In this article, I have included the top 10 real estate companies in Charleston, SC according to closed MLS sales. These stats include both sides of the real estate transactions – the listing and the sales (or buyer represented) side. These statistics are for the first quarter of the year – from January 1 to March 31 of 2009.

Right now, there are over 10,000 properties listed in the Charleston MLS! If you are one of the many buyers looking to narrow down your MLS home search results, here are some tips to adjust your search.

Earlier this year Forbes named Charleston, South Carolina the ninth strongest real estate market in the United States. When these findings came out, we (as Charleston Realtors) were pleased that Charleston was given such a good outlook. However, we also wondered how Charleston would fare in the coming months. Only now that we are halfway though the year, we are able to see that Charleston’s real estate market the past six months has held its own quite well compared to other cities around the country.

Credit scores are a critical component for lenders trying to approve home loan borrowers. But, what exactly does your credit report show?

When underwriters consider your home loan application and credit history, they generally look for these 6 basic factors.

Many home owners who bought when rates were sky-high are now considering refinancing in order to reap the benefit of today’s lower rates. Learn the benefits of refinancing with a lower rate!

With at least one golf course in 12 of the 16 Charleston areas, this historic port city has a lot to offer golfers. Learn more!

Considering a new construction home? I’ve included tips from my experience as a Realtor in the Charleston, SC area!

Buying homes before they’re built can be great investments, but it’s important to know the pros and cons before you buy pre-construction homes!

Home buyers looking for newer houses on James Island, SC will find that there are far more older homes to choose from compared to newer ones. Learn about your options for buying newer houses on James Island!