MOUNT PLEASANT, SC - A THRIVING COMMUNITY!

Fri, Jun 17th 2011 7:08 pm by Alan Donald Mt Pleasant Real Estate Market

Mount Pleasant, SC – A Thriving Community!

Waterfront Park in Mt Pleasant SC

The Town of Mount Pleasant, SC recently published their “2011 Demographic Report” which has some interesting facts which make this town:

Growing and aging: Population has increased from 47,000 to 67,000 (42%) in the last 10 years! Population over 25 years of age has increased to 47,000 from 32,000 (46.8%)
Smaller households: # of Households has increased from 20,000 to 30,000 (50%)
Shifting Racial Diversity:

  • White 91.3% (up from 90.2% in 2000)
  • African American 5.1% (down from 7.3% in 2000)
  • Asian 1.6% (up from 1.2% in 2000)
  • Other 0.8%

More Educated: 61.8% of the population 25 and over has a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 5...




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PRE-FORECLOSURE (APPROVED SHORT SALE) - $220,000 - 2052 Prospect Hill Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Longpoint MLS# 1015634

Mon, Jun 13th 2011 3:51 pm by Alan Donald Alans Listings
2052  PROSPECT HILL DR Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$220,000 - 2052 Prospect Hill Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Longpoint
MLS# 1015634 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
THIS IS A LENDER-APPROVED SHORT SALE! CHEAPEST ACTIVE HOME IN LONGPOINT! GREAT LOT! WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO BUY INTO ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THIS PRICE. FANTASTIC SCHOOLS AND LOCATION. THE WIELAND "DRAYTON" FLOORPLAN FEATURES LARGE KITCHEN WITH TILED COUNTERS AND SKYLIGHTS, EAT-IN A...

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MOUNT PLEASANT REAL ESTATE: DOING BETTER THAN WE THINK!

Thu, Jun 2nd 2011 9:39 am by Alan Donald Mt Pleasant Real Estate Market

Mount Pleasant Real Estate: Doing Better Than We Think!

We keep hearing about how terrible our market is, how prices have tumbled, etc. The graph of Median Home Price for Mount Pleasant on Trulia.com since the year 2000 (see below) tells another story: According to this graph, the picture is not so bleak: We are back to 2004-2005 price levels! Which brings us to the point of this article: Real estate should NOT be considered a liquid asset, bricks and mortar should be considered a LONG-TERM investment. One big difference between real estate and stocks: Real estate has an intrinsic utilitarian benefit that stock lack - you can live in it or rent it out (it also has some "carrying costs":...




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HOW TO WIN IN A “MULTIPLE-OFFER” SITUATION

Tue, May 31st 2011 4:39 pm by Alan Donald Buyers

HOW TO WIN IN A “MULTIPLE-OFFER” SITUATION

Multiple OffersYou and your REALTOR® have spent many hours “weeding out” potential homes for sale and finally find the home of your dreams: It is priced right, perfect size, location, features, etc. and you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity, so you go see it as soon as it is listed… and then, while you are walking through, two other parties arrive to view it. So you have competition (no surprise, since well-priced homes are still selling well!). It is pretty obvious that, even if you write an offer immediately, the listing agent will call your agent to say that there will be multiple offers. How can you improve your odds that YOUR offer is the one acc...




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WATERFRONT PALACE! $1,700,000 - 2284 Beckenham Drive Mount Pleasant, SC @ Park West MLS# 1113334

Tue, May 31st 2011 12:22 pm by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
2284  BECKENHAM DRIVE Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
$1,700,000 - 2284 Beckenham Drive Mount Pleasant, SC @ Park West *
MLS# BR1113334 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:6Baths:5 Full / 1 Half
Magnificent Southern Custom Home with Gas Lights and rare 180 degree long views of the Wando River and national forest. The private dock gives you unlimited access to the Wando River (and no shared dock problems of maintenance, usage, lawsuits,etc). Just twenty minutes away is the Charleston Harbor and then just 60 miles to the gulf stream! Enjo...

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THE RISKS OF BUYING DISTRESSED HOMES, FORECLOSURES AND REOs!

Thu, May 26th 2011 11:12 am by Alan Donald Foreclosures

THE RISKS OF BUYING DISTRESSED HOMES, FORECLOSURES AND REOs!

Distressed PropertiesIt seems that every time we meet with new buyers, the first word that comes out of their mouth is “foreclosures”. Buyers have been bombarded with news about the “state of the market” and the amazing buying opportunities that are available to them. Many buyers are not aware that there are three “stages” that a distressed property goes through, and that each of these may present different challenges and opportunities. Here is a summary of these stages:

1.      Stage 1 – Pre-foreclosure

When the homeowners experience a hardship that prevents them from keeping current with their mortgage payments, they normally start exploring re...



FREDDIE MAC SUMMER FORECLOSURE PROMOTION!!

Wed, May 25th 2011 10:16 am by Alan Donald Foreclosures

Freddie Mac Summer Promotion on Foreclosed Homes

ForeclosuresIn an attempt to lower their inventory of foreclosed homes ASAP, Freddie Mac recently launched a promotion to attract buyers and their agents.

With this promotion Freddie Mac (Homesteps) offers to pay up to 3.5% of the purchase price toward buyer's closing costs and a bonus to their selling agent for contracts (from owner occupiers only!) ratified from May 16th until July 31st, 2011 that close on or before September 30, 2011. 

Also a two-year limited Home Protect home warranty that covers electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and other major systems and appliances, plus up to 30% discounts on appliance purchases is available fo...



NEW IN BELLE HALL $345,000 - 549 Pritchards Point Dr Mount Pleasant, SC MLS# 1112763

Tue, May 24th 2011 9:33 am by Alan Donald Belle Hall Plantation
549  PRITCHARDS POINT DR Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$345,000 - 549 Pritchards Point Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall
MLS# BR1112763 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
Fantastic open home with soaring great room ceiling and first floor master bedroom. Hardwood floors throughout the downstairs, including master, with spacious tiled eat-in kitchen. Two large bedrooms upstairs with lots of closet space. Wonderful loft area new hardwood floors and built-in shelving. Great fenced-in back yard with water feature ...

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BANK-OWNED, ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING! $104,000 - 2450 Deer Ridge Ln North Charleston, SC @ The Elms MLS# 1112697

Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:59 am by Alan Donald Senior Living
2450  DEER RIDGE LN North Charleston, SC 29406
$104,000 - 2450 Deer Ridge Ln North Charleston, SC @ The Elms
MLS# BR1112697 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:2Baths:2 Full / N/A
Bank Owned, New Construction. This property was built by Summerville Homes and features 2BDs/2Bths, a breakfast nook off of the kitchen, and a nice screened in porch overlooking a wooded area out back. This community has an age restriction for adults 55 and better. Fantastic amenities for those looking for an active adult lifestyle. The month...

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BANK OWNED - MOLASSES CREEK $399,900 - 571 Flambeau Retreat Mount Pleasant, SC MLS# 1112630

Sat, May 21st 2011 1:03 pm by Alan Donald Foreclosures
571  FLAMBEAU RETREAT Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$399,900 - 571 Flambeau Retreat Mount Pleasant, SC @ Molasses Creek
MLS# BR1112630 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:5Baths:3 Full / 1 Half
Fantastic deal for an all brick home situated on a corner lot in the desirable Molasses Creek subdivision. This home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including a large finished room over garage. The kitchen features granite countertops and a sub-zero refrigerator. This home will not last long at this price!!! Don't miss this great opportunity!

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BANK-OWNED TOWNHOME, GREAT SCHOOLS! $79,900 - 122 Black River Dr Summerville, SC @ Lakes Of Summerville MLS# 1112457

Sat, May 21st 2011 8:24 am by Alan Donald Market Opportunities
122  BLACK RIVER DR Summerville, SC 29485
$79,900 - 122 Black River Dr Summerville, SC @ Lakes Of Summerville
MLS# BR1112457 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:2Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
REO Property. This home is a nice turn key 2 bedroom 2.5 bath unit that was lovingly cared for by its previous owners. Nice open living area leads back into a large galley style kitchen with eat in dining area. There is a nice bright sunroom overlooking one of the communities ponds at the rear of this home . This home also features2 master su...

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DEEP WATERFRONT BEAUTY! $1,750,000 - 2276 Beckenham Drive Mount Pleasant, SC @ Masonborough MLS# 1112496

Sat, May 21st 2011 8:17 am by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
2276  BECKENHAM DRIVE Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
$1,750,000 - 2276 Beckenham Drive Mount Pleasant, SC @ Masonborough
MLS# BR1112496 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:7Baths:5 Full / 2 Half
This 10,000 square foot home has everything: private dock, elevator, surround sound, intercom, central vac, custom cabinets made by the Amish, extensive trim package structured wiring. On Darrell Creek with vast views of the Wando River and expanded marsh views. This home also boasts three levels of 15 ft deep porches overlooking the water. C...

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HONEY, GET THE LEARJET! WE ARE BUYING THIS HOME! $1,485,000 - 94 Dalton St Charleston, SC @ Daniel Island MLS# 1010063

Fri, May 20th 2011 1:54 pm by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
94  DALTON ST Charleston, SC 29492
$1,485,000 - 94 Dalton St Charleston, SC @ Daniel Island
MLS# 1010063 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:4 Full / 1 Half
Inspired by Charleston's connection to Barbados, 94 Dalton sets itself above the typical Charleston luxury property. This EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOM HOME puts the Island in Charleston's premier address: Daniel Island. Home Magazine's 2003 AMERICAN HOME OF THE YEAR, it hits the hot buttons on all key high-end requirements: GOLF COURSE VIEW, distinct...

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BEHIND IN YOUR MORTGAGE? HELP IS ON ITS WAY!

Thu, May 19th 2011 12:47 pm by Alan Donald Foreclosures

Distressed HomeI just finished watching a webinar put together by the South Carolina Association of Realtors on a new program called SCHelp, designed to assist homeowners who are facing hardship and are (or will be) behind in their mortgage payments. The SCHelp program received a large grant from the Federal Government and has three kinds of assistance programs:

  1. Monthly Payment Assistance. If you lost your job, the program can help you make your mortgage payments for up to 12 months while you find new employment.
  2. Direct Loan Assistance. If through a hardship you fell behind in your mortgage payments, but now you have regained your ability to pay, this program helps you bring your loan current and pa...



MARSHFRONT LUXURY IN MOUNT PLEASANT $1,800,000 - 4915 Sound View Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Hamlin Plantation MLS# 1112188

Thu, May 19th 2011 11:13 am by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
4915  SOUND VIEW DR Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
$1,800,000 - 4915 Sound View Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Hamlin Plantation
MLS# BR1112188 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:4 Full / 1 Half
Never before offered, in the desirable Sound enclave of Hamlin Plantation, is this exclusive custom built home with breathtaking views of the water and exquisite attention to detail. The owners desire to maximize indoor/outdoor living is evident on the first floor. By incorporating the kitchen, living room and large screened in outdoor living sp...

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COMPANY RELO - GREAT PRICE - COATBRIDGE $384,500 - 3377 Toomer Kiln Cir Mount Pleasant, SC @ Park West MLS# 1111702

Wed, May 11th 2011 10:56 am by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
3377  TOOMER KILN CIR Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
$384,500 - 3377 Toomer Kiln Cir Mount Pleasant, SC @ Park West *
MLS# BR1111702 Class: Residential Status: Contingent
Beds:4Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
Fantastic David Weekly floorplan-perfect for today' lifestyle. One of the largest lots in Coatbridge with large side yard overlooking large pond with abundant wildlife. Large full front porch opens into foyer with formal dining room off to the left and office/den/formal living room off to the right. Hardwood floors and upgraded lighting and m...

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NEW LISTING in BELLE HALL $325,000 - 278 Jardinere Walk Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall MLS# 1110291

Wed, May 11th 2011 10:49 am by Alan Donald Belle Hall Plantation
278  JARDINERE WALK Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$325,000 - 278 Jardinere Walk Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall
MLS# BR1110291 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
Remarks: Pristine 2 story home in Belle Hall/The Veranda, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths that have been nicely renovated, including ceramic tile flooring, new fixtures, brand new tiled shower and custom frameless shower door in Master, and custom vanity. Hardwoods in all main living areas (except 1/2 Bath and Laundry) and in upstairs Hall and MBR. ...

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EVIAN (Belle Hall Plantation) UNDER $500K! $495,000 - 361 Evian Way Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall MLS# 1106092

Thu, May 5th 2011 4:25 pm by Alan Donald Belle Hall Plantation
361  EVIAN WAY Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$495,000 - 361 Evian Way Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall
MLS# BR1106092 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:4 Full / 1 Half
Unique Southern Village Style Home. Custom built by Horizon Custom Homes & Loaded with Upgrades, including: HW floors, granite, deluxe molding, custom paint and decor, central vac and so much more. Floor plan includes: formal living & dining room, family room that is open to kitchen, first floor master retreat with deluxe bath with dual sinks...

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GREAT HOME IN BELLE HALL $368,000 - 562 Palmetto Battery Way Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall MLS# 1111112

Wed, May 4th 2011 5:11 pm by Alan Donald Belle Hall Plantation
562  PALMETTO BATTERY WAY Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$368,000 - 562 Palmetto Battery Way Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall
MLS# BR1111112 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:2 Full / 1 Half
What a gem! This beautiful home in exclusive Battery Point at Belle Hall boasts all the extra's and they are evident the minute you see it - from the lushly landscaped yard to the upgrades inside you won't be disappointed! The floor plan offers lots of living space, great natural light, a gourmet eat-in kitchen complete with granite counters,...

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HIBBEN HOME FOR SALE $739,000 - 881 Tupelo Bay Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall MLS# 1030185

Fri, Apr 29th 2011 12:26 pm by Alan Donald Luxury Homes
881  TUPELO BAY DR Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$739,000 - 881 Tupelo Bay Dr Mount Pleasant, SC @ Belle Hall
MLS# BR1030185 Class: Residential Status: Active
Beds:4Baths:4 Full / 1 Half
Immaculate custom built home in the highly sought after neighborhood of Hibben. Walk out the front door and you will be a very short walk away from Hibben's very own play park. The double front porches on this home provide a unique view of the large fenced in yard, and the mature landscaping that surrounds the home. These porches also provide...

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