Breaking down all of the costs that come with buying a house.What is the true cost of buying a home in Charleston? While the price tag is a huge consideration, remember that a lot more than just price goes into buying a house. However, today let’s go through the buying process and see exactly how much it will cost. The largest cost will always be t…

Welcome to our January 2022 Market Update! Today we’re taking a look at residential activity in your area during January. The number of active listings was down 41% year over year, and down 25% over the previous month.על ידי Dave Friedman

Here’s a look at 4 myths you’ve probably heard about selling a home todayYou’ve heard the stories: Maybe your neighbors sold their fixer-upper as is for $100,000 over asking price. Or your friends were flooded with crazed homebuyers engaged in a bidding war within 24 hours of putting their house on the market.It’s no secret that today’s seller’s ma…

From our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season.Happy holidays to you!The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories.We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, s…

The latest numbers are a positive sign for our Charleston market. Welcome to your July 2021 market update! Let’s take a look at the latest residential activity in Charleston.As of the recording of this video, the number of active listings has decreased 46% compared to the previous year, but it’s remained unchanged compared to the previous month. Th…

Here are CMG’s two new, unique programs that help first-time homebuyers.I have some very exciting news to share with all the homebuyers out there. Matt from CMG and I are willing to match a portion of your down payment to make your first home purchase much easier. Investopedia just ranked CMG as the best first-time homebuyer mortgage lender out the…

Moving can be exciting, and it can also be scary. It can be smooth sailing or so wrought with silly (or serious) issues that your cat peeing in the box of towels because you haven’t unpacked his cat dish yet sends you into the kind of rolling-on-the-ground, slapping-your-leg, crying-big-fat-tears laughter that makes your family wonder if you need m…

Because of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to say “thank you for your service,” current and former members of the military have access to Veterans Affairs home loans. These unique mortgage options allow veterans and those still…

Here are the four main reasons homes don’t sell in our market. Ever wonder why some homes sell and others don’t? No fairy dust exists that can turn a loser home into a palace. If there was such a thing, sprinkling it in your home would make a big mess, and that’s a big no-no if you want it to sell. Getting your home sold isn’t hard if you stick to …

Here’s how we can get you offers on your home with our website. We know that selling a home right now can be very uncertain. With the Dave Friedman Team, you can get an offer on your property safely, instantly, and with no showings. Go to soldwithdave.com, tell us about your home, and get a great offer. Request your free purchase offer today. If yo…

Here’s a quick overview of our current real estate market’s numbers. Let’s take a look at residential activity in the Charleston market right now: The number of active listings decreased 62% from a year ago but hasn’t seen a significant change since April. This smaller inventory means that buyers who waited to buy will have less to choose from now.…

Today I’m sharing why some homes don’t sell and how you can remedy that. Do you ever wonder why some homes sell and others don’t? Getting your home sold isn’t difficult if you stick to the basics. However, if there are issues, your home may sit on the market unsellable for a long time. Today I’m discussing the reasons homes don’t sell and what you …

Here’s how we can help you sell your home safely and simply. We know that selling a home right now can be very uncertain. On the Dave Friedman team, however, you can get an offer on your home safely and instantly with no showings. Just head on over to soldwithdave.com, tell us about your home, and get a great offer. Request your free purchase offer…

The Carolina Youth Development Center is a vital resource for families. Today I’m joined by Keri Scougale from the Carolina Youth Development Center to talk about the impacts that they’re having on the community.All of the events we put on for our clients, be it the pumpkin pie giveaway or our annual baseball game, have a goal of contributing $10 t…

Here are two programs that help buyers purchase a new home much easier. I have some especially exciting news for all you homebuyers out there: Matt Mieras of CMG Financial Mortgage and I are willing to match a portion of your down payment to make your purchase much easier. Investopedia just ranked CMG as the No. 1 first-time homebuyer mortgage comp…

According to the latest numbers, home inventory continues to decrease in our Charleston real estate market. Here’s what we found. The latest numbers for the Charleston real estate market are in. The number of active listings in February is down 22% from January; compared to the same time last year, the number decreased by a whopping 60%. Since ther…

Here’s everything you need to know about Lennar Homes at Carolina Park. A lot of people have been asking me about my favorite new construction neighborhoods. Today I brought on Tina Jones, a new home consultant at Lennar Homes, to give us more information about the Carolina Park neighborhood (which is one of my absolute favorites), as well as the b…

A faster, convenient way to sell your home without expensive upgrades. Are you spending too much time fixing up your house before you sell? Well, I have great news: you can get competitive cash offers and selling options up front with 100% transparency in just one click! By using our iBuyer program, you get to pick the closing date, and you don’t h…

We’re giving away free Valentine’s chocolates to show our gratitude. Our team would like to show our gratitude to you for supporting our business. We’re spreading the love by giving away free Valentine’s chocolates, so here’s your opportunity to reserve yours. Register here, and we’ll save you some chocolate. For every chocolate picked up, we’ll do…

Here’s a quick Q&A with Adam and Ben Copenhaver of CopeGrand Homes. Today I’m joined by Adam and Ben Copenhaver, the founders of CopeGrand Homes right here in Charleston, for a quick interview to spotlight their custom home building company. Q: What kind of builder would you describe yourselves to be?Ben: “That’s a great question. Probably one of a…

Here are the latest statistics from our market as we start a new year. The December 2020 numbers are in for our real estate market and I’m excited to share them with you today. The number of active listings is down 51% from December 2019 and 23% from November 2020. Compared to last year, the average days a home spends on the market before it sells …

Here’s why Stonoview is an exceptional place to buy new construction homes. Many people have been asking me lately about new construction and what my favorite neighborhoods are. There are plenty of excellent neighborhoods, but one that stands out (and where of our many of our clients have landed happily) is Stonoview. Debbie Jones joins me today be…

Daniel was having issues selling his condo—until he reached out to us for help. Daniel Branham, one of our recent home sellers, had quite a few issues with his condo sale. Most of them revolved around the HOA—he had a hard time getting them to do their part regarding the maintenance issues, and over time, his headache only got worse. The water leak…

It's been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. We just wanted to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2020 has come to a close. Although it has been a wild and chaotic year for many of us, it has also been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. The things we’ve accom…

Happy holidays to you!The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories.We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business.This may be a…

Here are several strategies to finding the best off-market properties. Today I’ll tell you how to find off-market properties (e.g., short sales, foreclosures, and other distressed properties) that are very likely to sell in this crazy market. With inventory so low, my team and I find off-market properties for our buyers all the time, and these deal…

Here’s an overview of our Charleston market as we continue through fall. I think we can all agree that “home” means more to us now than it ever has before. Some of us are working from home remotely, while others have kids who are home schooling virtually. In any case, we’ve all been forced to spend more time inside our houses, and they’ve become so…

Here’s how we can help bring certainty to home sellers in today’s climate. We know that selling a home right now can be very uncertain. With the Dave Friedman team, you can get an offer safely, instantly, and with absolutely no showings. Go to soldwithdave.com, tell us about your home, and we’ll get you a great offer. Request your free purchase off…

We have a new way to sell your home easily and quickly. Here’s the info. There’s a brand-new way to get your home sold: Go to www.soldwithdave.com, tell us about your house by sharing its number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, key features, etc., and we’ll send you a stellar purchase offer. Or, if that’s not your style, we can list your pro…

Will the Charleston market turn around this year given the pandemic? I know that many of you are wondering whether the Charleston market will turn around this year considering the state of the economy due to the pandemic. Clearly, the economy went on pause with the initial outbreak. I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this before.Major fina…

Don’t worry; you can safely buy a home during the pandemic. Here’s how. Because of the pandemic we’re currently experiencing, our new market may require some adjustments in your approach to your transactions. Here are some tips to help you adjust:1. Consider how long you plan to stay in your new home. If it’s less than two years, you should definit…

Here’s how Charleston home sellers can sell their properties safely today. In the Charleston area, the market is still in favor of sellers due to the lower supply of available homes versus the higher buyer demand. Real estate transactions are moving fast despite the pandemic, and though the process may look a little different, there’s never been a …

Does the 'new normal' mean new opportunities? Let’s face it: This has been a challenging time for most of us, both personally and professionally. COVID-19 has become a global subject, and one that we need to take seriously in our daily lives.Markets have been fluctuating due to the uncertainty, and that includes real estate. This is what has been r…

The rehab loan is an amazing product because it can help you to purchase a home with a minimal down payment and it finances the construction aspect of your renovation projects. With this loan, you don’t need to finance the purchase and the renovation separately.With that in mind, today I brought in Matt Mieras from CMG Financial to talk about the d…

Solar panels have become a hot-button issue for homeowners in the real estate world. Are they a good investment? Will they add value to your home when the time comes to sell it? Today I’m joined by Matt Mieras of CMG Financial to answer these questions from a lender’s perspective. First, there are two main types of financing you see in our market: …

Before we begin today’s market update, mark your calendar! Our annual client appreciation event is coming up on August 21, and you’re invited. At this event, we’ll also be fundraising for the Burned Children’s Fund at MUSC. Now, onto the latest news in our market. 2019 looks like it will be an excellent year, but not quite as good as 2017 and 2018.…

We at the Friedman Team care about keeping you in the loop, so we’ve got a few important updates to share with you today.First, Pet Fest is just around the corner, and we hope to see you there. This great event will take place at Palmetto Island County Park on Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet lovers of all kinds are sure to enjoy this…

Today’s message will be twofold. First, we would like to remind you of our upcoming second annual pumpkin giveaway, and second, we’d like to encourage you to help support Hurricane Florence relief efforts.In the wake of the recent tropical storm, we could all use a bit of levity—so let’s begin with the lighter of these two subjects: Our pumpkin giv…

Today I want to cover two topics: First, a recap of a special event we recently participated in, and second, an update on the market.We just wrapped up our fifth annual community appreciation event and fundraiser for the MUSC Burned Children’s Fund, and it was a blast. A ton of people came out to support the cause, and we met our goal of personally…

Our team’s “Coming Soon” program, which we do for our sellers, is absolutely phenomenal. In the last 12 months, we have sold every single listing we’ve taken on in just seven days, on average, and for 100% of the asking price. A lot of these sales can be attributed to our Coming Soon program.This program attracts buyers to your listing before we ev…

Today I wanted to give you a quick market update for Charleston as well as a few great events that are going on around Charleston.A few recent events just occurred here in Charleston, including the James Beard Awards. Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott BBQ actually won Best Chef in the Southeast. I live right down the street from his restaurant and it’s …

In addition to the latest news from our market, today I want to talk about a great workbook and planner written by Lars Hedenborg that can help you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself.Below, I’ve sectioned off the highlights from today’s video:0:24 - What our market’s inventory crisis and rising interest rates mean for buyers and sellers.2:30 -…

A lot of sellers have been asking how commission splits work in the real estate business. It’s actually pretty simple.On a 50% commission, for example, half goes to the buyer’s agent and half goes to the listing agent. Listing agents can use this money to attract buyers’ agents to your home.A listing agent’s commission is used in the marketing of t…

Recently, I’ve noticed that a lot of people are curious as to whether working with a team is truly better than hiring an individual agent.These days, the truth is that most people undergoing a real estate transaction tend to utilize a team.This is a great option since a team costs the same as an individual agent but provides you with more services …

I want to say thank you so much for the wonderful year that we’ve had. We couldn’t have done it without you.As a token of our gratitude, we’re once again holding our Great Pie Giveaway. We’ve given away hundreds of pies each year for the last three years, with this year being our fourth giveaway.You should have received a postcard in the mail, so i…

As we head into the last few months of the year, I wanted to give you an update on the Charleston market for the end of October. Here’s what we’ve been seeing lately.This might be the first year that we surpass 18,000 home sales in the Charleston Tri-County area. Buyer activity is up 3.3% over the last month and our median sale price is up 4.1% to …

Today I’m excited to invite you to our first-ever Great Pumpkin Giveaway.This community appreciation event is going to take place on Sunday, October 8th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and you aren’t going to want to miss it.The event will take place at 99 Harry M. Hallman, Junior Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.We’ve got 1,200 pumpkins to give away,…

Today, my team and I are in Houston, Texas, where we’ve been helping with flood relief efforts in the wake of the recent storm.During our time here, we’ve had some amazing experiences. Overall, one experience in particular has stood out in my mind.Recently, we went into the home of one family we helped and had to remove a huge amount of drywall, fl…

There are some big changes happening right now in the Greater Charleston area. We usually see a bit of a shift around this time of year, but some of the things we are noticing are pretty atypical.Over the last three months, we’ve had 5,200 homes come on the market. However, our pending listings have dropped from 3,500 to 3,000 in that same time fra…