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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Charleston Door Knockers - The old, unusual, and unique - video Don't ask me why I'm writing a post on door knockers downtown Charleston, afterall, I sell real estate, not door knockers.  As I enter the historic homes of downtown Charleston, I always notice the door knocker.  This video displays some of the most interesting door knockers found in downtown Charleston.  Noticing the doors attached to the knockers and layers of paint on the doors, makes you wonder about the layers of history within the homes.Oh yes, notice a few doors painted in Charleston Green.  These little door knockers help make Charleston what it is today !     Oh, by the way, bookmark this post.   I'm here when you are ready to talk Charleston Real Estate. Charleston Door Knockers - The old, unusual, and unique - video
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Report 3rd QTR 2010 - video   While it is normal for any market to go up and come down, the Charleston Real Estate market is no exception.  It's true that the Charleston market has declined since November 2006. Charleston still has an active market.  We have the Air Force, the Coast Guard, the Medical University of SC, Boeing, historical properties and well as resort properties that are contributing factors to the Charleston real estate market. Let me be the one to help with Charleston Real Estate. Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Report 3rd QTR 2010 - video
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC:  When an investor offers a rent to own situation for a home, there are some creative and flexible financing options. While you may not qualify for a traditional loan you may still be able to buy a house from an investor that has properties for sale. Investors are different than homeowners selling their homes. The investor typically has already paid for the home and can sometimes offer owner financing. The financial arrangements will be set up according to the situation of the property and the need of the investor at the time of the sale. They buy properties to make a profit and if they are able to do so by making a rent to own agreement with you, then you could find yourself a proud homeowner. Investors selling homes aren’t necessarily concerned with ...
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By Randall Sandin, 843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Upon walking into this large home on the cul-de-sac in Schieveling Plantation you are greeted by an open foyer and a large formal dining area to the right and a grand staircase to the left. You will quickly notice the gleaming wood floors and the large bank of windows overlooking the professionally landscaped back yard. The Great Room has a fireplace and built-ins for your media equipment. There is a built in system that will send music throughout the house through a speaker system with wall controls. The large kitchen with granite counter tops and cherry cabinets has a bright breakfast nook overlooking the back and side yard. The surprise on this floor is a separate play room or office that closes off from the great room. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms. The large master features...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Charleston-Mt Pleasant, SC Photos of inside of the USS Yorktown capture the essence of Navy life.  The ship has been re-fitted into a museum, capturing the essence of Navy life on board an aircraft carrier.  The entrance puts you in the 40,000 square foot "hanger bay" where exhibits of airplanes are on display.  The tour twists and winds around through several areas of the ship, including the "make ready" room for pilots, and the 888 foot long aircraft carrier deck, where you can walk and view the various types of aircraft.                Sitting next to the USS Yorktown, is the submarine USS Clamagore and is also open for touring. The museum is located at 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant SC  29464   866-831-1720.  Admission fee. Oh, by the way, I can ...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Free in Charleston this weekend - The dates have changed from original post. Always FREE is the Friday afternoon dress parade at The Citadel.  The Cadets march to the tunes of The Citadel Regimental Band as they perform The National Anthem and exits the field playing Oh When the Saints go Marching Home.  Always FREE is the ability to search for unique door knockers located downtown Charleston.  Watch the video and see how many you can find. Another thing that always free, is to tour the many old cemetaries in downtown Charleston. The USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC was open for tour for FREE in January 2010 !! Sorry, that one has come and gone. I went and got the pictures for ya... the USS YORKTOWN is awesome.  It's still open, but there is a admission fee. Oh, by the way, I can help wit...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Assessments, Mills, and Property Tax Bills in Charleston, SC Each year property owners receive a friendly note from our local tax authority saying we owe them money for our vehicles we drive and for real estate we own.  Often times, we are too busy with our daily routines to really question:  How did they come up with this number ?  There are four factors used in the formula:  Appraised Value                                                                                     Assessment Ratio                                                                                     Total assessment                                                                                     Millage rate  Appraised value - is the fair market value that a property would be expected to sell on the open mark...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Just Sold in Charleston, SC - 1336 Memory Ln  Closed on December 31, 2010.  This house is in West Ashley's Memminger Hall neighborhood.  Things are moving in Charleston!  Search for a home in the Charleston real estate market, using the MLS.  Then, "call Joye" when you are ready to learn more about the home buying process and to further your search for a home in Charleston.  843-270-8665. Just Sold in Charleston, SC - 1336 Memory Ln 
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - Charleston, SC Sorry, but I have to say it one more time:  another one of Charleston's hidden jewels.  Charleston is so fortunate to host one (of nine) Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.  Historic documents housed in a historic building.  How fitting is that ?  The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the largest collection of privately owned original documents in the USA.  Dr. Karpeles and his wife Marsha founded the institution in 1983.  The documents are rotated among the nine libraries.  The Charleston location was previously St. James Methodists Church which dates back to 1791.  The church also served as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War. The congregation was active until 1989.  Then hurricane Hugo struck and left massive damage to the buil...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Mural in Charleston, SC - Morris Island Lighthouse You never know what you will see when walking the streets of downtown Charleston, SC.  I was really suprised when I walked upon this mural of the Morris Island Lighthouse.  The artist left no name and no signature.  The mural is a display of colors, and certainly brightens this spot in the neighborhood. I'm not the artist here, just the photographer. I can help you with Charleston Real Estate, too.   Things to do in Charleston for FREE Mural in Charleston, SC - Morris Island Lighthouse
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Inside historic CITY HALL - Charleston, SC via video City Hall is another one of Charleston's hidden jewels.  The building was built in 1801 as a bank and was purchased by the city in 1818 to be used as a city hall.  Even though City Hall is a functioning city hall, City Hall is much like a museum, containing original historic portraits displayed in the council chamber: George Washington, General Beauregard, John C. Calhoun, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson.  Is located at 80 Broad Street and is open to visitors.    Things to do in Charleston for FREE  Oh, by the way, I can help with Charleston Real Estate, too. Inside historic CITY HALL - Charleston, SC via video
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By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
I actually use this home staging analogy all year long.  If I had a penny for everytime I have explained this basic familiar concept I would be a wealthy woman.  Since I just put away most of my decorations today, this might be exactly when to remind everyone the importance of staging in a way that most can relate to... Now I will state first off that this really applies to the typical occupied home, not vacant.... Here is exactly how I typicallly present it to my clients.... (I really wish I had thought to take photos of my living room right now!)  Feel free to use it as a script.... "Do you or someone you know decorate for Christmas?"  (of course everyone at least knows someone who decorates for Christmas - clients nod now) (Christmas 2009) "Great!  Isn't the home beautiful and magica...
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By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
2010 was a crazy ride for this Charleston home staging & training company.  We've been staging homes since 2006 and training new stagers since 2007, but this year was a year like no other.  There were highs and lows - there are those, of course every year.  This year was particularly roller coaster like, however.... For us, 2010 offered our best year in sales and overall business.  We staged more homes than ever before.  We expanded our inventory.  We expanded our staging team. We expanded our support staff. We expanded our training platform I won't necessarily get into specifics - our admin assistant hasn't finished those just yet, but I thought I could throw out some generalizations.... Our sales were higher this year than any other year - reaching a little higher into the mid six fig...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
College of Charleston Alumni - Charleston, SC    The College of Charleston Alumni Services is located inside The Blacklock House at 18 Bull Street in Charleston, SC. The Blacklock House was built around 1800 and is of Adams style architecture.  William Blacklock, a successful merchant who came to Charleston from England, was the first owner of the house.  The structure features a double door entryway and an eliptical fanlight over the door. The Blacklock House became a National Historic Landmark in 1973.     Oh by the way, I can help with Charleston Real Estate, too. Things to do in Charleston for FREE College of Charleston Alumni - Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Haunted Old City Jail - Charleston, SC  via video The Haunted old City Jail in Charleston, SC was built around 1802 and housed local criminals, high seas pirates, and Confederate Soldiers.  Thousands died during their tenure at the Old City Jail in Charleston, SC. The Haunted Old City Jail is open for touring various times throughout the year.  Reservations must be made, and there is a fee for tours.  I will say, it was a sobering experience to tour the jail at Halloween. On a happier note, here is a list of Things to do in Charleston for FREE. Oh, by the way, I can help with Charleston Real Estate. Haunted Old City Jail - Charleston, SC via video
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Murals in Charleston, SC - The City Market Part of the extesnive renovation of the City Market in Charleston, SC included murals on the ends of the market sheds.  The murals represent items from nature's local bounty, from the land and from the sea.     Murals in Charleston - The Lowcountry Murals in Charleston - Avondale Point Things to do in Charleston for FREE Oh, by the way, I can help you with Charleston Real Estate, too. Murals in Charleston, SC - The City Market
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
The train is located in Jacksonville, AL, the small town where my roots are located.  Charleston, SC is the town which I have lived for the past 28 years....and where I enjoy helping families with Charleston Real Estate. Things to do in Charleston for FREE The Christmas Train - via Video
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By Marika Kary
(AgentOwned Realty)
This post is going to be a stark contrast to what I posted yesterday - last night I was raving about the amazing food I had at Husk restaurant in Charleston, and carrying on about how great it is to live in a City with such amazing fine dining. . .  Today, I will be asking you to visit Wal-Mart on Facebook and "like" Charleston so that we can vie for a chance to be the recipient of 1.5 million Dollars from Wal-Mart for our local Food Bank.  Mickey Bakst of Charleston Grill (another Amazing place to dine in Charleston) is working to get the word out so our community can win the gift from Wal-Mart.  Mickey  and his staff devote their days to giving people a great dining experience, let's help him make his Christmas wish come true and win that grant so we can make a dent in the hunger in C...
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By Marika Kary
(AgentOwned Realty)
So . . . a good 8 hours later, I am finally recovering from the food coma that was my lunch at Husk Restaurant on Queen Street in downtown Charleston.   It makes me realize just how much I love living in a town with such great food!  Husk is a new addition to our bountiful food scene in Charleston.  The chef, Shawn Brock, is a recent James Beard award winner, but a fairly long-term member of the cooking elite of Charleston as the head chef of McCrady's.  Husk is his newest venture and has a really cool concept - farm to table; featuring food from throughout the southeast with a focus on the freshest, most local and sustainable foods (they actually post a board announcing the origin of everything from the olive oil to the mushrooms).  Not only is the end result amazing - I had the duo of...
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By Michelle E. Mustain, Ebb and Flow Real Estate
(Ebb and Flow Real Estate)
'NETWORKING' is one letter away from"NOT WORKING'
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