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The Snowmen of Mt Pleasant
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Snowman in Mt PleasantYes, I know that for some people getting a snowfall is not news. But for Charleston, it is a once-in-a-decade event! And we did get 2-3 inches this weekend!

Needless to say, parents, children, fri...

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Two New Hospitals Nearing Completion in Mt. Pleasant
1 month, 2 days ago

Roper St. Francis Hospital and East Cooper Hospital Expansion Nearing Completion in Mt. Pleasant

Roper St. Francis HospitalWork on the new Roper St. Francis Hospital being built on Highway 17 North in Carolina Park across ...

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Station 22 on Sullivan's Island Offers February Specials!
on 02/09/10

Charlestons RestaurantsStation 22, 2205 Middle St., Sullivan's Island

(843) 883-3355

February Special

--Appetizer--Entrée--Wine--Dessert-

CHOOSE THREE for $25.00

 

1-Appetizer 

station 22’s she crab soup  se...

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Mount Pleasant Residential Real Estate Market Moving Along
on 02/02/10

Mt. Pleasant, SC Market Update – Jan. 2010

Summary

There is light at the end of the tunnel! Inventory in Mt Pleasant continues a downward trend (albeit a slow reduction) and monthly sales are bac...

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Misuse of Home Buyer Tax Credit Reported
on 01/02/10

Daily Real Estate News | December 28, 2009 


Misuse of Home Buyer Tax Credit Reported

A report earlier this month from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration estimates that 73,799...

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Charleston Magazine Remodeling Contest
on 11/19/09

Charleston Magazine is sponsoring this "before-and-after" remodeling contest. Have you remodeled your home? Maybe you can win it and be featured in this magazine!

 Charleston Magazine Remodeling Contest

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TBC - Charleston Area & Rockefeller
on 10/13/09

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TBC - Charleston Area & Rockefeller

This week's announcement that TBC Corporation (the nation's largest marketer of tires for the automotive replacement market) had chosen Berkeley County to set...

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AirTran Leaving Charleston?
on 10/09/09

The Charleston Regional Business Journal reported today:

"AirTran leaving Charleston in early December


Charleston's only low-cost carrier will end service in early December. An AirTran spokesman ...

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OktoberFest Returns to Blackbaud Stadium
on 10/06/09

Oktoberfest at Blackbaud StadiumOktoberFest Returns to Blackbaud Stadium

On Sunday, October 25th from noon to 5 pm Blackbaud Stadium will be transformed into a Bavarian-stule beer hall to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Come drink some ...

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OBAMA'S NEIGHBORS TRYING TO SELL
on 09/21/09

If you are trying to sell your home, you will know how hard is to generate enough showing traffic.

Well, count yourself lucky! The Chicago Tribune reported that President Barack Obama's next door ...

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Search MLS Anywhere in the US
on 09/03/09

I found this website to check out homes anywhere in the U.S.

Find South Carolina MLS Listings

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on 09/01/09

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3-2-1-0 - DON'T PANIC (YET!)
on 08/24/09

Don't Panic Button

 

Only 9 Weeks Left!

If you are a first time home buyer and want to be eligible for the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit when you purchase a primary home, there are just 8 weeks left to CLOSE the tran...

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NO MONEY? GOOD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM!
on 08/18/09

...Renting...?

...Credit score above 660...?

...Wish to BUY now to take advantage of market conditions, low interest rates and the $8,000 TAX CREDIT...?

If we believe everything the media throws...

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Life Cycle: Small to Big to Small
on 08/14/09

Alan Donald

Our oldest son Kai goes to college tomorrow. On the one hand, I am glad he's making his own future now. On the other hand, I know that I am not going to enjoy any more high school soccer games, a...

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Charleston Ranked #4 in US & Canada!
on 08/03/09

Charleston #4 Among US & Canada's Best CitiesThe popular Travel and Leisure Magazine World's Best Award has just ranked Charleston (SC) their No. 4 city in the U.S. and Canada (behind New York, San Francisco and Chicago). This is not the firs...

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The Flip Flop Ball
on 07/17/09

Circle of Flip-FlopsThe 4th annual Flip-Flop Ball benefiting Wings for Kids is a local event (min. age 21) that has all the markings of the Lowcountry: Flip-flops, dancing, all-you-can-eat barbecue, open bar and live ...

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Australian Treat at Boone Hall Plantation
on 07/16/09

Little River BandBoone Hall PlantationBoone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant holds the Boone Hall Summer Concert Series.

This Sunday, July 19th at 5:30 pm (music starts at 7 pm) The Little River Band will animate the beautiful oaks an...

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A Loan With No Income Verification? In Today's Market?
on 07/16/09

Down MarketI thought that we had seen the last of the loans without income verification!

I just received a promo email advertising a "Stock Loan" for those who have a stock portfolio but don't have two years...

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Mt. Pleasant Executive Marshfront Home $475K
on 07/15/09

3571 Stockton DrThis 4-br. elevated home facing the marsh has great advantages!

  • Quiet and serene natural setting;
  • Close to schools and shopping;
  • Within 30-min. drive of Downtown Charleston;
  • Right across fro...

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Consumer Confidence Up Slightly
on 06/17/09

Reuters and the University of Michigan conduct a monthly consumer confidence survey, to gauge the attitude and expectations of U.S. consumers - measuring what people think will happen in the coming...

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Mythunderstandings of the Housing Market
on 06/10/09

Expert Barbara Corcoran appeared in the Today Show a while back, talking about some of the myths that the slow property market has created. She's right: I have come across most of these during my d...

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Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
on 06/07/09

Nature is powerful: No matter where you live on the planet, there is always a danger of some sort. Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, droughts, mudslides, tsunamis and - hurricanes. June 1st was the s...

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The Ravenel Bridge
on 06/03/09

About two years ago, the Charleston and Mount Pleasant landscapes changed for good: Old Bridge over Cooper RiverThe two old, ricketty bridges that connected the Charleston Peninsula with Mount Pleasant were permanently replac...

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Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market
on 05/25/09

New Mt Pleasant Farmer's Market Re-Launch Video

 

Last week the new and improved Mount Pleasant Farmer's market was re-launched, as part of the Coleman Boulevard Revitalization project. The Farmer's Market meets every Tuesday afternoon next t...

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Buy or Sell First?
on 05/22/09

Home on BillsMany people are looking at real estate prices and thinking it's a great time to buy. And they are right. The problem is - they may need to sell their home first to complete their downpayment, and i...

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Spoleto Art Festival Starting!!
on 05/21/09

Theater MasksSpoleto USA, the 2-week festival that makes Charleston a bright spot with music, art, theater and dance performances and exhibits is opening tomorrow, May 22nd!

The opening weekend include a perfo...

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Reverse Mortgages Now Accepted for Purchases
on 04/30/09

New regulation recently passed this year allows Reverse Mortgages (HECMs) to be used for the purchase of a home. The requirements to obtain an HECM are that one of the homeowners needs to be over 6...

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3 Most Common Myths About Your Credit Score
on 04/28/09

I read this article published by Experian, one of the three national credit rating agencies, and thought it was interesting to share:

IN THE KNOW: The Top Three Credit Myths: Revealed


Myth #1: Ch...

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The Closing - Legal Jargon Overload
on 04/26/09

Legal Jargon Overload

When you buy a home, the closing attorney (SC is an attorney state) will make you sign stacks of papers, affidavits and documents filled with legal jargon. Most of these docu...

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Your source for Charleston and Mt Pleasant Real Estate Information
on 03/29/09

Welcome to BuyHomesInCharleston.com. With the advances in information technology, the role of the REALTOR has changed in the last 15 years. Before the Internet became popular, REALTORS and their ML...

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