What Can We Expect this Year in the Grand Strand?

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Welcome to 2015! As we begin the new year along the Grand Strand, we wanted to give you a forecast on what we anticipate the real estate market will be bringing us in this coming year. 


After talking to a lot of home builders, appraisers, and top producers, the consensus is that we will trek along the same path in 2015 as we did in 2014. This means continued growth in both the single family home and condo markets. We expect to see low inventory for another few months until spring rolls around, along with a steady 4 or 5% appreciation.


In the spring, we predict days on market to continue to be around 5-6 months. Inventory will definitely rise, but so will demand. We're predicting a fairly active market, so there will be a lot of options for buyers to choose from. 

Thanks again for checking out our blog. If you've got any specific questions about real estate or your property, be sure to give us a call or send us an email. We can't wait to hear from you!

3 Reasons to Sell During the Holidays

Welcome back to my video blog. The holidays are here and a lot of people have been asking whether now is a good time to sell or not. I get this question every year and my response is always the same.

Yes. List your home now. Why?

1. Inventory is low right now - There are fewer homes on the market right now and that means less competition for you. Less competition means you can get a better price for your home.

2. Buyers are more serious - Yes, there may be fewer buyers on the market, but the quality of buyer is much better. They want to buy a house, they aren’t just window shopping.

3. You can restrict showings - You may be worried that showings will interfere with your holiday plans, but we can restrict your showings to times that work best for you.

These are just a few reasons why you should list your home now. Give me a call today and we can talk about your home and what’s best for you.

Thanks for watching and have a great Thanksgiving.

Should You Sell Your Condo?

Is it Time to Sell Your Condo?

Hey, guys. Welcome back to my video blog!

Recently, I had a friend ask me whether he should sell his condo to move into a single-family home.

This is an interesting question. The local condo market here has been very flat, lately. Homes, though, have been appreciating. 

So, if you are thinking about selling your condo to move into a home, do it quickly so you earn appreciation on your new home.

If you are thinking about selling your home and downsizing to a condo, try and wait a little longer so you can add appreciation to your home and get more money for your sale.

If you have any more questions about appreciation or where our market is going, please don’t hesitate to give me a call!

How to Take the Uncertainty Out of the Transition

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Brightwater Living is an independent senior living retirement community in the heart of Myrtle Beach. I met with Barbara Gans from Brightwater because there are so many questions on how the transition of moving from a home to a facility like Brightwater transpires.

According to Barbara, interested parties should look at as many independent living communities as possible. When you visit, there are many questions you should ask. We’ll look at three key ones. How do you like the community? Can you afford it and can you afford not to move to in? What about the “what ifs?”; what’s available if you need specialized care? Here’s a summary of the advice Barbara shared.

Question 1:  How does the community make you feel?

The best way you can figure this out is by experiencing the environment. You can do a tour, stay in a guest suite, participate in activities and enjoy meals there to see if you want to truly explore it. The best things you should look for you can’t taste and see. It all comes down to how the environment makes you feel. 

Question 2:  How much does it cost and can you afford it? 

Get all the facts and figures. To do so, ask lots of questions. Who owns the property? How long have they been in business? How are they licensed by the state? Ask for occupancy agreement templates to share with financial advisors, attorneys and family members. What are the home prices? What is the financial model? For example, there are many, such as life care, equity, and deed-based models so it’s very important to get all that clarified. Does the family have any liability when you leave the community? Make sure your salesperson is transparent. And, finally, ask for the complete cost analysis upfront. When you take into account all the services, you may be pleasantly surprised because it may be less than it is to maintain your own home.

Question 3:  What about the what-ifs?

What if you need a higher level of care? Be sure to ask about assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, long-term care and physical therapy. What do these areas cost? Can you use long-term care insurance and how does Medicare factor in? Tour these areas, even if you don’t need those areas now. At Brightwater we offer a full continuum of care.  

To reach Barbara at Brightwater, please call (843) 903-8300. 

Give me a call so I can tell you where to be positioned and how to be successful in this market. Please contact me at (843) 251-2693 or email us at greg@gregsisson.com. We’d be happy to assist you.