Blog - Jim Grady

Finance and Taxes

💡 Did you know SC law requires a property tax reassessment every 5 years?

South Carolina requires counties to conduct a property tax reassessment every 5 years. 📍 In the Charleston Tri-County area: Charleston County – 2025 Berkeley County – 2029 Dorchester County – 2029 👉 Charleston County reassessment notices are already being mailed to homeowners. A few key reminders: No action is required unless you believe your property […]
Home Maintenance and Improvement

🏡 My Top 6 Charleston Home Updates That Matter Most (For Safety, Value & Style)

Your Charleston Home’s Value Starts with These 6 Essentials Whether you are planning to sell or simply want to protect your investment, these 5 key areas are essential to keep updated in your home. Each one plays a major role in safety, energy efficiency, modern appeal — and ultimately, your home’s market value. 1. Roof […]
Seasonal

“Hurricane Season”

Summer is about here! Most of us who have lived in the Lowcountry celebrate June’s arrival, and shudder a bit as June 1st starts “Hurricane Season” which lasts until November 30th. In my experience, the best way to manage any anxiety or stress, is to be prepared and learn not to overreact. Reality is – […]
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June 2025 Market Update

As we are heading directly into our traditional “Busy Season” these numbers should be of interest to most sellers and buyers. I am including those areas where I do most of my business. Inventory Total MLS Active Listings 2025 – 4945 2024 – 3609 37% increase year over year Avg Sale Price up 6.3% […]