It is 66 degrees and this morning in the Charleston, SC area, residential sales are up, and there are still some fantastic real estate opportunities available with very attractive financing.  Loan products are available with This is in spite of the fact that one fourth of Charleston area buyers in April took advantage of the first time home-buyer tax credit.  April's home sales, 784 transactions, were 50% more than the same month of 2009 and year to date sales are about 25% higher than the first four months of last year.  Median prices are at just over $180,000 which are pretty close to 2009 prices and down from 2007 by almost $20,000.  Great value exists for homebuyers interested in relocating to the Charleston area including Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Sullivans Island, Summerville, James Island, and other areas.  For sellers thinking of a move, they can usually more than make up value lost on their sale with the money saved on their purchase.