Entries Tagged as ‘Vacation Home’

October 12, 2009

Isle of Palms: Looking into the Future

As an Agent and property owner on Isle of Palms since 1991, clients who are looking to move to the area ask me about the mix of vacation rentals to permanent property owners.
Below is a perfect recap from The Island Eye News of the Isle of Palms Council meeting as they tackle the growing concern [...]

April 1, 2009

Looking for a Beach Property that Cash Flows?

It is easy to be fearful right now, news is not good and the future is uncertain. One thing I can tell you is that prices are low right now. If there were ever questions about the rate of return on beach property, buying low is always a good start. Historically, vacation property does well, [...]

February 15, 2009

Feautured Property- 27 Seagrass Lane, Wild Dunes

27 Seagrass Lane is located on Wild Dunes, just 12 miles north of Charleston, SC. This custom home has over 4000 sq ft, a gourmet kitchen, two living rooms, over 1300 sq ft of decks and porches and is offered totally furnished. The Seagrass neighborhood offers owners a private dock on deep water and [...]

November 29, 2008

Featured Property- 106 West Arctic Ave, Folly Beach

This week’s Featured Property is 106 West Arctic Avenue, a gorgeous top floor villa on Folly Beach with ocean views. This property has only been used occasionally as a second home and never as a rental property. It is in fantastic condition with interesting, modern furnishings and decor that will convey to new [...]

October 24, 2008

It’s the right time to BUY

For years, my wife and I visited the Isle of Palms annually for vacations. We dreamed of owning a second home here and even living here full time some day. Each year we visited the Island and even made “half-hearted” offers to buy a condo or house. Maybe we weren’t ready or more likely, we [...]

September 20, 2008

Folly Beach – A Wonderful Secret

What is it about Folly Beach that keeps people coming back year after year? Of course it’s the beach but it’s more than that. Folly Beach is a special town that is literally the “Edge of America.” We are a one stop light town with guests that come back every year, sometimes 3 or 4 [...]

July 29, 2008

Havens for Vacation Home Buyers: Isle of Palms & Sullivan’s Island, S.C.

This New York Times article, “Near Charleston, Two Spots Where Life is Quiet and Quieter,” features Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, S.C. and the pros and cons of buying a second home there.
Who’s buying? “Property owners on the two islands run from couples with young children to empty nesters planning to retire there. The [...]