Long & Foster acquires Charleston-based Southern Coast Real Estate

The acquisition comes just two weeks after Long & Foster entered the Charleston market and adds nearly 50 additional agents to the brokerage’s ranks, according to the company. Continue reading

Corcoran HM Properties expands to Charleston, South Carolina

The move by the Charlotte-based firm marks the eighth Corcoran affiliate to announce an expansion within the last year and an agent count that ticks up to about 130. Continue reading

After losing his mom in shooting, Chris Singleton stresses empathy

The motivational speaker told an audience of agents that his personal experience of loss — his mother was killed in the 2015 Charleston church shooting — shaped his views on empathy and understanding. Continue reading

How this all-female brokerage leapt to the top of Charleston’s market

Maison Real Estate was founded by Leslie Turner, Mary Lou Wertz and Olga Page in 2019. Innovative marketing tactics and services have made it a force to be reckoned with in South Carolina. Continue reading

The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021

Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term. A new report found that less densely packed coastal destination markets are prime locations for arbitrage in 2021. Continue reading

The 5 nearby vacation markets your clients should know about (part 1 of 2)

Today’s luxury real estate buyers are looking for the same things in a vacation home that they prioritize in their main residences: beautiful surroundings, vibrant neighborhoods, and enough room to relax and entertain. When it comes to advising your cl… Continue reading

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading