12/09/2009

About Edisto Realty Edisto Realty is a modern, full service realty company specializing in beach rentals and the sale of real estate for vacation, investment, recreation and retirement living. Located on one of the last un-commercial sea islands we can help you rent a home for a wonderful family vacation or purchase a home with stunning views of the ocean or the lovely salt water rivers or salt marsh. Edisto Realty is located “on the boulevard” at 1405 Palmetto Boulevard. You’ll see us proudly flying the US flag in that wonderful beach breeze that’s almost constant. Right out front you’ll see a cannon that has protected Edisto from unwanted intruders since 1765. Don’t worry… anyone looking for an unparalleled family vacation spot is very much welcome today, come on up on the porch! Sto... 12/07/2009

Cheap Rules Here on our beautiful SC Island this has been the trend for 2009.  We are a second home market.  It seems that if you are not already retired then you are not thinking it anytime soon.  As a result very few of our transactions have been retirees moving around.  Up until mid-2008 I could always count on a dozen or so Edisto permenant residents to invest in more property on Edisto. So, "Who is Buying?"  The large percentage of my 2009 clients were age group 45-60, still working, kids are nearly done with college, live within 4 hour drive of Edisto, and do not consider themselves very real estate experienced.  They did not get caught in the bubble.  Most have significant down payments ready.  Rental income is a factor but they not focused on it.  They are buying well below thei... 12/06/2009

Beautiful Edisto Beach in the Clouds Edisto Beach, SC-What about Point of Sale Taxes The highly flawed 2006  property tax code has severely hurt real estate sales on Edisto Beach.  So when is going to be fixed?  Here is the recent update: Legislation addressing point of sale property tax assessment remains the number one legislative priority for South Carolina REALTORS® this session. The leadership and staff of your association spent the summer and fall traveling the state, meeting with Senators, hosting local delegation meetings, meeting with local elected officials, compiling data, keeping the issue in the press and organizing an aggressive REALTOR® campaign supporting point of sale reform. As you know, point of sale assessment is adversely affecting the real estate market and commerc... 12/05/2009

Edisto Beach, SC Date: 11/30/2009 Residential Real Estate Sales Up 31% from October 2008 CHARLESTON, SC—(November 10, 2009) Preliminary data from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® showed a 31% increase in closed sales year-over-year.  721 homes sold this October, as compared to 549 homes in October 2008. The increase in sales is largely attributed to a more affordable market, as buyers take advantage of the robust inventory of fairly priced homes.  In line with the national trend of an 11% decrease in median price, the Charleston area saw median home prices settle to just under $170,000 in October, a 13% variation in price from 2008. Inventory dropped slightly again, with 10,631 homes currently listed for sale with the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service. BERKELEY... 11/30/2009

Edisto Beach SC- Friday the 13th for most of the day was gloomy and dreary.  You know, one of those days you wished that you had just stayed in bed.  It was cold, wet and it was the end of the week... Finally the day slumbered its way to the finish line. And while packing my brief case for the long ride home, I noticed outside my window just over the marsh grass a strange but warm glow.  Curious, I moved closer and peered out over the horizon.  The magnanimity of the clouds and the awe inspiring blaze of the Sun was almost overwhelming.  At that point I was reminded of What an Awesome God we have!  Take a look at this: Edisto Beach-Now That's Heaven! Blaze in the Marsh Grass The Sun Sliding off the edge of the Earth Sometimes we need an awe inspiring Sunset, or a long walk on a quiet be... 11/13/2009

It was a strong turnout today for Edisto's Town Council Race.  Here are the results: DARBY 147 HUTTO 322 MANN 318 Of the 655 eligible voters, 418 cast votes. Of those, 86 were absentee. Wow! That's a 77% turnout!  We have heard the Vote of the People.  Congratulations to the Winners! Cal Griffin The Edisto Real Estate Advisor 843-908-2101 http://www.CalGriffin.com 11/03/2009

The Edisto Fall Festival Edisto Beach, SC- Family, Food and Fun.  This year’s festival featured about thirty vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, sweet treats, face painting, and more.  As with everything on Edisto, this festival is more of a laid back stroll thru a home town- style main street.  You know-Very casual, very kid and pet friendly…something that you would only find on Edisto. A new addition to the festival was Salkehatchie Stew- a group of local Lowcountry Story tellers weaving their legend and lore. It certainly was a crowd pleaser. Not to mention the free Edisto Shrimp Gumbo prepared by Chef Travis Godley.  I asked him what was the difference between a Chef and a Cook?  He said, “a Chef doesn’t have to clean the pots and pans that he uses”.  I am definitely a Chef! Th... 10/17/2009

Edisto Beach, South Carolina What a fantastic time to be on Edisto Beach! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to be on Edisto.  You wouldn’t believe all the amazing array of fall flowers.  The deep purples, the brilliant yellows and the burnt oranges illumine this semi-tropical island.  It is hard to believe that winter is almost about us.  Let's not think those evil thoughts yet. Today, with the sun shinning and the warm southern breezes the temperature hit 77 F degrees.  I even saw some folks coming off the beach in bathing suits and flip flops.  They are living the good life.  Oh, did I mention Fall Flowers?  Check out these beautiful flowers that I saw on my daily drive around the beach. Too Pretty to be Real Reach for the Sky Beauty and Grace       Click Here for More Beau... 10/13/2009