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To Do in the Garden for July

Work to maintain the garden during the heat. Keep it clean and water regularly.
Start perennial seeds for fall planting
Do not fertilize lawn during drought
Fertilize annuals monthly, fertilize perennials and summer flowering shrubs, crape myrtles, gardenias, hydrangeas
Cut back annuals and perennials that have become too tall. This will encourage bloom
Keep an eye out for [...]

Advice for an “Occupy Prior to Closing Agreement”

Ah, the Occupy Prior to Closing Agreement.  What a delight.
Seriously, though, if you are selling a home, and the buyer wants to move in before it closes, there are many things you need to consider.

Check with your insurance company to make sure you don’t need to get a landlord policy.  The Buyer needs to cover their own [...]

Local Charleston Artist, Sterling Pickett

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift, or something great for yourself or your home, visit www.sterlingpickett.com. Sterling Pickett is a local artist specializing in hand painted gifts (oyster knives, barware, etc.), handmade jewelry, photography, and fabulous custom invitations! Check out her website and the next time you need [...]

Charleston MLS Statistics for May 2009 vs. May 2010

Below, you’ll find the monthly statistics updates for the MLS.  Happy Fourth of July!
MLS areas that have enough sales to be relevant have green and red notations for statistics that are significantly different than the entire MLS. There are month versus month statistics near the bottom of the chart, and there are also [...]

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