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Jake  Lee
Please visit www.WillbrookPlantation.info to view the homes and land currently on the market in Willbrook Plantation. There are currently 21 active listings in Willbrook Plantation including Land and Homes. The sales in Willbrook Plantation for 2009 include: ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJake Lee
Carol Fox
Perfect for First Time Home Buyers • 2 bath, 4 bdrm ranch "Open floorplan" - MLS® $122,500 - Affordable! Meriwether, Indian Trail NC - Pride of ownership shows in this wonderfully maintained ranch home. A step through the front door ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarol Fox
Howard Arnoff
A few weeks ago, I celebrated the 1000th post to the Charleston real estate blog and today is the 3 year blogiversary of the very first post . It's been fun and thanks for stopping by and reading. But of all days, technology sometimes fails because ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Howard Arnoff
Recently, a new reader commented that when I used the term "short sale", he didn't understand what it meant and thought it was just real estate "jargon". There is a lot of talk about foreclosures, short sales and bank owned properties ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Rick Waite
Many people from areas like Florida are seeking Charlotte Real Estate Gated Communities. In truth there are no many gated communities in Charlotte. Charlotte suburbs are really still quite rural so the need/demand is not for Charlotte Gated Communities. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRick Waite
Howard Arnoff
Mortgage rates for either conventional or FHA 30 year fixed rate loans are currently quoted below 5% but how long will rates stay this low. Dan Green at The Mortgage Reports talks about 2 trends in mortgage rates. First, based on historical data from Freddie ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Jake  Lee
Below is the housing market report for the 4th quarter of 2009. If you have any questions don't hesitate to call or email me. Jake Lee - 843-240-0431 or JakeLee@kw.com or www.SCRealEstatePartners.com If you are looking to buy a home in the near future, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJake Lee
Roger Preswood
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County - Announcing 2709 Cloven Place, a 1,489 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $144,900 - Just Listed!. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byRoger Preswood
Carol Fox
Union County NC Home Sellers—Five Reasons to Get Off the Home Selling Sidelines Has the thought of selling your Union County NC home crossed your mind? Have negative news stories about unemployment, foreclosures and falling prices kept you on the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarol Fox
Howard Arnoff
Homeowner Associations are responsible for maintaining common areas of most neighborhoods and providing the amenities that many people enjoy. But not everyone is paying the HOA fee and that can cause problems. Since annual budgets are set up and fees are ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Susan Bryant
Master Bedrooms Upstairs and Down • 3,710 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Open Floor Plan" - MLS® $649,000 - Was $895,000!!! Rivertowne, Mount Pleasant - ** Announcing possible Seller financing for quallified Buyer!!** Available for ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySusan Bryant
Susan Bryant
Rivertowne, Mount Pleasant - Announcing a price reduction on 1989 Sandy Point Ln, a 3,710 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Open Floor Plan". Now MLS® $649,000 - Was $895,000!!!. This goregous home with Wando River views is available for immediate ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySusan Bryant
Howard Arnoff
Jimmy commented yesterday about the problems at the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) and if that source of loans becomes unavailable, it could lead to another leg down in the housing market. After all, FHA loans have been a main source of mortgage ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Cal Griffin
Edisto Beach SC - Friday the 13th for most of the day was gloomy and dreary. You know, one of those days you wished that you had just stayed in bed. It was cold, wet and it was the end of the week... Finally the day slumbered its way to the finish line. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCal Griffin
Carol Fox
Farmwood in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Farmwood is Mint Hill NC’s classic neighborhood. Construction began in Farmwood in the mid-1970s and continued through the early 1990s. Large wooded lots ranging from a half acre ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarol Fox
Howard Arnoff
... but don't expect to steal a home. There are some very good deals right now in the Charleston real estate market. Inventory remains high and there are lots of good choices for home buyers. You know it's a buyers market when the first thing that ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Rick Waite
Fort Mill Real Estate is located in South Carolina and borders Charlotte NC. Fort Mill is only 10 miles from uptown Charlotte. Fort Mill provides great schools, low property taxes (almost 1/2 of Charlotte Real Estate Property taxes), a convenient commute ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRick Waite
Howard Arnoff
Thank you to all the men and women who have served and are serving our country today. Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by Joe Rosenthal, The Associated Press  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Howard Arnoff
We all know that almost everyone begins searching for homes for sale on the Internet and the most common complaint by potential buyers is that they would like to see more pictures. And while this may be a nice home, no one is going to know that from these ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Carol Fox
Brightmoor in Matthews NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Brightmoor in Matthews NC is one of several neighborhoods along Pleasant Plains Road that were built in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Two landscaped entrances mark the tree-lined streets ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarol Fox
Rick Waite
Great news for first time home buyers. The First Time Home Buyers Federal Tax Credit has been extended until the end of April! This is a relief to many first time home buyers that procrastinated and missed the November 30th deadline. Hopefully they have ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRick Waite
Kathy Toomey
The Home Buyer Tax Credit just got a facelift. It's been extended and expanded to include current owners. Please contact me and I'll forward you more details.  [Read More]
Posted:byKathy Toomey
Howard Arnoff
When you think about it, it makes sense that in the months with less sales activity, homes will sell for less. In the chart below, you'll notice that homes closing during November, December and February sold for less on average than any other months ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff
Carol Fox
Brighton Park in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile The Brighton Park neighborhood was designed to answer Mint Hill’s need for a compact development that would provide retail stores and homes in its downtown core. Brighton ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarol Fox
Howard Arnoff
... made a big difference in the Charleston real estate market and while it was controversial to both expand and extend the home buyer tax credit or even have it in the first place, the home buyer tax credit will continue to be positive for the market ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Arnoff