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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
SCHomeSellers.com Rent to Own and Lease Options on Homes For Sale! You’ve found the most beautiful house and it looks perfect for you. The bedrooms and baths are in the right number, the schools are fantastic, and neighborhood is as charming as you might imagine your first home to be in. The price is so right, too, that you can hardly believe it. Perhaps the ‘too good to be true’ price is a clue you don’t want to overlook. It could be hazardous to your health. There are hidden dangers in some houses that you could definitely miss when viewing the home. Asbestos is one of those potentially dangerous building material components that were commonly used prior to the last few decades. It was a wonderful solution to the fire proofing of commercial and residential homes, but it has since been...
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SCHomeSellers.com Rent to Own and Lease Options on Homes For Sale in South Carolina! When you are looking for a new home the shape, size, and type of the house may be important, of course, but the neighborhood is where you will do your living. Unless you plan to move in and stay in, never venturing out to the market, sending the kids to school, or taking a walk, you'll need to know just what kind of area you are moving to. Narrowing your house search down to actual neighborhoods that are desirable to you is a very good idea. Why go through all the trouble to find a house when you realize that you hate the area it's in? If you pick out the areas that have the environment you would like in the town or city you will move to, it will make the search much more meaningful. If you are looking ...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Giant Yard Sale - March 26 - Tables Available - Mt Pleasant, SC near Charleston Mark your calendars for the first annual community yard sale.  The AgentOwned Realty Company is holding a giant yard sale in the parking lot of the Johnny Dodds office on Hwy 17 N in Mt. Pleasant, SC, near Charleston on March 26, 2011. There will be food and drinks, and a raffle for a Sapphire & diamond ring from Polly's Jewelry.  Proceeds will be donated to the Marshall Hodge family and E.C.C.O. Tables are available for $20, and you keep the proceeds from your sale.  Call Jenny Welch at 843-881-7205 to reserve your table. OH, by the way, I sell Charleston real estate.  Bookmark this page and call me when you are ready to talk real estate. Giant Yard Sale - March 26 - Tables Available - Mt Pleasant, SC near ...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
St Patrick's Day - under the tent at Hibernian Society Hall - Charleston, SC A southern tradition at it's finest....The Hibernian Society, established around 1840 as an organization to help the Irish immigrants in their relocation process.  Their St. Patrick's Day Celebration is a sight to see. Oh, by the way, I sell Charleston real estate, too.  Bookmark this page, and call me when you are ready to talk real estate:  homes, land, commercial, investment.  Search the MLS with no registration.  Get the value of your home. St Patrick's Day - under the tent Hibernian Society Hall - Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
St Patricks Day Celebration at Hibernian Society Hall, Charleston, SC This was just too cute...one of those precious moments in time. Irishman's wish:  I drink to your health Oh, by the way, I sell Charleston real estate, too. St Patricks Day Celebration at Hibernian Society Hall, Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
St Patrick's Day Wishes video from the Hibernian Hall-Society, Charleston, SC What a treat to celebrate St Patricks Day with the Irish at Charleston's Hibernian Hall, where the Hiberian Society meets.  The building was bult in 1840.  The Irish Benevolent organization was esatablished in 1801.  The building is located on 105 Meeting St and is a National Historic Landmark. St Patrick's Day Wishes video from the Hibernian Hall-Society, Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
St. Patricks Day Parade - Charleston, SC  2011      There were two St Patrick's Day Parades downtown Charleston on March 17, 2011.  The City of Charleston St Patrick's Day Parade came from St Patricks Church to King St to Broad St.  The Hibernians Paraded from East Bay to Broad to Meeting.       See video's from Hibernian: "I drink to your health" by David Farr.                                            Video from Hibernian St Patricks Day Celebration                                            Video "under the tent at the Hibernian" on St Patricks Day in Charleston, SC    Bill Cornwell, Paul Touche, Reuben Greenburg, Sonny Mevers, Bill Riggs and Joy Cornwell. A good time was had by all at the St Patricks Day celebration at the Hibernian Society Hall.    OH, by the way, I sell real esta...
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By Laura Sargent
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Here's my simple blog for the week. (we all get one of two easy ones now and then) My header picture is actually of something local in Charleston. I've recently blogged about it. Do you know what it is? I will comment with the answer tomorrow. Yep, I said this was a simple blog!  
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By Laura Sargent
(Carolina One Real Estate)
6.2 Miles!   Are you ready to join the Annual Cooper River Bridge Run?   The view is fantastic and the crowd is big.  You can actually feel the bridge bounce!   Don't look down too long or you may... I won't say. Lots of parking and they offer a shuttle service so you won't get stuck on the opposite side of the bridge with no way back to your car.   Enjoy the walk and then hit one of the zillion great restaurants downtown Charleston. Also, the market has had lots of renovations and is looking really snazzy!      To register:  http://www.bridgerun.com/register.php Happy Running and/or Walking!  
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
SCHomeSellers.com Rent to Own and Lease Options on Homes For Sale!  When searching for a new home there is one thing that will weigh heavy on your mind if you have children in the household. Their schooling will an important component to your decision making process. It is, in fact, one of the most important factors that affect home buying. One thing you can do to be sure that you will end up with good education options for your family is to check out the areas of your potential residence for the best schools before you even start your search. One of the best ways to check out a school district is to go to their website. Most of them have one these days. You’ll see how they view their own schools. Then go to the newspapers for the area and look for articles discussing school board issue...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
\ More Charleston South Carolina Buyers Are Choosing Rent to Own HomesTo make a long term 30 year mortgage Charleston South Carolina Buyers n a home in these uncertain times can be a tough decision, so more and more families are turning to rent to own instead of a long term commitment. With rent to own you can still look like you own and feel like you own a beautiful home with a gourmet kitchen, elegant baths, vaulted ceilings, sun rooms and live the luxurios live style in a very nice home for less than most mortgages. You can live in a lovely home for less than your friends are paying in mortgage costs for less of a house.When does it make sense to rent to own vs an obligated home mortgage?According to Stan Banks of SCHomeSellers.com in Charleston South Carolina, this is what he has t...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Real Estate for Sale in Charleston, SC with marsh view $340,000 Charleston, SC, a city based on southern charm, is filled with all types of homes.  From historical mansions to "everyday" homes, to resort properties, to investment properties, Charleston offers all sorts of real estate. Outsiders may not yet understand the desireable characteristics of "the lowcountry".  Charleston is called the "lowcountry" because the elevation of most of Charleston is of course sea level.  The coastal area is filled with "marsh", the area between the coast (or shoreline) and the land, filled with a reed plant. At first sight, the marsh may look drab and not becoming.   After growing accustomed to life in the lowcountry, the marsh becomes a source of beauty, representing calm, serenity, and new life.  T...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Real Estate Market Report - Stats - Charleston, SC - February 2011 The latest stats released by the Charleston Board of Realtors are shown below.  Don't hesitate to call if you would like to discuss the Charleston Real Estate market. Real Estate Market Report - Charleston County - Single Family                              Joye Ridgeway  843-270-8665                                   February COMPARISON                 YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON     2010 2011 Change 2010 2011 Change New Listings 668 569 -14.8% 1376 1198 -12.9% Closed Sales 236 210 -11% 417 419 +0.5 Median Sales Price $245,900 $227,835 -7.3% $255,000 $249,100 -2.3% Average Sales Price $371,450 $308,593 -16.9% $372,721 $321,936 -13.6% Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale 88.4% 88.3% 0.00% 87.8% 88.1% +3.3% Average...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - CHARLESTON COUNTY - SINGLE FAMLY HOMES - JANUARY 2011 Real Estate Market Report - Charleston County - Single Family            Joye Ridgeway                      843-270-8665              January COMPARISON YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON  The numbers from January 2011 reflect less new listings, more closed sales, and less days on the market.  Both median sales price and average sales price dropped.  Asking price verses sales price rose.  Even though it appears that we are still in a decling market, things are moving in Charleston, SC.   2010 2011 Change 2010 2011 Change New Listings 708 662 -12.1% 708 622 -12.1% Closed Sales 181 204 +12.7% 181 204 +12.7% Median Sales Price $288,000 $259,750 -9.8% $288,000 $259,750 -9.86% Average Sales Price $374,418 $337,296 -9.9% $...
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By Franne Schwarb, CSP, Broker Assoc., DRS, FIS
(Coldwell Banker United, Realtors)
March 13, 2011...a day that I have marked on my calendar in red.  Southwest Airlines will start air travel service to Charleston, South Carolinathat day.  Low cost or discount airlines have been here before...Air Tran even but none stayed.  Flying in and out of the Lowcountry has been expensive.  Our economy depends on our much loved tourists and affordable transportation is the key. So thank you Southwest for coming to my beaches and enjoying my restaurants.  I appreciate your presence and will promise to fly with you whenever I can. 
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By Laura Sargent
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results... What are you doing over and over that isn't working for you? Do you think one can recognize there own circle making?  Dogs can't relax without circling before they hunker down so maybe we have a bit of dog in us!  It's tough to let go of our ways.  Even if the results are zero.   Lets say you want to sell your home.  You contact an agent.  Discuss pricing, staging, curb appeal, and marketing.  You take none of the agents advice but for some reason the agent agrees to list your home.  You don't sell.  You let that agent go and hire a different agent after discussing pricing, staging, curb appeal, and marketing.  Again, agent agrees to list and you don't agree to any advice offered, you don't sell.  Agen...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Bahama House in Charleston, SC - Speechless Sunday Bahama House is just the name I gave this property !  I'm no authority on naming houses downtown Charleston, but when I stumbled across this home with colorful shutters and  is very narrow, I thought of the Bahamas.     The Bahama House is located in one of the oldest of areas in historic Charleston, dating back to 1730.  At that time, owners were taxed on the width of their homes, so homes were designed to be narrow.   This home is not for sale, that I know of.  I can show you ANY home listed in the Charleston MLS.  So bookmark this page and call me when you are ready to talk Charleston real estate.  Search the Charleston MLS with no registration. Things to do in Charleston for FREE. Bahama House in Charleston, SC - Speechless Sunday  
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Victorian House in Historic Charleston, SC - Speechless Sunday I spotted this victorian house while trapezing around downtown with my camera.  This house is not for sale that I know of...the architectural features caught my attention.  It will be interesting to watch this house over the years.  Will someone perserve the house, or will it fall into disrepair ?  If this house could talk... This house is not for sale, but I can help you with ANY house in the Charleston real estate market. Search the Charleston MLS with no registration.  Call me when you are ready to talk real estate.  843-270-8665 Victorian House in historic Charleston, SC - Speechless Sunday
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Pink Perfection Camellia in Charleston, SC - Friday's Photo Camellia's come in many different varieties.  The pink perfection was first spotted in the Phillipines in 1639 and can be found all around Charleston, SC this time of year.  For help with Charleston Real Estate from someone who strives for PERFECTION...call Joye Ridgeway !! Pink Perfection Camellia in Charleston, SC - Friday's Photo
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
Houses for Rent to Own in Charleston SC: You want to buy a house but you’ve heard that it is almost impossible to get a loan these days. Since the foreclosure boom the lenders have done much to tighten up their lending practices so only those that seem most able to repay the loans are granted the money to purchase a home. That’s no reason to give up hope of ever owning your own home, though. The possibility is still there if you want to go in a less traditional way. Investors have homes just waiting for those that would like to buy a house beginning with a rent to own situation. The alternative route to home ownership includes a way for you to put money away for a down payment while renting the house you will eventually buy. While you live in a home and settle into it, a portion of your...
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