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    <title>Carl's Blog</title>
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    <description>Your Realtor For Life.</description>
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      <title>Give Her the Christmas Gift She Will Love</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Jingle our bell and we&amp;#39;ll show you this 4Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home with over 2,061 heated square feet, both Formals, Family room, 2 Car Garage, fully landscaped fenced yard, full sprinkler system, Lake Carolina Elementary, Home Warranty, swimming pool, Home Inspection and located on a cul-de-sac. It&amp;#39;s Santa priced for you today at $140,000.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Visual Tour at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot;&gt;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/2/1/9/ar119729566291297.jpg&quot; height=&quot;239&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/8/0/5/ar119729441250833.jpg&quot; height=&quot;246&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;314&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/0/5/4/ar119729443845083.jpg&quot; height=&quot;245&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;315&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/1/0/6/ar11972951560131.jpg&quot; height=&quot;239&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;314&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/2/4/1/ar119729517214251.jpg&quot; height=&quot;240&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;314&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/0/5/1/ar119729522415033.jpg&quot; height=&quot;243&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;312&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/3/ar119729524338622.jpg&quot; height=&quot;241&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;313&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/6/5/1/ar119729526815662.jpg&quot; height=&quot;242&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;313&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/6/1/2/ar119729529821618.jpg&quot; height=&quot;239&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;315&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/8/0/3/ar119729531530854.jpg&quot; height=&quot;243&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;312&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/7/1/3/ar119729533631749.jpg&quot; height=&quot;239&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;317&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:09:19 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/301943/give-her-the-christmas-gift-she-will-love</link>
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      <title>Raising more than you're standard of Living?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re raising more than just your standard of living, then you will appreciate this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with fenced yard, Home warranty&amp;nbsp;and Home Inspection. This wonderful home is located in The Highlands subdivison in Northeast Columbia. Less than a 1/2 mile from both Rice Creek Elementary and Ridge Veiw High School. This community has swimming pool, tennis courts, playground with park and sidewalks. Enjoy an easy drive to just about anywhere as it is only a 5-10 minute drive to both I-77 and I-20.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/7/4/9/ar119464796394772.jpg&quot; height=&quot;720&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;540&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:40:45 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/268178/raising-more-than-you-re-standard-of-living-</link>
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      <title>Go Gamecocks!!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Come out and support &lt;strong&gt;YOUR&lt;/strong&gt; Carolina Gamecocks on November 10 as we defeat the Defending National Champion Florida Gators. Let them know that our Fans are better than those at &amp;quot;The Swamp&amp;quot;. Wear your gear and join us to show your support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOW75% SOLD OUT!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;For a LIMITED TIME&amp;nbsp;Only, Choose&amp;nbsp;YOUR Special:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/u&gt;1. Choice to have an Entertainment Pkg Included&lt;br /&gt;OR&lt;br /&gt;2. $3,500 off the Listed Sales Price&lt;br /&gt;OR&lt;br /&gt;3. $3,500 Towards Closing Costs&lt;br /&gt;OR&lt;br /&gt;4. 4% Buydown Rate with Bank of America (Mark Tibshrany)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;u&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/u&gt; Credits applied at closing per lender&amp;#39;s approval.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;u&gt;Additional Incentives: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/u&gt;If you sign your contract with 7 days of touring the property you&amp;nbsp;will receive an additional $1,000 towards options #1, #2 and #3. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you close on your home within 30 days of executing&amp;nbsp;the contract you&amp;nbsp;will receive an additional $2,000 towards options #1,&amp;nbsp;#2 and #3.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/4/5/7/4/ar119401488047544.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:50:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/259145/go-gamecocks-</link>
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      <title>A Lot to Love</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Are you looking for the perfect place to build that dream home? What to be in an exclusive neigborhood that has a security gate and is manned and guarded 24 x 7? Love to Golf!! Man do we have the perfect place for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here at Cobblestone Park they have it all a Lee Janzen designed golf course, close access to I-77 and a state of the art Amenity center that will blow you away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/9/5/8/ar11938478585931.jpg&quot; height=&quot;720&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;540&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:25:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/256811/a-lot-to-love</link>
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      <title>Open House 4 November 2007</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;If you are looking for a beautiful historic (built 1954) home near Forest Acres, please feel free to come and visit us on 4 November 2007 from 2 - 5 pm. This home sits at 2 Sierra Court which is off Harrison Road and can be reached from either Forest Drive or Two Notch Road. The seller is Paying Closing Cost so all you will need to do is be qualified for the loan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/0/5/7/ar119384745875078.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:18:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/256792/open-house-4-november-2007</link>
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      <title>Looking to Sell Your Home??</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;If you or someone you know is looking to sell your home, please feel free to e-mail me at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:your.realtor.4life@hotmail.com&quot;&gt;your.realtor.4life@hotmail.com&lt;/a&gt;and I will send you my Pre-Listing Packet absolutely FREE!! What this packet will essentially do for you is allow you to interview me and my Company without leaving the comfort of your home and at your own pace. Should you decide to call me so that you can interview me in person it will help alleviate some of the questions and concerns that you may have before I arrive. It will also give you a better chance to formulate some other questions that you my have before I arrive. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This packet also is packed full of information so that you can select the right person to represent you and your family in the selling of your home. This interview process is very important as your home is a very major investment selecting the right person to represent you helps make the selling of your home a fluid process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I currently service the area&amp;#39;s listed below. If you do not find your location there my company is a Cartus affiliated Company and can help you in every state and 30 countries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;Columbia&quot; title=&quot;Columbia&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Columbia &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Columbia is the state capital and largest city of South Carolina. Founded in 1786 it was one of the first planned cities in the United States. The area is often cited for its high quality of life offerings, with its many cultural amenities, parks, and recreational features. At the confluence of two major rivers, Columbia is one of the best destinations in the country for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. It is also known for its large number of independent theater groups. Columbia was recently one of 30 communities named &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Most Livable Communities.&amp;quot; The award was given by the Washington-based non-profit Partners for Livable Communities and honors communities that are developing themselves in the creative economy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;Lexington&quot; title=&quot;Lexington&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Lexington&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;...one of the favorite destinations of relocating families.&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt; Welcome to Lexington County, South Carolina!&amp;nbsp; Located in the Columbia metropolitan area in the center of the state, Lexington County is an ideal location for your new business or industry with the added appeal of a great quality of life. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Town of Lexington had its beginning on January 24, 1820 with the purchase of two acres of land from Anna Barbara Drafts Corley (Granny Corley) for establishment of a new court house and jail for Lexington County. Previously the county seat of government had been the town of Granby located where Cayce is today. Granby was a low, unhealthy area often flooded in the spring. Mrs. Corley&amp;#39;s land was selected for its central location and its healthy atmosphere among the pine trees. The Town of Lexington grew up around the courthouse and was indeed called &amp;quot;Lexington Court House&amp;quot; until 1900. Most of the town&amp;#39;s early settlers were descendants of older area families mostly of German ancestry. Prior to the Civil War, Lexington could boast of having the Lutheran Seminary, two churches, two newspapers, a small textile factory, a carriage factory and the usual businesses necessary for a courthouse town of that era. A municipal charter was issued on January 28, 1861. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In February of 1865 a wing of General Sherman&amp;#39;s Federal troops occupied the town. Many of the dwellings and businesses were burned during this occupation. The town by 1880 had rebuilt its business district and a number of impressive new homes were replacing those lost in 1865. In 1890 the Lexington Manufacturing Company built the textile mill with its dam, pond and houses for the employees, all located on the eastern end of Main Street. Disastrous fires in 1894 and 1916 resulted in most of the business district structures being rebuilt of brick. In 1911 electricity for lighting was available and telephones before 1916. By 1927 a municipal water system was put into use. With post World War II prosperity Lexington has expanded into a thriving business and political center for Lexington County. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;A small town atmosphere prevails, yet residents take advantage of the &amp;quot;Big City&amp;quot; amenities...&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Winner - 2003 Municipal Association of South Carolina Public Safety Program of the Year &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Winner - 2003 National League of Cities Model Cities Program&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;img title=&quot;horse.jpg&quot; src=&quot;http://root.z57.com/filemanager/uploads/e/0/e07d926e-d84d-e9da-fe6581941784b674.jpg&quot; height=&quot;170&quot; alt=&quot;horse.jpg&quot; width=&quot;121&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;Blythewood&quot; title=&quot;Blythewood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blythewood&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;img title=&quot;townhall.jpg&quot; src=&quot;http://root.z57.com/filemanager/uploads/e/0/e07db344-e392-2da5-83b3b9bd1cd994d9.jpg&quot; height=&quot;127&quot; alt=&quot;townhall.jpg&quot; width=&quot;170&quot; /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;strong&gt;Blythewood SC &lt;/strong&gt;- We invite everyone to take a step inside our little town, where the smiles are warm and genuine, and a man&amp;#39;s handshake is his bond. Yall come on in and take your time - we&amp;#39;ve got plenty of Blythewood Hospitality to go around. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;Take a drive down roads with colorful names such as persimmon fork or syrup mill and you&amp;#39;ll see that quiet family living is the rule, not the exception.&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Located 15 miles northeast of Columbia is the third fastest growing area in the Midlands. Rural living with big city convenience is just part of Blythewood&amp;#39;s charm. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The people of Blythewood love their town and are willing to fight to preserve its old town flavor! Zoning restrictions have been put in place to prevent new businesses from coming in and changing the character of the town, and although new businesses are welcome they must pass the inspection of an architectural review board to make sure their buildings will fit in with the traditional architectural style of the area. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;Chapin&quot; title=&quot;Chapin&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The town is more than 100 years old and grew up around the CSX railroad in the northwest corner of Lexington County, one of the fastest growing areas in the state. Bounded by Richland County on one side, Newberry County on the other, and Lake Murray to the south, it is situated so that all roads from the lakes&amp;#39;s northern shores lead to Chapin. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Activities on Lake Murray add to the recreational lifestyles of most Chapin area residents. There are tow sail clubs in the Chapin area that sponsor several regattas, sailing parties and club activities throughout the year. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;Lugoff&quot; title=&quot;Lugoff&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lugoff-Elgin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the northest side of Columbia lies beautiful Kershaw County. Its rich history is well-perserved and is a charming back drop for this growing area. Kershaw County includes the towns of Camden, Lugoff, Elgin, Bethune and Liberty Hill. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lugoff-Elgin is a popular residential area for people working in Columbia. Housing prices are somewhat lower and Kershaw County Schools are excellent. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The town of Lugoff was named for Count Lugoff a Russian engineer, who helped build the Seaboard Air Line Railway in 1899. Lugoff is located on Highway 1 and is four miles west of Camden. It is the home of multi-million-dollar Invista Plant, formerly DuPont, and it is also the birthplace of Brook Benton, best known for recording &amp;quot;Rainy Night in Georgia.&amp;quot; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kershaw County is a place where the strength of tradition and history mingle with the excitement of the present. Whether it&amp;#39;s historic sightseeing, fishing on Lake Wateree, antique shopping, or even enjoying fine dining Kershaw County, SC will offer an unforgettable experience. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The third oldest continuously active polo field in the United States is in Camden. The annual steeplechase race, the Carolina Cup and the Colonial Cup, are popular social events held at Springdale Race Course. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camden is South Carolina&amp;#39;s oldest inland city. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;West_Columbia&quot; title=&quot;West_Columbia&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;West Columbia&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;Older Neighborhoods build from the 1940&amp;#39;s combine with new upscale housing developments to offer a wide range of home options.&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;West Columbia is across the river from downtown Columbia by the way of the Gervais Street bridge. This older community, chartered in 1894 as &amp;quot;Brookland&amp;quot;, was built around a mill and a business district at Meeting and State Streets. The New Brookland Historic District is one of the most intact mill villages in the Southeast and is on the National Register of Historic Places. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;West Columbia features stores, restaurants, and unique shops in its Vista West Area. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_listings/index.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to view my local listings&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com/Columbia_SC_homes_for_sale.shtml&quot;&gt;Click here to search the entire MLS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/4/9/7/1/ar119332321817944.JPG&quot; height=&quot;513&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;584&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:41:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/249859/looking-to-sell-your-home-</link>
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      <title>Price Reduced!!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Looking for a well cared for 4 bedroom home with fenced back yard close to Fort Jackson, I-77, Clemson Road and Blythewood? Then this home is for you. Oh and the best two things about this home:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;It is move in ready. The only thing this home needs is you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The price has just been reduced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;So if you are out there looking for a steal of a deal; well you found it. Call today or visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot;&gt;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&lt;/a&gt; to see the virtual tour.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please hurry as this home will not last.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/2/8/7/ar119332247478229.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:29:18 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Should I be so lucky</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please help this family have a successful move to Atlanta. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home comes with a Home Warranty, has a fenced backyard with 12 x 12 shed, and Blythewood High School. You can look out the windows on the backside of your home and watch your children at the bus stop located 30 yards away. Everything you could ever want. Please feel free to visit: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot;&gt;www.HuntingForYourHome.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information and to view the Visual Tour.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/7/3/9/3/ar119314919739371.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.Huntingforyourhome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:23:23 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>In Love With Yesteryear?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Beautiful new listing located off Harrison Road on Sierra Court. This home is within walking distance (200 yards) of Pinehurst Park. There is a home warranty in place and the sellers will pay all closing cost. If you are looking for a great home that is close to downtown look no further. Here it is:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/2/7/7/ar11927970777234.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:35:33 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Open House 21 Oct 2-5 pm</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to come out sunday and join us Sunday from 2-5 pm to see this beautiful&amp;nbsp;new home&amp;nbsp;in&amp;nbsp;Lake Carolina only gated neighborhood - The Peninsula. Held in conjunction with Lake Carolina&amp;#39;s 5th Annual Wine Festival. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come join us for this wonderful celebration of the senses as we enjoy more than 100 impressive wines from around the world in the beautiful park setting of Lake Carolina&amp;#39;s Harborside Village Green. Relax to the sweet sounds of music as you enjoy the magnificent variety of wines, fine foods and delectable desserts. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/4/9/2/0/ar119279586402941.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Open House 21 Oct 12-3pm</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to come out sunday and join us Sunday from 12-3pm to see this beautiful townhome in the heart of Lake Carolina. Held in conjunction with Lake Carolina&amp;#39;s 5th Annual Wine Festival. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come join us for this wonderful celebration of the senses as we enjoy more than 100 impressive wines from around the world in the beautiful park setting of Lake Carolina&amp;#39;s Harborside Village Green. Relax to the sweet sounds of music as you enjoy the magnificent variety of wines, fine foods and delectable desserts. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/3/1/6/ar119279539061301.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:08:30 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>First Time Home Buyers Seminar</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to join us at ERA Wilder Realty&amp;#39;s Northeast office at 1129 Sparkleberry Lane Ext. Columbia, S.C. 29223 on 16 October from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. for a First Time Home Buyers Seminar. This seminar is free and all that attend will recieve a First Time Home Buyers Packet. Both Carl Berg (Realtor) and Karen Yip (Broker) with ERA Wilder Realty will be present to answer any of your concerns as well as a mortgage professional. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to RSVP at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:Carl.Berg@ERA.com&quot;&gt;Carl.Berg@ERA.com&lt;/a&gt; to ensure that we have enough First Time Home Buyers packets available for all those that attend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/7/8/0/2/ar119241711020873.jpg&quot; height=&quot;162&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;597&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:59:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/237409/first-time-home-buyers-seminar</link>
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      <title>University of South Carolina Gamecocks Vs. Vanderbilt University Commodores</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;For those people going out to Williams-Brice stadium for Saturday&amp;nbsp; 20 Octobers 12:30 game against Vanderbilt please wear your Gamecocks colors and feel free to stop by The Gates at Williams-Brice to Tailgate with us. Not only will we have the hotdogs, burgers, beer, flat screen television and inground pool; but Chris Jones with ERA Mortgage will also be on-site. Chris will show you how you can stop paying that $1200 rent to your landlord and be 300 yards from your Top 10 Gamecocks. For more information feel free to e-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:carl.berg@era.com&quot;&gt;carl.berg@era.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/7/7/5/9/ar119241660595773.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/9/4/5/ar119241665454914.jpg&quot; height=&quot;225&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;594&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/237403/university-of-south-carolina-gamecocks-vs-vanderbilt-university-commodores</link>
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      <title>Open House 23 Sept 2-5pm</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Want new construction with out waiting on the builder? Move-in ready-better than new. Upgrades through out, trey ceiling, smooth ceilings, brushed nickle hardware, backs to wetlands. Peaceful settings without giving up the amenities of being in town. Low Kershaw County taxes ($518 a year)&amp;nbsp;minutes to Sandhills, quaint subdivision. Come out and visit us on Sunday; we&amp;#39;ll leave the lights on for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/0/8/4/ar119037952648022.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/211953/open-house-23-sept-2-5pm</link>
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      <title>Open House 9 Sept 2-5 pm</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Want to be in an Exclusive Neighborhood with &lt;strong&gt;YOUR&lt;/strong&gt; own ammenities? Look no further, stop by 40 Clipper Way in The Peninsula at Lake Carolina from 2-5 pm on Sunday. Please bring your walking shoes as this home has 5 bedrooms 5 1/2 baths and 4000 square feet. This beautiful home built by Palmetto Custom Construction is $540,500 and has a $10,000 buyer incentive that you can use on upgrades or the price of the home. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHOME.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/3/0/3/ar118908017030315.jpg&quot; height=&quot;153&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;645&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pictures coming soon to preview now go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingforyourhome.com&quot;&gt;www.huntingforyourhome.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/5/0/2/ar118911537220508.jpg&quot; height=&quot;375&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;291&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/5/0/3/ar118911538830536.jpg&quot; height=&quot;375&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;336&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/8/8/2/7/ar118911540172889.jpg&quot; height=&quot;329&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;292&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/0/9/9/2/ar11891154929902.jpg&quot; height=&quot;329&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;315&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/2/4/8/ar118911561584249.jpg&quot; height=&quot;264&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;352&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:09:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/195723/open-house-9-sept-2-5-pm</link>
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      <title>Open House  1 &amp; 2 Sept 2-5 PM 211 Glendevon Way</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Great new listing. This&amp;nbsp;elegant 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home&amp;nbsp;is at 211 Glendevon Way and sits in a cul-de-sac. There are kids a plenty in this neighborhood to play with yours. If you are Military being stationed at Fort Jackson you will have only a 15-20 minuted drive into work. Walk to the community swimming pool and tennis courts or to the high school and elementary. &lt;strong&gt;ONLY $171,500&lt;/strong&gt;. For more photos or to see the visual tour visit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/9/8/3/ar118771066938918.jpg&quot; height=&quot;57&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/1/7/0/ar118771071007172.jpg&quot; height=&quot;258&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;270&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/9/5/4/ar118771072345903.jpg&quot; height=&quot;261&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;272&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/2/2/6/ar118771073462228.jpg&quot; height=&quot;215&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;271&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/5/6/8/ar118771074986524.jpg&quot; height=&quot;217&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;273&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/7/0/0/4/ar118771076740077.jpg&quot; height=&quot;210&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;272&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/6/9/4/ar118771078049656.jpg&quot; height=&quot;209&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;274&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/5/3/5/ar118771079053553.jpg&quot; height=&quot;214&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;272&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/8/9/4/3/ar11877108034989.jpg&quot; height=&quot;216&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;274&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>HOT HOT HOT!!!!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;No I am not talking about the Real Estate Market here in Columbia, I am referring to the weather. As of Thursday the record high has fallen for 3 consecutive days. Over 10 people have been sent to the hospital with heat-related symptoms. Please try your best to stay cool and most definitely hydrated. Here are the temperatures for the week:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday 102 &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday 102 but it felt like 109&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday 105 Bet record 102 set in 1900, and it felt like 109&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday 106 Fifth day of 100 degree heat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday 101 but it will feel like 114. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Please try not to do outside work in the afternoon if at all possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/0/5/8/ar118674797085083.jpg&quot; height=&quot;69&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;242&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:14:28 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Blythewood High School Gets New Coach</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Geremy Saitz was named Blythewood High Schools interm football coach on 6 August 2007. Geremy Saitz was previously the teams assistant coach since 2005. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Saitz has been running the team since Reggie Shaw resigned after the Bengals were found to have held illegal practices for the second time since May.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Those infractions landed the Blythewood High School football team on probation, which prevents them from competing in playoffs and defending their Class 3A state Championship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Blythewood opens the regular season on Aug. 24 against Ridge View. Whether you are a fan of Blythewood High School or not you should feel the pain that these young men are enduring; please show up to show your support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Good Luck Bengals!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:05:37 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>My Realtor is an E-Pro; What is that?</title>
      <description>&lt;h1 align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;What is an e-PRO-- and why should you use one? &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2 align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;A short guide for the Internet consumer &lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;When you&amp;#39;re on the Internet, you don&amp;#39;t have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you&amp;#39;d like a real estate agent who &lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2 align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Answers e-mail promptly and professionally. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Respects your on-line privacy. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enter the e-PRO. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An e-PRO is a REALTOR&amp;reg; who has successfully completed the e-PRO training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS&amp;reg;, the e-PRO course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of all, what today&amp;#39;s consumer really wants. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working with a certified Internet professional. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More privacy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They&amp;#39;ve learned the Web isn&amp;#39;t just a place to do business; you need information from someone you can trust. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That&amp;#39;s why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to your questions, but don&amp;#39;t send you unwanted communication. And they protect your personal information. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Less hassle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On-line home tours&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instant access to comprehensive &lt;strong&gt;neighborhood data&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Extensive &lt;strong&gt;property listings&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed &lt;strong&gt;homes meeting your criteria&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Referral networks and on-line forums, &lt;strong&gt;where e-PROs can quickly find information--even potential buyers--from other e-PROs&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Newsletters on current real estate conditions in your area&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advanced software, PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the spot &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;The result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from showing to closing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Less expense&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An e-PRO&amp;#39;s access to advanced technology can save you considerable expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you&amp;#39;re likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you reduce in-person showings--and the costs involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With the tools to do your research electronically, you can make a decision on a home the first day you&amp;#39;re in town--or without traveling at all. You and your family save on travel costs. And after you&amp;#39;ve decided to buy, monitoring the sale by e-mail saves you even more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Should you use an e-PRO? Yes--especially if you&amp;#39;re an Internet user. In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer. If you choose an e-PRO, it&amp;#39;s a safe bet you&amp;#39;ll get the kind of service you want--and need. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Copyright&amp;copy; InternetCrusade&amp;reg; and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&amp;reg;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:08:23 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>MDA Fundraiser</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Last night (21 July 2007), ERA Wilder Realty hosted a MDA Fundraiser at Carolina Walk condominiums. To raise money for MDA, ERA Wilder Realty auctioned sports memorabilia signed by both Coach Spurrier and Coach Odom, as well as popular professional atheletes. In addition, ERA Wilder Realty auctioned a Carolina Walk Condo, Carolina Walk parking spaces and weekend getaways to benefit the cause.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For those of you that showed up thank you it was a great event. For those of you that could not make it yet still would like to donate to a great cause please feel free to call me at 803-467-8185.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:13:53 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Some of the most expensive homes in the Midlands are being built along lakes- and many people are choosing relatively remote Fairfield and Newberry counties for those new dream homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The average new home on Lake Murray, which has waterfront in Newberry, Lexington and Richland counties, was a little more than $156,000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On Lake Wateree in Fairfield County, the average was $198,000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lake Monticello prices were slightly higher at $205,800.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On Lake Greenwood in Newberry County, the average price was $265,000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;When it comes to New construction Lexington county was the fastest growing for 2006. The Top 10 areas for housing construction in 2006 according to a survey on building permits is:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Lexington - 2,103 unites&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Northeast Richland - 1,776 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Blythewood - 1,019 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. South Columbia - 614 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Dentsville - 495 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Irmo - 483 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. South Richland / Williams-Brice Stadium - 457 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Chapin - 290 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. Gilbert - 256 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10. West Columbia / Cayce - 222 units&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:24:43 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>How Fast will my Home Sell?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;I get asked many times either over the phone or out in public (lowes, home depot, the grocery story) &amp;quot;How fast will my home sell.&amp;quot; Normally the conversation goes something like this &amp;quot;Sir, I have a beautiful home in X neighborhood and we have decided that we want to move to X neighborhood, homes in our area are selling fast so we should not have a problem. How fast do you think out home will take to sell?&amp;quot; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a few problems with me answering this. The biggest one being I have not seen your home (LOCATION), I have not toured your home (Clutter / Cleanliness), I do not know what price you will be asking for your home and I am not sure who you will being deciding to list your home with and do not know how they will market your home. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please do not feel that I do not want to hear this question and I would be more than glad to sit down and talk with whomever about Real Estate all day. But if you want an honest opinion I would be more than willing to give you a CMA, preview your home FREE of charge and let you know what I feel you can do to get your home sold fast for the best price.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Without having previewed your home I would not be giving you and your family a fair assessment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are the AVERAGE days on market for Northeast Richland (29016,29045,29223, 29229). Without previewing your home this would be about the best that I can provide for you other than explaining different methods and ways to market your home and to let you know what is really being looked at right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET: 77 Days&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AVERAGE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: $93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MEDIAN SALES PRICE: $154,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I can help you please feel free to call me anytime at 803-467-8185.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:34:22 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Camden Gets a new Middle School</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; For all of you that might not have heard or read this, Kershaw County just purchased 10.35 acres for the middle parcel of land for the Camden Middle School site. All in all the current total is 29.23 acres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Construction should begin on the $27 million Camden Middle School by October. The project should be complete by February 2009, four months behind schedule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; For more information on Camden Middle School please feel free to visit:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kershaw.k12.sc.us/schools/cms.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/7/7/2/3/ar118433182932771.jpg&quot; height=&quot;115&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;153&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:05:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/145654/camden-gets-a-new-middle-school</link>
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      <title>Open House 25 August 2-5pm</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Anyone wanting to move to Blythewood, S.C. You might want to visit this Open House. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;209 Stonington Drive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom 2750 sq foot custom built home is just simply beautiful. I realize that&amp;nbsp;EVERY Realtor states that about EVERY home. But just look and see. It is FREE to look.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best Value in Stonington. Southern living at it&amp;#39;s finest! Double front porches, side deck, spacious open plan with lots of natural light! The Kitchen is a must see! Upgraded cabinets, granite tile, hardwoods, built-ins, custom millwork, and more.... EXTRA LARGE laundry / mud room, office area and yes, award winning school district. Close to1-77, 20 minutes to downtown Columbia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This builder is a genious the second full bathroom is connected between the 2 &amp;amp; 3rd bedroom. I am not sure about you, but I have 4 kids and this would definitely help with them having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, showering before school and church, a number of things. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to call me at 803-467-8185 for your private viewing or visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingforYourhome.com&quot;&gt;www.HuntingforYourhome.com&lt;/a&gt;. See you on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/4/8/3/ar118425098738494.jpg&quot; height=&quot;38&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.HuntingForYourHome.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/6/2/6/ar118425101262676.jpg&quot; height=&quot;244&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; width=&quot;408&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Carl Berg (ERA Wilder Realty, Inc)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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