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Charleston, SC Real Estate News

By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
A local community band has set three dates for a Music In May concert series. Music In May with the Charleston Community Band will be held: 2pm May 3rd at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center 6pm May 24th at the I'On Neighborhood Amphitheater 3pm May 25th at the Marion Square Memorial Day Concert , which will feature the Charleston and the Columbia Community Bands. For more information you may visit: www.charlestoncommunityband.com   ***************************************** 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,...
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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
There will be a Father and Son Event hosted by The Stewards of Emanuel AME Church at 4 pm April 26, 2009. The church is located at 110 Calhoun Street in Downtown Charleston. There is no charge to attend.  Come on out to hear Clay Middleton speak and build your relationship with your son(s).   ***************************************** 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 convenie...
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By Matthew Naumann, Goose Creek, SC Real Estate Agent
(Exit Realty Charleston Group)
 Are Home Prices set to rise in the Goose Creek and Charleston, SC area? Overall home prices are starting to stabilizing in the most desirable areas in Goose Creek and in the Charleston SC area. Most of the stabilization is occurring in the lower price ranges (i.e 150-100k).  The stabilization is occurring due to first time home buyers, second (i.e. vacation)home buyers, and investors recognizing the most desirable homes are at rock bottom prices.  Most of the homes are either bank owned or short sale properties.    Home Prices Gain 0.7% in February From January (Update1) Kathleen M. Howley, April 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. home prices rose 0.7 percent in February from January, the first consecutive monthly gain in two years, a sign that low interest rates may be moderating declines in rea...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
The gazebo at White Point Garden, also known at "The Battery" in Charleston, SC. This picture was taken before the renovations of 2009.  The park got it's name White Point Garden after the point of the city which had large mounds of crushed oyster shells, thus creating a white covering.  The battery gets it's name after the fortifications that were placed along the waterfront from the earliest of times.
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Getting Insurance for your Home Do not forget about that all important home insurance when you are looking for a first or new home. Make sure you get numerous quotes and different agents so you can find the coverage you need at the best possible rate. Here in Charleston SC, insurance can be a challenge especially if you are in the wind & hail pool areas. This designated areas require you to have the government mandated wind and hail policy along with your standard hazard policy and in many cases may require a flood policy or an earthquake policy. Yes, earthquake insurance, most people do not know that Charleston is on a major fault line and you can never be too safe with insurance on a home. Some things you can do to reduce you insurance costs include the following: bundle your policies...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
The Bristol is more than just another condominium community.  It offers waterfront living and spectacular  views.  The residents are very friendly and can be found spending time with each from hanging out at the gym, sitting poolside, or enjoying downtown Charleston.  The Bristol overlooks the beautiful Ashley River.  It's the only condo on Charleston Peninsula with its own maraina.  From their boat slips, residents have direct access to Charleston's International harbor and nearby Intracoastal waterway.  When your looking for Charleston real estate don't pass up The Bristol. here
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Ashland Plantation offers some of the most beautiful and luxurious homes in a quiet area.  Its amazing views of ashley river and breath taking sunsets make this neighborhood a great place to relax and enjoy life.  If your looking for more excitement, downtown Charleston is only 15 minutes away.  You can enjoy great entertainment and cuisine.  When your looking for Charleston SC real estate please check out Ashland Plantation, you wont be disappointed!     
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Palmetto Place is a beautiful, gated condominium community, located in Charleston SC. They accommodate families as well as single residents with different size condos.  They range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms.  It's a very secure community which makes it a perfect place to raise a family.  Other amenities Palmetto Place offers are a Lounging pool, cabana, fire pit, fenced bark park with pet stations throughout the community, and much more!  If your looking for Charleston SC real estate then please check out Palmetto Place.  
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
The Police Chief of the 3rd largest city in South Carolina, North Charleston Police Chief Jon R. Zumalt will be the keynote speaker at the April, 21st, 2009 Master Mind meeting. Chief Zumalt began his career in law enforcement in 1980 when he joined the Wichita Kansas Police Department as a reserve officer.  This was the beginning of a 21 year career with the Wichita Police Department where he held command positions in Patrol, Training, Special Operations, Technical Services, Internal Affairs and Special Investigations. In 2001 following a nationwide search, Chief Zumalt was hired by Mayor Keith Summey to lead the City of North Charleston Police Department.  Under his leadership, Chief Zumalt has reshaped the police department and brought back a "sense of pride" with his innovative mana...
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First Time Home Buyers, Investors, and Retirees are finding it is the Perfect Time to buy a home in Goose Creek and in the Charleston SC Area Homes maybe selling slower, it is not because there are not buyers out there.  There are many First Time Home Buyers, Investors, and Retirees who are researching the Goose Creek and Charleston SC area real estate market and are identifying the best deals.  As it is on the Grand Strand, the homes that are priced right and in the best condition are selling very quickly and lots of times with multiple of offers.  If you identify a home that is priced right and it meets your home buying criteria in this market, it would be your best interest to make an offer as soon as possible.  Note not all deals will foreclosures or short sales. Real estate selling...
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
If you don't have any plans for this weekend, you might want to take a little drive to St. George, S.C. (population 2,104) where they are expecting tens of thousands of grits lovers, (and a few strange curiousity seekers) to help them celebrate their 23rd annual World Grits Festival. Have you ever seen a "Grit Rolling Contest"? C'mon..really? Let me see if I can explain what you have missed: first, they fill a kiddie pool with with cooked grits and then contestants (boys, girl, men & women) dive in and coat themselves with as much grits as possible in 10 seconds!      Contestants wear multiple layers of clothes, big hats and baggy pants with lots of pockets because the person with the most pounds of grits on his or her body wins the $75 first prize. (It's the most fun that you can have ...
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By Kevin Breeland, CMB
As I look back on this week I keep reflecting on a few events that defined my week. When I give this week a closer look the week is filled with moments of pride and failure. Let me explain. As I have stated in other blogs, my son, who will be 12 in May, is playing baseball for the first time ever in his life. As it turns out, it appears that he is a natural at it. That is great. His team is made of mainly 6th graders, most go to his school, and they are playing other teams that make up the spring baseball little league rec teams. Most all of these kids all go to school together. I have been "helping" which really means I am playing positions during practice when we don't have enough kids for practice, warming up pitchers, working with the kids that are playing the outfield, and then gam...
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By Matthew Naumann, Goose Creek, SC Real Estate Agent
(Exit Realty Charleston Group)
Home Prices Stabilizing in Goose Creek and in the Charleston, SC area as Banks Hold Back Foreclosures Home prices in some areas in Goose Creek and in the Charleston SC area are showings signs of stabilization. Despite the banks not releasing a lot of foreclosures to the market, home buyers have been taking advantage of low home prices and mortgage rates to buy homes in the most desirable areas in Goose Creek and in the Charleston SC area.  The reduced number of foreclosures on the market has helped to slow the drop in prices and has motivated buyers to buy when the right home is found. Banks withholding foreclosed homes to prop sales, experts say By LESLIE BERKMAN, The Press-Enterprise, 10:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - Lenders for months have been holding back a high volume o...
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
Last night on Larry King, Donald Trunp was promoting his newest book, "Think Like A Champion" and was asked by King, the same question that hundreds of people ask every day: "What if you want to buy and you can't get the mortgage?" "The Donald" never blinked as he responded: "Larry, this is a great time to buy real estate. And as far as financing is concerned, the only financing -- the only financing you should be thinking about is seller financing. If the seller won't give you financing, don't do it, because the banks are not doing their job. They're not providing financing for deals!" See transcript : http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/15/lkl.01.html What do you think of Donald Trumps comments? Is he right? Is he wrong? Is he just being "The Donald"? What do you think?
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Recently, I have had a number of listings that are well priced and in good condition. Showings have been solid but still relatively few offers. I did some research and in each instance there is a home of poor quality in the neighborhood that is listed as a short sale. Each of these homes has mulitple contracts on it and they are waiting on the bank to respond....and waiting on the bank to respond...and waiting some more for the bank to respond. Three buyers are tied up trying to get a deal on this short sale home. I am guessing that this is happening in all areas and keeping some buyers from placing offers on homes that can actually respond with a counter offer or accept the offer. Can you blame the buyer? No, everyone has the right to go after what home they want and try to get the bes...
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By Kevin Breeland, CMB
The World Famous Pluto Springs, French Lick Resort and Casino, French Lick, Indiana.  
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  Courtyard of the French Lick Resort and Casino, French Lick, Indiana. A beautiful turn of century resort that has all the charm of yester year. If you have never been or it has been a while since you were there...plan to go...it is worth the trip and the prices a very reasonable.
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
The Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association will host the free 60 minute class and tour and will have a real estate attorney, home inspector and mortgage specialist available to answer questions.  Only 20 seats are available. To register for this free class, visit: FreeForeclsoureTourCharleston.com or call 1-800-896-0402.
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Historic Old Village Home, Garden & Art TourApril 19, 2009 - Old Village Mt. Pleasant   The Historic Old Village Home, Garden & Art Tour will showcase some of the finest homes in Mt. Pleasant. This self-guided tour offers guests a unique opportunity to look inside some of the Old Village's most beautiful homes and gardens. The tour will also feature an art sale with works from: Sally Cade, Nancy Hoerter, Hilarie Lambert, Ben Nita McAdam, Beth McLean, All Lee Merrill, Laurie Meyer, Elizabeth Middour, Ann Patterson, Leslie Pratt-Thomas, Sheryl Stalnaker, Carole Tinkey, Janie Trouche, and Shannon Brown Wood. The Tour begins at Edwards Park, Royall Avenue between Bank and Ferry Streets.  Time is 1:00-5:00pm.  Tour proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, Carolina Lowcountry Chapter. A ...
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