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Summerville, SC Real Estate News

By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
In order to close on our new home we were told a few things by our lender - the first of which was it would have to have usable flooring throughout the home.  Well, somehow they let the fact that there was no carpeting slide upstairs, but the kitchen seemed to be another issue... If you remember, this was one of the scarier looking parts of our new home... since this is where the fridge would go we were certain there was going to be damage to the subflooring and we would have to rip all of this out and have a big job on our hands.  Instead we got lucky and found out that the previous owner had actually installed a layer of plywood and sticky tiles over the original subflooring and roll out vinyl floor.  Per the inspection there was no real damage, which meant we had easy (and cheap) opt...
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By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
We've been working on the new home for about 2.5 weeks now and are definately making progress.  Unfortunately sometimes it's really hard to tell.  A lot of what we've been doing has been ripping things apart, tearing it out or pulling it down.  The good news is that this part of the process is very cheap... really mostly free! Remember the Dining Room Before....   Vinyl sticky tile flooring, popcorn ceiling, wrong color walls for my decor....   Our progress....   In the living room and dining room we ripped out the vinyl flooring, painted the walls and scraped the ceilings (ok, they haven't been scraped in the living room yet... which is sad because it needs it the most, but apparently this will be a job we'll have to hire out as the previous owner did something to make this a very tric...
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By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
A couple of friends who know that I recently purchased a home in need of massive renovation told me that I should begin putting together a blog about what all is involved, the process, tips and cost.  This diary, in additon to my regular blogs will attempt to tell the story.  When I can I'll tell you the 'how to' of the job and the overall cost.  I'm the first to admit that I can be thrifty and am always looking for a good deal.  I'm also the first to say that if I think we'll get better results or more ROI by spending some additonal money then I will.... on with the diary.... The beginning of the story - This year has been a monumental year in my life.  I won't go through all of it, but let's just say that some days I feel like curling up in my pajamas with a cup of coffee and not leav...
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By Liz Loadholt, Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC
(Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC)
Real estate brokerage in Summerville, SC has an AgentOwned Realty office on Main Street. A very active AgentOwned real estate brokerage has Mike Wayman as broker-in-charge.  Mike and Sherry Palmer manage this very attractive productive office located in a high traffic area. They also manage the Moncks Corner office of AgentOwned Realty where they offer property management. Mike & Sherry operate a friendly and supportive real estate brokerage which is very community oriented.  You will find Mike, Sherry and their agent-owners at most community functions. Recently, they had a back to school campaign and collected loads of back to school supplies which were donated to their community.         This real estate brokerage takes their responsibility to their agent-owners and the community very...
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By Diana Demidova
(RealEst)
This home is a brand new, never moved Into empty condition home, that was bought as an out of state investment property. The home is a quality built home that is one of the communities most sought after home style called the Beaufort it has 4 bedrooms, 2-½ bathrooms, with 2,268 sq. ft. The home is located on a very nicely landscaped ¼ acre, with a large yard, with trees, & conservation land abutting in the back yard. The home has been entirely upgraded, from molding cabinetry, flooring, lighting, & landscaping. The home has a flowing very open floor plan with a two story ceiling foyer at the front entrance of this home with a balcony overlooking the foyer, the large master bedroom has a very nice coffered ceiling, & all the rooms have quality sizes, also throughout the entire home has a...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Summerville Green Wave 2009 Football Schedule. Date Opponent Location Time 08-28-2009 Conway Conway 7:30 pm 09-04-2009 Goose Creek Summerville 7:30 pm 09-11-2009 Irmo Irmo 7:30 pm 09-18-2009 Fort Dorchester Fort Dorchester 7:30 pm 09-25-2009 Stratford Summerville 7:30 pm 10-02-2009 West Ashley West Ashley 7:30 pm 10-09-2009 James Island Summerville 7:30 pm 10-16-2009 Wando Summerville 7:30 pm 10-23-2009 Berkeley Berkeley 7:30 pm 10-30-2009 Beaufort Summerville 7:30 pm 11-06-2009 Colleton County Colleton County 7:30 pm Michael J. Johnson 843-817-5299 www.providingthelight.com www.metrocharlestonhomes.com   Other Area School Football Schedules Hanahan High Football 2009 Stratford Football 2009 Goose Creek High Football 2009 Berkeley High 2009 Football Schedule  
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By Jim & Maria Hart, Charleston, SC Real Estate
(Brand Name Real Estate)
The annual 4th of July celebration "Red, White & Blue on the Green" will be held Saturday, July 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Summerville's Town Square. This old fashioned 4th of July celebration focuses on families and is hosted by Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management Corporation). Events and activities include a magic show, live music, games for children of all ages, jump castles and prizes. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and cool treats will be sold and proceeds will benefit Summerville D.R.E.A.M. ***************************************** We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC.  If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Is...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Summerville SC is a community that sits on the northwestern edge of the Charleston metro.  It has a population of around 45,000 people and is beloved by its residence for its small town feel, coveted school district, and Summerville High Green Wave football team, among other things. Real estate in Summerville always tends to do well with such power neighborhoods as Wescott Plantation & Legend Oaks Plantation.  Summerville also offers nostalgic style neighborhoods such as White Gables and The Ponds in which the neighborhood and homes are designed with old style downtown Charleston in mind.   To date, there have been 534 single family detached homes sold since the beginning of 2009.  The average sales prices has been a little over 181K with an average price per square foot of $89.  The av...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Summerville SC is a suburb of Charleston SC and is located northwest of Charleston off of I-26.  Summerville appeals to both families and businesses and is one of the fastest growing cities in the Lowcountry.  Summerville has a fairly large population at a little over 48,000 people but still has a small town feel and attitude.  The town was originally settled just after the revolutionary war by plantation owners but the town was not officially created until 1848.  There has seen a huge population increase in the last 20-30 years due in large part to its increased popularity to local military members assigned to Charleston AFB, as well as the overall growth of the Charleston metropolitan as a whole.  View Summerville in a larger map Current Numbers - Like most real estate markets Summerv...
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By Foster Smith Summerville, Summerville & Charleston Homes for Sale SC Realtor
(Carolina One Real Estate)
If you are looking for another fun event for the family this weekend, head out to The Ponds on Saturday night, April 4th for a great concert! The Sunset Serenade at the Ponds.  The venue includes the Summerville Orchestra playing Hollywood Show Tunes, local artists, and Chinese dancers.  Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening!  In addition their will be a beautiful fireworks finale.  Admission is FREE! For more information go to DiscoverthePonds.com.
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
The Berlin G Meyers Parkway in Summerville, SC was recently approved for federal funds to complete the extension of the highly trafficked road.  The project initially began in 2001 and was designed to relieve the congestion from Summerville's Main St, Hwy 17A.  The extension will add 2.5 miles to the parkway and hook back with U.S. Highway 17A southwest of Orangburg Rd. The federal money for the project's completion comes as 14.6 million dollar federal stimulus windfall into Dorchester County.  This will be combined with the one cent sales tax passed by county citizens in 2004.  The total cost will be 52 million dollars for the extension. County Councilmen Larry Haggart stated that right of way issues have been resolved and now is only waiting for the Army Corp of Engineers to sign off ...
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By Michele Reneau, Realtor, GRI ~ Charleston, SC Relocation Experts Team
(Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor)
The biggest resistance to staging recommendations usually surrounds painting.  It is interesting to me that sellers resist painting and then they wonder why a buyer can't overlook it.  Fact of the matter is that painting is tedious work and buyers don't want to think about all the work that have to do to move into a house.  The reason why you don't want to do it is exactly why you need to do it.  Which living room is more cozy and inviting?                  AFTER             BEFORE          This is the same exact living room.  The yellow on the walls was pretty bright (visualize school bus yellow).  Painting the walls and adding punches of colors with the pillows gives this room a different look.  The seller also used slip covers on the couches and rearranged the furniture per our stage...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Summerville South Carolina is a beautiful city located on the outer edge of the Charleston Metropolitan.  It is the choice of many "Charlestonians" as the place to call home.  Summerville is known for its beautiful homes in the downtown area, its Flowertown Festival, and for its ever popular Dorchester II school district.  The real estate market in Summerville is still relatively good, but as the information demonstrates below the area has taken a hit from the homes sale numbers of a year or two ago.  Expect much of the same for at least the remainder of the year.  Predictions are that the Charleston market will begin to see a turn around by the end of this year or early next year.  The wonderful thing about Summerville and the entire Charleston area is that people still want to live he...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Summerville is a suburb of Charleston SC that has its own unique history.  It is about a 30 to 45 minute drive to downtown Charleston, depending on what part of Summerville you are in.  The big attraction to Summerville is both its numerous highly desirable neighborhoods and its highly rated schools district which are considered some of the best in the state.  One of the newest neighborhoods to the area is The Ponds located off of Hwy 17A just between Old Orangeburg Rd and Hwy 642 (Dorchester Rd).  The community is still in the beginning stages but already has an amenities center, fire station, and a recently built YMCA.  The amenity center is a gorgeous newly restored home which was originally built on the property in the 1830s.  The Ponds has an abundance of hiking and walking trails...
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By Belinda Sanchez, Realtor
(AgentOwned Realty Company)
I just wanted to let you know that I have decided to put my Real Estate license on HOLD for a while. I will be able to REFER YOU to another Qualified agent if you like. If you choose to use the Realtor I refer you to I will be able to collect a small "referral fee" from that agent. I hope you understand my decision and will allow me to refer you to someone else. THANK YOU for allowing me to serve you in your Real Estate needs. Belinda Sa
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By Audrey Poltor
(BSO)
So fear of the unknown has been plaguing me lately.  Life as an investor is exciting most of the time....you get the rush of "the deal" and then fuel yourself up for the next adventure.  My husband and I are expecting a baby this summer.  I am starting to feel extremely nervous about what thefuture holds.  It's been so hard for me to resist throwing in the towel.  I applied for an awesome job that I am actually qualified for......and really, I don't want it.  What I want is for our plan to work.........the plan that we will sustain ourselves financially without answering to a boss.  I love what we do and everything that we have accomplished has been so rewarding; however there are those times when I wonder "Would it be easier to just be like everyone else?"     I would appreciate if som...
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By Audrey Poltor
(BSO)
BSO, which stands for Buying and Selling Opportunities, opened in November of 2005.  We are a family company consisting of my husband Joe, our Uncle John and myself.  A few have come and gone since the beginning, but the  three of us are holding on tightly to our dreams of one day taking over Charleston Real Estate.  We love what we do and do what we love....what could possibly be better than that?  We have done almost as far as Real Estate goes......flip, wholesale, invest, rent, buy, sell...etc.  We are now diving into the wonderful world of mobile homes. I like to call it "The Road Less Traveled".  We learned to swallow our pride and really get down to the nitty gritty.  I know that big things are yet to come......stay tuned!
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By Bobby Wallace, Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!
(Vacant Land Solutions)
Deal of the week! No Qualifying - No Credit Check - Move in this week! 5 bedroom, 3 bath, computer room, laundry room, Approx. 2100 + square ft; large fenced back yard; two car garage. This home is in move in condition. I am offering this home as rent or Rent-To-Own.Flexible with down payment, monthly payment, and terms. Call 1-888-461-8070  
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By Belinda Sanchez, Realtor
(AgentOwned Realty Company)
  Summerville's 7th Annual Taste of the Town on November 9, 200812:00 Noon to 4 pmAzalea Parkpresented by the Greater Summerville/ Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Held on Veteran's Day to honor all veterans, this event allows you to show your patriotic spirit as Summerville's Azalea Park is turned red, white, and blue. Enjoy all that Summerville has to offer while sampling delicious food from Summerville's top ara restaurants, listening to live music, playing in our Kid's Zone complete with jump castles and slides, and meeting our local merchants, artists and entertainers. FREE ADMISSION, individually priced "tastes." Come "taste" all that Summerville has to offer at this fun-filled family event. Call (843) 873-2931 for more information. This is a family event - please, no pets o...
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By Belinda Sanchez, Realtor
(AgentOwned Realty Company)
Today is the day ! Today we on Active Rain will join bloggers around the world for the purpose of raising awareness and to trigger a "global" discussion on the issue of poverty. Thousands of different people today will give their viewpoints and opinions on the subject of poverty. Blog Action Day is a chance to view these issues through the eyes of others just like us. I have been reading various posts from the web all on this same topic and all for the same cause. BLOG ACTION DAY 08'. Lots of GREAT ideas, suggestions, comments, tips and advice. You can do any of the following for cheap or Free ways to help fight against poverty: You can dontate canned and non-perishable foods to your local food bank, Organize a free lunch/food distribution, Donate used-books and/or school supplies to in...
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