Howard Arnoff

Raised in the Midwest, Howard has lived across the country, traveled extensively and has lived in the Carolinas for most of the last 18 years. Howard has over 25 years experience in Sales, Management and Marketing. Married to Polly Ann Elliott, they currently reside in Summerville and their hobbies include golf, gardening, reading and the beach.

Specializing

• Residential Sales
• Buyer's Agent
• First time home buyers
• New Construction
• Relocation Services
• Vacation / 2nd Homes
• Luxury and Historic Properties
• Golf Course and Waterfront Communities
• Retirement / Military Specialist
• Investment Property
• Land / Lot Acquisition

Credentials

• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• e-Pro Certified Internet Professional (e-Pro)
• Certified Relocation Specialist (CMRS, CMMS)
• Member National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Member South Carolina Realtors (SCR)
• Member Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR)
• Proudly supporting the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity

5/21/2012 5:22:00 AM Why are you searching for Charleston homes for sale ... if your credit is "so-so" and your credit score is not excellent, you aren't likely to be approved for a mortgage loan. From the better things to do file, I wonder why some people aren't spending their time getting their credit repaired ... Views: 61       Comments: 1       Comment

5/19/2012 6:05:00 AM Since Charleston buyers want more pictures of homes for sale ... wouldn't it be nice to at least have one picture. It's really pretty obvious. Today's house hunter not only wants pictures and lots of pictures but video, virtual tours, floor plans and as much possible information available about Charleston ... Views: 82       Comments: 0       Comment

5/17/2012 5:46:00 AM Charleston real estate market report, sales, inventory and home prices, April 2012 It was once again another good month in the Charleston real estate market in April. Sales were higher in April 2012 than April of last year, inventory continues to remain at substantially lower levels and we're seeing prices edge up as a result of higher ... Views: 629       Comments: 0       Comment

5/16/2012 6:14:00 AM Homeowners insurance for a vacant home ... is different than if you are living there. A number of Charleston homeowners are attempting to sell a home that they are not currently living in. They are most likely paying their homeowners insurance bill but may not have told their insurance agent that ... Views: 147       Comments: 0       Comment

5/15/2012 6:25:00 AM Is getting a mortgage as painful as a visit to the dentist Possibly. Actually, one of my clients who is a dentist said that going through the mortgage process was more painful than what her patients had to endure. Amy Hoak at MarketWatch reports that mortgage borrowers face a litany of questions and should be prepared ... Views: 89       Comments: 0       Comment

5/13/2012 5:19:00 AM Happy Mother's Day 2012 Forget the flowers this year and buy MOM a house. You know that's what she really wants. Happy Mother's Day! Views: 93       Comments: 0       Comment

5/11/2012 8:58:00 AM [Lower inventory] The big story in Charleston real estate in 2012 There is probably no bigger story this year for the Charleston real estate market than the sharply lower inventory levels of homes available for sale. There are a lot of reasons the Charleston real estate market has been very active this year. Record low interest ... Views: 98       Comments: 1       Comment

5/10/2012 6:18:00 AM Termites are not if but when ... and it only makes sense to protect your home. One of my clients just called me because he saw termites and had let his termite bond lapse. Obviously, that isn't good and it will cost to repair the damage and get a new bond. When you buy a home in Charleston, ... Views: 87       Comments: 0       Comment

5/9/2012 6:47:00 AM CoreLogic sees improving stabilization in home prices CoreLogic reports that home prices are stabilizing and in some cases are starting to appreciate once again. Their report for March shows that while home prices including distressed sales declined on a year over year basis from March 2011 by 0.6 percent, prices ... Views: 109       Comments: 0       Comment

5/7/2012 6:43:00 AM Does place trump property Or in other words, what's more important to you, the neighborhood or the home. For as long as people have owned real estate, the three most important words in real estate have been location, location, location. So it might make sense that where you choose ... Views: 119       Comments: 0       Comment