Category Archives: Charleston

Realtor by day….Photographer by night

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

As some of you know I enjoy photography when I’m not (trying to) selling real estate.  Most of my work is outdoor and landscape scenes, but every now and then I shoot a different subject.  Last week a colleague of … Continue reading →

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Vacation Homes Sales Continue Trend in Positive Direction

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

A recent study by the National Association of Realtors shows vacation homes sales surged ahead in 2014.   Here is a quote from NAR Chief Economist Lawrance Yun: “Affluent households have greatly benefited from strong growth in the stock market … Continue reading →

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Five things to consider when purchasing a vacation home as an investment.

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

First, let me get it out of the way.  I am not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.  My advice is coming from over 1o years experience representing buyers and sellers in resort markets and my observations over those years. … Continue reading →

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A Wild Dunes Sunset

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

As some of you may know,  I am a hobby photographer who loves to shoot outdoor scenes. One thing people rarely think about is the importance the sky plays in a landscape photograph, and how clouds can make the viewers … Continue reading →

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The Most Expensive Real Estate Sold on the Isle of Palms in 2014

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

In 2014 a total of 35 single-family homes sold on the Isle of Palms for over $1 million.  Of those 35 a few stand out as the most expensive real estate sold on the Isle of Palms in 2014.  And … Continue reading →

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