The Charleston Real Estate Connection
Connecting you with Charleston area real estate, people and experiences! Welcome to Nia Joy's podcast where she is connecting her listeners to all things Charleston, Real Estate, People & Experiences! You can expect tips, lifestyle and interviews with those connected to the Charleston, SC and surrounding areas. Let's get connected!
Episodes
CREC EP 34 The "New" Interest Rates. Nia Joy briefly discusses current real estate news in the Charleston area - New Grocery Stores and goes over what current rates are looking like, how to shop your interest rate, how rate buy downs generally work and things to consider when moving, selling and buying real estate. Leave your comments and questions and Nia Joy will continue this discussion in upcoming episod...
CREC EP 35 Homebuyer FAQ Mortgage Info & Insurance. Nia Joy speaks with Hilary Jacobsen of Total Quality Insurance and Ashley Hass of Atlantic Coast Mortgage about a few things that are concerns and questions for today's homebuyers.
On the mortgage side, buyers want to know about:
1. Today's Mortgage Rates
2. How their credit will affect the home purchase
3. What to expect with Clo...
Charleston Real Estate Connection Podcast - Episode 33 Home Buying Myths Ashley Rawlings Tabor Mortgage. Curious about the home buying process, this current market and how you can get started with your next steps. Listen to what Ashley has to say about today's market, explanations about how you are pre-approved and common myths about the home buying process, especially loan related misconceptions. Reach out to As...
Charleston Real Estate Connection Podcast - Episode 32 Finding A Home in a Low Inventory Market Buyer Tip. Nia Joy shares an example of how you find a home in a low inventory market and it is often overlooked! This example will help avoid multiple offers and alleviate some stress when looking for a property. In this 2021 real estate market, sometimes you have to get creative!! For more tips like this follow Nia Joy o...
Charleston Real Estate Connection Podcast - Episode 31 Why Not DIY? ToolBox Divas with Timisha Porcher. Nia Joy gets to know one of the most interesting people! Get to know more about where she is from: Awendaw, SC; growing up in Charleston and how she shares her passion. A true DIYer turned influencer. Timisha Porcher started ToolBox Divas after being the help she needed when doing at home projects. Don't let th...
Charleston Real Estate Connection Podcast - Episode 30 Jamie Richardson, The Palmetto Insurance Group Charleston, SC: Nia Joy interviews Jamie Richardson of Palmetto Insurance Group and talks home owners insurance. His expertise has helped hundreds of families. Jamie discusses how he helps serve his clients and tells us his business love story and his connection to Charleston. Have questions about insurance? Jamie can...
CREC Podcast Ep 28 - Changing Brokerages. Nia Joy takes you on a ride...literally a car ride chatting about her recent announcement changing brokerages. Nothing deep or profound...it's her perspective: Mindset of where she was as a new realtor, why she changed brokerages, what you can expect in the near future and all kinds of optimism about the real estate market and what's to come. Want to connect with Nia...
CREC Podcast Ep 29 - Creating a Home for the Homeless with Denise Tolbert. Denise Tolbert is on a mission to end homeless in the Charleston area. Hear her story and how you can join her on this humanitarian effort.
To volunteer, donate, or support this endeavor, go to: www.TheVillageofSC.org.
CREC Podcast Ep 27 - Charleston's Got Talent with Nina Nesbitt. Nia Joy has the opportunity to meet Nina Nesbitt of Industry Direct Model & Placement, LLC. She is the founder and CEO, where she specializing in connection talent with the industry's best in television, advertisement and fashion. She has been in business over 30 years and is a well sought out placement manager in the Southeast. Known for he...
Ep 26 - Art of Bounce Jump Castles with Brandon Wright. Nia Joy observes the set up of a jump castle at the Nexton Amphitheatre while Brandon Wright and his crew set up a "dry" jump castle for children to enjoy during the concert. Prior to the event, they arrive early, set up with their equipment and clean the jump castle for the second time since its last use. Nia Joy then sits down with Brandon after the s...
Ep 25 - Charleston Real Estate Market Update & Highlighting our Previous Guests. Nia Joy discusses the July Charleston Real Estate Market and Celebrates the first 25 episodes of the podcast by highlighting all of her previous guests! You can check out previous episodes on the podcast: www.CharlestonREconnection.com and subscribe where you enjoy listening to your favorite podcast platforms including iTunes, Soundcl...
Ep 24 - Self Defense in the Lowcountry with Nia Hartsfield, Hard Candy Women's Self Defense Organization. Nia Joy sits down with Navy veteran, founder and instructor Nia Hartsfield. "It's time to change the statistics!" Nia discusses her connection to Charleston, SC, why she started the organization and tips on defending yourself and your loved ones. Her organization offers group and one on one ses...
CREC Episode 23 - Write and Earn more income with Laquantis Chevis of Stepping Stones Services. Nia Joy has the opportunity to chat with school Teacher, Laquantis about her business and how she helps people with getting their ideas from their mind to the paper or digital world. She has a passion for teaching and it shows not only with her students, where she actually birthed the idea for her business.
Steppi...
Ep 22 - My 3 Sons of Charleston - (Gullah Cuisine & Soul Food) with Lorraine Smalls, Restaurateur. Nia Joy sits down with Owner, Chef and Army veteran Lorraine Smalls and her eldest son Antwan Smalls, also a veteran. Learn more about Lorraine and her story on how she started cooking and grew into a business, while building a legacy with her sons. She was featured in Southern Living Magazine this year and commended...
Ep 21 - Charleston, SC vs Tampa, FL with Melissa Dugal, Realtor Piney Woods Realty
Nia Joy interviews one of her FL referral partners, Tampa area realtor, Melissa Dugal of Piney Woods Realty. In comparison to Charleston, SC, Melissa discusses median sales and rental prices, weather, things to do, why people move to Tampa, what they enjoy and more. Ready to move to Tampa, FL or ready to move from Tampa to Char...
Ep 20 - Buying and Selling in Charleston During COVID-19: What to Expect. Nia Joy explains reasons people are still selling and buying during this time. What is a credit Re-score? Whether you are relocating to Charleston, thinking of upsizing or downsizing, consider the factor and stay up to date with pre-cautions. If you would like to get a list of prefered vendors and lenders, want to know how much your home could s...
Ep 19 - Bo Knows Fitness and Nexton with Bo Taylor. Nia Joy interviews personal trainer and Community Outreach Coordinator, Bo Taylor. With a background in fitness, Bo does personal training for clients that want an edge on their fitness routine. Learn more about how Bo's passion for fitness began, a great tip for flatter tummy and how you can connect with him and begin some virtual training or start a plan of ac...
Ep 18 - Working from Home with Kids at Home with Nia Joy. For a first hand, intimate experience, Nia Joy shares her joy and frustration and love for being able to interact with her children more. This quick episode is a fun and genuine look of Nia at home with her children since being home with them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ep 17 - Do I REALLY need a Home Inspection? With Adam Richardson, PGR Home Inspections. Whether you are considering new construction, fixer-upper, newly renovated, or even selling your home, you will really want to listen to this episode! Adam explains how home inspections can help you know more about a property, a couple of areas that you need to maintain in your home and some other great advice.
Let us know what...
Ep 16 - At Home with Kids during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Educators Reflections', Encouragement & Advice. This weekend, Nia Joy had the pleasure of speaking with Pricilla Johnson, M.Ed and Sakinah Riley, M.Ed about distance learning or e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and caregivers are working from home or planning for the next days for their families while trying make sure their children can s...
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