Category Archives: Real Estate News and Trends

BUYING A HOUSE 101

Tips for buying a house The top 10 things you need to know when buying a home. 1. Don’t buy if you can’t stay put. If you can’t commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, … Continue reading

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Real Estate Outlook: Job Growth and Builder Confidence

by: Carla Hill The latest monthly report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the unemployment rate is still on its way down. This is good news for job seekers and home sellers alike. The current unemployment rate … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day, March 8th 2012

International Women’s Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. What do people do? International Women’s … Continue reading

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Our 100th Post!! — Featured Listing

570 Ivy Circle     Charleston, SC 29414     Grand Oaks Plantation $286,900 Welcome to a beautiful landscaped home in Grand Oaks! This open floor plan has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The Kitchen has a bar that overlooks the great room. … Continue reading

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House-Selling Secrets— From a House Stager

Who knew that getting rid of family photos and clearing off countertops could help you snag top dollar for your house? These are just two secrets from Debra Gould, founder of Staging Diva. Gould, a professional home stager, has helped … Continue reading

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Kitchens Sell A House

It’s a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house. A kitchen is the heart … Continue reading

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Housing Crisis to End in 2012!

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this … Continue reading

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Commercial Realtors’ 5 New Year’s Resolutions in 2012

It’s 2012, and the market is showing signs of improvement. As a commercial real estate agent, you should be thinking about improvement too, and what better time to do that than in the New Year? Take a cue from the … Continue reading

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Lowcountry Livin’ and the Livin’ is Easy! …. Compared to NYC

Lowcountry Living…. And the living is easy! Lets take a look at how difficult it is to rent property in New York: “You Say You’re a Dream Renter? Prove It.” By: Jim Rendon The New York Times LANDLORDS in New … Continue reading

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Boost Your Curb Appeal!

It’s that time of year again… Everyone is carving pumpkins, picking out costumes, going on hayrides, going to haunted houses, eating candy, hosting spooky parties, watching the colors of leaves change and feeling like a kid no matter what your age may be. But, … Continue reading

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