Dear James Island,

According to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, home prices are up and inventory is low. While that may not surprise those who keep up with the market, the specifics might very well. The median home price of a single family home on James Island is up about 7-8% year over year: A healthy surge by any measure. Even more surprising, however, is that the inventory of homes currently on the market is down over 60% in the past year, and that kind of shortage is not likely to repair itself overnight. That's

been great news for my sellers. For my friends and clients looking to buy, however, it has made purchasing a home a bit trickier. Well-priced homes are getting multiple offers, and sometimes in only a few short days (and this is normally a slow period).

This has been a very good year for my business, however there has been nothing more gratifying than reaching out and connecting with members of our James Island community. There are so many people to celebrate, and so many businesses to spotlight. If you know a business or person worthy of celebration, please reach out to me. Likewise, if I can help you list or buy a home in the Charleston area, I'd be thrilled to help! Sincerely,

Katie McCabe