New Home Sales Rise in April

There's more good news for the housing market and new homes in particular.

According to HUD and the US Census Bureau, sales of new, single-family homes rose by 2.3 percent in April. Regionally, new home sales rose 3 percent in the South.

A quote from an article by the National Association of Home Builders reinforces this positive message. “Today’s report is further evidence of the gradual, consistent improvement we have been seeing in housing market conditions over the past year,” noted NAHB Senior Economist Robert Denk. “We’re now about half-way back to what could be considered a full recovery, and we do expect to see continual, solid gains in both starts and sales of new homes going forward.”

Interest rates remain low and house prices are trending upwards and inventory remains tight.  Now is the time to buy!

To read the full article from the National Association of Home Builders please click HERE. 

Home Appreciation Research

New research from Zillow suggests that home values will continue to appreciate, on average up to 5% through 2013.

This result is based on a survey conducted by Zillow and distributed to economists, market and investment researches and real estate experts.

With interest rates still low and home prices remaining stead, this is a great time to buy a home from Galloway Family Homes.

To see the full results of Zillow's survey visit their research website. 

Now Building in Darrell Creek!

Galloway Family Homes is excited to have construction underway on new homes in Darrell Creek - one of Mount Pleasant's exclusive communities.

Darrell Creek is located off highway 17, minutes away from Towne Centre shopping and Isle of Palms.

Neighborhood amenities include a pool, dock, lagoons and marsh view.

Galloway's homes are in the early stages of construction so there's still time to choose your colors and options.  Come see for yourself!

Directions: Head northwest on Interstate 526 E. Take exit 28 for Long Point Rd. Turn left onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Turn left onto US-17 N. Turn left onto Darrell Creek Trail.

Contact: Chris Eller
Carolina One New Homes
(843) 343-3359
CEller@CarolinaOnePlus.com

Special Incentive in Cedar Grove

For a limited time, Galloway Family Homes is offering $10,000 in Flex Dollars on the following, quick move-in homes.



5403 Clairmont Lane
5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with Loft
3 Car Garage
3,395 sq. ft.
$334,990

5410 Clairmont Lane
5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths
3 Car Garage
3,429 sq. ft.
$349,990

5401 Clairmont Lane
5 Bedroom, 3 Baths
3 Car Garage
3,448 sq. ft.
$339,990

Directions: I-26 to Ashley Phosphate Road to Dorchester Road. Right on Dorchester Road, go 3 miles, left into Cedar Grove. Or, I-26 to Hwy 78 to Ladson Road. Take Ladson Road to the end, left on Dorchester Road. Go 3 miles make right into Cedar Grove.

Contact: Chris Eller
Carolina One New Homes
(843) 343-3359
CEller@CarolinaOnePlus.com

Local Eats

Galloway Family Home's neighborhood Cedar Grove is located in North Charleston near shopping, entertainment and dining.

Today we'll focus on a nearby pizza hot spot for those of you looking for weekend plans - Steel City Pizza!

Just down the road from Cedar Grove is Steel City Pizza - found at 8600 Dorchester Rd. Steel City Pizza is owned by Pittsburgh natives (hence the name) who brought their passion for pizza to the Lowcountry.   A quote from the owners on their website states it simply; "Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, we were highly influenced by the passion for food and the ethnic and regional diversity of our hometown, as well as, the entire Northeast.  Our desire is to bring this quality, diversity, and passion  for food to your neighborhood and to your friends and family."

Pizzas are cooked in a stone hearth cooking chamber and feature such specialty toppings as "Meatball Parmesan", "Butch's BBQ Chicken", "Mega Meaty", and "Ultimate White".

To find out more about eating in, deliver and catering - as well as the many options other than pizza, visit their website at www.steelcitypizza.com.

Available Home

On the hunt for a new home this weekend?

Check out this home by Galloway Family Homes, located in Branch Creek - a Summerville community. 

300 Branch Creek Trail, Summerville 29483
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Loft
2 Car Garage,
2,648 sq. ft.
$269,990

Ready for move-in!

Contact:
Chris Eller
celler@carolinaoneplus.com
843-343-3359

Real Estate Regrets

Trulia released the results of a consumer survey asking homeowners what they regret about their current home purchase or home buying process.

Home buyers this Spring are facing a market with limited inventory and stiff competition for homes. This environment creates the potential for buyers to make rushed decisions that they may later regret. The goal of Trulia's survey is to inform current buyers about the most common regrets in hopes that they can be avoided.

Here are the findings from the survey about top 5 homeowner regrets:

• 34% wish they had chosen a larger home
• 27% wish they had done more remodeling on the home that they did
• 22% wish they had more information on the home before they purchased
• 18% wish they had put more money down for the down payment
• 16% wish they were more financially secure before they made their decision

For a full list of homeowner regrets and analysis by Trulia visit this LINK

What if any regrets do you have from previous home buying experiences?