by carolinaone_marketing
8. February 2013 03:40
Isle of Palms is a gorgeous, upscale community located about 10 miles outside of Charleston, South Carolina. Waterfront locations and gracious floor plans make Isle of Palms real estate an excellent investment option as a second home. In order to select the ideal property for your unique needs, carefully weigh all of the options that vacation homes in this distinctive area provide.
Isle of Palms real estate includes both condominiums and single-family homes: either can be a smart choice and deciding based on your personal preferences can help you to make the right decision. A condominium features smaller square footage, but maintenance will be easier, especially since the grounds are usually handled by the staff; a single-family home grants more privacy and increased square footage, but you will be completely responsible for the property.
You should plan to visit at least ten to fifteen properties before coming to a decision. Looking at homes that are within, above, and below your target price range can even be a good idea, as it will provide you with a thorough picture of the value of real estate in the area. From there, you can narrow the choices by setting aside some time to talk to the current residents in each potential neighborhood. Locals can typically provide valuable insight about what living in Isle of Palms is really like and may also be in the know about any changes that are coming to the community.
Before making a purchase, consider how the property will be utilized in the off season. If the property will be a vacation retreat for you, will it be rented out at other times? Isle of Palms is such a popular destination that a rental property can help to turn a tidy profit for you or at least pay the mortgage. Also, whether the home will be a rental for part of the year or not, you will have to decide how to care for the home when you are not in residence.
Isle of Palms real estate often comes with nice perks like community swimming pools and on-site gyms. Call or e-mail us at Carolina One today to learn about the beautiful and distinctive properties that are available in this seaside retreat.