This beautiful brick home was recently remodeled and is ready for a new tenant to call it home.  The home has hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,300 sq ft.  The home was built in 1960 and has completely remodeled bathrooms with tile flooring.All of the bedrooms have approximately twice the closet space of homes more recently built.The large, spacious garage provides enough room to park a vehicle and store other items.  There is also attic storage.The home is located in North Charleston off Remount Rd and is only a few minutes to I-26 and 526.  The home gives the resident easy and quick access to the various areas of Charleston – Air Force Base, Boeing plant, Ladson, Goose Creek, Summerville and even downtown Charleston.Visit the home listing at http://bluewater... 09/18/2013

Do's Do contact each lead 3-5 times. Do always include your business's website. Do include your business card in at least one mailing. Do provide a solution. Do give a call to action. Do attempt to build rapport with the homeowner. Do use a combination of postcards and letters (greeting cards can be used as letters). Don'ts Do not mail a postcard that indicates financial duress. Do not insult or belittle the homeowner. Do not make promises or guarantees you cannot follow through on. Do not break any laws when you market.   Want more business and marketing tips and tools?  Visit our main website at www.bluewaterbusinesssolutions.net.Interested in finding and marketing to your local Lis Pendens?  Sign up at www.scdistressedhomes.com/pricing/li.html to receive a free trial of our Lis Pende... 05/05/2013

Sensei/Grasshopper Mentee Teressa Cooper Knocked it Out of the Park! When Dick Greenberg started this challenge thought, oh good, I get to give back to the Active Rain community that has given so much to me!  This was a challenge right up my alley for sure!  I posted a few comments and let folks know I was happy to help in whatever way I could. Teresa Cooper left a comment saying she was looking for help with Localism posts.  I emailed her letting her know  I would be happy to help her with Localism. It is one of my favorite types of blog posts to write because it is all about giving back to the community and promoting  local people and events. Teresa Cooper emailed me back and the rest is Herstory! Hello, Anna. I received your offer to mentor me in my effort to learn and excel at “loca... 05/07/2012

Want your beloved companion to be the coolest dog on the block this summer?  Then make “Pup in the Tub” on Ashley-Phosphate Road your first stop! Owners Lilli and Phillip Thompson are the BEST DOG GROOMERS in NORTH CHARLESTON, and their team of professional pet groomers are ready to pamper your soul pet with a smorgasbord of services!  Start with a basic hair cut or trim, add a pedicure, teeth brushing, ear plucking, de-matting, flea shampoo or soothing oatmeal shampoo, to make it a special day for your furry friend. Lilli has always loved working with dogs, and while still in high school, she started working as a part-time assistant at “Pup in the Tub”.  A few years later, when the owner decided to sell, Lilli and her brother Phillip jumped at the opportunity to own their own business,... 04/18/2012

Yum, yummy, yum!  I bet you are hungry now!  Madra Rua is not only an evening happy hour and great place to watch soccer and other sporting events... it can also fry up one yummy breakfast.  Probably shouldn't eat like this too often but now and then a start like this is quite a treat!   From 526 Take the North Rhett exit. Turn right onto North Rhett and go around Park Circle to the second East Montague exit. Go past North Charleston High School. We are in the last block on the left - green building and red awning, #1034 10/31/2011

Third annual Dog Day is coming to Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark in North Charleston's Wannamaker County Park! That's right it is a day for dogs NOT humans.   Larger dogs will get to party in up in the Big Kahuna Wave Pool Smaller dogs will get to romp around in the Otter Bay Kiddie Pool Admission is 10 dollars or 8 if you are a Charleston County Resident - The cost is per dog... people are free PROOF of current animal vaccination is required for entry. What a yappy time for your dog(s) and a great time for you to make some new friends with people that love their dog(s) as much as you do!   When:  Sunday, Sept. 11th  Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Where: Whirlin Waters   09/03/2011

Fort Dorchester High School, North Charleston, South Carolina Black sky, scary clouds, and BAM - the lightning shall come!   The storm that hit Charleston last night came quickly, pounded hard, and then hit the road.  Facebook makes storms even more interesting as you see your friends post what it's like at their home.  Knowing who just lost power or who is watching their garage can roll down the street keeps us connected like never before.   08/10/2011

This almost sounds cruel for people that want to win races or beat their own personal best time but at the same time it calls to those that love taking a chance!   The Chance Run Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. North Charleston Wannamaker County Park This race features a split in the course that forces runners to choose one of two routes. Runners who choose the wrong path will find themselves on a slightly longer course than those who selected the other route.  Fee$20 or $16 (Charleston County Residents)RegistrationOnline registration is open now through the day before each event. Late registration and packet pickup will be available on race day from 4:30–6:00 p.m. Register online or call (843) 795-4386 May you choose the path you want! 07/01/2011

This is a 9 day event that has something for everyone no matter your age! The Main Event starts on Saturday at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center and Charleston Area Convention Center and the fun ends on the 7th with music, dance contests, and fireworks. The celebration runs for so long because individual events and acts can be found at different locations throughout North Charleston.  You can find entertainment, contests, art, and crafts, some events inside and some outside, all week long! Want more info? I really like this write up by the Charleston City Paper You can also check out the schedule at the City of North Charleston    Image property of N. Charleston Arts Festival 04/27/2011

Wordless Wednesday - 27 Oct 2010 Quarterman Park near Park Circle This photo was taken near the famous Park Circle in North Charleston, SC.  This park's actual name is Quarterman Park.  It is a great place to relax, have lunch, and feed the local ducks and geese.  Photo taken with an Iphone 3G.   Other Recent Blogs: What is a VA Loan? What is an FHA Loan? Bill H.R. 5981 passes - FHA Mortgages to increase it's annual mortgage insurance premium Real Estate Closing Definitions - Part 1, A-E Is Now the Right Time?       10/27/2010

James Island, SC Local Information James Island has some of the most sought after housing in all of Charleston due to its close distance to downtown Charleston and also the beach. Location is just one of James Island’s most important selling points. It is possible to take the James Island Connector over the harbor to downtown Charleston in about 5-10 mins. Folly Beach is a most desired amongst local people and is within a 5-15 minute drive. Because James Island is easily the most accessible suburb to and from downtown Charleston, it has a very good rental market. It’s usually the most notable selection of spots to call home for College of Charleston, MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina), and Charleston School of Law students. As a result, property investors often pick the condos ... 07/10/2010

North Charleston Neighborhoods - Cedar Grove North Charleston South Carolina is part of the Charleston metropolitan.  It is the home of the Charleston Air Force Base as well as other major business such as Bosch, and most recently Boeing.  North Charleston is also home to some major shopping areas such as Northwoods Mall and the Tanger Outlet just to name a few. North Charleston is the third largest city in South Carolina, behind Columbia and Charleston, with over 97,000 people.  As with most cities, there are a large variety of homes and neighborhoods ranging from lower, middle, and higher incomes.  The neighborhoods also range from older to newly built homes, as well as homes with wood, vinly, and brick siding.                                     A rarity in the metro Charleston marke... 07/02/2010

  3 Reasons FOR SALE BY OWNERS, FSBOs, in North Charleston and the Charleston, SC Area need to turn the Sale of their Home over to a REAL ESTATE AGENT There are 3 Big Reasons for For Sale By Owners to reconsider their decision to list with an agent.  1.) Establishing the Listing Price - Many FSBOs, in attempts to break even, will overprice their home in relation to the overall market, which will result in few showings and not their sale of their home.  By listing with a Real Estate Agent in North Charleston or in the Charleston, SC area you will have your home listed with a price based on the condition of the home and local real estate market conditions verses a home seller's opinion. A properly priced home will be on the market less than a home that was overpriced for market. 2.) Time ... 03/31/2010

  North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics for January 2010 North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics - January 2010 New Listings Total 164 Average List Price $184,442 Median List Price $149,994 Sold Listings Days on Market (DOM) 114 Total 30 Average List Price $145,247 Average Sold Price $138,426 Median Sold Price $144,995 % Selling Price/Listing Price 95% Current Active Listings as of Feb. 15, 2010 Days on Market (DOM) 173 Total 766  Summary: The real estate market in the North Charleston, SC is definitely a Buyer's Market, for every listing sold in the month of January there was than 5 new listings added.   The final selling price is at 95% of the listing price, which means home prices need to still come down to attract more buyers.  Based on the number of homes so... 02/15/2010

  North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics for December 2009 North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics - December 2009 New Listings Total 95 Average List Price $146,614 Median List Price $129,500 Sold Listings Days on Market (DOM) 74 Total 68 Average List Price $145,816 Average Sold Price $141,244 Median Sold Price $138,650 % Selling Price/Listing Price 97% Current Active Listings as of Feb. 15, 2010 Days on Market (DOM) 173 Total 766  Summary: The real estate market in the North Charleston, SC is definitely a Buyer's Market for first time home buyers, for every listing sold in the month of December there was more than 1 new listing added.   The final selling price is at 97% of the listing price, which means home prices are coming more inline with buyer expectations. ... 02/15/2010

Avoiding Foreclosure in North Charleston, SC - Short Sale If you are a Home Owner, who has fallen behind in making your mortgage payments and you see no way in catching up.  There is no better time than now to consider your options in dealing with your home.  Unfortunately, many Home Owners owe more than what there homes are worth in the North Charleston, SC market.  If you are Home Owner, who may be in this situation, you have 4 options: Loan Modification (i.e. work with the bank to reduce payments or create repayment plan to get caught up). Let it go into FORECLOSURE (i.e. walk away and do nothing). Give it back to the BANK (i.e. Deed in lieu of Foreclosure). SHORT SALE (i.e. sell it for less than you owe). Since every Home Owner's situation unique, the first step is to sit down with ... 02/12/2010

If surveys from the National Association of Realtors show that 91% of home buyers begin their search for properties on the internet...are they finding YOU there? If you want to learn more about how you can increase traffic to your business, or even work from home, and make a living on the internet, bring your internet questions as" Search Engine Optimization Queen" Leigha Baer discusses how you can get on the front page of Google...Absolutely FREE! On February 2 , 2010, the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association will host E-Edge Marketing Expert Leigha Baer! Leigha is a serial entrepreneur and owner of  http://www.gardendecorativeitems.com/  and http://sweetgiftsforboyfriends.com/ and  http://e-edgemarketing.com/  an Internet Marketing consulting company, specializing in helping s... 01/29/2010

The Elms Plantation is a retirement/semi-retirement community located in North Charleston off of University Blvd near Trident Hospital and Charleston Southern University.  The Elms is a quiet and gated community restricted to people who are 55 years old or older.  The community has both single family detached homes as well as attached townhouses/patio homes.   History of The Elms Plantation - The Elms Plantation, like nearly all of the plantations in our area, has a history.  The earliest known existence of the plantation is 1682, when it was granted to Ralph Izard.  Several plantation homes were built since that time but all have succumb to the wear and tear of time to include wars, earthquakes, and fires.  The original land grant was 4350 acres and the reported primary crop was rice. ... 01/13/2010

This January many of you will put together your New Year's resolutions list. It's a time for reflection, and more importantly making a personal commitment to yourself for the upcoming year. The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association has brought and will continue to bring to you vital information, speakers, and resources that you cannot find anywhere else. With that thought in mind, we would like to help you "Jump Start" your New Year's resolutions list and help motivate you to create the things you want in 2010, by bringing you one of the very best motivational speakers that you will ever have the opportunity to hear, Dr. Jeremy Good!   Dr. Jeremy Good is a noted nationally recognized speaker is the areas of health and vitality. His mission is to empower as many people as possible... 01/03/2010

North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics for November 2009 North Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Statistics - November 2009 New Listings Total 57 Average List Price $190,163 Median List Price $143,000 Sold Listings Days on Market (DOM) 85 Total 55 Average List Price $154,185 Average Sold Price $148,388 Median Sold Price $159,900 % Selling Price/Listing Price 96% Current Active Listings as of Dec. 21, 2009 Days on Market (DOM) 169 Total 417  Summary: The real estate market in the North Charleston, SC is definitely a Buyer's Market, for every listing sold in the month of November there was than 1 new listings added.  The final selling price is at 96% of the listing price, which means home prices need to still come down to attract more buyers.  Based on the number of homes sold... 12/22/2009