Dorchester County- 316 detached homes were sold in the month of April this year for an average sales price of $326,823. That's a 39.2% increase of homes sold over April of last year. 55 townhome/condos sold for an average sales price of $220,588. That's an increase of 161% townhomes/condos sold compared to April, 2020. While inventory is currently low, home sales have drastically increased over last year. April 2020 inventory was 659 homes while inventory in April this year was 141. That's a 78.4% decrease.

It's interesting to note that the Days on Market for single-family detached homes in Dorchester County decreased 68% (from 50 DOM in April 2020, to 16 DOM in April of this year).

Be sure to check out the info in the charts for Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston Counties. I've also included the Greater Summerville area. Please reach out to me if you'd like a breakdown of a particular neighborhood.

May is such a wonderful time to live in the Lowcountry! There's so much to do and see. Be sure to check some of these out. Joan, the girls and I hope to see you out and about. Stay safe and remember: If you need something, say something!
Be sure to check out Charleston's Farmer's Market!
Don't miss out on Mt. Pleasant's Farmer's Market!
Summerville's Farmer's Market!
Outdoor Concert Series (Charleston Music Hall)
Check out the SC Stingrays Hockey
Spoleto USA
Trailer: In The Heights
West Side Story- Teaser Trailer
Calendar of Activities- Charleston County Parks
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Riverbanks Zoo
Charlestown Landing
Festival of Houses & Gardens
Firefly Distillery
Charleston Rooftop Bars
Charleston area Waterparks
Charleston River Dogs (Minor league baseball)
Get a Gold Pass to visit all Charleston County Parks
Third Thursdays in Summerville
Hope to see you around town!!

​Wow! The year 2020 has been quite the year and we're not even half-way finished! While just about everything has opened back up in the Lowcountry we're seeing an increase in diagnosed cases of Corona in SC. I've noticed that more folks have gone back to wearing masks in public. I hope that everyone stays safe during this pandemic. While we might think we're through with COVID-19, it's not through with us. Stay safe out there!
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• Latest Covid-19 Update. SC DHEC
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• Check out Charleston Paddle Company   for stand up paddle board rentals, lessons, and tours. They are locally owned. Ask for Kyle. 843-452-4833
• You'll love visiting one of Charleston County's Water Parks! They opened June 15. Be sure to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
• 5 Solutions for Sound Sleep
• Check out the Benefits of a Charleston County Parks GOLD PASS. Entry to parks, including beach access and parking, events, and more!!
• How COVID-19 is changing the mortgage market
• The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry has opened for summer camp. Contact them for details. 843-853-8962
• Terrace Theater Drive-in
• HWY 21 Drive-In (Beaufort)
• Local Dining and Events
• Summerville YMCA has opened up more activities in Phase 2. Check out events and schedules for the whole family.

It looks like all of the usual Lowcountry 4th of July Fireworks Shows have been cancelled. If you're aware of one that's still happening, let me know!!

Have fun, get outside, and stay safe!!

It's amazing how our lives have changed in the last couple of months since things started being locked-down/ quarantined to "flatten the curve".  Shopping, movie theaters, school, college, work, dining, etc.... And the experts say it will never be the same. The cool thing, though is that we are GREAT at adapting, being flexible, and overcoming odds. While things will (and have changed) we're going to find a way to accomplish our goals and dreams. 

Things certainly have changed in Real Estate. Like other businesses, we talk about being "Open For Business", just not "Business As Usual."  During this time, everyone's safety is paramount. Whether we're showing homes with buyers, or meeting with homeowners to prepare and get their homes on the market to sell, we're taking serious safety precautions. 

Here are some of the precautions being taken by The Litchfield Company.​
Meeting w/ Clients 

• Conduct initial meeting via videoconference if at all possible (Zoom, Facetime, Google Hangouts, etc.)
  

Showings

• Exhaust all virtual showing options before meeting in person
• Meet at the property. Drive separately
• If another agent is showing the house when we arrive, wait outside until they are finished
• Practice social distancing (6 ft rule) at all times
• I will wear disposable gloves 
• I will wear a mask
• I will have disinfectant wipes/spray to disinfect all surfaces that are touched  at the end of showing
  
• I will open all doors, cabinets, turn on lights, etc. for you
  
• I will have disposable gloves and hand sanitizer for you after the showing

Open House

• I  will work with my sellers to come up with an individualized plan to safely conduct regular open houses for my listings.  Typically,  I will allow one potential buyer (couple/family unit) into the home at a time, encourage social distancing, and provide hand sanitizer as they enter and exit the home.

The Journey to Closing
I will continue to attend various benchmarks that occur after a home is Under Contract by following recommended safety protocols (masks, gloves, social distancing)

• I will attend home inspections
• I will attend appraisals for my listings
• I will attend CL 100 inspections 
• I will participate in Walkthroughs and Homeowners' Orientations
• I will participate in the Closing
• I will continue to be a resource to my clients after Closing

(Note: 5/12/2020 As we progress as a nation through this Pandemic, safety precautions may change based on a variety of factors. Please know that I care about my clients and will make every effort to provide a safe and enjoyable experience or you. If at any point you have a question or a concern, just ask!)

It's amazing how things have changed for us in the U.S. over the last week or so. Cancellations, worry, stress, homeschooling, shortages, sickness... the list is extensive. The uncertainty and fear can lead to intense, negative thoughts, emotions, and actions. I encourage you to listen to this podcast and come up with a plan to help your friends, your family, and you to  pay attention to your thinking. It all starts with our Thoughts. Are our thoughts serving us (and others)? 
Topics discussed:

• Our thoughts cause our emotions and feelings
• Our emotions and feelings drive our actions which determine out outcomes
• There are plenty of things we can control and plenty we can't
• We can choose to focus on what we can control
• We can choose to add value to our own lives and to those around us
• We can choose to use this time to grow personally and spiritually
• We can choose to have an attitude of gratitude

I believe that we're going to get through this. Even stronger than before. Rest assured that The Litchfield Company and I aren't going anywhere. We are here and willing to be of service to you. Please reach out and let me know how you're doing.
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Have you checked out your crawl space lately? When we had ours checked, we were STUNNED. Check out the video and contact me for more info.

The agents of The Litchfield Company- Charleston office have the greatest jobs in the world. We help folks fulfill their dreams. Whether it's finding a home that fits just right, or listing a current home (or both), we enjoy getting to know our clients. We focus on building relationships, listening, and viewing the buying or selling process from their perspective.

We love where we live and we love meeting and working with folks from all over the country to find the home of their dreams here in the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry is home to world-class dining and shopping, historic sites, and beautiful beaches. Whether it's Historic Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, one of the Islands, West Ashley, Summerville, or Goose Creek- we've got wonderful homes and neighborhoods throughout the Tri-County area.

If you're thinking about moving to the Lowcountry for work (like Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes, or Joint Base Chas), to retire, or move across town, contact me. I'd love to help.