Keith Strawn's Blog

If I were to try and boil success -- in real estate or any profession -- down to one word, it would be integrity. With integrity comes honesty, professionalism and thoroughness. With integrity comes courtesy, and civility. Integrity allows you to act in the best interest of your client, yet still...

Can't I have a firm understanding of Bitcoin. What I do know is that the online currency was created by someone who uses the alias Satoshi Nakamoto, and Bitcoin is gaining popularity among vendors. According to Money Magazine, bitcoin can buy you a pizza in some places, and even a manicure. But w...

The 80 % rule dictates there is no such thing as a "perfect" home. So, armed with this fact, buyers should bear in mind that there are no 100 percent houses. But there are plenty of homes which offer 80 percent of what you are looking for, as a buyer. A Realtor friend of mine proposed that the on...

Here we are in early February, the tail end of the winter market, and we are seeing many buyers have to scramble to get offers in before the home of their choice is bought out from under them. Yes, urgency has returned to the Beaufort, SC real-estate market, as more buyers are competing for a see...

New homes are covered by the builder's warranty, which is very comprehensive and covers the structure from top to bottom.   However, if you are purchasing a pre-owned home, we recommend buying a home warranty plan, offered by the likes of Old Republic, American Home Shield or 2-10.   Starting at...

The waterfront community of Paulkie Island is one of Beaufort’s best-kept deep-water secrets. Located just west of Beaufort, Paulkie Island is off the beaten path, without being totally out of the way. If you have read any of Pat Conroy's fiction, you know what I am talking about. Paulkie Island ...

For those seeking to capitalize on a foreclosure home purchase in Beaufort, SC, the window of opportunity could be closing. Current Beaufort real estate absorption rates indicate that the number ...of available foreclosures on the market could be significantly thinned by the time this summer roll...

Here's to creative thinking. The development team of Habersham, SC has created and released a development app, according to a Habersham marketing materials "gives users an easy-to-use interface and a complete resource for everything related to (the) award-winning town."  Habersham is one of the c...

This attractive and well-priced Beaufort, SC home is located in the waterfront community of Willow Point. This home, at 219 Willow Point, boasts wonderful wood floors,  first-floor master bedroom, terrific upgrades, and more. Built by one of Beaufort’s most reliable and sought-after builders, thi...

For years, Beaufort was yearning for a high-end condominium option in the downtown area. Located just over the Beaufort River from Historic Downtown Beaufort,  Hamilton Village is one of the growing number of high-end condos popping up in the Beaufort area.   Hamilton Village residents enjoy stel...