The Village at Carol Oaks Community - 01/28/08 11:30 AM
This community has a development of affordable housing. Forty-six townhouses ranging in price between $165,00 and $196,700. They come in a 1126 Sq Ft, 2 bed and 1 1/2 bathroom, "William" model home.
There are restrictions on the sale of these properties for profit and for use as a renter.
The "The Village" is the outcome of a consortium of husband and wife builders, Tom & Betsy Gibbs and numerous local banks.
The Gibbses are also building traditional homes at Carol Oaks neighborhood from $300,000.
If you would like further information please contact www.langstoneteam.com
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Watermark Community - 01/28/08 10:45 AM
This new community developed by Beach Shellpoint LLC just off Rifle Range Road will comprise of 118 high end custom built homes (2000-4500 Sq Ft), 39 townhouses (1800-2200 Sq Ft) and 240 apartments when it is completed.
The community will have an amenities centre, with swimming pool and Play Park on the edge of the existing 33 acre lake. There are walking trails and places to launch kayaks on the lake.
The communities name "Watermark" is believed to have come in to existence because of the 33 acre lake and the setting of a new standard, a new benchmark.
So far five builders are on site … (0 comments)

History is History is someone's opinion. - 01/27/08 02:45 PM
Being English and not having been here that long, things keep popping up that make me think.
No, not alarm every time somebody mentions pants, I am already used to that.
This time it comes from history and your perception of it. I spent most of Friday night and Saturday attending a weekend training session for Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) at their HQ on James Island, Charleston. As a side note, I do some volunteer work on kayaking prior to becoming a formal part time Instructor with them.
Anyway, one of the topic's covered was local history. The two subjects which … (2 comments)

Royal Palms Community - 01/27/08 02:18 PM
This community built in 2007 consisting of townhomes/condominiums is situated on Dingles Road, adjacent to US Highway 41 junction with US 17N.
There are three floor plans available, The Imperial, The Regal and The Sovereign. These range from 1800 sq ft 2 bed, 2.5 bath through to 2450 sqft 3 bed, 2 bath plus 2 half bathrooms.
The community has approximately 43 units and is designed to have a neighbourly feel and community.
Although situated off US 17N, the community shares the Highway 41 stop lights and therefore gives good access to US 17 in both directions and Highway 41. This means Mount Pleasant … (0 comments)

East Crossing Community - 01/27/08 01:57 PM
The East Crossing community is situated on historic Rifle Range Road near it's junction with the Isle of Palms connector (Clyde Moultrie Dangerfield Highway).
This is a community of 67, 1 and 2 story Single Family homes ranging in style from Ranch to Traditional and in size from approximately 930 to just over 2100 sq ft. The homes were built in the mid to late 1980's.
The main road, East Crossing lane runs in a large loop, with four cul-de-sac's, Wiilowdale Court, Pinecone Court, Sprucewood Court and Cypress Court.
To search for available properties please see http://www.langstoneteam.com/
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West Point Community Information - 01/27/08 01:42 PM
The West Point community is situated on historic Rifle Range Road near it's junction with the Isle of Palms connector (Clyde Moultrie Dangerfield Highway).
This is a community of 122, 1 and 2 storey Single Family homes ranging in style from Ranch to Traditional and in size from approximately 950 to just over 1850 sq ft. The homes were built in the mid 1980's through to the mid 1990's.
Roads inside this community include; Thayer Hall Drive, Armory Drive, Cadence drive, Cadet Court, Infantry Drive and West Point drive.
To search for available properties please see http://www.langstoneteam.com/
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You can have your cake and eat it! - 01/23/08 01:35 PM
This weekend gone, my wife's Prudential office decided to have an office Chili Cook-off. It was also four of the agents birthdays. The broker of this office is a friend of ours and knowing that my wife can work a miricle in the kitchen, asked if she could make a cake at short notice. My wife said she was sure she could do something, but given the time constriants, was not sure what she could do.
Well eight busy hours later, this appeared;
I was pretty impressed and so was everybody at the Chili cook off. 
My wife reckons that it could have been better … (5 comments)

To those using the internet to find a new home. - 01/18/08 09:26 AM
Having trawled through many websites looking for and at properties many in South Carolina but not restricted to there. One piece of information, that maybe usefully if you are looking for a house via the internet is...
Not all available homes are on the internet, OBVIOUS, I here you cry, well yes it is, but not all homes are available on the popular well advertised internet websites.
Unless you are looking and using a combination of popular internet sites, including FSBO's and a Real Estate Agents or Brokers internet site to search the areas MLS (Mutiple Listing Service) then you are missing possible suitable … (0 comments)

Charleston, SC - Housing Market - 01/18/08 08:47 AM
According to some information that I saw on Trulia.com regarding the Charleston Housing market, it was fourth in the USA with a month on month rise of 6.2% in housing price. First was Hilton Head, SC with a 12.1% rise. … (3 comments)

Things I Did Not Know!!! - 01/18/08 08:38 AM
 
Ever heard of Realogy.com, I had not. Well they seam to be the company behind Century 21, Coldwell Banker (Resident & Commercial), Sotheby's International Realty, ERA and NRT. Not to mention associated companies like TRG (Title Resource Group) and Cartus (An employee relocation service).
It's amazing what you don't know.
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Snee Farm, Mount Pleasant, SC - Interest in Community - 01/17/08 04:59 PM
Would appear that interest in moving into this community is high. At an "open House" this weekend (Sunday 13th), traffic was up to 15 visitor in the first hour, 25 over the 3 hour "open house" (2.00pm - 5.00pm).
It happened that there were 3 open houses in the same street at the same time, maybe 3 times the signs and advertising works. Worth considering getting together with other agents who have listing in the same area.
I know that this was also done with over 50 "open house" properties at once in the Belle Hall Community recently, with great success.
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Snee farm, Mount Pleasant, SC - Open Houses - 01/17/08 04:50 PM
Information that may be worth knowing.
Apparently you are not allowed to put "open house" signs on any Snee Farm community common land. There are fines that are issued to the home owner for doing so.
Not an ideal way to impress the client.
Please check this information and post any comments or further information here.
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Phillip's Manor Community - 01/17/08 04:22 PM
This is a new small community being developed, I believe, for the Lower Income Workforce Families which is needed in the Mount Pleasant area.
It comprises of 23 new single family homes, just off US Highway 41 in the historic Phillip's Community which dates back to former slaves or "freedmen" who settled here in the 1870's.
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New Construction Developments - Charleston & surronding area - 01/17/08 03:44 PM
Here are some of the developments under way at present.
Stoney Creek - Moncks Corner area
Homes from the high $100K
The Glen at Summerset - Summerville area
Homes from the high $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the high $100k
Wentworth Hall - Summerville area
Homes from the high $200k
Daniel Island
Homes from the $500k
Birkdale at Wescott Plantation
Homes from the mid $200k
Hunt Club IV - West Ashley area
Homes from the mid $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Homes from the $500k
Tranquil Hill - Summerville area
Townhomes from the low $200k
Waverly at Hamlin Plantation - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the low … (0 comments)

New Construction Developments - Charleston & surronding area - 01/17/08 03:43 PM
Here are some of the developments under way at present.
Stoney Creek - Moncks Corner area
Homes from the high $100K
The Glen at Summerset - Summerville area
Homes from the high $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the high $100k
Wentworth Hall - Summerville area
Homes from the high $200k
Daniel Island
Homes from the $500k
Birkdale at Wescott Plantation
Homes from the mid $200k
Hunt Club IV - West Ashley area
Homes from the mid $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Homes from the $500k
Tranquil Hill - Summerville area
Townhomes from the low $200k
Waverly at Hamlin Plantation - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the low … (0 comments)

New Construction Developments - Charleston & surronding area - 01/17/08 03:42 PM
Here are some of the developments under way at present.
Stoney Creek - Moncks Corner area
Homes from the high $100K
The Glen at Summerset - Summerville area
Homes from the high $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the high $100k
Wentworth Hall - Summerville area
Homes from the high $200k
Daniel Island
Homes from the $500k
Birkdale at Wescott Plantation
Homes from the mid $200k
Hunt Club IV - West Ashley area
Homes from the mid $100k
Dunes West Golf & Country Club - Mount Pleasant area
Homes from the $500k
Tranquil Hill - Summerville area
Townhomes from the low $200k
Waverly at Hamlin Plantation - Mount Pleasant area
Townhomes from the low … (0 comments)

Shell Ring at St Thomas Island - 2007 Sales Statisics - 01/17/08 03:33 PM
Below are the market statisics for Shell Ring at St Thomas Island complied from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS.
Please note that the Avg List and Avg Sale prices are the average for all houses on the market in Shell Ring at St Thomas Island not the price of the average home in the CTAR MLS.
 The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For updated statisics or statisics on other communities please visit www.langstoneteam.com
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Planters Pointe 2007 Sales Statisics - 01/17/08 03:29 PM
Below are the market statisics for Planters Pointe complied from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS.
Please note that the Avg List and Avg Sale prices are the average for all houses on the market in all sections of Planters Pointe not the price of the average home in the CTAR MLS.
The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For previous years statisics or for other communities please visit http://www.langstoneteam.com/
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Planters Pointe Community -updated information - 01/17/08 03:13 PM
Planters Pointe was built by Ryland Homes in the late 1990's. It now consists of approximately 630 homes varying widely in size and style. It includes three sub-sections that are "at Rivertowne".
Located: Take US Highway 17 and turn on to US Highway 41. Turn off US 41 just before the Wando river on to Palmetto palm lined Planters Pointe Boulevard. There are three sections of Planters Pointe community that are accessed from RiverTowne Parkway.
Home types: Single Family - Ranch, Traditional, Contemporary, Cape Cod.
Home sizes: 1200 to 5200 sq ft.
Amenities: Club House, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts,  Play Park, Cycle/Walking Trail, Playing Field.
The … (0 comments)

Isle of Palms Golf - 01/13/08 11:40 AM
Wild Dunes Resort, Links Course (Public Resort)
Address:            5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451
Telephone:         (843) 886-2180
Website:            www.
Built:                 1980
Designed by:      Thomas Fazio
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            6722
No. Holes:           36
Par:                   72
Rating:               72.7
Slope:                131
 
Wild Dunes Resort, Links Course (Public Resort)
Address:            5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451
Telephone:         (843) 886-2180
Website:            www.
Built:                 1980
Designed by:      Thomas Fazio
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            6446
No. Holes:           36
Par:                   70
Rating:               71.4
Slope:                131
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Johns Island Golf - 01/13/08 11:39 AM
Cassique Golf Club (Private Community)
Address:            100 Old Cedar Lane, Johns Island, SC, 29455
Telephone:         (843) 768-5752
Website:            www.
Built:                 2000
Designed by:      Tom Watson
Driving Range:   Yes
Yardage:            6960
No. Holes:          18
Par:                   72
Rating:              74.5
Slope:               138
 
The Club at Seabrook Island, Ocean Winds Course (Private)
Address:            3772 Seabrook Island Rd, Johns Island, SC, 29455
Telephone:         (843) 768-2529
Website:            www.
Built:                 1982
Designed by:      Willard C Byrd
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            n/a
No. Holes:           36
Par:                   n/a
Rating:               n/a
Slope:                n/a
 
The Club at Seabrook Island, Crooked Oaks Course (Private)
Address:            3772 Seabrook Island Rd, Johns Island, SC, 29455
Telephone:         (843) 768-2529
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Kiawah Island Golf - 01/13/08 11:37 AM
Kiawah Island Resort, Turtle Point Course (Public Resort & Community)
Address:            1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
Telephone:         (843) 768-2121
Website:            www.
Built:                 1981
Designed by:      Jack Nicholson
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            7054
No. Holes:           90
Par:                   72
Rating:               74.2
Slope:                141
 
Kiawah Island Resort, Osprey Point Course (Public Resort & Community)
Address:            1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
Telephone:         (843) 768-2121
Website:            www.
Built:                 1988
Designed by:      Thomas Fazio
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            6871
No. Holes:           90
Par:                   72
Rating:               72.9
Slope:                137
 
Kiawah Island Resort, Ocean Course (Public Resort & Community)
Address:            1 … (0 comments)

Snee Farm Country & Golf Club - 01/13/08 11:34 AM
Snee Farm Country Club (Private)
Address:            1200 Club Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466
Telephone:         (843) 884-2600
Website:            http://www.sneefarmcc.com/
Built:                 1970
Designed by:      George W Cobb
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            6,834
No. Holes:           18
Par:                   72
Rating:               72.3
Slope:                121
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RiverTowne Country & Golf Club - 01/13/08 11:31 AM
RiverTowne Country Club (Public)
Address:            1700 Rivertowne Country Club Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466
Telephone:         (843) 216-3777
Website:           www.
Built:                 2002
Designed by:      Arnold Palmer
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            7,200
No. Holes:           18
Par:                   72
Rating:               72.4
Slope:                135
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Charleston National Golf Club - 01/13/08 11:29 AM
Charleston National Golf Club (Public)
Address:            3375 N Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466
Telephone:         (843) 884-7799
Website:            www.
Built:                 1989
Designed by:      Rees Jones
Driving Range:    Yes
Yardage:            6507
No. Holes:           18
Par:                   72
Rating:               71.4
Slope:                129
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Dunes West Golf Club - 01/13/08 11:27 AM
Dunes West Golf Course (Public)
Address:            3535 Wando Plantation Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466
Telephone:         (843) 856-9000
Website:            http://www.golfduneswest.com/
Built:                 1991
Architect:           Arthur Hills
Driving Range:   Yes
Yardage:            6,859
No. Holes:          18
Par:                   72
Rating:               73.5
Slope:                138
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Illegal workers eligible for worker's comp. - 01/12/08 04:40 PM
This is from a story in the Charleston Post & Courier.
The South Carolina Sumprene Court, Columbia, SC has ruled that illegal immigrants who are injured on the job are entitled to worker's compensation.
This raised some questions in my mind.
An illegal worker should not be working, illegal immigrants should not be here, we have a legal process.
That said, on a humanitrian level, does the fact that you are illegal and you are working, give somebody the right to disregard another persons health and safety and be unaccountable if the worse happens?
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Horlbeck Creek - 01/12/08 04:25 PM
This is a community of 70 - 80 elevated homes. Some of the homes have access to Horlbeck Creek.
Location: Situated just off US 17 on US 41.
 
Home types: Elevated Single Family.
Home sizes: Approximately 1700 - 2900 Sq Ft.
Amenities: Dock Facilities.
Sub-sections: None
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Rivertowne - 01/12/08 04:07 PM
Location: This neighborhood is situated North of Mount Pleasant town center off US 41.
Home types: Contemporary, Ranch, Traditional, Charleston Single.
Home sizes: 1800 to 5200 sq ft.
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Play Park, Golf, Dock Facilities.
Sub-sections: Carolina Isles, Palmetto Isles, North Creek, Cypress Cove.
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Shell Ring at St Thomas Island - 01/12/08 04:01 PM
  This community is nestled in a splendid marsh side setting less than five minutes from Daniel Island, Shell Ring at St. Thomas Island features beautifully crafted homes by renowned Lowcountry architect Eric Moser. There are approximately nine different designs. Enjoy relaxing at the community's Amenity Center with an oyster pavilion and pool.
Centex Homes built this exciting new community full of interesting features inside and out.
Location: Situated off Clements Ferry Road on Daniel Island.
Home types: Elevated Single Family
Home sizes: 1500 to 3000 sq ft.
Amenities: Swimming Pool.
Sub-sections: None
To search for available properties please see http://www.langstoneteam.com/
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Planters Pointe Community - 01/12/08 03:49 PM
Planters Pointe was built by Ryland Homes in the late 1990's.
It now consists of approximately 630 homes varying widely in size and style. It is a family friendly community with all ages of children.
Two for it's sub-sections are accessed though the entrance to Rivertowne community.
Located: From US 17 turn north on to US 41. Planters Pointe is off US 41 (to the left) just before the Wando river.
Home types: Single Family - Ranch, Traditional, Contemporary, Cape Cod.
Home sizes: 1200 to 5200 sq ft.
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Play Park, Cycle/Walking Trail, Playing Field.
Sub-sections: Cotton Creek, Thornewood, High Marsh, Smokerise, … (0 comments)

Real Estate License - 01/12/08 03:01 PM
Well, I have got to the point of undertaking the training to take my real estate license here in South Carolina. Now I know many Agents out there will be groaning that there are too many Agent already. Well I would tend to agree, but I am expanding a Team and will be working as my wifes assistance (licensed).
Anyway, I don't know if it's the same across the country, but here in South Carolina there may be hope! I contacted the Real Estate Board down here, to be told that they had cancelled the January Pre-Licensing courses. So I rang an … (2 comments)