Melanie DeHaven
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      My Home Didn't Sell! Now What?
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Melanie DeHaven

  • Resources
      My Home Didn't Sell! Now What?
  • Neighborhoods
      Coosaw Creek Country Club
  • Contact
Melanie DeHaven

Melanie DeHaven

I have been a REALTOR® for 20 + years and a Charleston area resident for 47 years. As the Charleston Area Expert, I can help you with selling, buying, and any other real estate needs that you may have. Check out my listings, Search for properties, and Learn more about me and my business.

Visit my website, Charleston Luxury Homes

Realtor® of Distinction - Charleston Trident Association of Realtors®

Carolina Elite Real Estate

706 N Cedar St
Summerville , SC 29483
United States

Recent Articles

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01 Jun 2023

National Real Estate Market Update for 2023

by Melanie DeHaven

There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...

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01 May 2023

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

by Melanie DeHaven

It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...

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31 Mar 2023

Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households

by Melanie DeHaven

Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....

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28 Feb 2023

My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

by Melanie DeHaven

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...

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31 Jan 2023

Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

by Melanie DeHaven

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...

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01 Jan 2023

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

by Melanie DeHaven

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...

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30 Nov 2022

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

by Melanie DeHaven

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...

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31 Oct 2022

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

by Melanie DeHaven

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...

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30 Sep 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

by Melanie DeHaven

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...

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31 Aug 2022

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

by Melanie DeHaven

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...

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