Below is the homes sold and inventory report for Crowfield Plantation through October 2008.  If you would like more information about homes Crowfield Plantation, Goose Creek, or any where else in the Charleston Metro, contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also visit my website at www.providingthelight.com.    Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:CROWFIELD PLANTATION MonthYearMonthlySalesAvg List $Avg Sale $Median Sold $Avg DOM% Sold/ListCurrentInventoryMonthsInventory January 2008 11 $253,231 $240,890 $240,000 78 95.12% 125 11.36 February 2008 18 $206,400 $201,489 $191,950 127 97.62% 118 6.55 March 2008 13 $240,642 $235,468 $205,000 101 97.84% 116 8.92 April 2008 11 $254,912 $247,262 $205,000 102 96... 11/03/2008

As most everyone knows, today's real estate market is a buyer's market.  This means that the number of homes for sale in a given area outweigh the number of ready, able, and willing buyers in that same market.  Although we've been in a buyer's market for about 2 years many sellers have yet to adjust their mindset and expectations to reflect this change in the market.  These same people are upset when after 6 months their home is still on the market.   Below is a list of ten reasons why I find homes do not sell along with possible remedies to these problems.  These are in no way in any sort of order, although depending on the property and situation some have more relevance than others. 10.  Layout of the Home - Quite often there is nothing that you can do about this.  It is called functi... 10/31/2008

Berkeley County officials expect boom to persist Unlike the rest of the country, Goose Creek, SC and surrounding areas are seeing multiple commericial and residential projects in the development and in the works.  These projects will bring people to the area to work and live.  The influx of homebuyers will reduce the supply of homes on the market and home prices should start to go up.  This is sign the real estate market has hit bottom and will start to grow again. The Post and Courier  Article Thursday, 16, 2008 - Berkeley County is growing at a rapid pace. With many residential and commercial developments in the works, Berkeley leaders expect perpetual growth throughout this largely rural community. Goose Creek Soon to open its $600 million data center near Goose Creek, Google will em... 10/28/2008

Forest Lawn is an elder and established neighborhood located in Goose Creek, SC.  Below is the market statistics for Forest Lawn from Jan 2008 to Oct 2008.  If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Forest Lawn, Goose Creek, or anywhere in the Charleston Metropolitan, contact your neighborhood expert, Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also send me an email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:FOREST LAWN MonthYearMonthlySalesAvg List $Avg Sale $Median Sold $Avg DOM% Sold/ListCurrentInventoryMonthsInventory January 2008 1 $45,000 $25,314 $25,314 177 56.25% 12 12.00 February 2008 1 $94,900 $85,000 $85,000 38 89.5... 10/22/2008

.style1 {color: #FF0000} Price: $99,900 FIZBER.com ID 7608065 Single Family with 3 bed, 1.5 bath, in 113 Briarwood Circle GOOSE CREEK, SC, 29445 http://www.fizber.com/7608065 113 Briarwood Circle - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 113 Briarwood Circle, GOOSE CREEK, SC, 29445 Sq footage: 910.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.5 Bedrooms: 3 Year built: 1980 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more South Carolina homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: This beautifully renovated brick home is located in Goose Creek, SC. New Brazilian Cherry laminate flooring throughout the kitchen and living room. The kitchen has been updated with new kitchen cabinets and counter-tops. Lighting throughout the home has been updated with brush nickel ... 10/18/2008

Yesterday I came home to the smell of burnt wires in my garage.  Concerned I began to search for the problem but I had a suspicion of what the problem would be.  Last weekend I ran out of hot water while taking a shower.  I checked the water heater and it had a small leak.  I turned of the circuit breaker to the water heater and located the reset button.  After turning the circuit breaker back on and waiting for a while, I again had hot water.  But, throughout the week I noticed small leaks around the water heater.  Thus when the smell of burnt wires permeated my garage I was not completely surprised. Not sure of what to do I called a contractor I have worked with in the past, but there was no answer.  I looked on the tank and there was a huge sticker that said to call Berkelely Electri... 10/18/2008

Sedgefield is an established neighborhood on the Southeast corner of Goose Creek South Carolina.  The neighborhood was originally built as affordable housing for those military and civilian members (not exclusively) assigned to the Navy Base.  Today Sedgefield is a thriving neighborhood with a large varity of people including active and retired military as well as non military person.  Many of the homes in the neighborhood are brick and nearly all have a decent size yard by today's standards. Contact Michael Johnson for more information about buying or selling a house in Sedgefield or anywhere in the Charleston SC metropolitan. 843-817-5299 michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com www.providingthelight.com   Sales and Inventory Report Statistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivisi... 10/15/2008

Camelot Village is a neighborhood in Goose Creek South Carolina off of HWY 52.  Below is the Sales and Inventory Report year to date foro 2008.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in buying or selling in Goose Creek, or anywhere in the Charleston Metro, Please don't hesitate to contact me. Michael J. Johnson 843-817-5299 michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com www.providingthelight.com   Sales and Inventory Report Statistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:CAMELOT VILLAGE Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List CurrentInventory MonthsInventory January 2008 1 $150,000 $145,000 $95 $145,000 107 96.66% 4 4.00 February 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% 5 0.00 March 2008 1 $150,000 $149,900 $136 $149,900 109 99.93% 5 5.00 A... 10/08/2008

 Fairfax is a neighborhood in Goose Creek South Carolina off of HWY 176 near the Lowes and Super Wal Mart.  Below is the Sales and Inventory Report year to date foro 2008.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in buying or selling in Goose Creek, or anywhere in the Charleston Metro, Please don't hesitate to contact me. Michael J. Johnson 843-817-5299 michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com www.providingthelight.com   Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:FAIRFAX MonthYearMonthlySalesAvg List $Avg Sale $Avg $/SqftMedian Sold $Avg DOM% Sold/ListCurrentInventoryMonthsInventory January 2008 1 $154,900 $153,469 $88 $153,469 187 99.07% 4 4.00 February 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% 4 0.00 March 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% 4 0... 09/30/2008

One of the most common questions that I get on a day in and day out basis is, "What is the value of this home?"  Most often people are looking for an answer like the ones they they see on real estate shows on TV.  They are looking for answers that are concrete like, "you've upgraded your master bathroom, thus that adds $25,0000 to your home," or "what a great deck that you've added to your backyard.  You've spent $5K and will get back $15K on that investment."  That's great TV and it makes the seller feel good, but ultimately, that is not a true defination of value, especially in a buyer's market.  Value is quite simply defined as the balance between how much a buyer is willing to pay and how much a seller is willing to accept for any good including that of real estate.  This is why mos... 09/22/2008

Brickhope Plantation is new community in Goose Creek, SC with homes being built by Ryland Homes. The subdivision sits at the end of Montague Plantation Rd and as such is a quite neighborhood.  There is a plan to extend the road so that it eventually connects with the North Rhett Extension, but there is no timeframe e for the completion of this project (see map).  There are several houses that can be selected from to be built in the neighborhood.  The following are homes within the inventory of which there are model homes available. The Litchfield                                                    The Brookgreen The Springfield                                                     The Virginian The neighborhood also has a clubhouse with a workout facility as well as a large swimming pool a... 09/17/2008

Brickhope Greens is a relatively new community.  New Homes are still being built with prices rangeing from $135K to $234K.  If you are interested in more information about Brickhope Greens or if you would like to schedule a time to see some of these homes, call me at 843-817-5299 or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com. Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:BRICKHOPE GREENS Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List CurrentInventory MonthsInventory January 2008 7 $181,611 $179,320 $93 $189,500 136 98.73% 13 1.85 February 2008 4 $165,793 $171,040 $108 $176,580 101 -96.93% 16 4.00 March 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% 15 0.00 April 2008 4 $201,331 $207,204 $92 $210,7... 09/10/2008

Below is a report that compares the number of homes in each major price bracket that were sold from Jan-Aug of 2007 and 2008 in Goose Creek SC.  As you can see most price brackets have dropped in the number of homes sold from last year.  The exception is the 100K-150K price range which has seen a nearly 3 percent increase.  Without questions the most popular price range so far this year has been between 100K-200K.  If you are a home owner in Goose Creek and are considering selling, the most important decision you will make is determining the right Realtor and the right company to get your home sold in this very competitive buyer's market.  My job is to help people make good decisions in real estate.  Contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 for a free personalized home consultation. If y... 09/02/2008

In December of last year, I submitted an offer for a buyer on a 3 BR 2500 sqft home in Goose Creek, SC.  The seller was transferred out of the area due to the military.  The listing price was $208,000.  We offered $200,000 and they countered at $206,000.  The buyer wanted to hold their ground at $200,000.  Due to the time of year (slower sales) and for the state of the market given the builder was building the same house for $17,000 less, I felt it was a great offer.  The agent said the seller couldn't do it because they would be bringing $6000 to the table.  I asked the agent to ask the seller to reconsider and view it as 6 more mortgage payments if the house didn't sell.  They refused.  She felt confident in her pricing. So my buyer walked away and said we'll just keep looking.  While... 08/28/2008

Camelot Village is one of the first subdivisions you drive by as you are coming into Goose Creek on Hwy 52 from North Charleston.  Some of the older homes in the community date back to the early 1960's but the neighborhood also has newer homes built as late as 2001.  As with most established neighborhoods, most of the homes have much more spacing between them and offer a larger lot than most new construction.  There is also no HOA fee and little to no restrictions.  Currently homes prices in Camelot Village range from $104,000 for an 1100 square foot house to $163,000 for a 1500 square foot house. If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Camelot Village or if you would like more information about buying and selling a home anywhere in the Charleston Tri-county area, please gi... 08/28/2008

Below are the market statistics for Devon Forest through August 2008.  Devon Forest is an established community is Goose Creek South Carolina about 3 miles Northwest from the Wal-Mart off of Hwy 176. If you would like more information about Devon Forest or if you are interested in buying or selling contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com   Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:DEVON FOREST Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List CurrentInventory MonthsInventory January 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00% 18 0.00 February 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00% 21 0.00 March 2008 4 $152,950 $151,390 $110 $152,030 165.25 98.98% 21 5.25 Apr... 08/27/2008

Below are the real estate statistics for Liberty Hall Plantation, located in Goose Creek SC.  For more information on the community, see my blog on Liberty Hall Plantation.  New homes are still being built in the community.  If you are interested in buying a home in Liberty Hall Plantation, give me a call and allow me to provide the service of local area knowledge and representation though what can be a complicated process of buying a home.  I can help ensure that you do not pay too much money on your next home and help you save your equity especially if you are buying brand new.  The best part is that my services are free to buyers. If you live in Liberty Hall Plantation and would like a free home consultation,  which includes and explanation of how the statistics below can help you s... 08/25/2008

Crowfield Plantation is a vibrant community in Goose Creek South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston.  Crowfield is the largest community of its kind in the Charleston metropolitan and is comprised of 27 subsections/neighborhoods.  It is centrally located with easy access to downtown, Charleston Air Force Base, and The Navy Weapons Station.  The early neighborhoods began being built in the late 1970's and early 1980's by WestVaco Development Corporation.  The neighborhoods development continued through the new century and while most of it is complete there are still a few new homes being built in a few neighborhoods. Crowfield has 4 pools, two tennis courts, a lake, six parks, a golf course and 26 miles of leisure trails.  Note that access to some amenities may require a fee.  The followi... 08/24/2008

Persimmon Hill is a relatively new townhome subdivision located in Goose Creek SC off of HWY 176 behind  the Wal-Mart shopping center.  There are 34 townhomes currently on the market in Persimmon Hill.  These homes range from just over 1000 square feet to just over 2500 square feet. Prices range from $85,000 for a 2 bedroom 1.5 baths to $220,000 for a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath and a garage.  If you would like more information about buying or selling a home in Persimmon Hill, Goose Creek or any other area in the Charleston SC metropolitan, contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also send me an email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com.  Visit my website at www.providingthelight.com   Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 S... 08/24/2008

St. James Estates is an established neighborhood located in Goose Creek SC.  Below is the market statistics for St. James Estates from Jan 2008 to Aug 2008.  Eight homes have been sold from the neighborhood this year while there is still currently 18 on the market for sale.  If you are interested in buying or selling a home in St. James Estates, Goose Creek, or anywhere in the Charleston Metropolitan, contact your neighborhood expert, Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also send me an email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com. Sales and Inventory Report Category - ResidentialStatistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:ST JAMES ESTATES Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM ... 08/24/2008