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At a time when many private communities are suffering the ills of Wall Street they recognize their responsibility to local residents and are giving back. One such community is The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina. (Read more at PCNewswire)
04/28/2010
North Carolina’s reputation as a second home and retirement haven for splitters and half-backs is well known. From its miles of pristine beaches meandering along the Atlantic to the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Tar Heel State is one of the most beautiful and bountiful in the southeas...
04/23/2010
The composition of the American household has changed dramatically over the years and will continue to morph well into this century. Fueled by an aging Baby-Boomer-dominated population, trends suggest that more households will consist of smaller families, singles and unrelated people. The impact...
04/21/2010
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We noted something the other day that gave us a chuckle. The term “price improvement” can apparently mean two entirely different things. In development jargon, price improvement generally means that prices are rising – i.e., more. Well, in realtor terminology it has come to mean a reduction of...
04/20/2010
Definitions of luxury vary from person to person, but I think most would agree that luxury is palpable -- yet unpretentious -- in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. . From its luxuriant marshes, picturesque inlets and unspoiled beaches, to its profusion of verdant golf courses and architecturally stri...
04/19/2010
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) closed yesterday at its highest level since July 2008. When the closing bell rang, the economic bellwether was at 11,144.57 reflecting an increase of 37% in the last year alone. According to the latest Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller National Home Price In...
04/16/2010
Texas has been cited as a forerunner in the ongoing economic recovery and a solid location for investment in retirement and second home communities. According to Allied Van Lines’ 42nd Annual Magnet States Report, more individuals and families chose to settle deep in the heart of Texas than anyw...
04/14/2010
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It is estimated that nearly 70% of Baby Boomers are currently unprepared to maintain their present lifestyle into retirement. A paradox associated with this massive generation is the disparity that exists between what they want and what they can truly afford. This psychographic aspect will clearl...
04/12/2010
Watching the final day of the Masters golf championship at Augusta National, the allure of the game was patently clear. Besides great golfers – Mickelson was masterful and Tiger walked away with a respectable eleven, albeit to the chagrin of his adoring fans after finding himself amongst the tree...
04/12/2010
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