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2010 

For anyone that has not seen this yet.Last summer I did a contest where our members could write 7 blog posts in 7 days and get 1000 points for every post they wrote. I'm sure many of you reading were able to take advantage of that contest then. Well guess what...... It's back! (although this time...
03/26/2010
South Carolina's February unemployment rate remains at 12.5%   http://www.scbizmag.com/content/view/136965/1 The unemployment rate for South Carolina remains above the national average.  There were increases in the following sectors which is a good sign if the trend continues: - Retail Trade - Le...
03/26/2010
Local sales of existing homes outpace national sales http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/33455-local-sales-of-existing-homes-outpace-national-sales The Tri-county area saw a 40% increase over last February; whereas, the national average was a 7% increase. The outlook for the Charleston Area is...
03/26/2010
Very good list.Home Flip . . . or Flop?? Common mistakes to Avoid when selling a House for profit! Spring is on the horizon, and with it, it seems like there is a lot more hope in many real estate markets. Here in Calgary, new home starts have nearly tripled compared to this same time last year! ...
03/18/2010
S.C. State Ports Authority reports increase in port volume for second consecutive month http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/33346-s-c-state-ports-authority-reports-increase-in-port-volume-for-second-consecutive-month This is good news for the port and the Tri-county area.  More shipping equals...
03/18/2010
Year-to-year foreclosures up across South Carolina for February http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/33278-year-to-year-foreclosures-up-across-south-carolina-for-february I do not see this a negative sign on our real estate market or economy.  Foreclosures are by no means a good sign, but the e...
03/11/2010
Moulton Logistics Management announces new facility in Berkeley County http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/33285-moulton-logistics-management-announces-new-facility-in-berkeley-county Moulton Logistics Management will create 500 jobs and invest 25 million in Berkeley County over the next five ...
03/11/2010
If you are putting your home up for sale, you should consider getting a home inspection before putting that "for sale" sign in your yard.  Not only will your home appeal to a larger number of potential buyers after necessary improvements are made, but you will know of any issues with your home a...
03/10/2010
1. Read the builder contract thoroughly. Some builders have their own sales force and will require buyers to use their internal contract form. Such contracts are ALWAYS written in the builder’s favor. Read IT and get explanations for anything you don’t understand. Look for any stipulations with w...
03/10/2010
Signs of success for Housing First program http://www.scbizmag.com/content/view/136778/1/ Although Columbia does not have a significant homelessness problem, one is too many.  Columbia has made a great effort to not only help the homeless find a home, but to also counseling, fight substance abuse...
03/03/2010
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