 Our June Sales (representing buyer or seller)
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Sold Price
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113 BLUE HERON POND
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KIAWAH ISLAND
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$ 2,155,000*
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205 HORNED GREBE CT
| KIAWAH ISLAND | $ 1,445,000*
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4427 WINDSWEPT VILLA
| KIAWAH ISLAND | $ 1,295,000*
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4300 WINDSWEPT VILLA
| KIAWAH ISLAND | $ 1,050,000*
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5142 WINDSWEPT VILLA
| KIAWAH ISLAND | $ 1,050,000* | |
35 BERKSHIRE HALL
| KIAWAH ISLAND
| $ 629,000*
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1015 SPARROW POND COTTAGE
| KIAWAH ISLAND | $ 433,900
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3003 HIDDEN OAK DR
| SEABROOK ISLAND |
$ 600,000
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2954 BAYWOOD DR (L30 B33)
| SEABROOK ISLAND | $ 195,000
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7919 GULL BAY DR
| AWENDAW | $ 500,000*
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3014 DOLPHIN WATCH DR
| CHARLESTON | $ 244,900
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1111 KENTWOOD CIR
| JAMES ISLAND | $ 232,500
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2885 MARITIME FOREST DR
| JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 532,500
| | 4292 HAULOVER DR | JOHNS ISLAND | $ 525,000
| | 3218 WAVERLY LN | JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 439,000 | | 7 RIVER RD | JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 339,000*
| | 4424 HOPE PLANTATION DR | JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 325,125
| | 3289 COMSEE LN | JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 235,000*
| | 8 RIVER RD | JOHNS ISLAND | $ 170,000*
| | 3246 LOUIS MILES RD | JOHNS ISLAND
| $ 128,000*
| 302 AYERS CIR
| SUMMERVILLE
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$ 368,000
| 69 ANCHOR WATCH DR
| WADMALAW ISLAND
| $ 220,000
| * Under Contract
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Our June New Listings
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Featured Agent
Meet Sherry Smith
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Sherry, a graduate of Northwestern University, made her first career in broadcasting and advertising. She pursued this dream for 35 years and achieved many recognitions, specifically being one of the first female disc jockeys in the country! Following her career in radio, Sherry spent 7 years in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she volunteered for several non-profit groups which ultimately led her to traveling throughout the world from her Mexico base.
Sherry moved to the Lowcountry in 2005 when she met her husband, Kimber. She originally obtained her real estate license in an effort to assist her husband with his long-standing real estate career, but before she knew it, she had acquired her own client base and a new career! Sherry focuses primarily on Seabrook, Kiawah and Johns Island; she prides herself in assisting others in finding their new home and island dream.
She still travels frequently with her husband to exotic locations and enjoys new countries and experiences. Both she and her husband are very active in Lowcountry activities and volunteering. She is a past president of the Seabrook Island Garden Club, past member of the Seabrook Island Architectural Review Committee, and active with the Historic Charleston Foundation. Sherry is a member of the Seabrook Island Artists Guild and is Artist of the Month for July 2014.
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Featured Listings
Seabrook Island
3 BR/3 BA Home
$ 525,000
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Kiawah Island
3 BR/3 BA Villa
$ 519,000
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Johns Island
4 BR/2.5 BA Home
$ 499,000
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Johns Island
3 BR/2.5 BA Home
$ 369,500
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Seabrook Island
2 BR/2.5 BA Villa
$ 275,000
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1172 Oyster Catcher Ct
Seabrook Island
3.54 Acre Waterfront Lot
$ 3,950,000
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Kiawah Real Estate News
Leading into 2014, we had predicted the first and second quarters to exceed 2013's pace. We were right, however, only by a slim margin. January 1 to June 30, 2014, only exceeded that same time frame in 2013 for closed MLS transactions by about 5%. Our expectations were for stronger first and second quarters, however, some factors adversely affected our market, such as the colder winter, a late Easter and a continuing good stock market, which has kept some investors' money in the market and out of diversifying back into investment real estate.
However, there are more positive signs for our market for the second half of the year. First, the number of Kiawah MLS properties that are currently under contract and set to close in the next 60 days is at a three year high. July should be the best closing month in several years, and many of the properties under contract have been on the market of several years. Second, people starting to invest in rental properties are looking to buy again. Many of these people believe the stock market has some fluff in it and cannot maintain its current levels. With our prices still well under peak levels and with 2014 being the best rental year that we can remember, investors are finally starting to seriously think about diversifying back into investment real estate.
Also, it is encouraging to see more MLS agents and other MLS companies successfully working the Kiawah market. The number of MLS agents who have sold on the island has continued to increase over the past few years. More agents equals more buyers and more competition, which is healthy for the island.
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Rental News
Akers Ellis is pleased to welcome our newest Kiawah vacation rental as well as showcase a beautiful home's new pool.
2 BR / 2 BA, Lagoon Views
4 BR / 3.5 BA, Marsh Views
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Upcoming Events
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Farmers Market
Mondays through August 25, Freshfields Village
The freshness is back! Open every Monday from 4-8 PM, the market features local certified organic produce, fresh local seafood, packaged and prepared food including jams, jellies, pecans, olive oils, sweets, handmade pasta, and more as well as Lowcountry crafts including sweetgrass baskets and organic soaps. You don't want to miss this! To see a list of this season's vendors, click here.
|  | Mingo Point
Mondays through August 25, Kiawah Island Enjoy freshly roasted oysters and bar-b-que while watching the sun set on the beautiful Kiawah River. Or, dance under the moonlight to beach, boogie and blues music. You can do it all every Monday from 6:00PM to 9:30PM! To learn more and make reservations, click here.
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| Starlight Cinema
Wednesdays through August 27, Freshfields Village
Grab your beach chair and blanket for an outdoor movie on the Village Green! This evening event features a different movie weekly and is fun for the whole family. Pack a picnic for the family or a date night! See a list of showings here.
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Music on the Green
Fridays through August 29, Freshfields Village
Bring your dancing shoes to Freshfields Village on Friday evenings at 6:00PM this summer! Food and beverages are available for purchase and there will be different live musicians every week. Click here for the schedule.
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Sunset Tours of Fort Sumter
Now through October, Charleston
What a great tour for the whole family! A National Park Ranger will narrate from an informative historical perspective upon arrival at Historic Fort Sumter. Next, enjoy your own walking tour during your one-hour visit. Your views from the decks will be unmatched. There is simply no better way to encounter Eastern Seaboard marine life than by boat! Find out more and make a reservation here.
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