buyers: Prudential Carolina changes name to Carolina One Real Estate - 05/06/08 08:16 AM
Today, real estate in Charleston is changing! The blue and white signs you were familiar with around Charleston are coming down and the name is changing from Prudential Carolina Real Estate to Carolina One Real Estate, and affiliating with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The flexibility of a strong local brand tied to a global … (1 comments)
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buyers: Are sellers unrealistic? - 10/15/07 10:44 AM
You can see people or signs marketing their home stating they are below market value or below appraised value and think that will make the home sell. They will also disclose that if the home is sold using a realtor the price of the home will be increased. This increased price … (7 comments)
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buyers: Judgment Day for Condo Market: Boom or Bust? - 10/09/07 02:27 PM
Thankfully, many condo projects in and around the Charleston area are on hold for now. Interesting numbers below.
Many condo projects that were started during the real estate boom are just being completed, and developers and the banks that loaned buyers money are holding their collective breath that buyers will close … (5 comments)
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buyers: Home "flippers" and their lost dream - 10/03/07 10:31 AM
Lots of people are learning an expensive lesson. The TV shows made "flipping" look so easy, everyone was getting in on it.
Speculators who bought multiple homes were once a boon to the U.S. economy when they pushed home prices to record levels over a five-year period.
Many are stuck with unoccupied … (8 comments)
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buyers: When Buying a Home Be Sure to Check Out Possible Landscape Hazards - 10/01/07 12:56 PM
Don't just look at the inside of a house before you buy it.
Landscaping is something most of us think about from the perspectives of what pleases our eyes and what will give us privacy. But the American Society of Home Inspectors, (ASHI) is encouraging homebuyers to consider how a property's … (9 comments)
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buyers: For Most Buyers, the Mortgage Market Is Healthy - 10/01/07 12:11 PM
I did an open house yesterday and was quizzed by a visitor on the NAR statistics being too optimistic, and interest rates rising right after the FED lowered the prime rate. I countered that some markets are suffering, while others are doing ok. Here in Charleston, sure our market is down, … (3 comments)
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buyers: What are buyer's favorite features? - 09/27/07 02:27 PM
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buyers: A vacant house with or without furniture? - 09/25/07 04:13 PM
I was reading an article about vacant houses and the perception that it can give to potential buyers. In some instances, if the house is in great shape, an empty house is ok and a buyer can visualize his furnishings in the home. On the other hand, it can be a home … (17 comments)
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buyers: Does anyone hate the news reports on housing as much as I do? - 09/25/07 12:08 PM
Here we go again, as if we need to be constantly reminded of the difficulties remaining in the housing sector and with the credit markets. Of course, 30 year mortgage rates are down, but they only give that a small blip in the news coverage.
Demand for previously owned homes tumbled … (5 comments)
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buyers: Are your Open Houses a bust? - 09/24/07 03:22 PM
I did my Open House yesterday, picking Sunday as the day, as opposed to Saturday. People were out and about, driving around the neighborhood I was in, and I began to wonder if anyone would stop. I had my sign out at the entrance and then directional signs to the house. … (6 comments)
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buyers: Prospecting buyers and sellers - 09/22/07 09:33 AM
So much is said about prospecting but statistics show that just 5 percent to 10 percent of prospects are ready to buy or sell right now. Even with that said, it is still vital to remain in touch with them.
Narrow down prospects to those most likely to use your services down … (0 comments)
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buyers: Feng shui tips in selling a home - 09/14/07 04:41 PM
Some tips to consider for those who want to try using feng shui to sell their home:
While the concept has long thrived in China, it's only recently that it has been embraced in the United States.
A home with a good flow of energy is one that makes someone feel … (9 comments)
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buyers: House painting tips - 09/13/07 01:30 PM
As much as this makes sense to me, so many people don't get it when it comes to paint and how it can turn off prospective buyers.
A great exterior paint job should make passersby think, "What a lovely home." But if you get it wrong, people who drive by will … (6 comments)
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buyers: HELP! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JULY 28, CHARLESTON SC - 07/26/07 02:51 PM
Need help selling a home in Charlestowne Estates, section 1, MLS # 2717754. $240,000 for a very nice brick home, convenient to shopping, downtown. Open House Saturday, July 28, from 1-4 pm. House has hardwoods, kitchen was gutted....new cabinets/appliances and flooring. 2 bathrooms, both gutted...new fixtures, tile and lights, large backyard. Great … (0 comments)
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buyers: OPEN HOUSE in Charleston SC, Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 07/26/07 02:46 PM
Need help selling a home in Charlestowne Estates, section 1, MLS # 2717754. $240,000 for a very nice brick home, convenient to shopping, downtown. Open House Saturday, July 28, from 1-4 pm. House has hardwoods, kitchen was gutted....new cabinets/appliances and flooring. 2 bathrooms, both gutted...new fixtures, tile and lights, large backyard. Great … (0 comments)
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