beaufort: 3rd Quarter is "in the books" in Beaufort, SC - 10/30/09 09:34 AM
One of the really interesting -- at least I think so -- aspects of the shifting real estate market is that it "shifts" the way we purchase property in Beaufort County. Just a few years ago, conventional financing was the way to go. Through the first three quarters of 2006, for … (1 comments)
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beaufort: A Beaufort, SC Landmark Celebrates It's 150th Birthday - 10/12/09 12:51 PM
This is a big weekend for Hunting Island and it's iconic lightouse, located about 25 minutes east of Beaufort.The Friends of Hunting Island will celebrate the 150 years of the 95-foot light house, which was first completed in 1859, destroyed just a few years later during the Civil War, and rebuilt … (0 comments)
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beaufort: Safety in the South Carolina Lowcountry - 10/12/09 07:20 AM
There are many local treasures in the South Carolina Lowcountry -- Waterways, historic buildings, military and religious ruins like Fort Frederick and Old Sheldon Church..............and gators. Yes, alligators. These guys are everywhere. Area golfers will tell that you these reptiles are ubiqitous in the Lowcountry. These gators are by and large … (0 comments)
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beaufort: A LITTLE BEAUFORT, SC HISTORY - 09/18/09 09:41 AM
A lot of us know that Beaufort, pound for pound, is one of the most historical little towns in America. I mean, where do you start?We were occupied by the Union very early in the Civil War. From our deep natural harbor, the Union Navy ran conducted much of its … (1 comments)
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beaufort: BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE A SHOWING AT EVEN A SINGLE HOME....... - 09/17/09 03:43 PM
I had a great conversation the other day with a fellow agent here at Lowcountry Real Estate. We discussed the phenomena (for lack of a better word) of folks who fall in love with a house, based on internet photos, and then don't want to get out of the car because … (0 comments)
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beaufort: Early Morning, Beaufort, SC - 04/16/09 08:40 AM
Because Beaufort is a waterborne town, boats are commonplace on the rivers and creeks that thread the area. But, when you see a cruise ship -- even a smaller one -- approaching Beaufort, that is something else altogether. Last night, as my son and I rode our bikes into downtown Beaufort, … (1 comments)
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beaufort: Beautiful Home in Downtown Beaufort, SC - 04/10/09 08:01 AM
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beaufort: FOR PETE'S SAKE, GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR NEW LISTING!!! - 03/24/09 09:14 PM
I've seen some mind-blowing displays of laziness in 9-plus years as a full-time real estate professional. But I just saw something that really tops anything I thought I'd ever see --
A local agent listed a home, utilizing the photo taken by the previous listing agent.........with the previous agent's sign in … (6 comments)
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beaufort: Deep-water Paradise in Beaufort, SC - 03/23/09 04:23 PM
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beaufort: Posting Listings - 03/16/09 08:26 PM
Okay.....I give up. How do you post listings?
Best Regards,
Keith Strawn
Lowcountry Real Estate
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beaufort: ACTIVE RAIN FOR NOVICES - 02/11/09 05:07 AM
Okay, you've spent your two weeks "earning" your real estate license....... Now what? Even in a good market, this can be a tough business for a new agent to get traction.
One of the first things I did when I became licensed in 1999 was undertake an email campaign aimed … (9 comments)
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beaufort: ONE MORE REASON TO CONSULT A REALTOR -- WHAT IS "DEEP WATER?" - 02/05/09 06:42 AM
One of the common questions raised by buyer and seller alike in Beaufort is the definition of deep water? With more than 90 inhabited islands, this is a pertinent question. Beaufort County is a waterborne community, with hundreds of waterfront properties.
If you were to call up … (2 comments)
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beaufort: TAKING NOTHING FOR GRANTED - 02/04/09 05:34 AM
After nine years as a full-time Realtor, suffice it to say I've learned a few hard lessons.
One of the most difficult lessons I've learned is to not take anything for granted. And yet, every once in a while, I still get burned by something which seems like the most obvious … (10 comments)
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beaufort: Walking Through Plough Mud To Find Heaven - 01/30/09 08:07 AM
Sometimes, you've got to put up with a little mud and a little rain to find Heaven.I met with a gentleman Thursday morning, so that I could preview his creek-front property on St. Helena Island. I had never been to this particular locale. The weather was overcast and drizzly. Okay, that's … (2 comments)
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beaufort: I AM A REALTOR!!!! - 01/27/09 05:52 AM
While showing property at a local development a few days ago, the Realtor on duty (whom I know fairly well) pulled me aside and asked me to call him later. He had "an opportunity" he wanted to discuss with me. Even though I trend towards skepticism with "opportunities," I'm open-minded enough … (121 comments)
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beaufort: Sleep Deprivation and Realtors - 01/21/09 06:46 AM
Trying to conduct a real estate transaction without the services of a full-time Realtor is like sleep deprivation.
Until you get a good night's sleep, you don't know what you're missing. Likewise, folks trying to buy or sell property without a full-time Realtor have no idea how much unnecessary stress … (3 comments)
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beaufort: Request for help with Gmail - 01/12/09 06:15 AM
If there is a Gmail maven out there, I need your help.
I am attempting to load up a particular category of contacts in my Gmail account. However, after I input the name and email address, and save it, I'll go back and the email address won't be there. The name … (1 comments)
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beaufort: IT'S FLORIDA, IN A REAL ESTATE-RELATED ROMP - 01/08/09 06:43 PM
I despise the Florida Gators. I'm a Georgia Bulldog, and the Gators have used my team as their personal whipping boy 15 of the last 18 years, including a humiliating 49-10 thumping this year.
Yes, I loathe everything orange and blue. But the Gators will embarrass Oklahoma tonight.
It's not what … (0 comments)
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beaufort: Home Sellers: Make your Realtor BULLETPROOF in 2009 - 01/04/09 11:39 AM
In 2008, my friend Jay received his first command with the United States Marine Corps, at 29 Palms in California.
Now a Lieutenant Colonel, Jay has more than 100 men and women under his command, and, as C.O. he is responsible for everything from run-of-the-mill dereliction of duty to allegations of … (1 comments)
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beaufort: THANK YOU, 2008.....AND A GOOD NEW YEAR'S EVE OMEN FOR 2009 - 01/01/09 12:45 PM
I don't know many of us whom would want to see another year like 2008, but did we not all learn a thing or two from the year that was?
I won't presume to speak for anyone else, but I can speak for myself when I say I got a measure … (25 comments)
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