Community and School Reports
If you would like us to send you a Community and School Report that includes detailed community and school information for any area around Charleston, SC or any other zip code in the U.S., just let us know.
Creating Partnerships that Work
As we may have mentioned before, Betsy and I have built our business primarily through referrals from those to whom we have demonstrated our knowledge, skill, and expertise.
We’ve always preferred to work in this way because it’s much more personal and, for that reason, more enjoyable. It’s very satisfying to help our contacts and their [...]
Updated Statistics for Listings in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and James Island
Area 21 Stats – Area 41 Stats – Area 42 Stats – Area 51-52 Stats
These links (pdf’s) are for some updated stats for single family homes (not condos or townhouses) for the individual neighborhoods in Mt. Pleasant, Downtown, and James Island, divided into numbered areas. These numbers refer to MLS geographic areas. They [...]
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
1/2 cup melted butter
2 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, beaten
Charleston Area Has Low Foreclosure Rates
Charleston Regional Business Journal reports: Recently released data shows that South Carolina’s major metro areas had some of the lowest foreclosure rates across the U.S. for 2009, according to RealtyTrac. The Charleston-North Charleston region posted a rate of 2.20% for homes in foreclosure.
WSJ Reports Average Size of New Homes Drops
Data released by the National Association of Home Builders found the average size of a new home that was completed in 2009 fell to 2,480 square feet from 2,520 square feet in 2008. The last time the average completed-home size fell by a statistically significant amount was 1982. Homeowners surveyed said downsizing was becoming a [...]
To Do in the Garden for February
Plant trees and shrubs, Gerbera daisies, roses
Sprinkle bulb fertilizer on established bulb beds as soon as they begin to sprout.
Feed blooming plants lightly every 2-3 weeks.
Feed azaleas and camellias with an acid loving plant food.
Prune trees and shrubs, except spring flowering ones. Summer flowering plants, such as oleanders and crepe myrtles, bloom on new growth [...]
News From Mayor Billy Swails’ Mt. Pleasant Town Update
Mount Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, who took office in November, reassured business leaders this morning that things are just fine east of the Cooper. In his town of Mount Pleasant update, given at Alhambra Hall, Swails emphasized the town’s commitment to being business-friendly and gave a rundown of the town’s budget.
The meeting was organized by [...]
News About Fannie Mae Owned Properties
On REO (foreclosure) properties that Fannie Mae owns… They are marketing 3.5% of the Sales Price for Buyers Closing Costs, Prepaids, and GE appliances… there are a couple of small print lines… the buyer DOES NOT have to utilize the HomePath program to qualify!….. ask us for details!
We have an excel spread sheet of all [...]
Huge Price Reduction at Midtown of Charleston!
HUGE price reductions just taken at Midtown! Please take a look at the listings page for more current prices. Some were reduced $80,000!
