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Hello real estate investors. Today I wanted to talk a little about what I think are the best 3 investment areas in the Beaufort SC real estate market. Before the economic downturn this area looked like it was going into development overdrive. Now that things have slowed down a little, it is a great time to look at area that should be very profitable when the housing market and nation's economy as whole recovers. Nothing is a sure bet but I had a very good eye for investment properties in the ... Read Full Post

Few places in the country offer historic, waterfront, and resort living in one area, but that's exactly what the Beaufort South Carolina real estate market offers home buyers. Having such selection has made Beaufort one of the countries top destinations for transplants and retirees. The toughest choise is deciding whats is best for you. For those who treasure days long gone by, a historic home located in the quaint downtown area might be what you are looking for. When looking in the historic ... Read Full Post

Just this week, one of Cottage Farm's nicest homes, 348 Cottage Farm Dr. went on the market in Beaufort SC. This custom home, one of the larger in the neighborhood, has a ton to offer. From gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, to ornate woodwork/crown molding, to a full mother-in-Law suite/apartment, this house has details buyers are looking for. Here are some more of the desirable attributes of the home: 3074 overall square footage Views of the water from upstairs rooms 700+ square feet of p... Read Full Post

Cottage Farm, located off Ribaut Rd., is one of the most centrally located waterfront neighborhoods in all of Beaufort SC. It is often hard to believe that a fine area like Cottage Farm in less than 3 minutes from Beaufort Memorial hospital and all of the other medical facilities. It is also 5 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the Naval hospital, 5 minutes to Port Royal, and less than 10 minutes to just about everywhere else in Beaufort. In a past blog, I mention how cheap waterfront property... Read Full Post

When home owners decide to put a little money back into their home, one of the biggest questions is, "Will I get my money back out of this renovation when I sell?". No one wants to drop a load of money into a home project, only to loose all that money a few years down the road when the home is sold. Let's say my wife would love to improve the appearance of our dining room. Buying a $5,000 Waterford Crystal chandelier would make no sense. If you decided to sell our home, the Waterford chandeli... Read Full Post

To many people, Beaufort is considered a coastal city with beaches abound. That's actually not the case. Yes, Beaufort, SC is on the coast but not on the beach. Here in Beaufort we are surrounded by rivers, the ICW, and tidal creeks. To visit the premier oceanfront community in the area, you much travel 20 miles east up Sea Island Parkway to arrive at Fripp Island, SC. Fripp Island Resort is a 3000 acre, private beachfront resort. Occupied by around 750 permanent residents, Fripp Island has l... Read Full Post

For those who call Beaufort, SC home, you probably weren't at surprised when readers of Southern Living Magazine named Beaufort their favorite small town. In the past decade the populating in Beaufort has doubled for one simple reason. It is a great place to live. Surrounded by water, close to the beach, friendly people, beautiful setting, and a million other reasons are why people seem to be flocking to Beaufort. What has especially struck me is how quick you get to meet people. You meet som... Read Full Post

To everyone tired of hearing all the bad economic news that's being made even worse by the national media, I have found a very bright spot in the Beaufort SC real estate market. Like many people on the coast of South Carolina, owning a deep water lot is a lifetime goal. Coming from Charleston, SC, where property on the water averaged a million dollars, it seemed like that dream for me would never become a reality. After becoming tired of all the hustle and bustle Charleston had to offer, I mo... Read Full Post