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Renovation Loan helps when buying a home in need of repair.
This FHA loan is a good answer when buying a home that needs repairs. The following article was written by Steve Haney from Keeping Current Matters. The FHA 203(k) Renovation loan, available as a purchase or refinance, established in 1978 by the US Congress to revitalize our nation’s housing stock was ahead of its time [...]
Results of Auction in Riverland Terrace Charleston SC.
Auctions have become very popular across the country, although they have been slow in becoming an alternate to regular marketing of a home here in Charleston. In this economy it is something to consider. An absolute auction is when there is no reserve and the sale goes to the highest bidder. There is also a reserve [...]
The Remodeling of a home in Fort Johnson Estates
Fort Johnson Estates is an older neighborhood, the lots are larger, has some wonderful large oak trees scattered through the neighborhood, however, don’t be mislead in thinking that because the homes look very traditional you will find outdated properties, many of the homes have been remodeled inside. below is my photo blog of one of [...]
659 Fairspring
Lovely home in Schieveling Plantation Open floor plan with soaring ceilings, gas logs never used, in the family room. One of the most popular floor plans in Schieveling. Plus the best value. A one story home with soaring vaulted ceilings in the family room where entertaining your guest in this open floor plan is so [...]
Why Carolina one? (continued)
One of the great things about our office on James Island is the sharing of information, the pictures above are of Dan Mengedoht sharing his knowledge on a point presentation about using technology to become more productive. In today’s market we have to be fully educated on the statistics on the market place so our [...]
Loan Modification
Top Five Myths About Loan Modification •MYTH #1: My bank wants me out of my house. My bank wants my home. •Banks and other lending institutions do not want to foreclose. They earn more money if you can make your payments. When they foreclose, they not only lose your monthly payments, but they also have [...]
Real Estate history
Hi Everybody, My name is Sheila Gianatos and I have been in the real estate business for thirty years, so as you can imagine I’ve seen all the changes and it has been an exciting journey. In the 70′s and 80′s it was all about the broker or owner of the company. They did all [...]
Utilizing text messaging with our clients
•E-mail may be the norm, but don’t underestimate the popularity of texting and instant messaging for soon becoming a routine way to communicate with clients, field their questions and deliver the latest available information on properties.• “One of the first things to ask when we meet new clients is if they can receive text on [...]
Case Shiller Future Prices
This study was done last year, however, even though the projected bottom of the market was in November of 2009. the results are two fold. Yes, the market did pick up and start on an upword swing regarding the number of sales, although because of all the forclosures and short sales the prices in many [...]
Snow in Charleston
It snowed in Charleston SC. last night February,13th 2010 first time since 1989 the year of Hugo. This snowman was built in West Ashley by some of my grandaughter friends.
