All Blog Entries by Todd Covington

One of the best friends a Beaufort, SC Realtor has is Hunting Island State Park. Talk about a sales tool. Located about 20 minutes east of downtown Beaufort, SC, Hunting Island sports three miles of some of the most unique beach you'll find anywhere in the world.  The maritime forest extends all the way to the beach area. In fact, the terrain of the park is so  unique that it has doubled for Asian jungle scenery in films such as "Forrest Gump" and "The Jungle Book."

So, we Realtors are very happy to be able to offer this incredible amenity to anyone thinking of either moving to the Beaufort area, or just in town for a visit.

There are miles of walking trails, which can also be used for bicycle use, and one of the top camp grounds in the state.

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Battery Point is one of the terrific neighborhoods in Beaufort, SC. Developed in the mid-1990s, Battery Point is one of the "neo-traditional" neighborhoods which flourished in Beaufort during this time period. Newpoint, Habersham, and Broad Street are other examples of this type of development, which captures the cultural rhythm and architectural style of early 20th Century coastal towns like Beaufort and Charleston.

Battery Point is a well-thought out community. Mail pickup is located at centralized locations, to encourage interaction among residents, and Battery Point front porch allows residents to visit each other from their own property.

I noted to the homeowner that foreclosures and short sales have impacted Battery Point, as they have just about

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If a home design team were to try and create a camellia-studded mini-estate, with a French flair, in the heart of a charming coastal town, SC,  they might do something like 760 Ribaut Road, a fantastic home in downtown Beaufort, SC. The home was just listed for $649,000.

This four-bedroom, three bath home was built in 1950, and almost totally renovated in 2003. 760 Ribaut Road is located on Ribaut Road, one of downtown Beaufort's best residential addresses. The 1.2 acre homesite explodes with hundreds of camellias in the spring time. The trees are spectacular, and the landscaping is among the best you'll find in downtown Beaufort.

With more than 2500-square feet, the home was designed for both outdoor and indoor living.

With its floor to ceiling

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While researching land opportunities for a buyer-client, we have really been turning up some 5-star opportunities. In addition to our own research, we solicited ideas from members of the Beaufort Country Association of Realtors, and were really blown away with some of the opportunities which have surfaced.

Take Lady's Island, for instance. Waterfront homesites overlooking Factory Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway sold in the $300,000 just a few years ago. Now, there is one available which can be had for $199,000, and this would include 53 feet of slip space at the Lady's Island Marina, right across the Intracoastal Waterway from downtown Beaufort. Although located on Lady's Island, this property is a leisurely walk to Bay Street in downtown

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Port Royal, Beaufort, SC's sister town, has been one of the true real estate dynamos of Northern Beaufort County in recent years.

With plans in place to redevelopment about 50 acres of property along the deepwater of Battery Creek, Port Royal seems like an area ready to launch a real estate renaissance.

In 2010, a Charleston developer signed a deal to purchase the Port or Port Royal, a deal which real estate observers believe could will help reignite excitement and urgency in the local real estate market. The Beaufort Gazette recently named this deal as the top news story of 2010.

In terms of real estate, the Town of Port Royal has been in growth mode in recent years, annexing it's way out of its old downtown corridor along Paris Avenue, and…

Centrex has announced numerous price reductions within the new construction community of Shadow Moss.  Priced in the low to mid 200s, these might be the best value in Beaufort.  With shopping, the Town of Port Royal and beaches so close, expectations are that these will sell quickly.  If these peak your interest, contact us for a showing at your earliest convenience.    

	Edgefield – C 3 beds/ 3 baths / loft Granite counters, hardwood living areas. Ready for first owner!	20 Cedar Creek Circle	2,019 sf	$225,829   $210,829
	Hollister – C 4 beds/2.5 baths Screened porch, corian counters, hardwood Ready for first owner!	17 Cedar Creek Circle	2,261

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For potential buyers who are interested in living on Cat Island, a new home listing has just hit the market.  31 Sheffield Ave was listed just listed today (Nov 23rd).  The price is at a fair $322,500.  I currently live on the island and love the location of this home.  While the setting is secluded, finding your way to the pool, tennis courts, British Open Pub and golf is only a short stroll down the street.  Here you will find very little traffic as Sheffield is the last turn off the Island Causeway.  Here are some other details about the house:

31 Sheffield Details:

• Allison Ramsey Design - Lowcountry Bermuda Cottage
• 1782 Square Feet
• Views of 3rd Fairway and Pond/Lagoon
• Wrap-Around Porch
• 1st Floor Master Bedroom (2 vanities)
• Central Vacuum

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Today we will take a comparative look at single family properties sold in Beaufort for the month of October 2009 and 2008. This will be a tough blog for me becuase, to be honest, there isn't a whole lot to take from comparing the past two Octobers. Even so let's take a look. I'm posting these numbers for those who don't have access. Total completed sales are very close with 66 this year compared an almost identical 64 closings last year. While these seem to represent parallel conditions, there was something I noticed.

Looking a bit deeper into the numbers, I did find a change that bodes well for buyers. Take notice of the difference in average list price vs. sold price for the two years. It seems that sellers are coming to grips with how bad the real

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Just this Wednesday one of the prettiest homes in Walling Grove Plantation, 112 Old Plantation Dr., was listed in the Beaufort MLS.  I remember visiting this house in 2005 when construction had just been completed and thinking how nice it was.  If the current listing pictures are any indication, the current owners have kept this house in top condition.

Open floor plan, gorgeous crown molding, upgraded lighting fixtures, 1.3 acre yard, privacy fence, front and back porches, vaulted ceilings, two (Yes two!!!) master suites, and salt water pool are just a few reasons why I consider this one the best homes in Walling Grove. Priced at a reasonable $447,500, buyers are certainly encouraged to preview this one.

Walling Grove Plantation is generally considered

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This coming weekend will be a wonderful chance for those who are interested viewing in some of Beaufort's most acclaimed architecture and grounds.  The Historic Beaufort Foundation's annual "Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens” will be Friday, Oct. 23rd thru Sunday, Oct. 25th.  On tour will be historic antebellum, Victorian and early 20th century sites.  Here are schedules, descriptions and cost of each tour.

CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOUR
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
5:00pm to 8:00pm or 5:30pm to 8:30pm
As daylights fades, this self paced tour highlights a range of seven historic houses, from modest cottages to grand residences that date from the 1820s through the 20th century. This evening tour will reveal all the shapes and sizes of the rich architecture in

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