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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
  Celebrating New Year's Eve in Charleston, SC  ~ Are you planning on celebrating the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 in Charleston?  If you are, do you have your plans together yet? If your answer is ";no";, then we can providea little bit of insight.  We've searched out some of the places you can go to ring in the New Year, whether you want the party atmosphere or you'd rather enjoysome delicious Charleston fair.  Either way, we hope you have a fun and safe New Year's celebration! 2010 New Years EveCELEBRATIONS in Charleston Mad River Bar and Grille- $100      (Downtown Charleston)2009 into 2010 New Years Eve Celebration8PM - 2PM, Open Top-Shelf Bar, Hand Passed Horsd'oeuvresChampagne Toast, DJ, Ice Luge, and Party Favors.  Mad River Bar and Grille had the hottest New Years Eve ...
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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
Charleston First Night -- New Year's Eve Celebration ~ Those looking for a clean, wild party without any of the of the normal unpleasantries of your normal New Year's Eve parties will find the perfect celebration in First Night Charleston. Focusing on a variety of performance art and music, First Night will entertain right up to the marvelous New Year's Eve fireworks display that will that caps off the festival.  This is a great way for Charlestonians to enjoy themselves in a positive environment with plenty of activities. First Night Charleston offers the perfect New Year's Eve celebration for the entire family. Keeping the events alcohol free and focusing on the community and various forms of the arts, you're sure to be able to bring your children out without fear of an inappropriate...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
*** Your Short Sale Options in Charleston SC Short Sale in Charleston SC Yes, a short sale is a way to save your house from foreclosure and we work with a team of professional Short Sale experts that work to stop foreclosure in the Charleston South Carolina area. For short sale assistance and other options to consider first before you should consider a short sale contact SCHomeBuyers. We have solutions other than just a short sale in the CHarleston SC area to stop foreclosure! Here are a few we hope you have considered before you feed try a short sale: Have you considered listing your house with Real Estate Agent or Broker? In many cases you may be able to sell your house before your foreclosure is final. Have you or have your considered to sell your house "For sale By Owner."? This is ...
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Charleston Real Estate ResourceDecember 2009 Newsletter   The Real Estate Resource newsletter for December 2009 is now available. This monthly newsletter is produced by Charleston Realtor Debbie Donovan of Exit Realty Charleston Group in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The December edition includes information about the newsletter going virtual, Seller's and Buyer's Tips, Featured Property Listings, market statistics for October 2009, Noteworthy Events, and spotlights the Debbie Donovan Donates organization of the month - Camp Sertoma . Previous months' issues are also available. All Daniel Island Homes   All Isle of Palms Homes        All Mt Pleasant Homes    All Charleston Peninsula Homes    All James Island Homes   All West Ashley Homes   Charleston Real Estate Resource - Debbie Donovan:   As a co...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
As we all know, the home inspection is one of the most important parts of the real estate transaction. It is critical to have an experienced and qualified inspector who knows what he or she is doing. Here are a few "red-flag" items to make sure you look out for whne buying a home. Poor water pressure. Aside from issues of comfort and convenience, low water flow may indicate plumbing problems, such as corroded pipes that will need to be replaced down the road. Tearing out old plumbing and replacing it with copper pipes can run $2,000 to $15,000 or more in a typical 1,500-square-foot home. A less costly alternative is cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping, which unlike rigid copper piping, is flexible and easier to install (approved for potable use in all U.S. model plumbing and mechanic...
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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
Photos taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.  ***************************************** We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC.  If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.   Jim and Maria Hart Realtors®/ ...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
I just sold another home in the Clearview Neighborhood on James Island, SC. 620 Clearview Drive sold for $240,000 and here is what my clients had to say: "Randall Sandin is a top notch agent.  I have bought and sold a handful of properties and Randall is by far the most organized agent that I have dealt with.  His straight forward and down to earth approach is great to work with.  His numerous years in the Real Estate industry were extremely helpful in foreseeing, advising, and solving the issues that one run across in a real estate transaction.  I would recommend Randall Sandin to anyone that is looking for someone to handle selling or buying a home or property with them.  Randall is a good and honest family man; his organization and work ethic made the sale of our house go smoothly." ...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
The Charleston-area residential real estate market continues to show signs of a strong recovery.  Led by incredibly strong sales in Charleston County, preliminary data from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® showed 783 closed transactions in November, with a median sale price of $173,000. Much of this was caused by the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit was originally was set to expire at the end of November but has now been expanded to the end of April. As of December 10, 2008, 435 properties were sold at a median price of $185,503.  This month's numbers reflect an unprecedented 80% increase in sales and the third consecutive month of increases. This type of activity is uncharacteristic for November, and likely attributable to the passing of the original homebuyer tax ...
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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
Charleston (West of the Ashley), South Carolina~ Condo/Townhome ~ Market SnapShot Charleston, South Carolina currently has 232 Active Listings     Status Total Avg Price Avg $ Per Sqft Median Low High Avg DOM Avg CDOM ACTIVE 232 $165,383 $131.71 $154,950 $55,000 $1,279,200 206 228 Charleston, South Carolina currently has 29 listings under contract or pending. Status Total Avg Price Avg $ Per Sqft Median Low High Avg DOM Avg CDOM CONT 15 $116,470 $100.23 $109,900 $40,000 $204,000 110 136 PENDING 14 $221,287 $130.55 $196,766 $163,050 $309,645 68 68   Charleston, South Carolina saw 15 home closings in November 2009.  Status Total Avg Price Avg $ Per Sqft Median Low High Avg DOM Avg CDOM SOLD  15 $129,143 $102.27 $158,000 $42,500 $197,000  97  113                                     If you ...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Just sold 662 Clearview, Charleston SC 29412 for $225,000 Here is what my client had to say: "I think I can finally say I'm settled in!  That said I don't think I ever took the time to thank you as much as I should have.  As you know the process of selling my house was a very emotional one for me and you were unbelievably patient and supportive.  I can't begin to tell you how much that helped.  I told several friends about how easy it was to get in touch with you when I needed to and how much information you had whenever I asked questions.  Most of them were surprised.  It seems they didn't have the same story to tell with realtors they've worked with.  For all of my complaining about 'keeping it clean' the way appointments were scheduled was relatively easy too.  So thank you again, so...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
The holidays are upon us once again.  (Where has the year gone?)  One of my favorite places to bring my family in Charleston to get into the holiday spirit is the Holiday Festival of Lights.  Located at the James Island County Park, the festival of lights is barrage Christmas lights and exhibits that includes a "Winter Wonderland," and "Santa's Village."  Much of what you will see will be from the comfort of your car as you travel down the road that encircle the park, gazing and pointing to the different light exhibits.  You can make the circle in your car as many times as you would like until the park closes for the evening.  At some point during the drive you will have the option to stop, park, and walk around the Winter Wonderland.  This is an area that has a carousel, a rock climbin...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Making the Magic Happen ~~ Behind-the-Scenes at the Holiday Festival of Lights By Charlie Morrison The holiday season is once again upon us. The shorter days, the blustery winds, and those manic shopping sprees have the power to dampen our holiday spirits. What sometimes gets lost in all of this is the idea that the holiday season is the time of the year we give thanks to the things that make our lives healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling. For residents of the Lowcountry, we have an extra reason to be thankful each and every year: James Island County Park's Holiday Festival of Lights. The Charleston Parks and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is doing a little bit of celebrating themselves this year. The 2009-2010 holiday season marks the 20th anniversary of the Holiday Festival of Lights, no ...
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By Patty Hill, Broker Associate, Local Homes and Land, Inc
(Local Homes and Land, Inc)
Charleston's Own Children's Museum Of The Lowcountry Hosts Wrap It up! Workshop! What a great opportunity for low country children! Located on 25 Ann Street, downtown, the museum will offer a workshop to make homemade gift bags. With museum admission, each class is only $5 per child. The workshop will be held December 1st and begins at 10:30 am.  This workshop is offered to the public. According to the museum their: "mission is to spark a love of learning in all children of the tri-county region. Through interactive, interdisciplinary hands-on environments and experiences in the arts, sciences and humanities, Lowcountry children will develop creative thinking and problem solving skills and a belief in their own potential." This is a good time to get out and support your local Children's...
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
I just finished reading a great "Juggle" article by John J. Edwards III on the Wall Street Journal Blog titled "A Season of Gratitude."   http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2009/11/23/a-season-of-gratitude-what-are-you-thankful-for/ The Juggle examines the choices and tradeoffs people make as they juggle work and family. I know, I know, I know..locally, here in Charleston, SC,  a lot of folks are out of work, others are being "furloughed", the economy still hasn't recovered,...but, my mentors have taught me to look for the "Positive" rather than the "Negative", ( Boeing just came to town, we just landed a Wind Turbine employer, etc. I am blessed with a supportive, healthy, and loving family!) So, I am curious... What are you most thankful for this Holiday Season? http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/20...
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More Jobs coming to North Charleston, SC will help speed the recovery of the Real Estate Market in Goose Creek and in the Charleston SC Area. More jobs is another sign the real estate market in the Goose Creek and Charleston SC area will recover faster than the rest of the United States.  If you are a looking to buy or invest in real estate, the time is now to do that.  With interest rates on mortgages are low, due to the government buying the interest rates down.  With lots of homes on the market pushing home prices down and the government offering tax credits for first time home buyers and second homes.  There is no better time than to buy. S.C. To Research and Test Wind Turbines, Could Bring Thousands of Jobs 11/24/09 12:03 am - reporter: Natalie Caula  - producer: Natalie Caula - AB...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
There was a great article on www.msn.com today regarding how items affect one's credit score. With the large number of short sales and foreclosures we are seeing and will continue to see, it is important people reliaze the impact on their credit score. Here is the link to the article: MSN CREDIT SCORE ARTICLE              Effect on a        680 score      780 score Maxed-out card -10 to -30 -25 to -45 30-day late payment -60 to -80 -90 to -110 Debt settlement -45 to -65 -105 to -125 Foreclosure -85 to -105 -140 to -160 Bankruptcy -130 to -150 -220 to -240 For info on Charleston SC real estate, please call Randall Sandin at 843-209-9667 or email at rsandin@carolinaone.com. Search for Charleston homes at CHARLESTON HOME SEARCH    
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By Jay Tracey, Real Estate Service Far Beyond an Internet Search
(Exit Realty The Tracey Group)
Welcome Boeing to Metro Charleston - Charleston SC Real Estate The announcement that Boeing has decided to locate its' newest plant near the Metro Charleston area is the best news in Charleston since the end of the Civil War. The new plant will be located at the Charleston International Airport and is expected to create at least 3,800 new jobs. Thank you Boeing! There couldn't have been better news for all of us in the Charleston area. We welcome you to the Charleston area with open arms. As the owner and broker of Exit Realty The Tracey Group, the effect of this decision will be area wide for Charleston Real Estate, Hanahan Real Estate, James Island Real Estate, Goose Creek Real Estate, as well as Folly Beach Real Estate. Our business in Summerville has already been positively affected...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Work on Boeing Co.'s massive 787 Dreamliner plant got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony today that was attended by dozens of elected officials and hundreds of Boeing employees. Jim Albaugh, Boeing's president of commercial airplanes, praised the local workforce and said the aerospace giant's recent decision to expand in Charleston, South Carolina is going to be good for our competitiveness, it's going to be good for our company, it's going to be good for the country and I think it will create jobs not just here in South Carolina but in Washington state. For info on Charleston, SC real estate contact Randall Sandin at 843-209-9667 or email at rsandin@carolinaone.com. Search the Charleston MLS for free at SEARCH CHARLESTON SC HOMES    
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
  Just SOLD! 662 Clearview Drive in the Clearview neighborhood on James Island, SC       Sold for $225,000 Here is what my client had to say:  "As you know the process of selling my house was a very emotional one for me and you were unbelievably patient and supportive.  I can't begin to tell you how much that helped.  I told several friends about how easy it was to get in touch with you when I needed to and how much information you had whenever I asked questions.  Most of them were surprised.  It seems they didn't have the same story to tell with realtors they've worked with.  For all of my complaining about 'keeping it clean' the way appointments were scheduled was relatively easy too.  So thank you again, so much, for everything you did and the time you spent making sure it was as eas...
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