• Navigating the Changing Housing Market: What Sellers Need to Know

     Navigating the Changing Housing Market: What Sellers Need to Know,Susan Gardner

    With the ever-changing real estate landscape, it's natural to wonder about the prospects of the spring housing market. If you're planning to sell your house this season, here's what you should keep in mind as a seller. Price Your House Right for Successful Sales The key to selling in today's market

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  • Home Staging 101: How to Prepare Your Property for a Successful Sale

    Home Staging 101: How to Prepare Your Property for a Successful Sale,Susan Gardner

    Selling your home can be an exciting and transformative experience. As you embark on this journey, there is one important step that can make a world of difference in attracting potential buyers and securing a successful sale - home staging. By showcasing your property in its best light, you can cre

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  • 2023 Real Estate Market Review

    2023 Real Estate Market Review,Susan Gardner

    2023 was a challenging year for the U.S. housing market. Mortgage rates reached a 2-decade high, housing inventory remained at historic lows, and sales prices continued to climb, making homeownership feel out of reach for many. We understand that housing affordability is a top concern for homebuyer

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  • Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

    Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers,Susan Gardner

    Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. From the search process to financing, there are many aspects to consider. To help you navigate through this journey, we have compiled a list of top tips specifically tailored for first-time home buyers. Whether you're f

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  • The History of Our Theatre - Flowertown Players

    The History of Our Theatre - Flowertown Players ,Susan Gardner

    The Flowertown Players is a community theater group based in Summerville, South Carolina. It was founded in 1976 by a group of theater enthusiasts who wanted to bring quality live theater to the Summerville area. The First Production The group's first production was "The Fantasticks," which was perf

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  • An Overview of Nexton

    An Overview of Nexton,Susan Gardner

    The Nexton neighborhood in Summerville, SC, is a master-planned community that is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Charleston metropolitan area. This 5,000-acre development is designed to be a self-contained, sustainable community that incorporates green spaces,

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  • Why Summerville, SC is the Perfect Place to Call Home

    Why Summerville, SC is the Perfect Place to Call Home,Susan Gardner

    Summerville, SC is a charming town located just outside of Charleston, known for its historic homes, beautiful parks, and thriving downtown. It's no surprise that more and more people are choosing to call Summerville home. In this blog, we'll explore the reasons why Summerville is the perfect place

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  • Advantages of Buying in Todays Market

    Advantages of Buying in Todays Market,Susan Gardner

    Three Distinct Advantages of Buying a Home Today There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, specific reasons make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought

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  • December Events 2022 in Summerville

    December Events 2022 in Summerville,Susan Gardner

    There are lots of great events going on in our amazing town.  Many to pick from to get your holiday in full swing! Annual Summerville Tree Lighting CeremonyTue, Nov 29th, 6pm - 8:30pm100 S Main St, Hutchinson Square, Summerville This celebration includes pictures with Santa, the countdown and light

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  • Shop Local in Summerville!!!

    Shop Local in Summerville!!!,Susan Gardner

    The holiday season is upon us!  Still looking for the perfect gift?  There are some amazing little shops in our sweet town where you can find anything you are looking for and some things you didn’t even know you wanted or needed! Let's take a peek at some of our locally owned shops right here in Sum

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  • Relocating to Summerville- What to Know and Expect

    Relocating to Summerville- What to Know and Expect,Susan Gardner

    Hello! We wanted to share some information about relocating to the Summerville area, some things that you should know and what to expect. Summerville known as Flowertown in the Pines, and loved for its beauty, rich history, and southern charm. Summerville offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy

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  • Job Opportunities in the Charleston Area

    Job Opportunities in the Charleston Area,Susan Gardner

    Hello! We wanted to share some job opportunities in the Summerville and Charleston area with you. There are so many job opportunities and employment opportunities around that there is a place for everyone!  Some of the biggest and most well known companies are as follows and how many they employ: Jo

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  • October Events and Things to Do

    October Events and Things to Do,Susan Gardner

    Hello! Flowertown Realty in Downtown Summerville here! There are lots of things going on right now in the Summerville area so we wanted to tell you a little about them. First there is Scarecrows on the Square, stop anytime October 14-29, 2022 to check out the creativity on display around Hutchinson

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  • Market Update and Upcoming Events

    Market Update and Upcoming Events,Susan Gardner

    Market Update Is the market shifting? Yes! Is that a bad thing? No! Nationally the number of homes sold is down about 20%, however in the Charleston area, it is only down about 10%. The number of homes for sale is INCREASING. In the Charleston area homes for sale is up by about 13%, however, Summer

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  • Public Works Art Center in Summerville

    Public Works Art Center in Summerville,Susan Gardner

    Public Works Art Center Building A welcome addition to downtown Summerville is the Public Works Art Center.  It is in the old Post Office at 135 West Richardson St.  Originally built in the 1930s, the building served as the town post office until the 1980's.  The Summerville Commissioners of Public

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  • Fun fact about Summerville - Bird Sculptures!

    Fun fact about Summerville - Bird Sculptures!,Susan Gardner

    Canadian Geese in Hutchinson Square Sculpture in the South If you live in Summerville or have ever walked around the downtown area, you may have noticed some bird sculptures perched around here and there.  Although they may look random without plaques or any indication of who sculpted them or who

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  • Summerville Events - March 2022

    Summerville Events - March 2022 ,Susan Gardner

    The weather is getting nice and it's the perfect time of year to get out and do something fun!  Here's a list of some things going on around Summerville this month. Junior Woodshop at Nailed It DIY Saturdays March 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 10AM - 1PM This event is for children 8 and older. They wi

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  • Cheat Sheet of Real Estate Terms

    Cheat Sheet of Real Estate Terms,Susan Gardner

    Whether you are an aspiring realtor or someone about to do a real estate transaction, understanding real estate lingo can make it a lot easier. Here are some important real estate terms with their meanings for an easy cheat sheet.    Mortgage - The most popular term in the real estate industry, it

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  • Closing Costs - What Are They and How Much?

    Closing Costs - What Are They and How Much?,Susan Gardner

    Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, but it's not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that's important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, When you close on a home, a

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  • HOA's - the Pros and Cons

    HOA's - the Pros and Cons,Susan Gardner

    What is an HOA? Let's begin by defining what a Home Owners Association (HOA) is.  It's an organization founded by a real estate developer in order to manage a community of houses, townhouses or condominiums. An HOA is given the authority to enforce the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as well

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