A Rise in Remote Work Could Lead to a New Suburban Boom
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Where people choose to live has traditionally been tied to where they work, a dynamic that through the past decade spurred extreme home value growth and an affordability crisis in coastal job centers. But the post-pandemic recovery could mitigate or even produce the opposite effect and drive a boom in secondary cities and exurbs, prompted not by a fear of density but by a seismic shift toward remote work.
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Now that more than half of employed Americans (56%) have had the opportunity to work from home, a vast majority want to continue, at least occasionally. A new survey from Zillow, conducted last week by The Harris Poll1, finds 75 percent of Americans working from…
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We Ranked Again in the Top 30%
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We couldn’t wait to tell you!
Charter One Realty once again ranked among real estate's elite brokerages according to several independent organizations that monitor and measure the industry. We placed among the top 30% of all national brokerages according to the RIS Media Power Broker Survey and landed among the top 500 national brokerages based on the REAL Trends 500.
Being included on these lists of top brokerages in the U.S. is a direct result of having the best agents and staff and most importantly faithful clients like you all. Thank you for helping us achieve this honor!
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Home-Buying FAQ's
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Your Top Questions About Purchasing Property During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has tossed millions of people's financial plans up in the air, and for many that has included their home buying strategies. But, hold on! There is still light at the end of the tunnel. If you were hoping to purchase a property soon, you no doubt have a lot of questions—about whether it's possible to buy or tour a house now, COVID-19's impact on home prices, and more.
We're already written a guide to home buying in the age of coronavirus to help you navigate this new reality in real estate, but we know there's a lot you still want to know. So here are the answers to your most pressing questions about buying a home right now. Whether…
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Staying Strong
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We wanted to give you some real numbers from the last 30 days. We didn’t want to just tell you that the real estate market is strong, we wanted to actually show you some real facts & figures. We felt a small hiccup at the beginning of March when there were still so many unknowns but our real estate market is recalculating and moving full steam ahead. The wheels might have initially come off but they are back on tight as we move into summer. We have made many adjustments these past 60 days by way of virtual tours, video conferencing and FaceTime showings, but both Purchasers and Sellers have adjusted to the new norm quickly and are creatively making buying & selling successful coupled with innovative Realtors. Many positives have come out of this…
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Signature Collection - Spring 2020
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We are taking you on a tour inside the most captivating homes on the market now... Welcome to The Signature Collection presented by Charter One Realty. In this publication, you will find some of the finest real estate in the Lowcountry. All of the properties featured in The Signature Collection are successfully marketed by Charter One Realty. From the coast to the country, Charter One Realty represents more luxury properties than any near-peer. If you are interested in any of the homes you view, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information (843) 338-7256. Click the here to view the Collection.
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Why Choose The Cobb Group and Charter One Realty
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When you choose to work with The Cobb Group you will get “The Best of the Best!” This magazine tells the whole story about why a partnership with Charter One Realty gives the consumer the best opportunity to sell for top dollar in the shortest amount of time.
Click on the image to the left to view the magazine.
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Real estate will boom once coronavirus threat is gone -- Go ahead, put your house on the market
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The stigma that has been historically associated with a home's "days on market," as it relates to home sales is soon to be a thing of the past.
The real estate market is definitely not operating in a traditional manner during the coronavirus pandemic but real estate professionals have been working behind the scenes to ensure that the industry remains a safe haven amidst an upside-down world.
There are still an incredibly large amount of unknowns out there but we are doing our best to operate after the shocking developments that came in March.
For people who have been considering selling, it might not be necessary to wait. One benefit of Americans being home all day is that they are online all day long. ALL DAY.
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Take a Video Tour
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It’s time to pivot! We are continually modifying our strategies to make the most of this time for our clients and we are learning right along with you. To get the maximum exposure of your home for sale and give purchasers a succinct “virtual” house tour we are pulling out all the tools available. There couldn’t be a better time to get your home on the market with so many people home glued to their tablets and phones.
We know touring homes is tough and getting down here to see homes is even harder. Hopefully this makes things a little easier for everyone.
Besides the above video technology, we also have a 3D Virtual Tour tool available to our clients. To view this same home in the 3D tour and immerse yourself by walking through the home, click…
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It’s Tempting, but Don’t Do It: The Perils of Moving in Prior to Closing
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It is not a given that every sale will close on the contracted closing date. With this in mind, it is important to have contingency plans to cover any delays that will hinder moving plans for both buyer and seller. The buyer who wants to move in prior to a delayed closing and the seller who accommodates such a request may find themselves in a predicament if things don’t go according to plan. Keep in mind that even if there is a written agreement to allow an early move-in, a legal dispute can still evolve from the unforeseen.
Early occupancy by a buyer means that the seller will have to maintain insurance on the property until closing, but there will be a potentially costly change to that policy. The new coverage would be landlord…
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