beaufort sc real estate: Beaufort South Carolina Real Estate Market Update - 11/13/08 07:46 AM
Year of 2008 Date 01/01/08 through 11/13/08:

Now looking at 2007 for the same period of 01/01/07 - 11/13/07, we had sold 129 additional homes by this time last year, which equates to a 20% decline in single family home sales year 2007 vs 2008.  The median home price as dropped by 8% year over year ($225K vs. $245K). Our days on the market have increased by 7% year over year (153 vs. 142).
Statistics taken and analyzed from Beaufort Co. MLS.  Prepared by Maria Skrip, Owner/Realtor, RE/MAX Sea Island Realty  in Beaufort South Carolina.  If you would like to … (3 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Deep Dish and Cracker Barrel - can't get more Southern than that! - 11/13/08 06:41 AM
As many of you know, I travel for my job and love to listen to audio books on CD.  I have found the most wonderful program through Cracker Barrel  restaurants.  You can 'rent' audio books on CD.  When you first go into a Cracker Barrel, you pick out your audio book and pay full retail.  Then keep the book, listen to it while traveling, return it within a few days/weeks, and receive a credit for the retail price that you paid minus the weekly rental charge. 
My most recent listening experience was Mary Kay Andrews, Deep Dish.  The book is a work of fiction … (1 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Fishing Beaufort South Carolina Style! - 11/10/08 07:31 AM
It takes several hours to get to the gulf stream from Port Royal Sound, but the fishing is fantastic.  I wanted to share some photos from one of Chris' most recent fishing trips to "The Stream".
Real men do like pink polka-dots!  Pictured is Lenny Andrews, Owner of Hawkeye Home Inspections here in Beaufort.  Yes, he will probably kill me for putting this picture on the blog! HA! HA!

Nice dolphin (Mahi) caught off shore in Beaufort South Carolina.

Mike Sackman  of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty  showing off the catch of the day at Port Royal Landing Marina.
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beaufort sc real estate: Cookin' Beaufort South Carolina Style! - 11/08/08 06:32 AM
Here is the recipe for our world famous Beaufort South Carolina Frogmore Stew AKA Low Country Boil - Enjoy!
Ingredients: 6 quarts water, 3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning, 2 pounds new red potatoes, 2 pounds smoked sausage links, cut into 1 inch pieces, 12 ears corn - husked, cleaned and quartered, 5 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled (you can't have too many shrimp)
Directions: Bring water and Old Bay Seasoning to boil in a large stockpot. Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes more. Add corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the … (1 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: RE/MAX Sea Island Realty host November Monthly Mix and Mingle - 11/07/08 06:04 AM
RE/MAX Sea Island Realty in Beaufort South Carolina hosted their November monthly Mix and Mingle on the evening of the 6th.  This is a monthly client appreciation event sponsored monthly by one local business.  For the month of November, Beaufort Mortgage sponsored the event by providing delicious food from Carolina Wings in Port Royal, South Carolina.
We had the tents set up to cover the food in case of bad weather, but we could not have ordered a more perfect evening.  There were client arriving in shorts and short sleeved shirts.  I even saw the flip flops come back out!

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beaufort sc real estate: 27 Pelican Circle, Beaufort, South Carolina - 11/04/08 05:38 AM
Are you looking for a well maintained home close to military installations.....well look no further! Located just down the road from MCAS Beaufort, this home is situated on a large (.35 acre) homesite in Aubudon Woods. This three bedroom, two full bath home is well maintained and move-in-ready. This home offers a one car garage, vaulted family room ceiling, large dining / living area, storage shed, privacy fenced rear yard and patio. Priced at $179,900.
 

 

 
 
 
For a complete list of all available properties, visit RE/MAX Sea Island Realty at www.BeaufortSeaIslandRealEstate.com.
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beaufort sc real estate: Real Estate Company offers INCENTIVE to agents/brokers?? - 10/31/08 09:07 AM
I would be interested in gaining feedback from my AR community on incentive programs offered to agents/brokers when recruiting additional agents to the office. 
Currently, I have a program for my 95/5 (full) agents when recruiting another 95/5 (full) agent.  I provide them $500 immediately and then place their name in a drawing for $2500 at our annual Holiday Party. 
I would like to hear some ideas for the agents that recruit for me that are on splits, such as 70/30 or 80/20?  What if they recruit someone that comes in on a 70/30 or 80/20 and not 95/5, how can … (2 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: My Top 3 Picks for Coffee in Beaufort South Carolina! - 10/31/08 07:43 AM

Common Ground, 102 West Street Extension (off of Bay Street), Beaufort South Carolina 843-524-BEAN
Old Towne Coffee Haus, Port Royal South Carolina, 843-379-2332,
Berry Island, NewPoint Corners, Lady's Island South Carolina, 843-524-8779, serving Green Mountain Coffee
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beaufort sc real estate: 15 Brickman Way, Beaufort South Carolina, Lady's Island - 10/30/08 06:33 AM
Great split floor plan w/ cath ceilings and tons of lite. Laundry room w/ access from kitchen and garage. Fireplace, ceiling fans in every room, freshly painted, garage has space for a work bench. Big back patio looking out on large, private, fully fenced back yard w/ tree fort and pool, a kids dream. Priced at $239,900.

 

 
For a complete list of all available properties, visit RE/MAX Sea Island Realty at www.BeaufortSeaIslandRealEstate.com.
 
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beaufort sc real estate: Beaufort South Carolina Association of Realtors, RPAC Oyster Roast - 10/29/08 09:33 AM
Beaufort Association of Realtors  hosted an Oyster Roast to benefit RPAC (Realtors Political Action Committee).  The event was held at Pinckney Retreat, which is a wonderful waterfront neighborhood in the Beaufort area.  The event was well attended, with music being provided by country music writer and singer Brannan Logan!

Brannan Logan and Chris Skrip (no, Chris is not singing - WHEW!)

This picture was taken when the Oysters were just coming out of the steamer - the pile of shells get much larger by the end of the evening.

Diana Earnst  of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty enjoying some … (0 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Beaufort South Carolina Trick or Treat - 10/29/08 08:03 AM
Each year, members of Main Street Beaufort  participate in the historic downtown Beaufort Trick or Treat Night.  The event was well attended with some of the best costumes ever...wait till you see these cute kids!!  RE/MAX Sea Island Realty remained open and handed out HUGE amounts of candy to the Trick or Treaters.

Yummy variety of candy for the Trick or Treaters!

Standing in Line at one of the local business on Bay Street in Beaufort - well worth the wait for tons of candy!

Is that a Power Ranger or a Transformer?  I am not up-to-date on … (3 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Bluff Farm on Ladys Island near Beaufort South Carolina - 10/10/08 06:57 AM
Checking in on the Bluff Farm neighborhood on Ladys Island near Beaufort South Carolina, there are 5 active listings with the lowest being priced at $235,000 and the highest at $398,000.  This makes the median home price in Bluff  Farm, $289,900 with 206 Days on the Market. 

Unfortunately, there have been no homes sold in Bluff Farm for the year of 2008.  I am trying to determine why homes are not selling in Bluff Farm.  The price per square foot ranges from $120.67 to $165.83.  All available homes were built between the years of 1984 and 1986, so certainly some updating may … (0 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Market Update for Telfair/Rosewalk Ladys Island near Beaufort South Carolina - 10/10/08 06:23 AM

Checking on the SOLDS for Telfair/Rosewalk this week, we are at 26 for the year of 2008 with the median selling price coming in at $211,500 with 166 Days on the Market.
There are several rental homes available in Telfair/Rosewalk, so if you are seeing lots of For Sale signs, many are for rentals and not actually being SOLD.
If you are looking for the Telfair Realtor, give Chris Skrip, Broker-in-Charge at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty a call at 843-252-4218 or visit him on the web at www.ChrisSkrip.com.
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beaufort sc real estate: The Chris Skrip Team Wins 3rd Quarter - 10/10/08 02:48 AM
The Chris Skrip  Team at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty  won the the 3rd quarter sales initiative for teams in the office. The prize for winning is free MLS dues for Beaufort MLS for he and his team members. 
 Congratulations Chris Skrip Team on your accomplishment!

Photo of Chris Skrip, Broker-in-Charge, RE/MAX Sea Island Realty, Beaufort South Carolina.
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beaufort sc real estate: Mary McClaskey WINS 3rd Quarter!! - 10/09/08 07:25 AM
Mary McClaskey of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty won the 3rd quarter of 2008 parking spot at the office.  She had over $66,000 in commissions for the 3rd quarter of 2008. Mary will enjoy the free parking space in the back of the office for October, November and December.  The RE/MAX Sea Island Realty office is located in historic downtown Beaufort, which has mostly monthly or metered parking, so a free parking space is a great WIN around here!!
Congratulations, Mary McClaskey for a GREAT quarter!!

Maria Skrip, Realtor and Mary McClaskey Broker Associate at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty at a … (1 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Real Estate Update on Royal Pines Beaufort South Carolina - 10/09/08 05:15 AM
Attached are the weekly statistics for Royal Pines on Ladys Island near Beaufort South Carolina.  I removed the Eagle Trace, even numbers on Marsh Drive, etc that are not actually Royal Pines proper.  Here are our active listings:

There have been 24 homes sold in Royal Pines in the year of 2008.  The lowest priced sold was $202,000 and the highest priced at $327,000.  This makes the price per square foot low price at $108.33 per square foot and the highest at 166.45 per square foot.
Royal Pines is a wonderful neighborhood located on Lady's Island near Beaufort South Carolina.  … (0 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: 5K Race for Shrimp Festival - and a Popcorn Race - 10/06/08 09:51 AM
On Saturday morning, October 4th, runners met at the starting line for a 5K run for the Beaufort South Carolina Shrimp Festival.  Participating from RE/MAX Sea Island Realty  is Gretchen Krapf of The Chris Skrip Team and some of her friends.  We are very happy to say that Gretchen finished the race in good shape and with a smile on her face.

Gretchen Krapf and Susan Markham at the finish line of the run at Beaufort's Shrimp Festival.

This is a photo of The Popcorn Run, which is the 1K run for the children - so cute!!
RE/MAX Sea Island Realty's … (0 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: Beaufort South Carolina Real Estate Mix and Mingle at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty - 10/06/08 09:16 AM
Our first RE/MAX Sea Island Realty  Mix and Mingle was held Thursday evening the 2nd of October at the office from 5:00-7:30 (but, of course it ran longer).  The event will be held the first Thursday of each month.  It is our way to give back to our community businesses and past/future clients and supporters.

Kathy Jello, owner of Homes and Land  at the Mix and Mingle.

Chris Skrip  and Gretchen Krapf of The Skrip Team  at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty

Patrick Reber and Cindy Young - everybody needs a hug and kiss from a happy client.  Derek … (0 comments)

beaufort sc real estate: 10 Lady's Island Drive, 1-C Tabby Oaks, Beaufort South Carolina - 10/06/08 03:51 AM
Location at its best! Within minutes of downtown, Historic District, Lady's Island boat ramp, stores, pharmacies and restaurants. Minutes from Naval Hospital ,Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station. Living room carpet new in 2005, water heater new in August 2006, new roof on bldg in 2005. Good investment, solid rental history.

 

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beaufort sc real estate: 2201 Boundary Street, Beaufort South Carolina - 10/06/08 03:44 AM
Location at its best; center of town second floor unit right off the elevator. Fabulous marsh/tidal creek view off of large balcony. New,ample parking,new paint ,carpeting and tile. This unit offers two kitchens. FOR RENT @ $900 PER MONTH. ZONED BOTH COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL.

 

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