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Beautiful Beaufort, SC in the News - 07/24/10 03:49 PM
Sometimes I think our quaint little town runs the risk of becoming a little too well-known. Just in the past few months, Beaufort has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Southern Living, National Geographic Traveler, and Garden & Gun Magazine.
The Wall Street Journal tabbed Beaufort as a "Movie Mecca By The Sea" in a May article. Indeed, Beaufort has been the filming site for a number of movies through the years, including the iconic Big Chill and Forrest Gump. Producers of lesser-known movies, like White Squall and GI Jane, have also sought out Beaufort for its value … (0 comments)
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Private Islands in Beaufort, SC a "tough sell" - 07/14/10 07:21 PM
Our local newspaper wrote an interesting article the other day regarding the sale of multi-million dollar private islands in Beaufort County. According to the Beaufort Gazette piece, private islands have become a "tough sell in a down economy."
Beaufort is a county of about 1300 islands, including almost 100 inhabited islands. We've also got some large, expensive islands. The properties in question are a 12-acre piece on St. Helena Island in Northern Beaufort County, and a 413-acre island in Southern Beaufort County, currently offered at $4.5 million and just under $7 million, respectively, according to the Beaufort Gazette.
The owners of … (0 comments)
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Arguing With Your Clients - 07/07/10 08:35 AM
James Dray of Rogers, AZ wrote a nice little piece about how to not argue with your clients. Instead, James says, "macerate" with them, which means to "soften or seperate into parts." Sometimes, I really have to question my powers of "maceration."
As we all know, real estate is a very touchy subject. If you are a homeowner, then that house is your castle, and the idea that it is not worth as much as you want to believe can be very difficult to accept.
Last year, I went on a listing interview, and recommended a listing price of $229,000 on … (0 comments)
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Boat Month in Beaufort - 07/05/10 08:40 AM
July is a great month in Beaufort. The Fourth of July ushers in Boat Month in Beaufort.
We are a county of almost 100 inhabited islands, so it's unlikely you'll drive more than a few miles in any direction without seeing a stretch of water, and a boat. Well, in July, you are likely to see dozens of boats as you drive across town. Many will be moored in the Beaufort River, as they are year round. Some will be at private docks.
July is unofficially Boat Month in Beaufort, and on any given late afternoon or early evening, the waterways … (2 comments)
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Deep-Water Opportunities in Beaufort, SC - 07/03/10 12:11 PM
Seems I am reminded daily of our changing real estate market. While researching some deep-water property for a client the other day, I found two lots on Cat Island which had recently been reduced below $500,000.
Cat Island is one of Beaufort's best neighborhoods. It is located just over the bridge from downtown Beaufort, and is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Lowcountry.
These deep-water lots had docks in place. Just a few years ago, sellers were pricing their deep-water properties in the $650,000 to $900,000-plus range. In fact, these two $499,000 deep-water properties were originally priced at $899,000 and $750,000 … (0 comments)
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Important Flood Insurance News For Beaufort, SC - 07/01/10 08:01 AM
you have been waiting for a property to close because of the unavailability of flood insurance, your wait will soon be over. The U.S. Senate has just passed the National Flood Insurance Extension Act of 2010, which extends the National Flood Insurance Program through September of this year.
This is critical news. I have friends, both Realtors and non-agents, who have been in a hold pattern while Congress worked on this bill. If you are trying to buy a home in a flood zone, and there is no flood insurance available, you've got an issue. The lack of flood insurance has also affected … (1 comments)
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Keith Strawn www.ExploreBeaufortRealEstate.com
Beaufort,
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