Categories uses
to determine the list were: Median Home Value (2007), Cost of Living
Index (2008), Unemployment Rate (2007), Mean Commute Time (mins.),
Amenities, Gun Laws, Fishable Species, Huntable Species, Proximity to
Public Access, and Trophy potential.
For a short blog tonight, I thought I might keep everyone up to date on what has happened so far on the Lady's Island SC real estate scene in 2009. When I put this chart together I was a little surprised at how few homes had actually sold so far this year. Because closings take anywhere from 20-90 days, the low number are a direct reflection on how slow the end of 2008 was. While the market is not booming, there is no doubt the amount of buyers looking to buy a home is picking up dramatically. Most of my peers are busier and I personally have noticed a dramatic increase in website traffic. Currently, there are 18 homes under contract and you can bet your bottom dollar that will double by March. Low rates, homes prices SLOWLY coming down, and every